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The Real Reason I Got Rid of My Cordless Tools
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- n this video, I share the real reason why I decided to get rid of all my old cordless tools and invest in a completely new set. Living on a large property, my manservant and son Jack often need to use tools independently of me, meaning we can't compete for the same equipment. To solve this, I decided to start fresh with Milwaukee M12 and M18 cordless tools.
Join me as I go over every tool and battery I own, rating each one on whether I would buy it again or not. I'll also discuss the specific batteries I have for my tools and how they perform in various tasks around the property.
If you're considering upgrading your tools or simply curious about Milwaukee's M12 and M18 lines, this video is for you. Don't miss out on this in-depth review and practical advice!
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As a professional Builder/Remodeler it’s DeWALT and Makita all day everyday. Group think says Milwaukee but the pros know different. 😀
If the impact noose bothers you you have to get an m18 surge impact. Worth every cent
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The M12 combo is what I used to run until I got my M12 Surge,my God man.Also I got the 6 bay Rapid Charger and I can't use a regular charger anymore ,I'm spoiled.
Forgot to mention…you can get a package of two 3 amp HO Batteries for between $99-$119, when on sale!
Upside to Milwaukee, if you own a Milwaukee tool and send it in for service and they no longer can get parts for it you'll get a brand new tool as a replacement. I'm a manufacturing engineer for the service department of Milwaukee. Note, this doesn't apply to batteries. If those are within the service date you'll always get a new one since we don't repair batteries with the exception of one MX battery.
Engineers always get stuff wrong.
@@blackout7615 Haven't met a professional who always gets stuff right
@@tdot2413 That was an absolutely excellent response. I don't own any Milwaukee tools. I am one of those "yellow tool" people. But your response to that hate was fantastic. I commend you for it. And keep up the good fight! It's hard to be (nearly) perfect.
thanks for the knowledge my guy, makes sense why my previous employers kept all their old tools (Milwaukee only) in a cabinet. They were waiting to get a batch of new tools from them
I would rather buy another brand. Milwaukee has done their engineering too well because their batteries fail within a month of the date. 5/6 of my 12v Milwaukee batteries were dead within a month of the date, and the other lasted about a month more. I have two drivers and an impact somewhere that don’t have batteries and a pex expansion tool that I will need a battery for if I ever need it again.. or I will buy a different brand
VERY misleading title; you DIDN"T get rid of your cordless tools
He always does that, it expected at this point. Seen!
But he did get rid of his cordless tools… he gave them to his son and servant 😂😂 tisk tisk you two wanna be pro-ho’s
Over here prohoing with a brace and a bowsaw! 😂
Seems more like a sales/infomercial than anything....well now you know why he got all new tools ..Your watching Milwaukees newest salesman...
@@danbristow7581 I thought he use to hate Milwaukee.
My wife looked over my shoulder as I was watching this and she seeing Cody for the first time asked if hes wearing a hair piece 😂😂😂😂
The answer is, yes,
Of course he is. I'm glad he admitted it
it's made exclusively from the hair of Polynesian virgins force-fed a diet of coconut oil.
@@roryhennessey1983
Man where you been...on the east Coast?😅😅😅😅
You should tell her the whole story about his hairpiece.
Nice t-shirt, shame they didn't have one in your size 😂😂😂😂
😆
or one for men
@@tastas8554 Great one….. I suppose he was “ wounded “ by that.
New west coast fashion might be influencing him to buy the wrong size clothing
Yeah man this dude is super weird. What was he thinking wearing that teenage girl shirt
I did loose all my tools in a fire (along with everything else). Started over with Milwaukee - very happy with the quality. Thanks for sharing this!
Pro tip: Put them on the ice for a few hours to tighten them back again 👍
@@fsmoura lol
I have all dewalt. Preferred Milwaukee, but the store closest to me didn’t carry them. Also had a Lowe’s pro card to debatably save a few bucks.
@@-Kreger-that’s exactly how I feel. I would love to have Milwaukee but Dewalt’s prices won me over.
Same here. DeWalt won me over price wise.
I don't think I've ever heard someone say manservant besides in old-school movies lol.
It’s in the Bible
@@patricke170 sooo its still ok today
The Dewalt flex volt tool video led me to your channel years ago. Came for the tools, stayed for the furious rants and fellowship.
One thing people don’t talk about is battery generations. Or tool generation with battery compatibility. Whatever you want to call it the fact is you can still use the very first Milwaukee battery in a new tool and the first Milwaukee tools can use the new batteries. That’s important to me. I got tired of having tools that didn’t have working battery.
This is what FINALLY got me off of Craftsman. The quality was declining for years but when I had to buy new tools because my batteries wouldn't hold a charge it was time to move over to Milwaukee like my paw used.
Who told you that? 12volt yes. 18volt? I guess. I never had a Milwaukee tool last long enough to test that theory and their original 18v lithium “red” batteries were just paperweights. Milwaukee must have been REALLY late to the cordless tools game if that’s true.
@@shadygunshow a sales rep. At a tool convention. And I’ve never run across a battery that didn’t fit in the appropriate tool. I’ve never had or even seen a tool that a normal Milwaukee battery didn’t work in. Of course you can’t use a 12v where an 18v is supposed to be but the point is if you have an ancient Milwaukee tool it will accept the new batteries and if you have an ancient Milwaukee battery it will work in a new tool. I’ve never seen it otherwise. But I have seen dewalt stuff that doesn’t work like that. And Ryobi.
@@MikeRay1978 Ryobi not working like that? They've had the same 18v battery compatibility for over 25 years.
@@GamerJosh06 awesome.
A bit misleading title
I however actually did get rid of my cordless tools, the primary reasons is (1) battery longevity, (2) difficultly of finding replacement batteries , (3) bulky chargers
I make it a point to only buy corded tools because they are always reliable and unless they fail mechanically the won’t die in the middle of a project
Why is it difficult to find replacement batteries? If they are super old maybe, otherwise that doesn’t make sense.
@@colamity_5000
It does make sense, if you’ tool has been discontinued, so to will the batteries and replacement parts be, I’ve had drills etc that are no longer in production and the batteries/chargers are no longer in production as well. The newer batteries are not compatible with them and unless your able to find older batteries that match with that tool you will have a useless tool
@@cameroncunningham204 If it's DeWalt or I believe Milwaukee as well, you can get adapters often to run the newer packs. Catch is you still need the newer chargers, they won't charge on the adapters. I'm guessing this wasn't the case in your situation though.
Battery tools are great, but definitely can be a risk in the long run. Where's there is a huge benefit, there is almost always a compromise.
@@ixionn563
I’m not against cordless tools…reliability is my #1 criteria when it comes to almost eveything I buy
Corded tools will outlast battered operated tools by a wide margin…I’ve used corded drills over 50 years old and the function just as well as modern ones,
Lastly I’m a Prepper so if there is a long term grid down situation or if the supply chain is I interrupted I can still power my tools with my back up generator or solar system
As a fairly broke person that only works on my car and some work around the house, Craftsman prices have been very enticing and they haven't disappointed me yet
Most of my hand tools are Craftsman that I got as a gift back in 1978. They are very good. I'm not sure how good the new ones are. I'll consider Williams if I need to buy any new tools. Williams tools are made by the same company that makes Snap-On tools. Many of the Williams tools look identical to the Snap-On for way less cost.
Especially when Lowes was running their price dip on the 4ah batteries for $39 each earlier in the year
I've got Milwaukee but I recently helped build a deck and used craftsman Cordless impact drivers, they worked great. If I wasn't already locked into Milwaukee I'd make the switch to Craftsman for the cost savings
Well if you ever do, you should really consider ridgid over craftsman. Craftsman power tools are the definition of made in china. I know all tools are practically made in china now but craftsman’s are made in China-China. lol I remember when they joined the lithium ion game they already had about 50 different tools to choose from on day 1. Only the china rebrand type of tool’s can do that.
Honestly harbor freight is better
I'm dewalt for battery power. Bought the festool track saw and vacuum in 2006 to build a set of cabinets for a client and they are still going strong.
Its amazing how far tools have come. Started in the auto industry in the late 80's. Trouble lights...they call them that for a reason. We went through boxes of bulbs, many techs getting burned and cut, Then of course there were the fires. We had 2 bad fires caused by the old incandescent bulbs.What game changers!
If you dont have the m12 surge impact I couldn't recommend it more. It's way less harsh on your hand and way quieter. It's hydrologic and let me tell you. I have 2 of them and I don't use anything else. I'm a renovation and maintenance tech.
M12 surge Best thing since sliced bread
I second that. I also find loud noises to be much more annoying as I’ve gotten older. Plus, I do a lot of maintenance work inside of occupied buildings. It’s the only way to go. Especially if you are mainly using smaller screws and fasteners. One of those tools that you can’t appreciate until you’ve used it.
@@zaccothren3271 I regularly use it on screws I shouldn't lol but it has no problem throwing some decent lag bolts when needed
I roll Makita. Not knocking Milwaukee. Makita has awesome outdoor tools, chainsaw, weed eater, brush cutter, hedge trimmer, blowers etc
I have a few of both, I like both. I have the makita impact driver, and makita drill driver, very nice pieces. I did select the milwaukee plunge router over the makita deliberately and happy with the choice. Sometimes one or the other will have a feature or something which makes the difference.
I remember when Dewalt sent you a catalog and said order what you want! You dedicated a complete video. I’d like to see the look on the national sales manager face after watching this video!
I'm sure that Cody's responsible for the sale of a lot of DeWalt tools over the years, as he used to almost exclusively used them in his videos.
Ten years ago is a long time.
An SDS drill…. An essential in concrete, block buildings. Also a small hand held leaf blower, I use this lot, of to clear dust from jobs.
What about cordless battery charger 😀….. I’ll get my coat!
I’m tied in with Makita as I have many batteries. Also have some Festool, and some old dewalt corded units.
I use my M18 leaf blower constantly for cleaning up around the jobsite and for cooling off when it's super hot😂
i was wondering about exactly that... why u need an air kompressor to clean up since there are leafblowers
Yes both are crucial. Blower everyday
yup a small roto hammer and leaf blower I agree. although I have ego for all of my lead blower, string trimmer, pole saw, and now pressure washer. they are pretty nice
Milwaukee guy through and through, but hats are off to Dewalts 60v Max Mixer/Drill w/ E-CLUTCH. That absolute UNIT of a piece has been through countless concrete, mortar, epoxy gallons and doubles up as my Ice fishing Auger drill. Even in Cold AF Canadian Temagami winters on the ice it will easily drill 2-3 times the amount of holes, and faster, than my comparative Milwaukee mud mixer which is a pink haired West Coast man Starbucks soy boy tool equivalent.
i go camping in temagami every year brother, love that spot
@@yourgirlfriendsfavouriteno1029 I’d live on that lake if there were musky fishing. But hard pressed to find a better lake for eating size walleye through the ice. Beauty spot fella 👌
Big believer in Milwaukee….. from work to home…. The yard tools are very impressive….I’ve started using the 3amp batteries in my m18 drills and impact guns…..makes a big difference for all day use for my hands and arms…You should get yourself a bandsaw…..
Professional handyman here, ive been telling myself for months that one day I'll get that track saw. I think that day has come!! Tired of lugging my table saw around, takes up too much room in the truck. Thank you for the wisdom, much appreciated.
I'm a retired Carpenter. The way I used to choose tools is every manufacturer has something that they specialize in and that is what I used to buy. The problem with cordless tools is they don't last. When I retired I threw all my cordless tools in the garbage and all my corded tools I still have 20 years later.
Nice story
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I just built the inside of our barn with 3/4 plywood using my dad's 55 year old corded Black & Decker circular saw.
@@Raymasseyus Was it the 'Super Sawcat'. That used to be my favorite 8 1/4 inch circular saw.
Instead of the compressor, try the 18v compact blower. Small, quiet, no hoses, less powerful but more than sufficient for cleaning and giving fires a bit more oxygen. It's probably my second most commonly used battery tool.
That old cat is also cordless. I don't know if she is compatible with Milwaukee batteries, though.
I buy whatever is on a deep discount. Now I have an assortment of batteries and tools. Don't sleep ok SKIL, they work well.
Do you remember when the companies had basically 1 tool and we bought each that they were known for.
Dewalt cordless
Milwaukee sawZall
Hilton ram set
The left coast man sure likes those wrong sided circular saws 😂
I can't use em lol...ive been running worm drives since 99 and I look like a green horn whenever I grab somebody else's lefty saw
I don’t like the blade on the inside. Bad mojo. Have to have it on the outside. (Right side)
Although I'm a Makita guy, I appreciate this video. Consider the M18 compact blower; I initially used the Makita version to blow off my kid's trampoline after wasting time setting up my large leaf blower. Now I use it for all kinds of cleanup, including detailing my vehicles to avoid drips after washing them. Thank you for your inspiration.
I need some tools. I’ll take any you want to get rid of. 😁
Great video.
I have Milwaukee tools as well. My dad had a plumbing and heating buisness for many years and had the Milwaukee Sawzall and HoleHawg. Pretty awesome tools. I stuck will the same brand and have the M18 platform. Impacts, drills, angle grinder, sawzall, and circular saw all cordless plus a corded angle drill.
On a side note i just used a friend’s Festool track saw. Wow very cool. I would eventually like to get a track saw and will probably go with Milwaukee.
After you bought and showed off your first couple Milwaukee cordless tools, I could already tell you had the bug. I see it's been progressing nicely.
It’s the batteries that keep me from Milwaukee. Leave them in the cold, they’re dead. Dewalt batteries will keep its charge in freezing temps. I left my DeWalt batteries in a frozen connex through an Arctic winter, here in Alaska. When I returned late in the spring, all the batteries were still fully charged. Milwaukee won’t last a night in the cold.
Not the new one. Milwaukee Forge. Cold or hot, it runs.
Both M12 and M18 Rover lights are great as well. M12 rover is my favorite of all time.
Yeah I love them rover lights, tower lights and the pocket rover light come in clutch
Yep I'm a milwaukee guy ,been for over 15 yrs .have both 12v and 18v .and can expand to outdoor equipment too. Same battery. Very useful.
I see the mini band saw in the back. I love those things. They are awesome.
Yeah you ain't lying. For as small as that thing is, it's a beast. You can cut stuff up to 2 1/2"
Also a fan of Milwaukee M12 tools. I build boats and they are a perfect choice where control and finesse are important. I use Makita for 18volt, only because none of my makita cordless tools have ever broken! Great content!
Bought the M12 pruning saw and pruning shears for family members where hand strength was not what it used to be. Super handy and even hand strength is good they speed up the process
As a contractor for 20years, and have bought almost every cordless tool available, this is what I found over the years .....
Makita- Best saws and drills, run smoothly, built to last and very efficient. I use these tools the most on a daily average. The impacts, drills, multi, all circular saws (including track saw and metal cuting saws) are the best in my opinion. No other brand has been able to take the daily beat down these tools take. Down side is makita is a bit expensive compared to other similar box store platforms, and dont have too many good sales.
Dewalt- best big/powerful tools like tablesaw, 12" chop, hammer drills, 9" cuttoff, chop saw, big grinders. The 60v tools are untouchable as far as power and run time.
Milwaukee- Best selection of tools. Their nailers and impact wrenches are my favorite. They have a broad selection of tools. Many that others dont make, especially trade specific. They also have great deals. If I had to pick just one platform to cover everything, it would be Milwaukee. Great option for home owners.
Mr. W's hairpiece for the summer looking extra fluffy and luscious, for that increased sweat absorption, so you don't get distracting dripping on your eyes during intense jobs in the heat... a proho is never caught unprepared 👍
Love your show, followed you for years from the very beginning.
Inspired me to make a UA-cam channel in fact.
But in the beginning, when you said your man servant, I’m pretty sure I don’t think I would work for someone that called me a manservant … lol
I run a mid-sized Industrial Electrical Contracting business and this has been my experience with cordless tool brands:
-DeWalt tools 20v Max are relatively in expensive with a wide range of tools, but ultimately we got tired of having to run them to the repair depot constantly.
- Milwaukee M18 tools were great while under warranty, but started to fail very quickly shortly after the warranty expired. I’ve been told by repair shops that they are very bad for planned obsolescence.
- Makita tools are very well built and last, but the platform is fairly limited in North America. It’s now what I choose for my personal fleet.
- Hilti is what we now run at work. It’s very expensive, but less expensive than downtime. The Reps in our area are terrible and they charge you for freight constantly. At least the tools last so I don’t have to speak to them very often.
Best Milwaukee cordless tool I got is the little m12 hatchet. Small chainsaw. Love that thing
I own a framing business. We are Milwaukee top down, with one exception, the oscillating tool. We use DEWALT for that. All the guys prefer DEWALT for that particular tool. One extra charger and a few batteries in the trailer is worth it.
@@benc2947 I’ve used both and the lever dewalt has on theirs for blade changes is so much better than that dang screw Milwaukee uses
Agree on the M18 inflator for larger tires, that is 100% on my keep list.
I have the m12 drill/driver combo and the m12 ratchet. While I don't use the ratchet often, the drill and driver have been amazing around the house. I've used them for automotive work, drilling into brick, hanging shades, really anything in and around a home the m12 are great.
I love my m12 compressor. My buddy bought one, tried to air up his RV tires, and it stopped working. For my car, mower, golf cart, bikes its perfect.
The oscillating tool in M12 is :chefs kiss:
Small m12 ratchet is a hand saver for running off and on bolts. Love it.
For Milwaukee impacts I love the Surge. Hydraulic impact. Way quieter. I have 2 in my tool truck. Not as powerful as the normal one but when I need more oomf I grab my ½” impact with adapter and away I go.
I used DeWalt cordless tools for years both at work and at home. Someone handed me a Makita leaf blower and that was the switch for me. I gave all the DeWalt tools to my brother so he would stop asking to borrow tools. The two I didn't see in your set that I am always putting my hands on is a reciprocating saw and a portaband.
Put an inverter in you vehicle and a long extention cord and you can use your corded tools wherever
At home I only use wired tools. Batteries all died when not using for months and tools are heavy
Even drills? Its hard to argue with a cordless drill.
Man, i would put the cordless 3/8" rachet right behind the drills. Love that thing.
The oscillating tool was the best tool I didn't know I needed. I saw someone using it on a youtube video and I used it a LOT on a basement remodel. The coolest thing I did with it was using a laser to put a straight line on 3 walls of a room and cut off the bottom section of water damaged drywall using the oscillating tool.
Laid up with a new knee-can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this review! Cheers
No doubt Milwaukee makes an amazing tool. But I'm so invested in the Mikita lineup I would spend several months salary trying to switch over.
Fantastic! Was on fence with the compressor and heat gone. Headed to HD now. Thank you.
You know, Milwaukee makes a few blowers, so you can grab one and go to work, unlike the compressor that you need to wait for it to fill up, find a hose and then clean the area. I have a ton of their outdoor power equipment, and I use it constantly.
I cut a railroad rail in half with that M18 grinder and it didn't even flinch
When I heard him talk about that real men don’t use straws i’m waiting for the day when he says real men don’t use power tools. Lol
The m12 impact driver is my fav tool aswell. I rarely use it compared to my other tools, but every time I pick it up I think “yeah, this is a nice tool”
I run all Milwaukee tools and have a ton but recently picked up a fuel 7 1/4 circular saw I was reluctant for a corded circular saw for quite a while but I can say after I picked this up I’m in love with it and won’t use a corded one anymore it’s a fantastic tool, I’m really impressed with run time and the power it has and it honestly quieter than my corded saw
As far as repairability, I'm talking a decade later, makita bosch and metabo have really the only repairable tools. Beyond the length of their warranty the others arent worth anything. But if all yiu want is the latest gadget, Milwaukee will have it. And dewalt as well now too. They've caught up to the red brand and are even passing them in areas.
I like my Ridgid cordless tools. Never had an issue with them and they have a lifetime warranty on the tool AND batteries! I had two batteries that were 10 years old that both died. Called them up, answered a few questions, and I had two new batteries in about 5 days. You just need to make sure you register your tools with Ridgid when you buy them to get the warranty.
You, like me, don’t like noisy tools. If you want to ditch the hearing protection when you’re using your impact driver, get a Milwaukee surge impact driver. Best purchase I ever made. I used to do a lot of woodworking in a garage that was all
Concrete and wood, so you can imagine how loud a regular impact was. I bought that Milwaukee surge impact and what a huge difference it made! Everyone I know who’s never seen one always comments about how much quieter it is! It does about 90% of what I need it to do. In the case where it can’t drive something larger than normal, then I’ll revert to my standard impact driver, but that is rare.
I use Ryobi, I just bought the top rated adapters to take Dewalt and Milwaukee. Any tool I like that bites the biscuit or under performs, I buy Milwaukee.
ryobi is for crackheads brother, treat yourself to milwaukee
Milwaukee lights are the bee's knees. Just got the beltsander and cut the last cord. Life is good.
I didn't lose all my tools in a fire but I did lose them to theft after some unscrupulous individuals broke into my workshop. It was all my Makita stuff that got stolen (along with jacks, hand tools, pressure washer) and I replaced it all with Makita stuff again. But took the opportunity to upgrade to brushless stuff and cordless stuff (had a brushed grinder and corded circular saw). Every tool was replaced though which I think confirmed I liked them all. I notice you don't have a cordless SDS drill, perhaps they are not so common among prohos in the US as your homes are not usually brick built etc?
Add the batt chainsaw. No gas, no choke, no pullcord- can't believe a proho is without
I own all of my Dewalt Flexvolt stuff because of your partnered video many years ago. But before that I bought some M12 stuff that has been a joy to use and is still going strong after 15 years! I think that I how I’ll continue, Dewalt 20/60 volt for the big stuff and M12 for the handy stuff. Thanks for all you do Cody! Was thinking of all you’ve taught me about tools and being a man last night as I helped my cousin change a tire on the side of the road. :)
Meanwhile at my house 5 guys sharing half a socket set and one tape measure.
For cutting steel, I found the thin metal diamond grit edged metal cutting wheels are fantastic. About $15 ea a few years ago, and I have cut thousands of nails, a water heater tank, and tons of other stuff, and still using the first of the three I bought. Even if $20 each now, they are worth it just in the time saved in not having to change worn abrasive discs…
Glad to see you’re finally using Milwaukee..,East Coast have been using them for yrs 😂
Milwaukee is supposed to release a new rear handle 7 1/4 framing saw early 2025. I would definitely wait till that releases if you are in need of another one
I got into a trap of "buying the big one first". I recently got pneumatic impact driver, because I needed torque for one nut in the front suspension. A month passed by and and I needed to remove back strut from my car and the driver didn't fit between body and the bolt it was supposed to unscrew so I needed to buy the smaller one. If I knew I would probably buy the small one first, because I don't think I needed 1500nm (1100 ftlb) for the first bolt and actually the second one was tougher to remove.
I had a nice Craftsman 18V set that included a scroll saw, small circular saw and a drill/driver. They were great until the charger killed 2 batteries. I replaced the charger and batteries, but over the years they died, and replacements aren't avail. I have to toss them, but it pains me to do so. It's a shame to have to chuck tools in the bin simply because the batteries are no longer available. Now I have an M12 drill, impact driver, and sawzall. They're great. I did have one battery suddenly die prematurely, though. I also have an older cordless Black & Decker drill motor that still works like a champ. Y'all can keep your cords. Cordless is the way to go when you can.
I’ve been an appliance installer and service tech for 30 years and I love my Milwaukee 12 V tools are use the 12 V oscillating saw the better of the two they make in the 12 V jigsaw all the time and Im crazy about them.
Haven't used a corded or air powered tool in years. Gave all the air powered tools away. The occillating tool is one of the greatest inventions in modern tools.
My thinking is, if you're using them all the time the convenience factor of cordless justifies the higher cost and disposable life. For me, apart from a cordless drill which I use frequently, the rest I buy corded as they last will last a lifetime and work when I needed them too, all day any day. I have a range of the good brands power tools and some which are thirty and forty years old which work as good as the day they were new, and they won't randomly decide to burn my house down. Good tools are like old friends, always a pleasure to spend time with them again.
Try the Surge hydraulic impact drivers; their chief advantage is you do not need to wear hearing protection (unless you are pounding into sheet metal)
Mafell is the gold standard of tools.
Their track saw and their jigsaw you can run on the track are fantastic tools. I have a couple of Festool jigsaws, the Mafell is mo-better.
M18 oscillator saw is amazing
Milwaukee PR department: "Did he say 'manservant' right in front a big box of all our gear in the first 18 second of the video?"...facepalm.
Milwaukee for 12 volt. Makita for 18 / 36 volt. I slowly replaced all my M18 stuff with Makita. Makita is more durable from my experience, especially when it comes to SDS drills and Impacts. Milwaukee makes good specialty tools though if you’re a plumber or electrician. The M12 line is superior to the M18 in my opinion, which is why I still buy them. That inflator is a POS though. Very slow.
For those of you who are considering cutting the cord regarding your power tools, Makita has an 8 piece set that retails for $400, but if you're not in a hurry and don't mind visiting a few HomeDepots, I was able to get it on sale for $200. It has a drill, an impact driver and a 3/8 impact wrench.
That m12 3/8 impact is definitely strong enough for automotive. I can take off pretty much anything but axle nuts. I’ve had to use it take off lug nuts in a pinch and it handles it with no problem.
I own a small structural concrete company with about 10 field employees. The only thing that keeps me on dewalt is the 60V worm drive “style”. Circular saw. We do a lot of form carpentry and it’s great. I’ve been thinking about going Milwaukee at home so my guys don’t take my personal stash.
The m18 jigsaw is awesome.
I think Milwaukee is still geared towards contractor grade.... great tools don't get me wrong but if your not using it every day to make money definitely not worth the price
After 30+ years building - I think everyone needs to understand cordless tools are ultimately disposable items. As battery tech changes and they lose charging ability, you will be faced with the option of either paying crazy prices for battery replacements or just getting new tools. Everyone needs some battery tools (impact driver, drill, small screw driver ate the essentials IMO), but in the end - corded is still king by a long shot. Cordless will save you time and they are good to have, but they will all end up in the garbage in about 3-5 years. By contrast, I've had the same sawzall, corded drill, jigsaw, circular saw etc etc for decades.
If you’re in any of the trades, the oscillating tool is a must have.
My dad started us on the Dewalt batter system probably 12 years ago and of the dozen or so battery powered tools bought in that time not one has broken beyond my repair. No doubt Milwaukee is of similar quality, but i hate to see Dewalt get dunked on in recent months from many channels. They still make very nice tools. (my all time favorite from their line - up is the DeWalt 20V MAX 1500 lm Black/Yellow LED Jobsite Spotlight. I use it every night and keep it by bedside because it is so bright it would blind someone at night. Highly recommend.)
I've had Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, and Ryobi! And I can honestly say Ryobi has been the best they last longer they are much cheaper batteries are cheap and less break downs!
I'm guessing that you're blind and have no hands?
And, with an adapter, you can still use your Dewalt batteries.
You didn't own the other brands. Ryobi is diy grade
Ryobi of for your daughter when she moves into a dorm to hang pictures. Their batteries are garbage
@@jwristen24 I dissagree and I use them often. Maybe I'm using them correctly and you haven't.
I might have a problem, you didn’t cover a third of my Milwaukee tools and I have everything you showed. The 4 in 1 driver is probably my favorite tool for around the house.
If you put a 6.0 battery in the M12 stubby you'll find its just as powerful as the M18 stubby. The M12 stubby is good but likes the larger batteries. Give it a go on lug nuts and see if it can do what the M18 variant can.
For the basic homeowner on a budget Ryobi has their version of all of the tools shown here that work just fine for a homeowner purpose
For better or worse, I'm locked into the Makita 18V stuff. Probably should have gone Milwaukie, but it is what it is at this point.
A circular saw with the blade on the left side is for left hand use, to keep your fingers on your right hand safe, and vice versa 👍
I changed all my dewalt, ryobi, and all other tools to bauer 20v batteries, specifically the 3AH batteries (less drains too fast and more takes too long to charge), and the rapid-fast charger (throat punch due to whom named their standard charger "rapid".. "rapid-fast" is the actual fast charger). The batteries can even be easily rebuilt with 18650 cells (no safety circuitry) if I ever need to. Having all tools on a singular battery platform has been a game changer. The only caveat is I have to be mindful of overdrain (because of no protection).
“East cost man’s” saw is really handy for us left handed men 😂
Fwiw, Makita and Hilti are the only two power tool companies not owned by mega conglomerates.
Festool? Possibly Fein, which depends on if Hultafors is considered a mega conglomerate though.