What are the brands you are looking into? I am looking for new power tools and have used porter cable for years but their quality is junk now. And I dont want to spend a pretty penny on Milwaukee fuel line
Farmboy, I just don't know. Every time I look at the Japanese cordless on the market I end up thinking that honestly, those 15 year old old Milwaukee V28 commercial cordless tools are going to be hard to beat. Those old V28 Milwaukees really are heavy, but hig torque and solid good tools. So far we have been able to rebuild ours because of Chinese parts. There does seem to be a Chinese presence online that is willing to support what US manufacturers won't do.
For instance, we also just bought a bunch of new V28 batteries for our tools from Amazon. They are made to fit the Milwaukee cordless perfectly, work better, and even look the same. The brands are HSC and Tank brand. Probably Chinese too, but what can you do? Cost is a quarter of what Milwaukee wants, the warranty better, and best of all they are available.
My guess is we will try to buy Japanese commercial quality tools next time if we can find them but only one tool at a time to try it out.
We will be looking for tools that run on the higher voltage batteries because that is the best way I know to get high torque with low heat buildup. Lasts longer....
Our mistake was trusting in Milwaukee's integrity enough to buy their whole V28 tool line in bulk. We did get free tool bags and a free jobsite radio!!
I still don't understand why they sold out, and frankly wish Milwaukee was still the old trustworthy company we grew up with. But changing couirse was their decision and that's their business.
Right now I don't know what other brands to look at.
rScotty
