best 18V tools???

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » December 10th, 2009, 11:59 am

so, tool wars is here on saturday. that means killer deals. My old B&D 18v tools are done, it took me 3 batteries to put 1 3" long wood screw through a 2x4. I can get a dewalt 18v hammer drill w/ 2 lithium batteries for $100 if I trade it an old drill. I can also get a 3 pc combo sawzall, drill and impact for $260. Makita and milwauke also have some killer deals. I've always likes dewalt and makitas, and all of the makita and milwauke tools I've used have been corded, but were top notch tools.

the guys at my work say that milwauke tend to be the most durable, dewalt last the longest and are lighter than the milwaukes and the makitas are nice, but the batteries suck. what do you guys think, any experience?

ISBB · Post by **ISBB** » December 10th, 2009, 3:39 pm

lithion is the way to go these days but if your hellbent on 18v nimh then go dewalt.. cuz i can steal your batteries when mine croak

arleybeer40 · Post by **arleybeer40** » December 10th, 2009, 4:01 pm

I'm still in love with 18 volt lithiom ion makita combo i bought.

sabreguy · Post by **sabreguy** » December 10th, 2009, 5:23 pm

1. Dewalt
2. Milwuake
3. Makita

That's how i would rate them

fastkart · Post by **fastkart** » December 10th, 2009, 5:54 pm

I love my 18v DeWalt impact.

Post by **AlisoBob** » December 10th, 2009, 6:29 pm

Dewalt is all I use...

Gravel Scratcher · December 10th, 2009, 6:53 pm

Definately gotta be 18v lith. ion
I've had a Hitachi for the last 8 months and can't fault it, fantastic battery life and grunt......its even green to match that 450 of yours

NightBiker07 · Post by **NightBiker07** » December 11th, 2009, 6:00 am

Dont leave out Bosch. My stepfather runs a home remodeling business, has for over 30 years. he has used it all, and the only cordless tools he buys are bosch.

but you cant go wrong with bosch, Dewalt, Milwaukee, or Makita. Ryobi makes some damn good power tools as well.

caseyracing222 · Post by **caseyracing222** » December 11th, 2009, 7:21 am

AlisoBob wrote:Dewalt is all I use...

x2 Quality Products, they last a LONG time.

StinkFinger · Post by **StinkFinger** » December 11th, 2009, 7:17 pm

I have the Makita lithium-ion drill and impact driver and they are great! I use them for 8 hours a day where I work and NO problems. Plus, the lithium batteries only take 15 minutes to charge. The impact gun is surprisingly powerful. I think you can get the driver, drill, and flashlight for $350. 2 batteries and charger also.

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » December 11th, 2009, 7:25 pm

check out the flyers, tell me what you think.
http://www.fastenerslv.com/

Post by **AlisoBob** » December 11th, 2009, 7:27 pm

This thing kicks ass!!!!

Post by **AlisoBob** » December 11th, 2009, 7:32 pm

dannygraves wrote:check out the flyers, tell me what you think.
http://www.fastenerslv.com/

The DK475L kit with the free Skilsaw is all you need!

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » December 11th, 2009, 9:08 pm

yeah, I was thinking that too, but there isn't a price listed. they have another kit w/ the drill and sawzall for 260 w/ a free impact, but its not lithium.
I might just get the $100 trade in lithium drill and buy the $120 bare sawzall. Still unsure, but tomorrow morning I'l see what the guys say. my coworkers who go every year tell me they'll negociate deals too, so we'll see what I can talk them into.

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » December 12th, 2009, 12:12 pm

ok, so I walked in the door and traded my old drill for the dewalt 18v litium hammer drill for like $117 after tax. well, we hung out for a while and checked some stuff out, then I happened to wander to the back corner of milwaukees section and saw a big pile of old stuff with some rediculous price tags. I returned the dewalt and got a milwaukee ni-cad set with a 18v hammer drill, 2 batts, a charger and a sawzall for $50. my frined did the same and he got a like 6 peice set of 28v litiums for $200. it was rediculous, after I grabbed the items for us a dude came right behind me with a big cart and he grabbed the whole damn pile!

I scored some sweet free shirts and hats and a signed poster from the makita girls

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best 18V tools???

best 18V tools???