The Best DIY Powertools

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:43 pm

Which brand of powertool would you consider the best brand for DIY use?

I know that there are many different brands and many are aimed at the professional user, but for DIY use I know that one particular brand seems to come out above all the rest on here and so I am putting it to the vote.

Reliabiltiy and price are two of the main things I look for when purchasing power tools.

So which is your favorite brand of powertool for DIY use?

chippymike · Post by **chippymike** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 7:59 pm

altho im a carpenter for diyers id say ryobi and bosch green

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:02 pm

My post didn't come up

I wrote I would chose Ryobi for Cordless (due to One+ system) and Bosch green for Corded. I do rate Bosch better then Ryobi, but use Cordless more so use Ryobi more (so voted Ryobi)

thescruff · Post by **thescruff** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:12 pm

Obviously I can't expect the DIY to pay hundreds for an Hilti

but I have a Black and Decker for wood and metal drilling and screwdriving and you really can't fault it, plenty of power and the battery lasts ages

The Weegie · Post by **The Weegie** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:12 pm

I personally think that for DIY purposes Bosch, Ryobi and Black and Decker are the ones I would use.

I would never buy Makita or Dewalt for Diy use.

I have owned a Black and Decker 18v for 8 Years now and it has served me well.

When I purchased the Ryobi 18v one plus drill I could tell a big difference between that and the Black and Decker. The Ryobi is by far a superior drill compared to others. I have also tried a Bosch Green 18 volt and I would still say that the Ryobi is better.

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:50 pm

i remain silent except to say

diy light to medium trade

The Weegie · Post by **The Weegie** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:55 pm

big-all wrote:i remain silent except to say

diy light to medium trade

I wonder which brand you mean Big Al

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:59 pm

its such a boring statement but its so so true

i counted up the 18v one plus and take 5 stuff i have and counted over 20 items including the doubles

the take 5 stuff is identical except for minor differences and slide on batteries

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:37 am

There is a potential for a good game - PowerTools Top Trumps

Steve the Gas · Post by **Steve the Gas** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:38 am

I'm biased but Hilti for DIY and Pro

stevemastic · Post by **stevemastic** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:49 pm

Bosch green for home use, I have some stuff that I first started out with 15+ years ago & it won't break or get nicked

Hitch · Post by **Hitch** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:34 pm

I use Hitachi for both my diy tasks and professional use.
Theres a few models to choose from in most stuff, so you can lower budget gear should you wish.

simond · Post by **simond** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:52 pm

All my tools are Ryobi and I have never had a problem with any of them yet

EJJ150847 · Post by **EJJ150847** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:16 pm

I've got a mixture of mains powered B&D, De Walt & Green Bosch (on last legs), cordless De Walt and Ryobi. Also (:oops) performance power from B&Q crap!!

With both cordless sets have 3 sets of each batteries between 7 tools.

John

fin · Post by **fin** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:20 pm

if i was to do any sort of diy id just use my own stuff which is mainly dewalt/elu (with a couple of bosch green and b&q pro stuff mixed in)

though i would say for diy i guess ryobi is fine. though the b&q stuff seems very similar to me. same chargers etc iirc.

never really used black and decker too much. though my dad does have 2 blue black nd decker sanders still going strong and a power file that still works. theres also a real old metal bodied drill in the shed aswell thats a black nd decker