Best Powertools brands around!!

[sparky1502]

the new blue range from makita is great and the 18v impact driver is amazing..would recomened to anyone

 

[Romans99]

You've gotta be earning some serious money to buy the Hilti gear though.

Isn't it mainly for heavy construction work or am I missing a range of "everyday" Hilti power tools that I can justify splashing out on?

 

[sparky1502]

well i dont think any of us would be splashing out on hilti gear, makita is my standard 18v baby its my pride and joy the missus dont get it but they provide my living and i dont mind shelling out for good gear that lasts...my moto in life ....you buy cheap you pay twice...

 

[Notsosmart]

You've gotta be earning some serious money to buy the Hilti gear though.

Isn't it mainly for heavy construction work or am I missing a range of "everyday" Hilti power tools that I can justify splashing out on?

My 110v Hilti is the same shape, size & weight as any other pistol drill, it is just made so much better, even down to the quality of the lead and it has not let me down in 20 years.

well i dont think any of us would be splashing out on hilti gear, makita is my standard 18v baby its my pride and joy the missus dont get it but they provide my living and i dont mind shelling out for good gear that lasts...my moto in life ....you buy cheap you pay twice...

Not arguing with that, just that if you are only going to use the tool occasionally (such as my biscuit jointer) why buy the best &/or most expensive.

 

[Jelj360]

Makita do it for me ..

Had a makita 110v angle drill once - probably the best tool I ever had - till it got nicked - someone had a right result - still lose sleep over it - therapys not helping - should never ave left it on site - if only i thought to put it in the boot- maybe it'll turn up again one day - doubt it tho - has anyone seen it? blue it was - maybe not - sholdnt beat meself up over it - it was my fault - no it wasnt - help...

 

[conor]

Being using bosch for a while now, never fails

 

[jack1307]

I'm looking to buy power tools as been working for while as mate with just hand tools. What would you recommend if money was no object?? Probably looking for sds and maybe small ish combi for other tasks!! Would Hilti be a good investment, or Bosch

 

[Amp David]

For a mains powered SDS this is good and you get a 3 year warranty, plenty of impact force for chasing walls

GBH2-26DRE Bosch Hammer Drill SDS-Plus Bosch GBH2-26DRE Hammer Drill 2kg with 800w motor & SDS-Plus Chuck 26mm £110.12


As for a combi, i've gone for this one


BHP451RFE Makita Lithium 18v Hammer Drill Makita BHP451RFE Lithium Combi Hammer Drill & Drill Driver with 2 x 3Ah Lithium Batteries & Charger 3 Speed Gearbox 13mm Keyless Chuck c/w 5mtr PTUK Tape £215.66

 

[PJK]

Definitely Makita especially the 18volt lithium ion cordless kit, excellent power and battery life.

 

[spannerman]

I think you are all missing the best power tool brand around, have none of nyou ever used Milwaukee gear. This stuff is fantastic, a real professionals tool. Metal gearboxes not plastic like dewalt, expensive yes but the best always is.

Dewalt = Overrated tommy walsh toys
Hilti = Great demolition gear
Makita = Middle of the road
Ryobi = great DIY stuff not day in day out professional
Bosch = Just say no

 

[pennywise]

Just sounds like a bag of bolts when it's on

 

[mc22x]

Used Makita's,Dewalts,Metabo's for years and personally found that Dewalt are the topdog,Metabo's 2nd and Makitas 3rd.Not used any of the others so wouldnt like to coment.

 

[yaro]

Hello
I m looking for multitester for sale
Thx

 

[Eggster71]

I'd say Dewalt for most stuff, however I've got Bosch SDS 110v and Makita 24vSDS.

 

[Peter R]

Hey everyone!! Pete here from Dublin im a 29 year old sparks and a self confessed tool junky! Realy jealous of all the new li ion drills and impact drivers etc every1 keeps turning up on site with, realy impressed with the makita 18v 3.0ah range also with the 14.4v pansonic 3.0ah gear particarully the impact driver its a beast! in light of my jealousy ive been abusing my old Dewalt combi drill and 24v sds but they just wont break or die! grrr! Kinda fancy a change from dewalt, tho reading how loyal you all are to your brands of choice and thr fact that despite my best efforts my dewalt gear just wont die may have to go for the yellow and black brand again! tho tempted by AEG's life time guarantee, there as heavy as the gear i have now tho there the cheepest 3.0ah li ion range! hmmmmmmm what to do?

-Dewalt 9/10 overall good tools try for the german made stuff
-Makita 8/10 18v range is very good, great batts look after them and they wont let you down
-Panasonic 9.5/10 sparks need all metal chucks trunking wrecks plastic sleeve chucks!
-Metabo 7.5/10 hit and miss there newist li ion stuff is good
-Hilti 10/10 for corded tools every1 knows there stuff is great tho there cordless tools got left behind when every1 else moved from nicd and nimh to li ion tho the have recently done a deal with panasonic to do there batts so watch this space! very expensive tho!!!!! even on there stupid lease thingy!
-Ryobi 6/10 used to be a decent cheeper option till every relised that and now they cost the same as the pro gear! get it together ryobi
-Hitachi 7/10 The power of the gods!!! until they break and they will!
-Millwaulkee 8/10 Good stuff made by tti parent Co to AEG, Ryobi, Metabo, Rigid, Atlas. its there prem brand
-AEG 8/10 for value for money!
-Festool 9/10 (chippys tools to expensive to bring on or let out of ur site)
-Protool 10/10 festools big mean bro if your in germany or can find this stuff on line its the best in the bizz
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