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Do You Own a Perfect Power Tool?
I own a variety of power tools ranging from very nice to junk. With one exception, they all have foibles. Little things that could have been better engineered or executed. If you own a perfect tool, post em up and share the knowledge.
Here's mine
Makita 5007MG 7.25" Circular Saw http://www.makitausa.com/en-us/Modul...px?Name=5007MG
It's lightweight and very smooth cutting. Solid foot that stays square. Big levers for depth and bevel adjustment. Blade change wrench secures in handle. Nice case with extra blade and rip guide storage.
I've used many circular saws and this is as good as it gets.
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Also, I don't own one of these, but I've had the chance to use one, and I couldn't fault it:
http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.co...gsaw_Large.jpg
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One more thing: when I worked for the State Group they had a bunch of the Milwaukee M18 lithium powered tools, and one of the 3/8" drive impact gun and drill kits is definitely on my To Buy list.They seem to come on sale at TSC occasionally, so I just have to time it right...
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My Makita DF330 cordless, 10.8v a little monster!
http://www.makita.com/en-us/Assets/I...F330DW_150.jpg
my led-tester, good for 3 to 48v, no problem measuring on can-wires, snap in needle so wirestripping is not needed..
http://www.bengshop.nl/images/picture1/10386277.jpg
And my circular-handsaw
http://sigma.octopart.com/11201634/i...a-SP6000J1.jpg
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benny
That, along with my 3" pneumatic cutoff wheel, a bench grinder, and a fluke 87.
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I don't have many power tools. I love my Milwaukee 1/2" electric impact. Very simple tool that saves me so much time. I'd love to have air tools but it's not really in the budget right now.
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Also, I have a Hitachi angle grinder which is a good tool, but I haven't used it that much to have any idea of its reliability. However, I've used these Dewalt wire brushes with the grinder, and I must say that they are awesome...
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That Bosch is a decent drill, IF you don't have these to compare it to...
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...ump/001-15.jpg
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I like Milwaukee M12 1/4" impact driver better than the white Makita.
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Fricasseekid
I like Milwaukee M12 1/4" impact driver better than the white Makita.
impact vs drill is not a fair comparison
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My bad. I was talking about makita's white impact. Didnt look at the picture closely enough.
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I have the Makita drill/impact driver combo and I'm really impressed...aside from the battery issues that they have :hmpf:
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See, that's why I love my m12. I haven't had a single battery issue. I've been running it going on 3 years and I'm still on the original two batteries it came with. Plus they charge in like 20-25 min.
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I've had those about 5 years. Bought the blue one, and 2 months later had a fire. It got the charger and 1 battery. Bought the white one for batteries and charger. I had 1 battery brick about 3 years ago. Since then, I keep em charged and had no issues.
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I find that with li-ion extreme temperatures can wreak havoc on the batteries. Especially the cold.
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The makita batts have a circuit that monitors for low charge. If it gets too low 3 times, it bricks the battery. The problem comes from the circuit using power in an idle condition. If you store it low on power, it will trip one of your 3 times :(
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Yeah. That's the only problem I have with them. The older Makita impacts will outlast the pyramids.
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I've never had a problem with my Bosch batteries. Heck, I even have an Ixo (3.6v lithium) that I charge/use once every 6 months or so and it still rocks on.
Makita are nice tools too, although more expensive over here.
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Great for light duty/precise work
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Thorsen 024P Phillips screwdriver, I put the power to anything with that bad boy.
It's the translucent yellow handle with the green in the lands. Older than me, rusted up, but that tip won't strip, it's amazing really.
I know, it's not a power tool and all but I happen to have it nearby..
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Those are ok if you don't have one of these to compare it to...
http://www.rockler.com/festool-t-183-cordless-drill-set
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Can't say I've ever had a perfect power tool, at best I have tools that are the best I've used so far. So, as far as tools that are the best I've owned so far:
Festool TS55 track saw
Festool Carvex jigsaw
Festool CXS and T18 drills
Fein Multimaster oscillating tool
Usa made skil worm drive saws
DeWalt DW745 as far as portable table saws go at least
Fluke 233 remote display dmm has come in handy on more than one occasion
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Just got one of these and tried it out, should have bought one a long time ago.
http://www.hakko.com/english/product...tml#productNav
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Over $600 and they cant give it slim, lghtweight battery?!
That monstrosity wouldnt even stay in my drill holster on my tool belt. And forget about it surviving a 15ft fall from a residential attic.
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Why would I want a lower capacity battery? When I need a smaller lighter drill I have one, when I need to drill a 4" hole in the bottom of a steel boat or a 6" hole through 1-1/2" of fiberglass and plywood I need all the battery capacity I can get.
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Over $600 and they cant give it slim, lghtweight battery?!
That monstrosity wouldnt even stay in my drill holster on my tool belt. And forget about it surviving a 15ft fall from a residential attic.
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One major part of being a perfect tool is it's ability to do the job you require of it. The perfect saw for me is almost useless to a metal fabricator...
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At a certain point a "portable" tool is no longer the proper tool for the job. Sure there are lots of big jobs that a cordless can accomplish well, but not as well as a corded tool.
But the main reason I criticized the festool drill is cause it was previously compared to the Makita set which is designed to be compact and lightweight. So its really apples to oranges. I have demolished many expensive drills cause they were too heavy, big, and all around clumsy. Anything my 12v Milwaukee cant accomplish, I have a corded tool for.
And $600?! Holy shit! I could buy a brand new compact 12v cordless, a nice commercial sized corded drill, and a used drill press for that price!
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The Festool is similar in size to the Makita with the 3.0ah battery and weighs less than an ounce more than the Makita with the 1.5ah and a couple ounces less than the Makita with the 3.0ah battery.
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Makita has a smaller battery. Its a different weight distribution. Any drill with a hige heavy battery will add extra impact stress on the pistol grip when dropped. That's where most drills break. Plus the heavy battery sticking out the back increases user fatigue and makes it harder to get in tight places and use in awkward positions. This may not be a big deal for small hobby projects. But when you use a tool repetitively all day every day to make a living, you need it to be both reliable and comfortable. When I was training HVAC installers I always laughed at the noobies who showed up with a monster 18v or 24v drill. After a day of running my little 12v Mikwaukee impact or my 14v rigid, they always came back to work with a smaller drill.
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And my Milwaukee could run a sheet metal hole saw for a few hours them still have enough juice to run sheet metal screws into 100 ft of duct.
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I've used my corded drill twice in 7 years...
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I haven't used my corded drill in 2 years ... it no workie anymore
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The large battery is what I was referring too.
Although it is smaller than ut appeared in the first photo posted.
But for the price, I'll stay take my Milwaukee M12, like the one you pictured, over tgis overpriced lexus drill anyday.
Just call me a festool sceptic. Then come back and tell me what you think when that pretty little drill has some battle scars on it.
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The year and a half I owned the Makita it ended up costing me as much if not more than the Festool. The first Makita battery died at 3 months old. Took 1 hour to take the battery to the warranty place, a month and a half later another hour on the phone with the warranty place, then Makita and then the warranty place again to find out why they still hadn't given me my new battery yet and then another hour to go pick it up another week later. Second battery died at a year and a half, another hour to go to the warranty center to find out it was out of warranty, and then another hour and $100 to go buy another battery. Add all that together with the fact that I've had the Festool the same amount of time with zero issues the Festool has been a bargain in comparison and the eccentric and right angle chucks have been useful more times than I can count.
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I had the same problem with my Rigid set.
Also have ran, Makita, Black & Decker, Hitachi, and Dewalt.
Out of all of them my Milwaukee set is best. I bought my M12 impact over 3 years ago and it still runs hard off the same two batteries. They each charge in 25min. and the drills use has been extreme to say the least. I got it on clearance for $100. If the festool were even close to that price I'd give it a shot.
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Porter Cable 7518/Mast R Lift II combo...
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https://photos.smugmug.com/Tools/i-H...20impact-L.jpg
Milwaukee M12 Fuel 1/4" hex drive impact. Enough power for most jobs - shocking power for the size actually, and dinky enough to stick in your pocket. 4 modes (I use 1 and 3 the most). Quiet. Runs forever on a charge. What's not to like?