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[Fluxmaven]

2 hours ago, Sir Beregond said:

Been getting interested in replacing some of my older Ryobi brushed power tools. I dont use tools in a job or anything like that, but am interested in maybe starting to learn some woodworking so I can make some things. 

 

Been eyeing some Makita deals. Still a bit pricey, but after trying some, I like them. Feels good in hand. 

 

Haven't quite decided to pull the trigger yet. 

 

I've been using Makita brushless for several years now just about daily for work. I love them. I tried just about every common brand and they felt the most comfortable to me. I also specifically wanted to avoid Milwaukee tools since that's what a lot of people in the trades use and I don't want to worry about batteries or tools "walking away". 

 

 

[Sir Beregond]

18 hours ago, Fluxmaven said:

 

I've been using Makita brushless for several years now just about daily for work. I love them. I tried just about every common brand and they felt the most comfortable to me. I also specifically wanted to avoid Milwaukee tools since that's what a lot of people in the trades use and I don't want to worry about batteries or tools "walking away". 

 

 

Nice to hear a ringing endorsement.

 

Yeah I liked the feel and ergonomics. Meanwhile Milwaukee just seems to only be about shove as much power through it as possible. And I didn't like the feel of the DeWalts.

[Snakecharmed]

On some level, the battery ecosystem plays a factor as well, or there's one particular tool by that brand standing out well above the competition that it justifies buying into the rest of the ecosystem.

 

I bought into the Milwaukee M18 ecosystem, but the only tools I got new were a multi-tool that isn't even from their brushless Fuel line, and what Project Farm calls the "knockoff Milwaukee" handheld vacuum cleaner that outperformed the genuine Milwaukee in his shootout review. My Milwaukee Fuel hammer drill, impact wrench, and hatchet pruning saw were all bought lightly used at very sensible prices. I never would have bought any of those at full retail.

 

I don't have any particular affinity for Milwaukee or its parent company TTI, which is notorious for being ass about honoring warranties. I think buying into the 18V battery ecosystem of one of the big three is more important than anything else so that you can also buy off-brand tools that use those batteries. Back when some folks were on here looking at USB air dusters, I checked to see if there was one that was compatible with M18 batteries, and indeed there was. Now Milwaukee has since made their own version at an exorbitant $180, but I'd gladly opt for the M18-compatible duster for a quarter of the price and more powerful than any USB-charged equivalent in that price range.

[Sir Beregond]

Had a $50 Home Depot gift card. Went ahead and took advantage of their black Friday deal. Brushless hammer drill, impact driver, two 5ah batteries, charger, tool bag + free tool (I chose the $199 jigsaw) for $369 after tax. Will need a sander soon too.

Edited November 29 by Sir Beregond

[tictoc]

I have a whole bunch of 18V Makita cordless tools, since I switched over from Milwaukee 15ish years ago.  In all that time the only tool that died was a compact drill that I abused for quite a few years.  I also have some 10+ year old 2Ah and 3Ah batteries that refuse to die.  I've been eyeballing the 12V wrenches and ratchets, but haven't decided if the compact size is worth it.

 

This got me wondering how many Makita cordless tools I actually have, so here's the list:

 

1/4"/3/8" Ratchet

2x 3/8" Impact Wrench

1/2" Impact Wrench

1/4" Impact Driver

1/4" Sub-Compact Impact Driver

1/2" Hammer Driver-Drilll

2x 1/2" Sub-Compact Driver-Drill

6-1/2" Circular Saw

6-1/2" Sub-Compact Circular Saw

7-1/4" 36V Worm Drive Circular Saw

6-1/2" 36V Plunge Track Saw

Jig Saw

Reciprocating Saw

Compact Reciprocating Saw

16" 36V Chain Saw

10" 36V Pole Saw

Oscillating Multi-tool

3-1/4" Planer

Compact Router

4-1/2"/5" Grinder

1/4" Die Grinder

16 Ga Nibbler

5" Orbital Sander

6" DA Polisher

High Pressure Inflator

Grease Gun

Compact Vaccum

18 LED Flashlight

LED Flashlight/Lantern

 

Holy cow , I didn't realize I had that many Makita cordless tools.

 

 

 

[Sir Beregond]

On 27/11/2025 at 12:43, tictoc said:

I have a whole bunch of 18V Makita cordless tools, since I switched over from Milwaukee 15ish years ago.  In all that time the only tool that died was a compact drill that I abused for quite a few years.  I also have some 10+ year old 2Ah and 3Ah batteries that refuse to die.  I've been eyeballing the 12V wrenches and ratchets, but haven't decided if the compact size is worth it.

 

This got me wondering how many Makita cordless tools I actually have, so here's the list:

 

1/4"/3/8" Ratchet

2x 3/8" Impact Wrench

1/2" Impact Wrench

1/4" Impact Driver

1/4" Sub-Compact Impact Driver

1/2" Hammer Driver-Drilll

2x 1/2" Sub-Compact Driver-Drill

6-1/2" Circular Saw

6-1/2" Sub-Compact Circular Saw

7-1/4" 36V Worm Drive Circular Saw

6-1/2" 36V Plunge Track Saw

Jig Saw

Reciprocating Saw

Compact Reciprocating Saw

16" 36V Chain Saw

10" 36V Pole Saw

Oscillating Multi-tool

3-1/4" Planer

Compact Router

4-1/2"/5" Grinder

1/4" Die Grinder

16 Ga Nibbler

5" Orbital Sander

6" DA Polisher

High Pressure Inflator

Grease Gun

Compact Vaccum

18 LED Flashlight

LED Flashlight/Lantern

 

Holy cow , I didn't realize I had that many Makita cordless tools.

 

 

 

 

Got the 1/2" hammer drill, impact driver, and a jig saw.

 

Next on the list is probably a sander, planer, and some other saws.

[schuck6566]

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Headphones-Bluetooth-Detachable-Canceling/dp/B0D78T44HJ

Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal.