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The Best DIY Powertools
Post by ultimatehandyman »
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?
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?
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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)
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)
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Post by The Weegie »
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.
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.
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Post by The Weegie »
big-all wrote:i remain silent except to say
diy light to medium trade
I wonder which brand you mean Big Al
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Post by stevemastic »
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
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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
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
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