Griff Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 So I must say I'm a huge fan of Milwaukee!! I have lots of different Milwaukee tools and the only issue I've ever had was with the charger that came with my combo drill kit but i returned it and the new one hasn't let me down! I have both 18v and 12v tools. I know dewalt carries 20v tools which may be one small advantage over Milwaukee just curious your opinion on dewalt or Milwaukee and why you joined #team dewalt or #teammilwaukee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 I own Dewalt, Makita, Bosch, Milwaukee...probably a tool from every major brand. I don't think there's much difference between them. Compare similar models and make a decision for each tool based upon their own merits and the cost. One brand isn't better than another IMO. You can take a step down and buy Craftsman or Ryobi or Black & Decker, etc...but if you stick with the higher quality brands you'll be fine most of the time. If you want to experience true quality, drink some green Kool-Aid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 I mostly with agree with Eric, they are in about the same league In general Bosch and Makita have a little more finesse whereas Dewalt and Milwaukee have a little more ass. If i am going to buy a tool and am too lazy to research I go with Bosch or Makita, unless it is a festool worthy function. I could be wrong, but it feels like Porter Cable has lost its identity a bit. Too many corporate changes I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shaneymack Posted July 24, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Before i was a #Festoolman i was a #Boschman. Love me some #Festool. I really like #Makita as well. I was never a #Dewaltfan. ps. Not sure why im putting pound signs before the brand names, im just copying you because I want to be cool. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Very#nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 28 minutes ago, shaneymack said: Before i was a #Festoolman i was a #Boschman. Love me some #Festool. I really like #Makita as well. I was never a #Dewaltfan. ps. Not sure why im putting pound signs before the brand names, im just copying you because I want to be cool. Shane has gotten to the point where if it isn't a Festool, it's a harbor freight special. I personally like Makita for my drills, however if I was replacing and my 2 choices were Milwaukee or Dewalt I would go with Milwaukee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Shane has gotten to the point where if it isn't a Festool, it's a harbor freight special. I personally like Makita for my drills, however if I was replacing and my 2 choices were Milwaukee or Dewalt I would go with Milwaukee. Huh? Not sure how you got that from my post. #reread it For work I regularly use my makita tools. I have a 5 tool cordless kit. I have a dewalt compressor and chop saw. Had a Milwaukee gyproc drill that broke not long after having it. I had a 9 tool cordless hitachi kit before my makita kit. My shop radio is a bosch and ive had a plethora of Bosch tools over the years. For service calls i actually use a 12v Stanley drill/impact kit. So there my equally Festool obsessed compadre! Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 4 minutes ago, shaneymack said: Huh? Not sure how you got that from my post. #reread it For work I regularly use my makita tools. I have a 5 tool cordless kit. I have a dewalt compressor and chop saw. Had a Milwaukee gyproc drill that broke not long after having it. I had a 9 tool cordless hitachi kit before my makita kit. My shop radio is a bosch and ive had a plethora of Bosch tools over the years. For service calls i actually use a 12v Stanley drill/impact kit. So there my equally Festool obsessed compadre! Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Wow! So moody tonight Shane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Wow! So moody tonight Shane. Haha! Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 12 minutes ago, Lester Burnham said: Install AutoHotKey, right-click your desktop and create a new AHK script. It'll open a blank text document, from there copy and paste this... RAlt::Space then save it. Double-click the AHK script you just made on the desktop and now when you press the Right Alt key, it'll be the space bar. You can change it to whatever, I was just using the Right Alt as an example. Just change the part here ----> ___::Space to whatever key you like. Here's a list of keys. https://autohotkey.com/docs/KeyList.htm Iceballs for the win. I nominate thee WTO in-house IT guy. No interviews necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 3 minutes ago, Lester Burnham said: Well played sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 I'm all over the place with your average corded tools. I have a Milwaukee saws-all, combo-driver, 1/2" drive drill, and jig-saw. I have DeWalt palm and 1.75hp routers plus a hand planer, a pin nailer, jobsite table saw, and 10" and 12" compound miter saws. Bosch 1.75hp router and hammer-drill. Makita combo drills, 2x 5" ROS, 6" sander, and a right angle drill. Fein multitool. Hitachi, deWalt, Porter Cable, and Senco nailers of various sizes. A Makita, a Bosch, and a Dewalt compressor. (As Eric said) They're all about the same. One or the other might have a singular feature you may prefer, but they all do the job about the same, and the quality/longevity is similar unless you get a dud. As an example, I like my Makita combo-kit better than the Milwaukee one I have because the drill/driver has a hammer-drill setting. They are both good tools, for what they are and the price point. They are not Fes-like in quality...but they work for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 I have a friend who is all about dewalt and always gives me crap because I'm a Milwaukee man which I've just never been a fan of dewalt no reason just always thought the price was to high for certain tools compared to other brands first thing that turned me off dewalt was the 12" sliding compound miter saw was 599.00 compared to the Hitachi 12" sliding compound miter saw for 399.00 I think the Hitachi is a better saw with the sliding bars on the side instead of the back to save space and at 200 cheaper it's just put me off to dewalt. 5 minutes ago, davewyo said: I'm all over the place with your average corded tools. I have a Milwaukee saws-all, combo-driver, 1/2" drive drill, and jig-saw. I have DeWalt palm and 1.75hp routers plus a hand planer, a pin nailer, jobsite table saw, and 10" and 12" compound miter saws. Bosch 1.75hp router and hammer-drill. Makita combo drills, 2x 5" ROS, 6" sander, and a right angle drill. Fein multitool. Hitachi, deWalt, Porter Cable, and Senco nailers of various sizes. A Makita, a Bosch, and a Dewalt compressor. (As Eric said) They're all about the same. One or the other might have a singular feature you may prefer, but they all do the job about the same, and the quality/longevity is similar unless you get a dud. As an example, I like my Makita combo-kit better than the Milwaukee one I have because the drill/driver has a hammer-drill setting. They are both good tools, for what they are and the price point. They are not Fes-like in quality...but they work for a while. Not sure what brand on the market rivals fescool but at the price point for they're tools they are targeting one audience they rich lol I REALLY want the domino but that's really the only fescool product I'm interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 I own more Dewalt than anything else but it's not really a big deal to me. I chose Makita track saw over dewalt, so I'm definitely not tied to anything in particular. I feel like Milwaukee is a better brand overall but thats just based on what I hear from people who is it. I have none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 3 hours ago, Eric. said: I own Dewalt, Makita, Bosch, Milwaukee...probably a tool from every major brand. I don't think there's much difference between them. Compare similar models and make a decision for each tool based upon their own merits and the cost. One brand isn't better than another IMO. You can take a step down and buy Craftsman or Ryobi or Black & Decker, etc...but if you stick with the higher quality brands you'll be fine most of the time. If you want to experience true quality, drink some green Kool-Aid. As Eric pointed out in another thread, but failed to here, there are different quality tools from the same manufacturer. I know for a fact that the DeWalt tool purchased from the box stores, is of lesser quality than the ones purchased from providers that cater to the professionals. I can only assume that Milwaukee does the same. We went thru a bunch of $$$$ at my company before finding this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 4 hours ago, Griff said: I know dewalt carries 20v tools which may be one small advantage over Milwaukee just curious your opinion on dewalt or Milwaukee and why you joined #team dewalt or #teammilwaukee? Don't think the 20 V gives any advantage. When Dewalt changed their battery format, the called the new ones 20 V to distinguish them from the older 18 V system to avoid buyer confusion. They run at the same voltage though. I have all Milwaukee cordless stuff, but guys I know have Dewalt & Makita. They are all good, each have their minor advantages & disadvantages. Ridgid don't seem as good, but they have the lifetime service agreement. Ryobi & Black & Decker are way down in quality. I wouldn't consider them unless you are just a home handyman type that only needs to drill the occasional hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby W Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I have a bunch of Milwaukee corded tools and love then, especially the routers. One over my corded screwdrivers is over 25 years old and going strong. The only cordless tools I own are 12 volt Dewalts and I really like them. My old Porter Cable tools are good, but the new PC tools feel cheap. I'm kind of pissed at Stanley Tools for messing with the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Most of my cordless are DeWalt mainly because I purchased their 18 volt drill 20 years ago and I used it to drive 4 inch bugle screws into roof battens day after day when I was a contractor. Never let me down. The chuck eventually wore its jaws away. The batteries gave me years of service. With new battery tech and other players becoming prevalent in Australia I ventured into protool and festool which have been very reliable and my go to drills. My first corded drill was a makita unidrill given to me as a 21st present, then the 750 watt makita... that was 38 years ago. I still own them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom Cancelleri Posted July 25, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I own more cordless drills then most people should. I've got a Milwaukee M18 Fuel, Milwaukee 18V Impact Driver, Makita 18V BDF452HW, An old Makita 9.6V drill (my first cordless drill, still works) A Festool T15+3, Festool CXS. I've used them all extensively on projects and renovations My thoughts are as follows: Milwaukee M18 Fuel - Absolute beast! There's no end to it's power, I've actually broken lag bolts with it. A real workhorse and the ultimate in beat it up hard labor tool. Milwaukee 18V Impact - Same class as the drill/driver/hammer as above. Powerful and great for driving screws into just about anything. Makita 18v BDF452HW - My first lithium ion cordless drill. I bought mainly to take out 4 screws holding my pull up bar in my closet door frame of my old apartment 6 years ago. I put them in by hand even with predrilling, but couldn't turn them out with the screwdriver. The Makita made short work of it. It's a great drill, but it's nowhere near as powerful as the Milwaukee. The drill I feel is better for medium duty work such as drilling and driving hardware screws. Festool T15+3 - I pretty much dedicate this drill for finer work, and most of my woodworking tasks. The head attachments are great, especially the eccentric chuck. It's got good power, and the EC-TEC torque adjustment also adjust the RPM so you don't overspin and drive your screws too far. It features an electronic clutch that shuts the motor versus a slip clutch. Battery life is incredible. Festool CXS - My favorite of all the drills. It's a 10.6 volt lithium drill in a very compact package. It has a right angle head, 3/8" keyless chuck head, and the Festool Centrotec chuck. It's got enough power to drive a 3" screw into a stud, and the finesse to install the most delicate of hinge screws. It gets in just about everywhere and the battery life is amazing. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeardedCarpenter Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 I've never purchased a Dewalt power tool. I'm just not a fan of Big Yellow. That's based mainly on pure personal perception. I only have one Milwaukee tool. Most of my power tools are Makita and Bosch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 I used a DeWalt cordless drill for a long time, then last year I wanted an impact driver so I picked up one of the Milwaukee kits that had the drill and impact. It's the M18 non-fuel line. The Milwaukee makes the Dewalt feel like a plastic toy. Functionally, they both drill holes, but the Milwaukee just feels so much better in hand. It feels like quality. #Both #bought @ #big #box #stores. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted July 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 23 minutes ago, bleedinblue said: I used a DeWalt cordless drill for a long time, then last year I wanted an impact driver so I picked up one of the Milwaukee kits that had the drill and impact. It's the M18 non-fuel line. The Milwaukee makes the Dewalt feel like a plastic toy. Functionally, they both drill holes, but the Milwaukee just feels so much better in hand. It feels like quality. #Both #bought @ #big #box #stores. I have the same combo and that's really what turned me on to Milwaukee!!! I'm with you it just feels like quality! I'm looking at the Bosch 12v impact I love the way it feels in my hand so I'll be buying that after I get my drill press! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 13 hours ago, bleedinblue said: #Both #bought @ #big #box #stores. #Whyallthehashtagsinthissentence 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Just trying to keep up with technology! After this I'm going to go catch cartoons with my #phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 On 7/23/2016 at 4:48 PM, Griff said: So I must say I'm a huge fan of Milwaukee!! I have lots of different Milwaukee tools and the only issue I've ever had was with the charger that came with my combo drill kit but i returned it and the new one hasn't let me down! I have both 18v and 12v tools. I know dewalt carries 20v tools which may be one small advantage over Milwaukee just curious your opinion on dewalt or Milwaukee and why you joined #team dewalt or #teammilwaukee? Yeah, but their 20v tools are really an 18v battery that says 20v "max" on them. Pure marketing BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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