Cordless Powertool Systems....Your Favorites ?

Yeah , I know , the time to upgrade is looong overdue for me.

Been using Craftsman 19v NiCad drill / drivers for a decade-plus now ( three different rounds of battery replacements ) and that technology has been long in the tooth for some time .

So what are your preferences for Lithium systems ? Im wanting to start with a 1/4 and 3/8 impact-drivers for general , home-shop bike building /maintenance / repair . Mostly for case covers and body panels , so prob start with the 1/4" and a couple batts and charger ......thoughts ? Thanks.

 

Makita has what you need.

 

I've been a Makita guy since the mid-80's, but the last few items I bought didn't seem to be built like the old ones. I was doing a project last year and the electrician had a brand new Milwaukee set. Now I've always thought Milwaukee made the best powered saw in the business, but I never gave their powerless stuff much notice. Their cordless gear is the shit. I was drilling 3" screws into 2X's like butter and it lasted all day. I bought the Milwaukee kit that week. Plus their batteries hold a charge forever.

 

I had the Milwaukee stiff and loved it before it walked away. Used it mainly for racing, so not everyday, purchased at Home depot, so probably consumer level.

I also bought the upgraded 3/8 or 1/2 impact and that thing could remove clutch basket center nuts, rear wheels and counter shaft nuts with no problem.

 

DeWalt here as well....

 

All of the the Dewalt 20V stuff is pretty good, batteries last and last and charge pretty quick (under 30 mins). I probably use the 1/4 hex driver more than anything. The 1/2" HD impact is totally badass and allows easy removal of CS sprocket nuts. The hammer drill can plow thru concrete block easily, have not tried aggregated concrete yet, but I suspect that is for a job for corded machines. Also have the radio/charger and a hand held vacuum that comes in real handy. No complaints on performance from any of it, do wish the hex driver had a bit holder and adjustable torque. You'll be amazed at how much better the Lithium batteries are over the NiCAD crap.

 

Yeah , I finally used some Hitachi lithium stuff a couple years ago for a week on a job and was really impressed at the additional torque .
As I watch YT vids with folks working on bikes , many seem to be using the 1/4 for stripping the panels and covers off . . . . I said to myself "okay...time to step into the 21st century , dumbass''

 

Will these 1/2" impacts REALLY bust auto-lt truck lug nutz off ? It'd be nice to not have to fire the compressor up and drag air lines outside just to swap a tire on my truck . . .

 

The bigger stuff like snap-on or mac will break loose the nuts on the 22.5 RV wheels. Doesn't just zip them off, takes a little time, but gets them off none the less. Haven't tried with some of the other brands but I'm curious.

 

Milwaukee m18 or m12 you can't go wrong, tons of tools all the battaries are interchangeable, super powerful with long life. I love all of mine

 

Porter Cable
Milwaukee (Solely because of their racing involvement.)

 

I've had a Makita 1/4" impact driver for almost 10 years. It gets used and abused everyday, I'm a mechanic, and I had to replace 1 battery in that time frame.

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Just went through the same thing and went with Milwaukee. I prefer the Fuel brushless line where possible. So far I have a big daddy 1/2 impact, finish nailer, drill, and compact blower. Very happy so far.

 

I went from Makita, to Dewalt, and then Milwaukee. The Makita stuff was underpowered, and DeWalt kept breaking. The Milwaukee stuff has been nothing but flawless. I have the M12 screwdriver, lantern, wrench, M12 Fuel impact driver, drill, M18 fuel impact wrench, hammer drill, impact driver, and 7 1/4" circular saw. The batteries last forever and the power is more than I need. If I ever need it, the warranties are also better than most.

If you have questions about anything I've named, I'll do my best to answer them.

 

Same here. Bought some PC stuff two years ago and did a complete remodel to my house with them. I figured if they held up through the redo I got my money's worth. I brutalized the shit. Treated them like red headed step kids. Dropped the shit off roofs, left them out in the rain, and just basically beat the shit out of them.
Still going strong today. I was so impressed last week I went and bought a finish nailer. Works great.

Oh, and the sawzall cuts through ankle bones very well. Lol

 

Got Dewalt stuff too. Also good.

 

I like Ridgid. I can use the same batteries on my drills, impact, sander, grinder, vacuum, etc. Spring for at least one or two 5.0 ah batteries.

 

I make my living with these types of tools, and the Milwaukee Fuel brushless models have no rival.

Dewalt and Bosch make very good tools, and I have several of each of those brands. The latest Milwaukee tools kick their ass though.

 

Milwaukee.