Best Drill? Let's Settle This!
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Makita, DeWalt, Ridgid, Milwaukee M18, Metabo HPT, Kobalt, Roboi ONE+ HP, Milwaukee M12, Ryobi ONE+, and Costway. Drills compared for speed install a fastener, maximum torque, efficiency boring holes in 2x4 lumber with wood boring bits, ability to handle continuous load and overload protection. Tool weight, noise, and ergonomic assessment also included. I always purchase all of the tools and supplies used in testing. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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Milwaukee M12: amzn.to/3PdRE4i
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Milwaukee M18: Available at Home Depot
Ridgid: Available at Home Depot
Can you do left angle drills next please?
Nice
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lol. Nice!!
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Really like how you tested both of the versions from the same brand. Absolutely brilliant. Great decision
Glad you liked it!
@@ProjectFarm Thank you for finally using the full size HP Ryobi batteries. It does make a a big difference on their battery system.
@Dr. WomenHateShortMen 🧐 I have the discontinued 12v gray and black Makitas with the slim batteries that fit in the grip. I use them for guitar work at my shop and they are my favorite drills and drivers that I have ever owned. Lightweight and balanced. I've had the 18v for going on 15 years, but the 12v sets are perfect for everything but the most rugged construction jobs.
Commenter's we need to bring back the Farmabago in some form, one of my favorite things to see for his tests.
I wish you a bright future and a life full of joys and delights and more brilliance and success
I'm so proud of that Ryobi! I love Ryobi but I will admit it never does particularly well in these comparisons, so it's so nice to see Team Lime Green/Team Aging Wheels actually be toe to toe (And even exceeding) with it's more expensive rivals and even counterparts/sister tools.
Same here, I know they aren't the greatest but with their cheaper cost I can have double the tool lineup for the same price.
He also used the higher output 4AH "HP" battery this time. I'm curious how much closer past Ryobi options would have come with that pairing.
I don't have any of their tools, but I'm waiting to come across a "lot" during a yard sale sometime. They are very capable homeowner tools that'll even stand up to some professional use too.
I like that they still use compatible battery's, even though they have changed a lot from the ni-cd days that created that "post" battery form factor.
Thanks for he feedback.
Same! You just have to do research on each tool. A lot of times an initial release is...OK But a second version is killer. Yet to have one though that was unusable, not durable, or a poor value. Every green tool I bought since 2014 when I was converted by the EXCELLENT 18ga brad nailer, still works fine. Annoyingly, my cheap saw and impact still work and I have yet to have an excuse to replace them haha. Batteries too are all good except for the odd mix of 1.5 or 2.0ah batteries- idk if it's a BCM (batt control module) issue or a cell issue but they just don't tolerate storage at all. My 3.0ah-6ah are all solid, many having even been subjected to power wheels/ride on toy torture
Never would have guessed the Ryobi to come out on top. That's what's so great about your videos - unbiased, rigorous, head to head competition.
Thank you!
Same, and I'm a Ryobi fanboy! Good job Lime Green!
Same here... I was not expecting mine to last, but it has. I have the older brushed model.
I like Ryobi. For the occasional home user it's hard to beat the price as well as the vast range of Ryobi powertools available. Especially their 40 volt lineup. Their 300-watt power source is super handy.
The Ryobi HP stuff is actually pretty good compared to the older brushed stuff
One thing I got out of this was that Milwaukee needs to make a Fuel version of their M12 and M18 right angle drills ASAP.
Great video as usual Todd.
Thanks!
They got too much on the go already they dont even advertise these drills
@DR.Dad Well. Im not so sure of that. Few months ago I replaced my 10 years old M12 oscillating multi tool. The fuel one seems to have less power. However I noticed it needs larger batteries to run same way as old one
They do! Milwaukee makes a specific hole boring monster called the "Hole Hawg". I doubt these right angle tools would have a shot drilling large holes in comparison with the Hole Hawg. It would be like bringing Chuck Norris to a youth Karate tournament. It's specifically designed and built to bore holes all day long in commercial construction environments.
Yep, Milwaukee shit the bed on this one big time. Cringeworthy.
Love seeing 3 “budget” store brands come out on top! Only test I missed from this one was the new vibration test you’ve been doing. Maybe with a light continue load since they are drills? Like the lawnmower engine with no brake?
Thanks for the feedback.
I have a couple of power tools that are over 30 years old and still working well, but realistically if a tool lasts even 5 years of jobs then that to me is acceptable. What isn't acceptable is the chintzy feel of some tools.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16.
I’ve been watching these videos since the sea foam upload. It’s always been a nice part of my weekend routine. I’ve bought countless items based off your suggestions and I’m thankful someone does the work for us. Thanks for all the work you put in!
Thank you for supporting the channel!
Wow, with all those countless savings, me thinks the viewers are thinking you passed some of the savings in supporting this channel with some loving $$$, yes?
I wish you a bright future and a life full of joys and delights and more brilliance and success
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16.
Ive read this 6 times now..... I AM SICK OF SEEING IT....
STOP SPAMMING THIS WITH YOUR GOD STUFF..... NEXT TIME IM GOING TO REPORT YOU.
Love it, the Kobalt system is rarely the best, but always a well rounded competitor. I started buying their cordless line up and everyone is always surprised with how well they perform. From impacts, ratchets, and drills, I use them all.
Same here! I bought a bunch of the XTR stuff when there were sales, and got the other "plain" 24 V to round out my collection. No complaints!
I agree, I'm so glad Project Farm has been including Kobalt in the test. The pricing and Lowes warranty usually makes it worth it.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Yep, Kobalt is a great prosumer grade brand, and their batteries are the cheapest around!
I agree
Wow I expected Milwaukee to come out swinging like they seem to do in most tools. If I was in the market for one of these I'd probably get the kobalt. Great video and look forward to the next one!
I mostly have Milwaukee cordless tools, both M12 and M18, and extra chargers and batteries, but I also have some Ryobi tools, chargers and batteries as well. Good to know I could buy the Ryobi and stay within a platform I already own. I used to have a Makita right angle corded drill that I bought back in the Eighties and used and abused for decades before I broke the gearbox and I never did get around to replacing it.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
If you already have the batteries it might be worth it to get the M18 Fuel. Blows all of these out of the water and is of course a lot more, but if you’ve already got the batteries you might be about the same price.
This Milwaukee tool is an old man and nothing anyone would compare seriously to some of the newer tools, it needs to be updated by Milwaukee.
@@danieljensen1465 , The main reason for having a right angle drill is being able to drill holes to run wires and what not in places with very little access, such as where you have studs that are only 6 to 8" apart. The large battery of an M18 may tend to get in the way. I'd have to look at the Ryobi and compare it to the Milwaukee to see which one has a slimmer profile when the battery is in it. It's a shame that the M12 right angle drill performs so poorly. I have an M12 oscillating multi tool and that thing is awesome. It would be for only occasional use anyway because I'm not working as a contractor anymore and I'm no longer drilling holes through studs 5 days a week, but I do run my own electrical circuits as well as computer cabling in my house.
Glad you included Ridgid. With lifetime warranty on everything including batteries, they are hard to beat. 👍
Thank you!
i did not realize that!
@@daltonmann4916 That is not a warranty but a "Lifetime Service Agreement". Good luck making a claim. They are notorious for making claims extremely difficult. You can't walk into a Home Depot and get service or a replacement. They want you to ship it off at your expense and you will get your tool back in maybe a month or so if they approve the repair. Kobalt on the other hand will replace it, no questions asked, at any Lowes for 5 years, 3 on batteries.
@@roberth3793 thanks for the info! i was wondering if it was a guarantee or just an agreement.
@@roberth3793
No problem with the warranty, either call for batteries lot bring into Home Depot to ship out at there expense. Ridgid will upgrade to the latest version if they don’t have the parts or something is discontinued. Have over 100 cordless tools.
Purchased the M12 a few years ago for steel cable rail installation in a tight space between a 4x4 and stair kick and I love it. Has more torque than I thought it would. The other day I drilled a 2 9/16 holesaw into a double stud. Took a little bit and definitely got hot but it saved the day. I keep it in my technicians bag for exactly that reason. Great tests sir. Thanks as always.
Thank you!
I really think you stepped up to a new level of testing info!! Really great content, and after the first two tests, I also had decided the Ryobi +HP was likely to be my next purchase.
Thanks so much!
Another great test run. I really like the way you do your testing, Todd. You range from videos like this, where the most complicated thing is a 2x4 and a torque meter to incredibly intricate jigs and procedures, and literally everything in-between, and yet every test setup seems to cover all of the functions and modes a user is likely to encounter in the wild.
While the testing is great and informative, I believe your ingenuity and thoroughness is an inspiration to the tool users of the future, and is the hidden treasure in your presentations.
Thanks!
Yup, PF is one of 4 channels I follow to find best purchases.
@@ProjectFarm Since one of your tests was the grip size, I'd like to know what size gloves you wear for comparison.
I wish you a bright future and a life full of joys and delights and more brilliance and success
Just Time - What are the other 3? Asking for ya know, science.
I would love to have a video like “story time” were you read the emails from the manufacturers complaining about your testing methods and reasons why your true numbers don’t match there “marketed” numbers.
The Rigid I thought was the clear winner. Being the lightest yet still top 3 on speed and torque is impressive. Weight matters on one handed drills, especially when holding over your head with right angle ones. As far as cordless tools go, they’re all affordable. I spent more on a leaf blower.
Curious what you bought for a cordless leafblower....
Thanks for sharing.
Ridgid is the clear winner. Performed the best most consistently and didnt smoke out like the ryobi
@@goodun2974 I use it for spot drying my car after washing and clearing light snow off my walk.
@@ProjectFarm Thanks for testing. You got me onto Milwaukee after most my Dewalt's died.
I've been using Ryobi for well over a decade, and I have never had issues with any of them. Glad to see the One+ in the top three.
I mean, that's also subjective. It really depends on what you do with them and how often you use them. I know many people who say ozito (like a cheap Home Depot brand) is better than everything else because their's have never had an issue or broke where as sometimes I'll go though a Milwaukee rattle gun in a month. I have both Milwaukee and Makita, and I prefer Makita but I get Milwaukee highly discounted because of my work (think $900 new where I pay $300). Jesus I've even got a whole lot of ozito gear myself, but for the smaller jobs, one time use sorts of jobs.
All in all, it's not about the capabilities in these tests, for those of us who do buy the higher end tools, it's about longevity. I just can't see ryobi out lasting Makita or Milwaukee. Our apprentices get given a choice between being supplied Ryobi or Dewalt battery tools, and they just don't last more than a year or two doing the same job a makita or Milwaukee will do the same for years on end. I still have my first Makita 1/2" rattle gun, been worked hard for the last 10 years, was only recently replaced with the 1/2 & 3/4" 40v just because I felt like it.
Thank you!
@@tasmanmcmillan1777 I have Ryobi tools that are over 8 years old and still kicking, and used daily for years. But, I also take care of my tools, and I don't abuse them like some folks do.
@@TheDiosdebaca Same... they aren't the best but they are very very good tools and for the price a great value - take care of the tool and it takes care of the job
@@TheDiosdebaca I do heavy diesel and infrastructure. The entire industry is makita and Milwaukee for a reason
I am happy to learn that Makita is going back to Japan. And it performed decently in this comparison test, so I'll seriously consider getting the kit with the batteries and charger.
Thank you!
Makita was founded on March 21, 1915 in Nagoya, Japan. It is is currently based in Anjō, Japan.
Operates factories in Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico, Romania, the United Kingdom, Germany, United Arab Emirates, Thailand and the United States.
@@Zman888 Not many of their tools available for purchase here in the US are made in Japan. Nice to see that this one is. I have their D-handle jig saw (corded), and it was made in England. Excellent tool built with excellent quality.
I buy Makita because of where the products are made as well as range and quality.
@Dr. WomenHateShortMen 🧐 hate to break it to you but the new XGT brushless right angle drill is made in Japan - perhaps you might like to do a little research before making grand (patently false) statements?
I'm a huge Ryobi fan and have been using them since they were blue back in the early 2000s. I'm glad to see the HP line stand up to some of the bigger brands. Thank you for the awesome review. I love having the knowledge of what to buy based on your reviews.
Thanks and you are welcome!
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16.
Yes love me a project farm video to seal off a great weekend! Also love the fact you’re starting to buy both options of certain brands, this helps a lot. Very impressive! Keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do!
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16.
As an avid "DIY'er" I absolutely love your videos and honesty. Every-time I buy a tool I come here to check if you've done a test. Keep up the amazing work. Big respect from this South African.
Thank you very much!
Thanks!.. my contribution to the next tool test… kind of funny, I used to be around pneumatic tools (explosion proof) but I see more people are getting portable electric drills etc. and leaving those long airlines behind. Less trip hazard on the floor.
Thanks for your support to the channel for the next tool test!
WHAT ??????? Air tools are going to be tested next ????
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I'm impressed that the Makita did so well for an old tool, I have the version with the keyed chuck as it makes it significantly more compact than the keyless version of any of the others
Great point!
I have had the same tool for 10 years or so. Love it for the compactness. I use it mostly for cabinet work and it really helps to be shorter. Notice that it was the only one speed tool to survive the 2 minute endurance test. Without smoke. That's Makita quality.
Thanks for the thorough review! I'm glad to see the Ryobi come out on top as that's the system I've got the most batteries for, but I always trust your conclusions!
Thank you!
One more thing in Ryobi's favor. They pledged not to change their battery interface and they haven't. A battery bought today will still keep their old tools running.
I'm glad to see the Ryobi One+HP show like that, as I'm pretty deep into that platform. Hell yeah! Ryobi comming up in the world the past few years, man.
Thanks again for all the hard work in these videos, PF.
Ryobi has impressed me in many ways. I bought an impact wrench that was on clearance with a bag, 4ah battery, and tool for $99 last year and I have used it so many times and it has definitely paid off as a yard guy working around boats and trailers.
@@Tylnorton yeah I have the half-inch high torque impact and it's easily one of the best purchases in the platform, imo.
@@thatrealba Hell yeah. People seem to really underestimate the Ryobi lineup.
Thanks and you are welcome!
@Tylnorton
""""""" Hell yeah. People seem to really OVERestimate the Ryobi lineup.""""""
Dont they just.......
I had a Dewalt angle drill and and it does burn out last week. I'll be getting the Ryobi One +. Thank you
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Nice testing as always! I feel like that lawnmower engine test did a good job testing tool durability, and it's kind of funny that the low to upper end prosumer grade tools did so much better all around than the big brands. I've noticed with Kobalt in particular that though they aren't usually the best, they're generally at least decent all around, and with tools that other brands put little to no effort into Kobalt generally keeps their own quality high.
Thank you!
The Dewalt, Milwaukee and Makita are all over a decade old, it's like comparing a brand new Hyundai to an old Mercedes.
@@MrArcticPOWER Milwaukee typically does the best of those three with Makita doing the worst lol. Kinda surprised at how Milwaukee didn't do very well this time.
@@MrArcticPOWER regardless of when they first came out, they should continue upgrading their products instead of resting on their laurels (or lower their prices). Looks like there might be a changing of the guard coming in cordless power tools. I'm stuck with DeWalt because I have too many batteries and tools already, but new guys to the scene won't continue paying premium prices for a name that used to mean quality.
@@MrArcticPOWER that doesn't matter. They should make new models then, that's on them.
Very surprising results. The amount of persuasion project farm videos have on my purchases is 100%. If it passes the tests it must be the best!
Thank you project farm for allowing me to purchase products with confidence.
You are welcome!
Right angle drills sure are handy to have. Another top notch testing video!
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
I wish you a bright future and a life full of joys and delights and more brilliance and success
Thanks for including Kobalt! Great video as always!👍🏼
Thanks and you are welcome!
I always look forward to Sundays because that means a new project farm video. Your inclusion of multiple offerings from one manufacturer was clutch. Thanks for delivering such consistently great content.
I appreciate that! Thanks!
There's one factor that only the M12 has that makes it better in one category that counts most. It's the only one without a battery foot. It uses the smaller straight battery that allows for more room to drill. As a mechanic, that's what made me choose it. Foot type couldn't get in where I needed it.
Thank you!
*_I agree the right angle drill is technically a useless tool except for it's one ability to fit in tight spaces. This tool was always a rarity never staying in production very long but if you ever used one even in tight places you learn why quickly because they just don't work as needed or you still completely dissamble machine to get proper angle or pressure.._*
Thats why I got the Milwaukee m12 , but it's all the work I do installing car audio
I'm married to Milwaukee due to batteries in my service truck. This drill and the m18 heat gun are absolutely useless.
@@JayMoravec i think the usefulness of the m18 heat gun depends on what job you are using it for. For doing automotive wire work, I absolutely love it, especially when working under a dash.
As a plumber I’d love to see a comparison video on different brands of pipe wrenches!
In my experience, Rigid Pipe wrenches are the best. I use to build rack and pinion steering and would use a pipe wrench to install inner tie rods all day. The Rigid took abuse all day and lasted decades when other cheaper brands only lasted a few years before becoming worn and sloppy and discarded.
@@10SecondZ06 on my van I have a 14” husky and a 16” Milwaukee both I feel are very solid wrenches and easily adjust with just the thumb but there’s a 40$ price difference between the two
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@10SecondZ06 rigid did make their name in plumbing tools
From experience, at least with the older 18V line, DeWalt puts a lot of spare smoke in their brushed motors but it looks like the newer batteries are enough to let all of it out in a hurry! Too bad they don't offer a similar tool in brushless to have included. Great comparison, as always!
Thanks!
.ade me cry when i saw all that smoke from the DeWalt...... im wondering if it was even new when the test was done, it did look clean though.......🤔
Would be interesting to test and compare radiator coolant additives, claiming to decrease temperature by 25F degrees. Additives like: Red Line -Water wetter, Royal Purple - Purple Ice, RISLONE - Super coolant, VP racing - cool down, Mishimoto - Liquid Chill. We gonna test that 👆👍
Thank you for the video idea!
Why would you want to reduce coolant temperature. Running the engine cooler than the manufacturer suggests might cause it to wear prematurely.
@@TheSuperBoyProject Engine temperature ranges between 195 - 220 degrees, adding this additive in coolant will make the engine run at least very minimum operating temperature in ideal situation, it does not mean will drop the degrees below the manufacturer's recommended temperature, I think so. More heat more more wear, less heat less wear, less radiator fan spin too. Sure we gonna test that ☝️ Those additives will be more affective in Southern States on hot summer days. As an example: my VW Jetta was overheating summer days, gauge was raising more than a half, after adding Red Line Water Wetter it never went up more than a half. Very curious to see PF test 🙂✌️
Milwaukee is over due for a Fuel Brushless right angle drill. Not Sure why they are dragging their feet
Agree! Great brand but they need to keep up with the competition
They’ve got the fuel version of their “install drill” which has a right angle head adapter- so I imagine they think that covers them enough on the fuel right angles.
Awesome job I know Milwaukee has other heavier versions but needs to up their game on the compact version surprised they did so poorly, really interesting
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16.
@spicydramarama852
Im reporting you mow....
This gentleman is the Definition of dedication and perfection.
Thank you very much!!
Seems like the Ryobi HP should have better overload protection to shut down before the motor starts smoking, even though it didn't have a full meltdown like the DeWalt. The Ryobi has less of an excuse because being brushless it already has some control electronics that should be handling this.
Thanks for the feedback.
The thing is that the BMS is on the battery in Ryobi systems, it's made for their drills and stuff so I'm guessing that there is the issues
Something I noticed. The ryobi is the only drill he used in high gear. Both the rigid and kobalt were used in low because high wouldn’t spin from the start. If the ryobi was used in low then it would have never smoked.
@@Jaredbar I agree
@@Jaredbar The Dewalt and the Ryobi HP definitely got the short end of the stick on that test. Running in high range puts way more load on the motor. 3-4 times the load.
Would be interesting to see how fast they were spinning that engine compared to the ones in low range.
I just purchased the Kobalt version after watching your review. I do like that the Ryobi 1+HP has a shorter, metal chuck.
Keep up the outstanding reviews!!!
Thanks, will do!
Great to see Metabo HPT enter the fold! It didn't fare too well in this test, but they are overall a great brand that is often forgotten about. I look forward to seeing them more in the future.
Thank you!
I have their Belt sander and pin nailer, both work great, don't own any of their battery operated tools because I already have batteries for 4 different brands and didn't want to add anymore
Metabo battery tools are second rate tools for top dollar.
I agree. They aren't very well known, other than those who have been loyal to Hitachi previously. When it comes to brushless motors, they frequently get top honors in most tests where they're featured along with Makita. Japanese engineers have brushless motors nailed down. Had they used a brushless motor for their RAD tool in this test, they'd have probably been top 2 or 3 in this video. But then it would have been hard to compete in an already niche market because it would have added another 75-100 bucks to the cost. The few Metabo tools I have were all bought because they completely blew me away when testing. I especially love their routers and circular saw, which are all extremely comfortable and lightweight, yet very sturdy. Definitely high quality stuff. I've never used it, but their nail gun is apparently far and away the best in the business and is used by tons of contractors in the field.
@@LeviBulger Agreed! I have a Hitachi front slide miter saw and it is as close to a Makita as you can get. I really think they didn't do themselves a favor by rebranding as Metabo. While that is/was a highly prestigious brand in Europe and among "fine woodworkers", you'd be hard pressed to find those in the consumer and contractor world that know or resonate with the brand.
Great video, I enjoyed seeing the Kobalt line finely included in a test, I started with Ryobi over a decade ago but home depo pissed me off with there lack of a veteran program (they sense changed but I still do Lowes first) Gave my Ryobi set to my daughter (she loves them) I went totally to Kobalt and love love my choice of Kobalt, thanks for finally including it
Thank you!
I've always been on the fence about getting that Kobalt right angle drill. I've got loads of their stuff, but I would probably be using it mostly with hole saws, and I didn't think it could handle it. Seems like it might do just fine. I would love to see a comparison with hole saws. Thanks for your in depth, controlled experiments. Box stats don't mean anything in the field. Companies will tout a load-less RPM that literally halves when put to load. Your experiments are well thought out and executed. They're a little long for my attention span, but you go into detail you just can't find anywhere else, and that's what I appreciates about you.
Thanks!
A right angle drill was constantly on my wish list when rebuilding my house. After watching this I’m glad I didn’t purchase one as the m12 looked like a good value and I would have been disappointed drilling 1” holes. I used a 1/4” impact and sometimes several extensions when stud spacing was small in corners. I now have a large selection of rigid and will consider adding that one it at some point.
Thank you!
The kobalt tools are some of the best value because lowes will replace them no questions asked most of the time and you can actually afford to buy batteries instead of a whole new tool.... like Dewalt tools are nice but the batteries are more expensive than a whole tool combo..
Thanks for sharing.
It great to see this test and it was definitely a brutal one which is also good to see. I have primary Dewalt tools but also a couple Makita tools. I’ve been wanting a right angle drill for quite some time now but I know that it’s a significant investment for either of those two brands. I’m glad to see how each fared so now my decision is very easy, going to be going with the Dewalt for sure. Granted that anything that I do with it won’t anywhere near as hard on it as that but it’s nice to know what it can handle. Thanks a lot for sharing this. I love seeing these tests that you perform.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
I love those endurance tests. Great work! Thank you!
Thank you!
Man if I got a dollar for everytime Todd said: "Made in China" in all his videos I'd be a millionaire now. It's ridiculous how dependent we've become on China to create goods for us simply because of the scalability for end profits.
The channel needs a PF shirt made in America 🇺🇸...... Even if the shirt wasn't
It’s a win-win. We get tons of the latest and greatest goods for competitive prices, the Chinese get a lot of jobs. I’m curious what practical alternative you might propose?
@@Syclone0044 I mean if you're looking at it from the stand point of view for company leaders sure it's a win win in that view but there are other parties involved other than company leaders. If COVID has proved anything it was that globalization is a flat out terrible system for countries to rely on because it almost crippled the world to its knee. Self independence should be the most important goal to achieve first before countries start settling on global ventures but we seem to have it backwards on relying on trade heavily in North America.
The negatives of globalization are:
- subjected to incredibly high inflation when it breaks down.
- tends to be abused with pushing wages down in countries that are used for the labour.
- encourages climate change with the complex logistics and manufacturing needed.
- creates a more than needed complex system just for the sake of profits
- can cripple any country that relies on a commodity heavily
- can lead to reduced quality because of the scales of economy it needs.
It's great when used to supplement a country's needs but becomes extremely bad when relied on.
With time you really find ways to really test and make a good comparison between tools brand. Good job!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Todd is awesomeness all the way.....
I’m team Makita. They are always near the top in every category. There are many good brands out there though.
Again thank you for these videos. You are doing a great service to your viewers! Cheers 🍻
Thanks and you are welcome!
Always near the top, but also always higher in the price range. I also use Makita.
@@philb5593 I try and buy my Makita tools around Fathers day and Christmas, usually you can't get them at comparable prices to Dewalt then
@@jefftucker9225 Yeah I feel like Home Depot always has deals on batteries and bundles then. I Keep an eye Amazon too as they do have decent deal from time to time.
As a 25 year commercial carpenter(metal studs/lath & plaster) I can say without a doubt that Makita is the best of the best. Worth every penny. I have killed a dozen Milwaukee grinders over the years, and they have gotten worse and worse. Some died within a couple of months of use, but not a single Milwaukee lasted me longer than 6 months in a metal fabrication shop before having to be completely rebuilt or trashed.
I'm here for all the "we're gonna test that!"
Yes!! My favorite statement!
Thanks for the very well thoughtful reviews. The torture tests are most useful. I certainly use my tools to the point they get smoking hot at times, so this seems like a very real assessment.
You are welcome!
I'd love for you to moderate a presidential debate.
Candidate: "I'm going to make everything better!"
Project Farm: We're gonna test that!
lol. Thanks
At least he'd finally say made in America 🇺🇸......Hopefully
@@1STGeneral Yeah but there'd be no warranties for the products. I'd love to take our current president back to the Craigslist seller we got him from.
11:35 makes my machinist brain happy seeing those massive chips flying everywhere!
Something about material being displaced is super satisfying to watch, for sure.
Thanks!
Also the Mitutoyo digital calipers.
Many Thanks for this excellent video, you saved me a bunch of research time and made for a headache free choice! Just ordered the Ryobi on Amazon for $106.00 with battery and charger.
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
Thanks for this video. I recently bought a Rigid tool package and the reason I chose it over the Ryobi was the excellent warranty for the batteries. Lifetime replacement. Haven't had to use it yet, but given that the Ryobi batteries I've had died quickly due to an overaggressive battery protector(maybe a way to generate more income?), I just felt it was time to move on. Maybe a long term battery test is in order.
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
It will be interesting if Rigid actually honors their battery warrantee. Years ago I bought the huge Rigid tool package and promptly sent out the info to receive my " lifetime battery guarantee" ( I refused to use the tools until i got my warrantee papers because I heard horror stories ... that turned out to be true) After not hearing back from Rigid for weeks and the deadline to apply for the warrantee fast approaching i called them ( for the 3 rd time ) That time they told me to send the " ORIGINAL" bill of sale . ( NOT a copy)
This was playing out exactly as I read online.
NO WAY . As I read online if you do that it would mysteriously " go missing" and thus you don't get the warrantee I promptly returned my unused tool set to Home depot vowing NEVER to buy rigid again.. That was about 7 years ago ... still no Rigid in my shop
It’s not just the batteries, it’s everything. I have multiple Ridgid tools, and use them in professional service, and they are just as good or better than the Dewalt and Milwaukee the other guys use. All are registered, and in 4 years of everyday heavy use, I’ve had no problems. Never had to warranty anything though.
@@ethics3 All registrations are done online now, receipts are checked electronically with the receipt code. Much better now.
Yes, and Ryobi batteries are relatively expensive.
I was surprised to the Milwaukee drill do so poorly given the TTI makes the Ryobi, Rigid and Milwaukee and Milwaukee being their top of the line tools.
Thanks for the feedback.
Looks like an older design than the rest, and more of a fill-the-gap kinda engineering than build-the-best.
I’m pretty sure Milwaukee doesn’t care about the right angle market anymore. Those are the old brushed versions and when the TTI cousins have brushless versions without Milwaukee having one Makes me think they just don’t care
@@jedigoof1548 It's not that they don't care. Milwaukee's just in a different part of the product development cycle. I'm sure that they'll update their right angle drill offering shortly.
No it's normal for Milwaukee to do that bad. Just kidding lol.
Even with all those subscribers and comments you still take the time to like/reply to most. Really appreciate all the testing you do, I almost always search your channel before buying something. Surprised to see Ryobi beat Milwaukee, gonna send that to my buddies who said "return those they're useless, get Milwaukee" haven't failed me but I'm a DIY dude not professional. 'Buy cheap then if you use it enough to break it upgrade'. Again thanks for the great content
Thank you!
So awesome to see Kobalt and the other box store brands here. I have all the Kobalt series tools and LOVE them. Id love to see all the data stacked up to see which (set) of tools is the best. I personally chose Kobalt 3 or 4 years back after retiring a set of Craftsman. I only use one brand so that I keep batteries and chargers all the same. Excellent video as always! Thanks so much!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Just a heads up, adapters are cheap to convert for your kobalt batteries to any tool you want. I have all Milwaukee batteries and use them in dewalt, Mikita, ryobi and of course Milwaukee tools. Don’t think your are stuck with only kobalt because you have their batteries
@@lancestickle4346 def don't feel like I'm stuck. I love them. Plus Kobalt runs a little hotter on the voltage than other brands (24v vs 12 vs 19) I know this can be controlled via a buck converter or other ways to manipulate the voltage difference, but I find no need. I would go this route for sure if I found a cordless tool that I needed that Kobalt didn't make! Appreciate the comment. ❤️
Been a subscriber for years! As a tool lover, I absolutely enjoy watching all your videos!
Awesome! Thank you!
I’ve owned the Makita right angle and it worked great but surprisingly when I picked up the newer 12V variant it seemed to outperform it in most cases and it’s slimmer. So I’d recommend the Makita 12V version if you want to stay with Teal Team 6!
Thanks for sharing.
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16.
@spicydramarama852
Please stop SPAMMING these videos with your God stuff.......
Can you do a video on hole saw bits? I drill for sprinklers all the time and can never find a good bit that doesn't crap out on metal after the 3rd use
He did. I'd add tap magic as you drill. Maybe put it in a spray bottle
Thanks for the suggestion.
Great test!! I wasn't expecting the DeWalt to burn out. The Ryobi HP is good value I reckon.
Thank you!
I worked for Scabapilare ( Cat ) for 32 years as a machinist and had to do a lot of rework from finishing to drill hole to tapping holes where a tap broke off and had not been tapped.
I feel in love with my Ingersoll Rand Air Angle drill with reverse. I used it for over 10 years, just drop a couple drops of oil in it and it would get all of her power back.
Thanks for sharing.
I've never clicked a video faster in my life
Thank you!
We really need a test on the best concrete anchor. Oh man have I used so many that are just terrible!
Ooh, this is a fantastic suggestion
The best concrete anchor I ever used was one that I made myself. Just filled up a coffee can with Quikcrete and had a big eye hook on the top for rope to attach. That thing really held a 14 ft aluminum boat with no trouble.
You're welcome...
Thank you for the video idea!
@@Defossion1 lol. Not the type of anchor I was referring to.
@@rossb5593 Yeah, I got that. I just couldn't help myself.
Is this the best channel on UA-cam? Yes, yes it it. I use Ryobi and Dewalt, both platforms have very satisfactory tools that are good if not the best in every category. Ryobi wins on cost every time but Dewalt usually wins on performance/ergonomics.
Thanks and you are welcome!
The dewalt right angle drill hasn't changed in 15yrs, imagine an updated version.
They should be ashamed of themselves for charging $150 for such a tool. It seems to be at least 11 years old and smoked itself to death in a short period of time. It was their decision to not update it, so the least they could do is drop the price below $100 and indicate it is for light duty use.
Thanks for the feedback.
@@ccbowers I believe it was in high gear, im sure low gear would've been fine.
@@ProjectFarm there is a dewalt XR right angle drill and a dewalt 60v right angle drill!!! Why not test those???
@@thecommoncarpenter6544 Agreed. Project Farm should've started the tests in low gear first to see if they'd get to the 2 min mark. If they passed in low, then try them in high range to see if they could do it twice. Would've been more fair this way.
It is just me or is it common to see Dewalt go up in smoke? A great test as always, I was hoping to see a brushless Milwaukee. Are they not made for this drill type?
Not sure why but they haven't made a brushless right angle drill yet, other than the hole hawgs. I'm sure those are beasts though
@@erikbjorgen3495 yeah the hole hawgs would dominate the power tests. Those things are absolute beasts
The school I work at uses all dewalt and they seem to burn up a lot to be honest. Its kinda painful
@@LucasWasson IT's not a bad thing tbph. A tool that will go up in smoke is a tool that you can trust to do what you ask it to do until it just can't function anymore. A tool that just shuts off is a useless tool.
@@TestECull I think I have to disagree just but mostly just in my case. It's a real pain in the ass to get my boss to replace a tool. So if it shuts itself off when I push it too hard I know to get a different tool out of storage (I'm thinking about our corded hammer drill vs the cordless one we've replaced twice since I've been there) but instead of burning up that drill I can still use it without needing to replace it
I feel like the margins are narrowing between pro and pro-sumer tools. Kobalt and Ridgid are coming out with some decent power tools now.
Great video as always, man!
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
The teardown of the Dewalt and showing the motor damage was a nice addition. But I'm very interested in the guts, and curious about how manufacturers approach something like a right angle in a tool. Did they use a bushing or bearing, for example.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Look up AvE BOLTR. He does teardowns to such a degree.
I have the DeWalt and it failed in the same way while drilling 3/4" holes in wall studs while I was running romex. Bad on DeWalt for not adding overload protection... would have added only pennies to the cost!
I feel like the Kobalt definitely won this competition, but great stuff👍
Thanks!
Yet the ridgid was clearly superior so how does that make sense
Only ever had a a Ryobi 18v drill which bought and used for about 6 years.
Then i bought a Milwaukee m12 angle drill.
Use primarily for drilling for drilling holes for electric work.
Love both drills but I love how small/light the Milwaukee is. Use 6 amp hour batteries
Thanks for sharing!
Todd, Your video presentations are magnificent: You cover more factual information in one minute than most other UA-camr's do in ten. Also, your thoroughness is impeccable. I would put you right up there with Consumer Reports for your testing and documentation of the results. If I understand correctly, you are unsponsored and you buy all of the products you test, correct? A question I have is, What do you do with all of the products after you finish testing them? For example, you tested 10 right-angle drills in this video. I think two of them burned up, so do you keep and use the other eight? If you did that I could see you needing a very large workshop in a short amount of time. Love your videos. To repeat a famous salutation: 'Live long and prosper.'
Thank you!
Dont bother asking questions as you can see he doesnt answer them.
I own the M12 Milwaukee, It's OK at best and definitely not up to par with other Milwaukee products. I have a feeling lately Milwaukee has been relying on it's name to sell products as other companies have caught up and some have even surpassed them.
Thank you!
I use Makita but always wondered if I should have chosen Milwaukee instead as they have a good range and reputation. Recently another carpenter showed me a few tools and I got to say, I was underwhelmed.
@@grrinc I've owned Makita and can not say anything bad about them. They make great great stuff. If I were not in the Milwaukee ecosystem I would probably pick either Makita or maybe Bosch. In general I believe Makita tools are equal to the Milwaukee. Don't get the idea that I think Milwaukee is no longer good. They still make a great tool, it's just they used to have their foot constantly on the gas pedal but recently have used that foot to pump the brakes. This has allowed everyone else catch up. For the price that they charge, Milwaukee should be leaps and bounds better, not just equal or like it this case much worse.
I had a brushed motor Ryobi 90 degree in 2014 and it lasted two minutes driving 2” deck screws. I’ll never buy Ryobi again or try to be in a position to need one from any company.
Great testing and keep them coming
Thanks, will do!
You gotta test Milwaukee Gen4 vs Gen3
Great suggestion! Thanks
Without stalling and not having a low gear to fall-back on, I really feel the Makita was definitively the best performer in the engine test. I kind of wish the graph reflected that fact. The Dewalt would have been a challenger, had it not self-destructed.
Thank you for sharing!
I agree, my DeWalt right-angle failed in the same way while I was drilling 3/4" holes in wall studs.
Yea for Ryobi... I have been using the 18v tools since about 2008... and haven't had a failure yet, although I am just a property owner and landlord that does much of my remodels and make readies. So much better than the nameless fodder sold in old mail order catalogs I used to receive. Glad to see them competing well.
Thanks for the feedback.
We get locked into our batteries. I have a decent set of 18v LXT Makita tools that I love. I feel that they are a great value and strong tool. I used them professionally years ago and they never let me down. I just bought a Makita XRW01Z angle driver that I love. I love the battery (angle) positioning and I use a smaller 2.0 Ah battery with it instead of my usual 4.0 Ah.
Thanks for sharing!
Very true on the batteries.
These tests are always making me sweat when considering I invested 2000€ into one brand and hoping it will perform well though I am pretty sure I won't buy angle drill :D
Great point!
I believe that if it works for you and it gets the job done then who cares what #'s and prices are.
What's the brand 🤔 you can't leave us hanging, we may get 🔵🔵🔵
Milwaukee got ROASTED. Where is the Fuel verison Milwaukee? We are waiting. 😎
Lots of mechanics use the right angled driver to work on cars for ease of access, as only Milwaukee make a right angled impact driver. I don't know if the results would vary much, but some nut tests might be in order if you revisit this later
Thanks for the feedback.
Great video as always Todd, actually bought the Milwaukee Impact here in the UK from your excellent testing!
I’m very interested in getting a cordless nail gun but noticed your have not subjected any through the PF test centre!!!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the suggestion.
I'm glad to see Ridgid was one of the recommended units. nice to know the Dewalt can be used as a smoke machine lol
Lol, Thank you!
Dewalt is good they got there power stack batteries I don’t like dewalt but they do make good tools
Has anyone asked for a review of Garden Hoses? There are soo many commercials about it and most I've used either fail within a year or less! Thank you, as always. Keep up the great content!
Yes. Thanks, will do. ua-cam.com/video/M1m0YTxBKqE/v-deo.html
an idea for you, a few years ago you did petrol engine bicycle add attachments, how about battery versions and see how they compare?
Thank you for the video idea!
Yeah. Im thinking about adding Bafang to my Marin bike
I've been really impressed with the consistent performance of Kobalt tools through these tests. I've been using Bosch and Milwaukee for a long time, but I'll probably look at Kobalt when they need to be replaced.
Thank you for sharing!
Another awesome video! Great idea with the 2 minute heavy load test. I own 100% RIDGID and don’t regret it yet.
Thanks!
A test idea that I have been thinking about is with small engines, I would really like to see small engine brands compete, I am on a search to find a new gas powered lawn mower but it is getting hard because there are so many electric mowers now. So When I find the right mower I want to make sure it has a good engine. Honda Vs Briggs and Stratton Vs Kohler. I think it would be a great help for a lot of people as gas powered equipment is getting harder to find.
Honda is the clear pick of those 3. Have a Troybuilt push mower with upgrade to Honda engine that workers have yet to kill (and they have tried, lol).
Excellent idea I am really curious about Kohler engines.
That would be a great video! And I agree it is really getting hard to find gas powered equipment now. I've had several Briggs & Stratton engines and they don't seem to hold up to the Honda and Kawasaki I have.
Thanks for the video idea.
I did not know Kawasaki made push mower engines. I haven't seen them around.
I have the Milwaukee m12 and I use it a ton for drilling out exhaust studs on Ford 6.8l v10 engines and it works fine with it was more compact might need to look into grabbing the ryobi hp good video thanks for the information @Project Farm
Great feedback on the Milwaukee M12!
Why are you drilling out so many exhaust studs instead of using a socket wrench? Lol
@@Syclone0044 because 6.8l v10 engines are notorious for The exhaust studs seezing I'm a Mechanic I work on alot of vehicles and Ford Is the one of the brands I work on the most steel stud going into aluminum head dissimilar metals don't get alone and seeze
I came in to a bunch of Ryobi batteries so have been migrating over to their cordless tools. I have been very impressed with them so far. If it weren't for the fact I have all the batteries, that Rigid looks pretty good. Been putting off a right angle drill for a while but I think its time I pick one up.
Thanks for sharing.
@murrayshekelberg9754
Why didnt you sell the ryobi batteries and buy a decent power tool?...... (except hand drills, corded are far superior to battery tools.......!
I think it would be great to see the engine rpm when the drills are spinning it. Gives us more information on single speed vs low gear vs high gear.
The results for the Dewalt and the Ryobi HP were misleading on that test because they were in high gear which puts 3-4 times the load on the motor. (Ridgid and kobalt were in low range.)
(impressive that makita survived the test despite it’s no-load speed suggesting it has similar gearing to others in high range, (it’s torque number makes me think the motor just spins way faster))
(Ripping these things apart and testing torque directly from the motor and counting the gear ratio seems overkill for these videos, but all that plays a big roll) (and I’m a nerd so I am crazy about all the details)
Ditto...... take the windings out of the motors, and measure the wire diameter and length used 😅😅😅😅😅😅👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
could you do a vid on mechanic soap? I have been curious whether stuff like Fast orange extreme is worth the price premium over regular fast orange, how they compare to natural orange, and whether the biodegradable walnut shell based soaps are any good
Thanks for the suggestion.
Hey he finally did
Ryobi is killing it. That’s awesome.
Thanks for the feedback.
Linus Tech Tips (15M Subscribers) just mentioned you and your channel on their stream. They came out with a new screwdriver and was wondering if you would ever test something like that!
Yes, I want to test that screwdriver! Thanks for sharing.
Previously I had dismissed Kobalt and Ridgid as "store brands" and less than others but they clearly take their tools and performance versus price very seriously.
Since when did Ridgid become a "store brand" ?? I worked for a plumber in the late Seventies and we were using Ridgid equipment way back then. Every plumbing supply store had the infamous Ridgid poster on the wall featuring a bikini-babe surrounded by tools. Was the company bought out by some venture-capital investment firm?
Thanks for sharing.
Ridgid is definitely of the top tool brands
@@goodun2974 That happened when the Ridgid name was bought and put on everything including toilet paper, by a large big box store. Walmart did the same thing with "Hart" brand name.
@@grandrapids57 , That's a shame. I did not know that Ridgid was bought out but I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Working for a plumber we used to use a Ridgid tripod to hold black steel gas pipe and a powered Ridgid pipe threader to cut the threads for joining the pipes together.
I think this just might be the greatest tool comparison video ever made. Your fast delivery was outstanding.
Thanks so much!
Thanks for your video’s. Can you do one on best ladders?
Thank you for the video idea!
The best ladder is one that doesn't need an instruction manual. Those ones will kill you.
It would be nice to have a sectional ladder in 10 foot lengths that would be strong enough to reach 40 feet
Can you do one about gasoline, like costco top tier fuel compared to other brands?
Thank you for the video idea!
Gasoline isn't consistent, it is piped in across the country and the same pipes on the same day may be carrying diesel and different grades of gas, so you're always getting slightly different gas every time
Thanks Project Farm for another excellent video! I'm a die hard Milwaukee fan but their right angle drills are just not up to snuff (I have a corded SuperHawg which is awesome but too big for this type of work). I hate to get yet another battery system, but the Ridgid will be my next drill until Milwaulkee comes out with a better right angle Fuel version.
You are welcome!