PatternReview.com online sewing community
Join our community of 579,277 sewists!
SIGNUP Membership is free and includes 1 free lesson
Login |
Join our community of 579,277 sewists!
Signup | Login
To participate in the PatternReview.com forums please Login or Join PatternReview
12 
Member since 2/9/04
Posts: 18027
Body Type:
Send Message
Posted on: 11/26/08 1:23 PM ET
Okaaaayyyy.. my turn to ask for input. (Is this not the biggest, greatest support group on the 'net?)

Our son got married last weekend and Xmas is looming large upon us. They bought a house and he (DS) could use some decent power tools. The basics like a drill, etc. When we were newlyweds (31 years ago) my DH asked for these for Xmas. They were given, were greatly appreciated and have served us well and lasted over the decades mostly due to low mileage-

Our son is not a woodworker, never will be, but needs good basics for small repairs and jobs like hanging curtain rods, etc. He already has the basic toolbox with screwdrivers, hammer, etc.

Which brands of power tools are the most reliable and better built in today's world?


-- Edited on 11/26/08 1:24 PM --
------
iPad's auto-correct is my enema.
  
Member since 10/27/05
Posts: 5976
Send Message
Posted on: 11/26/08 1:32 PM ET
In reply to Doris W. in TN
IMO, you generally get what you pay for. I doubt any power tool will last like the ones that were made 30 years ago, so when you go to the store to purchase, I'd ask someone knowledgeable. The real answer will be from those who purchased rather recently........................YOU already know what brands WERE good.
  
Member since 9/8/06
Posts: 780
Send Message
Posted on: 11/26/08 1:53 PM ET
In reply to Doris W. in TN
Company DH works for uses DeWalt. I know DH also has the DeWalt drill and flashlights at home too. He likes the cordless/chargable battery ones alot.
-- Edited on 11/26/08 4:11 PM --
  
Member since 2/9/04
Posts: 18027
Body Type:
Send Message
Posted on: 11/26/08 2:01 PM ET
In reply to ccris
Quote: ccris
The real answer will be from those who purchased rather recently........................YOU already know what brands WERE good.

ITA, which is why I'm asking here. I figure someone in this great group will have the current 411.
------
iPad's auto-correct is my enema.
  
Member since 10/27/05
Posts: 5976
Send Message
Posted on: 11/26/08 2:19 PM ET
In reply to Doris W. in TN

Yep...............RECENTLY is the keyword. Dang, wasn't technology supposed to make our lives easier? Oh, forgot, it's what they didn't say, besides making life easier, it also makes it more expensive. I think they removed the words *sturdy* and *long-lasting* from the dictionary.
  
Member since 1/22/06
Posts: 1183
Send Message
Posted on: 11/26/08 2:28 PM ET
Uh-oh, bad question to ask a tool freak, but DeWalt and Makita are both very good brands, durable and backed with a good warranty.
I can't say much good about Black & Decker, at least anthing made in the last 10 years,
Ryobi is another good brand.
As far as any hand tools Craftsman and Husky brand are backed with a lifetime warranty and will be replaced at no charge if one breaks.
Happy tool shopping
------
Formerly sew*itch
  
Member since 1/12/04
Posts: 6312
Send Message
Posted on: 11/26/08 2:28 PM ET
DH has Ryobi brand with the battery pack. It's expensive, but it's also a one time investment. The kits are a good deal. Get as much battery as you can afford (no matter what brand you decide on). NAYY of course. We shopped at Home Depot. Again NAYY. I think he had Makita before too. He used them on the job when he was working.
-- Edited on 11/26/08 2:29 PM --
------
Marilyn

January 2009 to January 2010 81 yards out and 71yards in January 2010 to the present 106.7 yards out and 146.5 yards in. January 2011 to the present: 47 yards out and 69 yards in.
  
Member since 12/7/06
Posts: 653
Send Message
Posted on: 11/26/08 2:45 PM ET
In reply to Doris W. in TN
I have a whole basemen full of every brand of power tool that is made. Each one makes a good tool and some of them make great tools. Here are a list of companies who make good to great tools. In no particular order of preference.

DeWalt
Makita
Stanley
Jet
Delta
Shop-Vac
I would avoid buying any of the house brand tools from the major home stores. Not that they are bad, but they are usually re-branded lesser quality tools. Name brand is best. Never buy any of those tools at the checkout line in large assortment pkgs. They are cheap Chinese knock offs, of low grade construction. I personally avoid battery charged anything, but I know some people love them. I only use things within reach of an outlet and I never run out of energy due to batteries.
Call me a fuddy-duddy, in that regard.

John
------

  
Member since 1/22/06
Posts: 1183
Send Message
Posted on: 11/26/08 2:54 PM ET
I tend to agree with John.
Cordless rechargable tools are handy in some applications, but they usually don't have as much torque as the electric or pnuematic tools do.
Call me old fashioned too, but this is one girl who loves a good pneumatic impact wrench
-- Edited on 11/26/08 3:05 PM --
------
Formerly sew*itch
  
Board Moderator
Member since 7/26/07
Posts: 15334
Body Type:
Send Message
Posted on: 11/26/08 3:04 PM ET
Craftsman at Sears do stand up for their tools. And DD is nos using a circular saw and drill that my Dad had gotten in the mid 50s.
------
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." Dalai Lama

"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are." Anais Nin

"Attitude is the difference between an adventure and an ordeal." unknown

“Be curious, not judgmental.” Ted Lasso
  
12 
* Advertising and soliciting is strictly prohibited on PatternReview.com. If you find a post which is not in agreement with our Terms and Conditions, please click on the Report Post button to report it.
Selected Reviews, Classes & Patterns
Fancy Frocks Fabrics
Fine Designer Fabrics
Elliott Berman Textiles
High-end Fashion Fabrics
Specials!
Nature's Fabrics
Natural & Organic Fabrics
Specials!