I've always thought the Dewalt 24V should come with a wrist brace in the box.
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From: horicon Wi
id go with dewalt they are good tools for the $$$ nobody uses and abuses tools like a farmer. on our farm we use dewalt and if the battery goes to sheit just buy a new battery. we dont fully discharge battreies when they dont have the juice we throw it on the charger when not fully dead and we have batteries that are about 3 to 4 years old and they work fine ohh get the cordless dewalt 1/2 inch impact it wont replace a corded or pneumatic but for a cordless tool it has LOTS of POWER the 3/8 inch cordless impact is nice for mild jobs the sawzall works great and the drills ROCKget the 18volt cordless combo kit it comes with a light, circular saw, sawzall, 3/8 inch impact, and a cordless drill
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From: Rochdale MA
I don't know about any of the other Ridgid tools but the cordless drills. The first couple of charges didn't last too long but after that they were good. The batteries are covered by the lifetime warranty also.
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From: sycamore, illinois
i have a 3/8" impact anf 1/2" hammer drill both dewalt 18v i use the impact almost every day at work, also i've replaced the floor on my trailer with them and i've done some trailer floors at work with them i'd check out ebay they have some good deals that where i bought my stuff
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From: Windsor, Colorado
I would go with Chris's recommendation. For no more than you use them get a Ryobi. They are cheap and would work fine for your application.
I have two older Milwaukee's 18volts. Batteries are their downfall. I haven't checked, but was told by a rep a while ago they were coming out with the new ion batteries to fit the old 18volt tools. The Milwaukee's are much heavier duty than any other cordless drill IMO. We have always had great luck with Makita drills and their new 18volt ion set is awesome.
I have two older Milwaukee's 18volts. Batteries are their downfall. I haven't checked, but was told by a rep a while ago they were coming out with the new ion batteries to fit the old 18volt tools. The Milwaukee's are much heavier duty than any other cordless drill IMO. We have always had great luck with Makita drills and their new 18volt ion set is awesome.
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From: Southampton PA
Yeah my old Dewalt 12v and 14v would interchange batteries no problem. Looks like they "solved" that problem on the newer ones. I'm slowly switching over to the 18v Dewalts. Not for any other reason other than it's hard to find a good selection of tools in the 14v ones any more. jigsaws, grinders and other tools only seem to come in the 18v versions now and less in the 14v ones.
Batteries are not cheap. I usually end up getting a new tool to get the 2 new batteries and charger. I've found it almost cheaper to replace the 14v tools with new 18v ones than get 2 new 14v batteries. I have gotten a couple of good deals on the 2 pack special purchase 18v batteries at Depo when they wanted to clear out the last couple from inventory. Seems they get these around Christmas and when they are gone they're gone. I keep my eye out for demo models or discontinued 18v dewalt tools at depo and Lowes. I picked up 2 18v hammer drills for less than $150 each that way. Jigsaw's next on the list or an impact driver.
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From: Wisconsin
Ridgid for me 100% i have had no troubles with my sawzall. and i love there drills. i honestly like them better then dewalt. but dont get me wrong dewalt is a very good tool. i dont know why but i love ridged.
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makita, de walt and milwalkee are the ones ive seen take the most abuse and still work. i did have a buddy drop his hitchi 18v drill from a 60 foot scissor lift and it still worked. he just but duct tape over the hole in the case from the fall!
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From: Lancaster County PA
I just got the Ryobi set with the drill, sawzall, small circular saw, and flashlight for about $160 back in mid-June. I have used them many times since then on jobs around the house and have been very pleased with their performance.
Just yesterday, I had to rebuild the framing and flooring in the back corner of our ancient camper. What a pleasure it was to not have to continuously unplug one so I could plug in another. The kit came with 2 batteries and the greatest bother was occasionally having to switch the battery from one to another. That little circular saw is the cats meow for shaving the ends off of 2x4's to get them to fit. The 3/4 inch plywood really gave that saw a workout, but it did the job and I could carry it from the shop, where I made the initial cut off the large piece of plywood out to the camper where I could trim it to fit without dragging a cord all over the place.
I am very pleased with the Ryobi. I have a Ryobi drill that is about 8 years old and it still works great. One of the two batteries went belly up, but I have used the crap out of that drill over the years and it keeps on chugging away.
Just yesterday, I had to rebuild the framing and flooring in the back corner of our ancient camper. What a pleasure it was to not have to continuously unplug one so I could plug in another. The kit came with 2 batteries and the greatest bother was occasionally having to switch the battery from one to another. That little circular saw is the cats meow for shaving the ends off of 2x4's to get them to fit. The 3/4 inch plywood really gave that saw a workout, but it did the job and I could carry it from the shop, where I made the initial cut off the large piece of plywood out to the camper where I could trim it to fit without dragging a cord all over the place.
I am very pleased with the Ryobi. I have a Ryobi drill that is about 8 years old and it still works great. One of the two batteries went belly up, but I have used the crap out of that drill over the years and it keeps on chugging away.
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Thanks for the input. My g/f has a Ryobi set and likes it alot. I ended up getting a used 14.4v Makita setup with 2 batteries, charger, 3/8" driver drill, 1/2" impact wrench, light, & heavy canvas tote bag for $140 shipped to me off ebay. As a stop-gap I had bought a 12v Makita 3/8" driver drill & charger with hard case & it came with a 14.4v light w/battery (but no charger) for ~$40 from a pawn shop.
I'm happy with what I got and hopefully will get many years of service out of them all.
I'm happy with what I got and hopefully will get many years of service out of them all.
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