[Shop-talk] homeowner/ shop guy cordless drill

[Brad Kahler]

Like Joe, I ended settling on the Milwaukee M18 tools.  Started out with
the 3/8" Fuel impact and then the hammer drill and next was the 1/2" impact
with 1400 ft/lbs of torque.  I've since collected 18 tools and counting.  I
suspect every brand has their selling points and you probably can't go
wrong with whichever one you choose.  I probably choose Milwaukee brand
because I had one of their corded 4-1/2" grinders that was just awesome.
The important thing is to select a platform and run with it (no pun
intended!).

Brad

On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 9:06 PM Joe Szwed <szwedj at gmail.com> wrote:

> To me the batteries are the expensive part, so I would look to see who may
> offer other tools you may like.  Once you have a couple batteries, you can
> add tools by buying them without batteries.  I started with the 18v Dewalt
> and since I do a fair amount of mechanical work I need a 1/2” impact.  The
> Dewalt 18v impact was a big disappointment for me.  I had heard a lot of
> good things about Milwaukee’s 18v impact and decided to try it, but being
> on the cheap side, what I did was buy a starter kit on sale at Homedepot
> with a battery and a charger.  Then I picked up a new in the box tool only
> 1/2” impact off eBay.  It worked out well enough for me that I have added
> other tools as needed.  I bought a 1/2” drill, sawzall, 4” disc grinder,
> multi tool, die grinder and I’m looking to add a circular saw and heat gun
> next.  I’ve paid anywhere from $100 to $170 ea for the tools I have added
> so far mostly from eBay or other online tool sales.
>
> Joe
>
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