11-23-2020, 11:16 AM
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#1 Goaltender
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Let's talk tools.
I figure rather than lumping tool talk in with the General Home Reno thread, why not have a separate tool thread. Get your tool jokes in now.
I'm looking to replace my 15+ year old Dewalt drill/impact set and am lost in a sea of options, models, etc etc. I'm a general user when it comes to my tool usage, mostly doing small repair jobs, building shelves, that kind of thing. With that being said, I'll be embarking on a basement reno and as such want to ensure I have good tools. As well, I have a keen interest in doing hobbyist level woodworking once my basement reno is done.
I don't know what options to consider or what I need, don't know how big in amp hours I should go on my batteries, and am frankly feeling a bit paralyzed from picking something!
I know we have a good mixture of professional, hobbyist, and general home users like myself, so thought I'd see what people have had good experience with.
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11-23-2020, 11:19 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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I like the Dewalt 20v collection. Been slowly accumulating them over the last few years.
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11-23-2020, 11:21 AM
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evil of fart
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I'm all in on Makita 18v for work and home. I find the generic batteries off Amazon at half the price of Makita brand work great.
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11-23-2020, 11:22 AM
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Franchise Player
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I still have the old Dewalt gear. My impact gun with the old style battery weighs about 1,000lbs.
I bought my dad a Porter Cable impact a year or so ago on clearance and holy #### is it light.
I'd say any new style impact/drill you get will be miles better than your current. Just find something on sale.
I used to subscribe to the idea that marrying to a certain ecosystem like Dewalt or Ryobi etc was a must, but that's overrated. Just buy whatever, unless you a true mobile tradesperson with truck and trailer.
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11-23-2020, 11:23 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sherwood Park, AB
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In my experience dewalt brushless 20V is the best bang for your buck for home renos and hobbyist woodworking. I'm a huge fan of Milwaukee brand tools that I use at work (industrial) but at home I have dewalt everything. Everything goes on sale at Canadian Tire (they have a huge sale right now) and you can get anything in the 20v variant.
I've had this exact set for 3 years now and abuse the hell out of these things.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/d...2225p.html#srp
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11-23-2020, 11:26 AM
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Franchise Player
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I've got the DeWalt stuff, it's been great. Highly recommend going brushless, if you can afford it, as the batteries will last longer. I find the 1.5Ah are good for drills, as they are light, but last long enough. I've got a 3Ah for my circular saw as it cuts through the smaller bats pretty quick.
The problem with DeWalt is they have about 50 drills, and it's really tough to see all the little differences between them, and every store seems to have different ones, so just comparing price is a bit of a hassle. Once I knew I wanted brushless, and a metal keyless chuck, it made it easier to narrow down.
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11-23-2020, 11:30 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Jason Kenny
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11-23-2020, 11:32 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
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11-23-2020, 11:36 AM
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by Fuzz
I've got the DeWalt stuff, it's been great. Highly recommend going brushless, if you can afford it, as the batteries will last longer. I find the 1.5Ah are good for drills, as they are light, but last long enough. I've got a 3Ah for my circular saw as it cuts through the smaller bats pretty quick.
The problem with DeWalt is they have about 50 drills, and it's really tough to see all the little differences between them, and every store seems to have different ones, so just comparing price is a bit of a hassle. Once I knew I wanted brushless, and a metal keyless chuck, it made it easier to narrow down.
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What's the benefit of going metal for the chuck?
Also just another question - what's the benefit of going with a hammer drill? Is there anything reno wise or new deck wise that would benefit from that?
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11-23-2020, 11:43 AM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by woob
What's the benefit of going metal for the chuck?
Also just another question - what's the benefit of going with a hammer drill? Is there anything reno wise or new deck wise that would benefit from that?
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Mostly durability, I think. I really gored up the plastic chuck on my corded, and figured metal would be better.
You need a hammerdrill for concrete. Though I'm not sure how well these cordless ones do compared to a real full size one, like a Bosch Bulldog. That's all I have used. If you don't forsee yourself doing any concrete drilling, then it's not worth having,I don't think.
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11-23-2020, 11:49 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Behind Enemy Lines
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+1 for dewalt 20V. I have a brushless set and a 1/2' impact, but didn't splurge for the metal chuck. For what I use it for, I'm sure it will last me 20-30 years until it is obsolete and I want something fresh. I also baby my tools...
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11-23-2020, 12:13 PM
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Voted for Kodos
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I’ve got dewalt 20V stuff too, and it’s been working great so far.
For general homeowner projects, smaller batteries should work just fine. The tools are lighter with a smaller battery, and if you have multiple batteries, you should never get to a point where a battery dies and you don’t have a charged one.
In the DW 20V set, Ive got
Impact driver
Right angle drill
Grinder
Jigsaw
Oscillating saw
Weed wacker
Blower
I also have an older DW 12V impact driver and drill that are great for light jobs.
Keep an eye out for places like KMS tools that often have great deals on tools and batteries.
I got a good 12” Bosch compound sliding mitre saw from Rona on clearance a few years back, if you are patient, you can wait until there is good deals on tools.
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11-23-2020, 12:17 PM
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Franchise Player
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I went with 18 V Dewalt a few years ago.
Multiple devices same set of batteries.
Works well for my needs.
Get more batteries and you will be covered for run time.
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11-23-2020, 12:26 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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I have never had any complaints about my tool. It always seems to be the right size for the job, but sometimes the battery stamina could be better.
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11-23-2020, 12:34 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Coquitlam, BC
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I started with a Dewalt 20v brushless drill/driver set and they've been great.
I'm fully onboard the 20v train now, but it helps that Dewalt has a 20v tool for pretty much everything.
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11-23-2020, 12:36 PM
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Franchise Player
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Maybe DeWalt should get a paid forum.
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11-23-2020, 12:50 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nik-
Maybe DeWalt should get a paid forum.
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I've been waiting 13 long years to shill this convincingly. Time to collect my $25 coupon.
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11-23-2020, 12:52 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Im a big fan of Milwaukee. Thats what I use for work. A bit pricier but definitely one of the nicest power tools out there.
At home I have all ryobi stuff. Cheap and so far has lasted. Cant complain although I dont use them very often.
I am looking to buy a mitre saw and table saw. Any recommendations? Wont be using it very often (ie professionally) but for odd jobs around the house.
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11-23-2020, 01:19 PM
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Late Bloomer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Campo De Golf
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzz
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I think my Japanese Dozuki is one of the most used tools that I have.
Check Lee Valley tools they have many to choose from.
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