Cordless power tools

[Chauncey Gardener]

@ven Would this be true of your wife?



It's good to see you posting. I hope the family and you are well.

 

[ven]

Dang, that is an impressive collection! Assuming it's all different tools in the different pictures, you're rather making me want to do the same with my DeWalt collection. I got a rather significant stack (or stacks, plural) of DeWalt tools in Makita boxes (I really prefer the MakPac-series over the DeWalt T-Stack for their versatility).

After many years, I went from Bosch Green (their now "DIY" option), with a quick dip into a Makita with a drill that I sold, I have now gone full DeWalt. And I am glad I didn't go for full Makita - their tools, and especially their batteries, are more expensive overall, and almost never on sale compared to DeWalt. E-tailers and retailers are fewer too. Maybe their tools are that much better, but for me, that doesn't matter.

Though I only consider myself an "advanced amateur", I think even some professionals would ask whether I have my own carpenter business, given the selection of tools I have. Currently all DeWalt for battery tools, and a bit of everything when it comes to corded tools. Makita plunge saw, Metabo angle grinder, Bosch Blue jig saw and mitre saw.

I’ve used and still use dewalt, if I had to choose out of Milwaukee and dewalt……be a tough one! Why choose is what I say. We can have what ever brands we wish, so for me it was originally just a change and to try out. But I seem to never do anything by half.

Dewalt wise, hedge trimmer, extended hedge trimmer, chain saw, strimmer, 3sp drill,1/4 impact and 1/2” impact. I did have another 1/4 impact and 2sp drill, but those were gifted.

So they stay at home, Milwaukee for work use now. The m12 I got first , whilst already having the 18v(20v USA side) dewalt.
The m12 is fantastic and can recommend those tools. The 1/2” m12 impact is more powerful than the 1/2” impact(about 550ft compared to 250ft). The m12 lives in my back pack along with a 1/4 m12 impact. My tool box has the m18 stuff in, inc a 1/4,1/2 impact and 1/2 mid torque impact ,drill and grinder. Some m18 work bought(drill, grinder and 1/2” low torque at 360nm), rest I added to ,with the forge battery, 1/4 impact and 1/2 mid torque.

 

[ven]

@ven Would this be true of your wife?



It's good to see you posting. I hope the family and you are well.

Cheers , hope you and yours are well and that beautiful garden blooming

The other 1/2 doesn’t care for tools so much, only the jobs for them

All ok thanks, added a few more lights recently and a big one today(ordered not received)!the x75

 

[PaladinNO]

I’ve used and still use dewalt, if I had to choose out of Milwaukee and dewalt……be a tough one! Why choose is what I say

Dewalt wise, hedge trimmer, extended hedge trimmer, chain saw, strimmer, 3sp drill,1/4 impact and 1/2” impact. I did have another 1/4 impact and 2sp drill, but those were gifted.

So they stay at home, Milwaukee for work use now. The m12 I got first , whilst already having the 18v(20v USA side) dewalt.
The m12 is fantastic and can recommend those tools. The 1/2” m12 impact is more powerful than the 1/2” impact(about 550ft compared to 250ft). The m12 lives in my back pack along with a 1/4 m12 impact.

My absolute favourite DeWalt tools are the DCF922 18 V compact impact wrench, and the DCF601 12 V driver. DCF601 for screws up to 40 mm, and the DCF922 for anything above (haven't tried longer than 160 mm screws).

I will add the DCS386 54 V FlexVolt reciprocating saw as an honorary mention, but I haven't used it that much yet. Had to cut up some old, rotten pieces of wood this summer, and where I before have used a simple hand saw, making the job take a couple hours, the reciprocating saw did it in minutes.

I will stick to one brand for cordless, for the convenience with batteries and chargers. Kinda don't have the money for a "both is good"-mentality. :)
But I have long since learned good tools pays for themselves in the long run, and it's well worth the money spending a little extra up front instead of spending a third on some Bosch Green nonsense that end up not being able to do the job. Reason why I bought the Makita drill in the first place, when building a patio in the garden.

Pictures will take a significant time, getting all my tools, so here is an approximate list sorted by brand:
Still missing bit sets and hand tools. I think I just have to put it all into Excel at some point now - I never intended to make a list in the first place, but I didn't think my tool collection would ever get this extensive either!

Spoiler: Tool list

DeWalt:
DCD991P2 - drill + 2x 5 Ah XR batteries
DCD999N - drill
DCF899N - impact wrench
2x DCF601D2 - driver + 2x 12 V batteries
DCF922N - compact impact wrench, plus 1/2"-hex adapter
DW343K - jig saw
DWE6411 - palm sander
DCS386NT - reciprocating saw
DCM5713N - grass / string trimmer
D25134K - hammer drill
DCE088NG18 - green cross laser level
2x DCBP034 - Powerstack , 1,7 Ah battery
DCB548 - FlexVolt , 12 Ah / 4 Ah battery
2x DCB112 - 2A charger
DCB113 - 3A charger
DCB115 - 4A charger
2x DCB1104 - 4A charger

Makita SP6000J - plunge saw
Makita RP0900J - router
Makita 199141-8 - guide rail
Makita 194385-5 - guide rail clamps

Bosch GST 160 CE - jig saw
Bosch GTA 3800 - mitre saw stand
Bosch GCM 305-254 D - mitre saw

Metabo SXE 425 TurboTec - orbital sander
Metabo W1080-125 - 125 mm angle grinder

Black & Decker KG2000 - 230 mm angle grinder

Karcher WD6 S Premium V-30/8/35/T, 1.348-271.0
Karcher WD4 S Premium V-20/5/22, 1.628-250.0
Karcher T 11/1 Classic HEPA, 1.527-199.0

Stanley WD200/10/24 - compressor
Stanley 1-20-800 - hand saw with stand

Protective gear:
4x 3M X5A - ear protectors
3M 6002 mask + P3R 2135 filter
3M 7502 mask + ABEK1 6059 filter + P3 5935 filter + 501 filter carrier
5x 3M 3700 glasses - 2x clear + 2x dark grey + 1x yellow
3M G3000 helmet + 3M X5P3
3M G500 visor + 3M X5P3

 

[ven]

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My absolute favourite DeWalt tools are the DCF922 18 V compact impact wrench, and the DCF601 12 V driver. DCF601 for screws up to 40 mm, and the DCF922 for anything above (haven't tried longer than 160 mm screws).

I will add the DCS386 54 V FlexVolt reciprocating saw as an honorary mention, but I haven't used it that much yet. Had to cut up some old, rotten pieces of wood this summer, and where I before have used a simple hand saw, making the job take a couple hours, the reciprocating saw did it in minutes.

I will stick to one brand for cordless, for the convenience with batteries and chargers. Kinda don't have the money for a "both is good"-mentality. :)
But I have long since learned good tools pays for themselves in the long run, and it's well worth the money spending a little extra up front instead of spending a third on some Bosch Green nonsense that end up not being able to do the job. Reason why I bought the Makita drill in the first place, when building a patio in the garden.

Pictures will take a significant time, getting all my tools, so here is an approximate list sorted by brand:
Still missing bit sets and hand tools. I think I just have to put it all into Excel at some point now - I never intended to make a list in the first place, but I didn't think my tool collection would ever get this extensive either!

Spoiler: Tool list

DeWalt:
DCD991P2 - drill + 2x 5 Ah XR batteries
DCD999N - drill
DCF899N - impact wrench
2x DCF601D2 - driver + 2x 12 V batteries
DCF922N - compact impact wrench, plus 1/2"-hex adapter
DW343K - jig saw
DWE6411 - palm sander
DCS386NT - reciprocating saw
DCM5713N - grass / string trimmer
D25134K - hammer drill
DCE088NG18 - green cross laser level
2x DCBP034 - Powerstack , 1,7 Ah battery
DCB548 - FlexVolt , 12 Ah / 4 Ah battery
2x DCB112 - 2A charger
DCB113 - 3A charger
DCB115 - 4A charger
2x DCB1104 - 4A charger

Makita SP6000J - plunge saw
Makita RP0900J - router
Makita 199141-8 - guide rail
Makita 194385-5 - guide rail clamps

Bosch GST 160 CE - jig saw
Bosch GTA 3800 - mitre saw stand
Bosch GCM 305-254 D - mitre saw

Metabo SXE 425 TurboTec - orbital sander
Metabo W1080-125 - 125 mm angle grinder

Black & Decker KG2000 - 230 mm angle grinder

Karcher WD6 S Premium V-30/8/35/T, 1.348-271.0
Karcher WD4 S Premium V-20/5/22, 1.628-250.0
Karcher T 11/1 Classic HEPA, 1.527-199.0

Stanley WD200/10/24 - compressor
Stanley 1-20-800 - hand saw with stand

Protective gear:
4x 3M X5A - ear protectors
3M 6002 mask + P3R 2135 filter
3M 7502 mask + ABEK1 6059 filter + P3 5935 filter + 501 filter carrier
5x 3M 3700 glasses - 2x clear + 2x dark grey + 1x yellow
3M G3000 helmet + 3M X5P3
3M G500 visor + 3M X5P3

Very impressive collection

 

[PaladinNO]

Very impressive collection

Thank you very much.

I never thought it would get to this level (or cost), because I had always been happy with a pair of Bosch Green drills (one for drilling and the other for driving so I wouldn't have to swap bits all the time), a hand saw, a measuring tape and a level.

That worked fine for me for more years than I remember. And then I suddenly wanted to do a more serious project, and discovering my tools didn't do the job anymore. And it snowballed scarily fast from there - bigger tools, more tools...then I get into the occasional "nice to have's". And now I'm at the "yeah, sure, could come in handy one day".

And that is why I have stopped buying tools now. I got what I need - way more than what I need - and there is the cost to consider. I think I'm up to about 7000 USD (equivalent) now in tools and accessories. Which is more than twice the value of my car.

Then there is the space to actually use the tools. Goodness, if that area in your pictures is your work space at home, you got more space than I can even dream of having. Only thing I got of comparable size is the great outdoors - and where I live, that's only usable for half the year, because it's covered in snow for the other half.

 

[ven]

Thank you very much.

I never thought it would get to this level (or cost), because I had always been happy with a pair of Bosch Green drills (one for drilling and the other for driving so I wouldn't have to swap bits all the time), a hand saw, a measuring tape and a level.

That worked fine for me for more years than I remember. And then I suddenly wanted to do a more serious project, and discovering my tools didn't do the job anymore. And it snowballed scarily fast from there - bigger tools, more tools...then I get into the occasional "nice to have's". And now I'm at the "yeah, sure, could come in handy one day".

And that is why I have stopped buying tools now. I got what I need - way more than what I need - and there is the cost to consider. I think I'm up to about 7000 USD (equivalent) now in tools and accessories. Which is more than twice the value of my car.

Then there is the space to actually use the tools. Goodness, if that area in your pictures is your work space at home, you got more space than I can even dream of having. Only thing I got of comparable size is the great outdoors - and where I live, that's only usable for half the year, because it's covered in snow for the other half.

That’s in the Kraft Heinz soups workshop on the 4th floor. Largest food manufacturing plant (or one of) in Europe, sat on 52 acres. Place is HUGE!
I do have a garage, but my tools are spread out, I do have another facom box at home full too. Im fully fledged tool pervert, as well as flashaholic!

 

[PaladinNO]

That’s in the Kraft Heinz soups workshop on the 4th floor. Largest food manufacturing plant (or one of) in Europe, sat on 52 acres. Place is HUGE!
I do have a garage, but my tools are spread out, I do have another facom box at home full too. Im fully fledged tool pervert, as well as flashaholic!

52 acres...that's, like...even bigger than my outdoors! And that by multiple multiplications!

Equals 210437 m², according to the math - our house is ~90 m².

Can I have the 437 m², please? How much to ship it? I need more space for my stuff! ^^
I do computers, flashlights and tools, in that order.

 

[Monocrom]

@ven Would this be true of your wife?



It's good to see you posting. I hope the family and you are well.

That's hilarious! And, true. Next shot should have been one drill, showing the reality of what $250 gets you. Even if all of that red was Craftsman, even then; not remotely close for only $250.

Very slowly building up my collection of Ryobi power-tools. Best overall option, for me.