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The Best DIY Powertools
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:43 pm
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?
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 7:59 pm
by chippymike
altho im a carpenter for diyers id say ryobi and bosch green
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:02 pm
by Hoovie
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)
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:12 pm
by thescruff
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
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:12 pm
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.
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:50 pm
by big-all
i remain silent except to say
diy light to medium trade
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:55 pm
by The Weegie
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:59 pm
by big-all
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
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:37 am
by Hoovie
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:38 am
by Steve the Gas
I'm biased but Hilti for DIY and Pro
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:49 pm
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
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:34 pm
by Hitch
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.
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:52 pm
by simond
All my tools are Ryobi and I have never had a problem with any of them yet
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:16 pm
by EJJ150847
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
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:20 pm
by fin
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
