[TR] cordless power tools--some lbc content

[Oliver]

no.  please tell me dewalt has not sold out.  is nothing sacred 
anymore??????????
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Marr" <mmarr at notwires.com>
To: <terryrs at comcast.net>; <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 9:15 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] cordless power tools--some lbc content


>I like Dewalt tools - I have several of them.  They are made by Black &
> Decker now and I also have a B&D 18V cordless drill that has been very
> reliable.  However, my advice is to buy a corded circular saw if you are
> doing that much construction - the battery powered saws are just good for
> light duty, in my humble opinion.
>
> Bob the Builder
>
>>
>> I picked up a Craftsman circular saw.  Within 3 weeks, the batteries
>> stopped charging.  Took it back.
>> Next picked up a Ryobi circular saw.  After 11 2x8 rafters, it went up in
>> smoke.  Took it back to Home Depot, who gave me very little headache.
>>
>> Any recommendations on this tool?  Am leaning toward a stronger version,
>> probably a Makita, but little literature seems available.  People talk up
>> Dewalt, but have no experience with them.