yelbike
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Nov 7, 2011
- Messages
- 1,596
- Location
- Near Winnipeg, Mb, Canada
- Tractor
- John Deere 2305, 2320,Z465
I still have my pod style 9.6v makita that bought when I started my apprenticeship in 1996. Second set of batteries. Its now retired to light duty tasks at the lake.
Next was a 14.4 craftsmen, that did last long, awesome torque but weight about 38lbs or so.
Bought dewalt for a total disappointment. Batteries died within two years. I won't do that again.
The last place I worked most guys had makita. When was shopping one of my wholesaler direct towards a limited time deal Milwaukee was having that gave you a free radio. I was disappointed when I killed the 18v drill in 38 days. Home depot would not take it back, they'd only fix it. I complained to the corporate company that sells to home depot. I gave the nice manager heck for marking their tools with contractor grade. He upgraded my entire set to a 28 volt kit. Wow what difference. The only complaint is during the five years of warranty I've had no less than 20 batteries replaced. Keep in mind I'm now a self employed contractor. I figured out the lithium ion batteries don't like the cold. But as heating contractor all my tools stay in my truck ready to go day or night. I've had my impact driver rebuilt twice and drill once during the warranty period.
I'm off warranty now, my sawzall quit, so I'm going buy a new set. This time with be makita for sure.
Next was a 14.4 craftsmen, that did last long, awesome torque but weight about 38lbs or so.
Bought dewalt for a total disappointment. Batteries died within two years. I won't do that again.
The last place I worked most guys had makita. When was shopping one of my wholesaler direct towards a limited time deal Milwaukee was having that gave you a free radio. I was disappointed when I killed the 18v drill in 38 days. Home depot would not take it back, they'd only fix it. I complained to the corporate company that sells to home depot. I gave the nice manager heck for marking their tools with contractor grade. He upgraded my entire set to a 28 volt kit. Wow what difference. The only complaint is during the five years of warranty I've had no less than 20 batteries replaced. Keep in mind I'm now a self employed contractor. I figured out the lithium ion batteries don't like the cold. But as heating contractor all my tools stay in my truck ready to go day or night. I've had my impact driver rebuilt twice and drill once during the warranty period.
I'm off warranty now, my sawzall quit, so I'm going buy a new set. This time with be makita for sure.
