The hidden cost of buying professional tools
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- Опубликовано: 14 фев 2024
- We are going to do a deep dive into the cost breakdown of buying professional-level power tools vs prosumer or even basic DIY power tools and expose the hiddle costs of going Pro.
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I love the Hercules line, they're very solid tools, can take abuse, and have one of the best warranties in the industry, the only downside is their tool line is rather limited, I would love to see them really expand it.
I am sure they are working on it. There is something great about going to a local store and swapping it out the same day.
I agree, good quality and none broke on my in the shop
I've been giving HF feedback requesting tools (primarily a non-benchtop jointer for woodworking to go with their planer
I’ve honestly been loving the Hercules line. That and some other Harbor Freight tools have been serving me well as a homeowner.
I think this is the line that was really missed in this video. I would've appreciated to see where Hercules landed on the price tier. That said, Jeff had to cut it off somewhere after putting a bunch of time into this.
I agree. I'm in the Herc line and everything (except one) I've bought has done well
I have as well. The warranty sold me over the Bauer line. I have the 1/2" impact, 3/8" impact, and the 1/4" impact driver. Next will probably be the hammer drill.
I’m in the hercules line too, I’m a mechanic and they have served me well!
I have bought into Skil’s 12V system and have zero regrets
Fun fact, my girlfriend in high school, her parents had a Ferrari F40 and her mother took it grocery shopping all the time. Nothing like driving by Kroger and seeing a red F40 in the parking lot. lol
I used to work framing houses. Most of what i saw was DeWalt and Milwaukee. Crazy as it seems, I've seen a few builders have gone to Hercules.
I'm in a group now of small shop woodworkers as post retirement and guys use mostly either Ryobi or Bauer.
Big size shop corded tools for all of us range from DeWalt, Hercules, Metabo, Bosch, etc.....basically, no allegiance, its whats on sale.
Almost everyone that’s done work for me seems to have Milwaukee. I like Dewalt colors so I buy Dewalt though. Milwaukee is kind of ugly, but not puke 🤢 ugly like Ryobi.
I would like you to do the same with hand tools- Quinn, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pro, Tekton, Kobalt, Craftsman, Husky, Gearwrench, Icon, etc.
I watch your videos while working and when you pop up an Excel sheet I question which monitor I'm looking at! Such a good job really going through everything and showing numbers to justify.
I've been using Ryobi since I got a blue 5-tool kit 20 years ago, cause that's all I could afford. The blue recip saw finally gave up the ghost last year. Over time, I've bought a lot of other Ryobi One+ tools, and it's worked great for me.
I get the hate/dislike of the battery form factor, but I LOVE that all my tools for the last 20 years have been able to use the same batteries, and I don't think that's possible (or AS possible) with other product lines.
Perhaps an adaptor is available.
Fantastic video. Relevant and informative content. Thank you! 👍🏽
Love my Ryobi. Plenty of choices from everything from a drill to a floor scrubber. Perfect fit for DIY.
@Jeff-
Thanks! This was such a great breakdown of real costs vs. value. I'm grateful for all your videos!
Many thanks,
M-
You could have included the Hercules line and compared the grease gun. Great video.
Thank you for the comparison Jeff. The way you laid it out was very helpful. I enjoy all of your videos because you do such a thorough job of testing and I know I can trust your input. Thanks again! 😊😊😊❤❤❤
I need the best most expensive tools with German engineering behind it. . . . . . and a wife who will let me buy them.
most accurate answer! 😆
Went Dewalt 10 years ago, no regrets. Was Craftssman b4 now use adapters for Dewalt battery to the old Craftsman
You just don't tell her the price. Mine "lets" me buy all kinds of Festool, Milwaukee, Dewalt, etc.
Pros get tax deductions.
What about when LiON goes solid state?: Will the tool mfrs. will make your old tools backwards-compatible?: No!
Ahhh yes this is a great topic! I went with Ryobi HP and they’ve been outstanding
Thanks Jeff. Very informative!
Amazing analysis. Thank you!
This video helped me feel more comfortable with my Kobalt. I took advantage of the buy more save more one several years ago. I would love some Bauer as a back up!
I'm still rockin' some blue Ryobi but trying to go to the HP line as I replace tools. There's a lot of tools on your list I like corded tools though.
I have the Ryobi at home but work buys DeWalt. I love the DeWalt stuff and wish it was in here. Not complaining. This was a great video, as always!!
I love your content and style. You obviously know enough to talk to us regular people and you can talk over our heads if needed. I have a mixture of flex , Bauer, Ryobi , 12 v Milwaukee and some free tools from dewalt as my uncle works for SB&D . Love the simplicity of your videos. You should have a segment where you go to peoples shops around the country . Call it the Bears Dens . Also maybe have some videos when you buy and abuse tools to there limits ( Amazon tools vs temu vs HF etc.) also a segment where we see yard sale tool finds and guess what the price was. Or a segment where we guess the tool and what it was used for. Another segment maybe dumpster dive and fix some returns to bring them back to life and give them away to blue collar guys.
Thanks for the spreadsheet! amaze! cant open at work locked down will look ayt home. Thanks i needed this badly. About to buy into all my adault tools, and need to make right decision. Value pro is for me DIY-homeowner, hobbiest.
I would have done the circ saw in the core kit instead of the impact driver. But the impact is a valid choice and definitely a very nice, valuable comparison, thanks!
The MasterForce warranty is an exchange at the store. Years ago I purchased the 14.4 V combo kit with a drill/driver and an impact driver. The impact driver went bad. By that time they had changed to the 18/20 V line. I took everything back and walked out with the equivalent 18V tools. I did pay the price difference, which wasn't much. I have been very happy with the MasterForce cordless tools. I do wish the lineup was larger. I recently purchased the impact driver. Rated for 1200 ft/lbs. It is a beast.
I used to have DIY-grade cordless tools- Crapsman. Preparing to upgrade I also got to try out some Ryobi and Porter Cable[shudder] stuff. One day while at a machine shop where I was having something done, I got to use their DeWalt impact. That was the turning point for me- I waited for some sales/combo deals, and bought a bunch of DeWalt XR stuff...and have been infinitely happy with them. I'll only do a major project once in a while, but the difference it makes having nice, accurate, powerful tools is truly game changing. Even for the smallest little everyday jobs....just having tools that you don't have to make any excuses for; that give you no trouble and make the job faster and easier, and that are a pleasure to use, is just so worth the few extra bucks (And it is truly just a few extra bucks if you shop the deals, sales and online offers). In the days of corded tools, it really didn't make much sense to go pro-grade if you aren't a pro...there wasn't enough difference...but with these cordless tools there are many MAJOR differences between pro and non-pro. Night and day.
WOW,, there was a LOT of work (research) that went into this video. Impressive, for sure. I ended up most impressed with Craftsman, for the value vs quality. Bauer really stood out, more than I expected (overall price/value). There's a lot of interest in cordless nailers nowadays, it seems. I'd love to have seen them included. That's the route I will be going soon. I like the idea of no air hose and avoiding the compressor noise constantly. Thanks for the hard work. Much appreciated.
I have Dewalt 20v max tools, but Craftsman makes some outdoor tools with no Dewalt equivalent like a lopper saw and hand trimer. For a minimal amount you can get a battery adapter to use Dewalt 20v max batteries on Craftsman tools
Craftsman's new brushless line is excellent and i normally run Milwaukie.
I thought this was really informative. I enjoy these kinds of videos.
Tertiary? Damn! I learnt me a new word today too!
Kobalt does have a 3/8 impact wrench. It’s just a right angle stubby like a ratchet. TTC tested it and it’s a decent impact for that design.
I regularly drill through thick concrete floors as part of my job. I use a compact brushless Bauer SDS hammer drill to do it.
I’ve had great luck with the craftsman. I used their tools daily with no issues and i am hard on them. Especially my backpack sprayer and push mower. But no issues with drills and saws.
Great content Bear! I'm currently using Ryobi tools for DIY tasks and love them ( i don't have the ratchet lol). I think it might be a good idea to add a high capacity (4 Ah or higher) battery to tier 2 because you start getting into the more power hungry tools that will benefit from more capacity. This is just my opinion, but a multi-tool would definitely be a tier 2 tool for me, over a cordless miter saw.
Is there info or consideration on tools used in door versus outdoor use. Example: I have a 12v skil great drill but the batteries do not last in the Texas summer and start to leak black plastic from the USB port. Then they ⚰️
I've got about 40 of the Bauer 20v tools and I've had zero issues. I'm just a DIY'er but I've used them extensively to convert a 40x14 bare shed into a fully built mother-in-law suite, a 40x16 lean-to for my storage shed, multiple large fence jobs and tons of other projects. They've paid for themselves a million times over.
Great YT! But how do I access this the spreadsheet?
Prefect timing! I am looking to get into some cordless tools. I am DIYer and all of my tools are corded, except of a drill/drivers (even have a corded drill). My biggest question is do I really need 18/24 v tools? I was doing some overhead drilling when my small cordless drill gave out after 20 years, so I went looking for a replacement. Lucked into a one day special and got a Skil 1/2 Pwrcore drill/driver 12v kit for $42. My Skil circ saw is probable older than you, so I had no problem with the Skil brand. I am beginning to think as a DIYer that maybe all I need is a 12v system. Watching a lot of Norm on You Tube and noticed that used a 12v 90% of the time. What do you think?
Hey Bear, find me a sale on the Skil 10" rolling table saw? I have an older Dewalt that needs to retire and I just don't like the new Bosch even thought Lowes was trying to unload them for $499. Also, I would love to see you do a review or that saw. I like the worm drive, I think the fence could be better but the stand is the best on the market in my opinion. Would love to hear your opinion on this table saw?
Good video! Skil would have been a solid addition to this video. Great value imo.
I use Ryobi tools. They are great for me, I use them for some big projects but most of the time I really don’t use them so they work pretty well for me. Ryobi is a great value brand.
Is a battery orbital sander really useful? I have never bought one, used one a couple times and it ate batteries like they candy. Why not get a hammer drill in the first place instead of having a regular and hammer drills?
Got into ryobi brushless because they had an insane deal last fall, I think I got (all brushless) drill, driver, circ saw, jigsaw, and 2 2Ahr batteries for $200. Plus I get the military discount at Orange Store. Been LOVING the value and performance so far.
That's a smart break down.
I'm a carpenter, so all my stuff is Makita 18v, and I probably have 15 batteries, so if i want a radio, or any other type of thing that I would just like to have, but it isn't making me money, I have to buy Makita, because I 'm never going to have a battery issue.
Their batteries NEVER go on sale, but I have bought a drill will a case, plus 2 batteries and a character TWICE for $219.
Makita batteries are $100 each, so I paid $19 for a drill, a case and a charger. TWICE. Lol
I mean; I couldn't not buy it.
Dewalt found their way I between the teal and the red (big boys) and make a pretty good tool, time will tell hoe good, as I still have some old 12v Makita drills that are still working, so these things out live their version. I don't know how many Makita tools i have, but I have only had one wear out on me. EVER.
It was a Sawzall, but I worked that thing to death before it gave out.
can we do this again but including 12 volt tools. I feel like also consider the exotic brands like online only ones.
I know you are trying to compare apples to apples. But I think it “bears” note of the Milwaukee M12 Fuel. It is 12v unlike all the rest, it is a very good line of tools, is professional. This is what I use as a woodworker. I don’t do construction so The M18 line isn’t needed, like you said. But you can get into Milwaukee quality at a lower price. I also have Bosch corded tools, had to mention this and a couple of Makita.
M12. Dewalt Extreme and Bosch 12v are all pro grade 12v. Really Good Sweet Spots and Bosch shares m12's Battery form factor.
The Craftsman results are pretty interesting. I'd like to see a deep dive on the V20-RP line.
I've used all corded tools for decades, but have recently migrated to cordless for quite a few core, secondary, and tertiary tools.
I bought a Craftsman Drill-Driver / Impact kit for $99 on a Christmas sale 3 years ago when I started a total house remodel. I thought they would be dead by now, but they keep going. They are not brushless nor overly powerful; however, they have endured 3 plus years of heavy use. Those 2 tools are what convinced me that cordless is worth some investment, at least for select tools.
I have since upgraded to a Metabo HPT as my primary line. But since I have the Craftsman batteries I might revisit the RP tools if they prove to be worth it.
Good comparison! I’d be interested to see this same video with another group of brands/platforms - notably Skil, Worx (Nitro) and Hercules would be my picks.
I know you were focusing on the tools, but with the full collection listed there was only 2 batteries. What about battery cost. How much would that affect the overall cost if we added a 4Ah or a 6Ah for each line?
great job, Red. I like it when you do these type of videos. Bauer is definitely tempting for the price - I agree with you and I wish they would just add a standard 2 year warranty on their tools with the same terms and conditions as the Hercules brushless line, and if you want to opt out of that, get it for less.
I saw roofers in my area using Ryobi HP saws and hammer drill/impacts.
Bosch imo is the best to get into. They have cheap entry level drill/drivers but they also have proffessional grade very high end ones you can get once you build up your batteries. They also have some of the best corded tools- saws alls, skill saws, hammer drills, chop saws, and table saws. And great electronic tools. Good blades and drill bits.
I'm just starting a took collection after years of borrowing her and there or buying second had one-offs or whatnot, but so far Bauer is the tool line in aiming for. Good pricing for what they have. I'm just a weekend warrior, is that, just bought my first house and going to renovate it over time. Didn't need a billion dollar tool for a single wide trailer in the woods.
I use the Milwaukee M12 drill & impact driver for size and cost in my shop have the M18s and use the M12 90%+ of the time
Any comments on the Flex line of tools
Do you think harbor freight will expand the Hercules line more than what they already have? Specially with more construction focused tools like a cordless jigsaw, cordless rotary hammer drill etc?
Without a doubt
Kobalt XTR is next level from regular kobalt however they don’t have a big line so you have supplement with regular Kobalt.
This was a fantastic comparison, but I'm surprised that the Hercules line wasn't included.
Unless you were saving that for more of a pro comparison. Maybe Hercules, Flex, Makita, etc..
That is gonna be in the pro versus value, pro comparison
I ended up landing on Dewalt for the “every week” kind of use stuff. But I bought the brushless XR stuff that had been out for a couple years and got brushless impact, drill/hammer drill, multi tool and a brushed circular saw that Home Depot sells or sold as a kit for 350. I had black and decker matrix which was surprisingly good for being something from 12 years ago but when I was putting up my fence pickets the thing started smoking. I may still use black and decker for different things like lawn edging or hedge trimming.
My thinking was this:
1) it will probably last a long long time and batteries won’t change for a while most likely.
2) hand the widest selection of tools
3) if I only need a tool for a little bit it has good resale value. Yes craftsman might be 30 percent cheaper, but can you sell a lightly used craftsman tool for 70-80 percent of its retail price? Definitely can’t say that about Bauer.
I buy Milwaukee but I ONLY buy them when they are 40-50% off or more, never pay full price! Now Hercules have come a long way and I jumped on board with them as well, they are great!
I have a mix. Milwaukee for impact, heavy use in my shop DIY car repairs. You can't beat that. Ryob for garden, some cheaper Harbor Freight power tools for random use, and really cheap, $15 area, from Harbor Freight for once in a long while use, like grinder, corded drill for drilling metal or concrete once a year 😂.
Very helpful comparison video. Thank you! The bear still has no love for Metabo-HPT though. 😉
No love, I’ve been recommending Maba HPT since they were still Hitachi. But they don’t have a wide assortment of tools and Lowe’s just dropped them so we’re not sure about the future of those tools in North America
As we speak (type), the Hercules brushed 1/4" impact is selling for $24.97, clearance. A few in stock locally. That's RUclips Marketplace pricing...
With the Harbor Freight 2 yerar warranty, you may return a tool and upgrade then just pay the difference. So if you obtain the hammer drill (brushed), then if within that 2 year period they come out with the brushless, you could return it and pay the difference.
Tractor Supply has Porter-Cable, they have a 20v ratchet
I over spend on my electric drill as I use that the most. $129 sale price Milwaukee 12 volt made sense to me. Something I use not often, I buy cheaper. My $40 table saw blade was so much noicer than the cheap one the table say came from. My $99 Menard's chop saw worked well for me. Wood chisels I daily use, one step over the cheapest unbranded ones fit my need.
I am a DIY'er and have bought into Ryobi but have Milwaukee M12, Bosch 12v and Metabo 18v. I would like to get into HF products but my concern is that they might discontinue support in a few years.
Did you factor the cost of the two year warranty from Bauer into your "forecast for additional tools"?
Yes
Budget wise I feel it's hard to beat Bauer. You can pick up a drill or impact kit for $60, then add another battery plus the drill/impact for a total of $143. that's how it started for me when I went shopping for a new battery (nicad) for my old Craftsman drill. The replacement Craftsman battery was the same price as the whole new kit from HF. Also as you pointed out, not everybody needs to spend 3 time the cost for a 1000 ft.lb. impact when 500 ft.lb. will do .....
i have 6 Bauer cordless tolls and like them all. The vacuum however seems to be marginal at best. I have 6 Kobalt cordless tools and I like them but the 1/2 drill in the Kobalt is a disappointment, it requires a constant disconnect/reconnect of the battery, even a fully charged battery.
I know you're not comparing sale prices, but I would be interested in knowing how the Ryobi prices differ if you got everything (or as much as possible) from Direct Tools. (Hell, you could even throw Ridgid in there.)
Granted, your warranty now drops to like, ~1 year at most, but what would the savings actually be, even without the sales.
I've been looking at some of the DIY/Prosumer tool lines for tools that I won't use much or the power and/or precision doesn't matter much. Bauer is nearing the top of the list. I just don't find RYOBI to be that great of a bargain over the Pro lines. But that's just me. We all have our reasons for choosing what we do.
One "hidden cost" of the cheap platforms IMO is that you would be more tempted to add a bunch of cordless crap tools that you don't need. In other words, having only expensive options might be helpful to your bottom line even if it means you don't get to buy four Ryobi cordless tools every time you go to home depot's special buys page. Get some M18 for the stuff you use a lot. Get some corded crap on sale of whatever brand for the stuff you need once a month.
Eh, I'm with you on buying what will serve you best. I do some heavy DIY and am a semi-professional woodworker. Festool, Milwaukee cordless, Dewalt, Bosch, Makita and Ridgid serve me well. Doesn't matter if stuff matches if it has a cord. Otherwise, all my cordless is the same, for now.
You did a great job and I appreciate all the research and planning you did in this video jeff. However, I wouldn't list the hammer drill as a separate purchase from the kit.
It's always a very small increase in price to get the kit with the hammer drill instead, and really nobody needs both the non hammer drill and the hammer drill. They're 95% redundant.
I hear ya. All of my tools are milwaukee. But ounce in awhile i need a 3/4 inch impact. Igot a harbor freight hercules. Hear they are up to milaukee standards but no more i need it ill probably never find out lol. Did save some bucks not forking over milwaukee price. 😅
Have you ever reviewed a Masterforce tool? I've been curious about them, but not curious enough to actually pay money to just find out if they'll meet my needs and desires.
I don’t think I’ve done a video testing a master force tool. I do have a few of the tools and I think they’re well-made.
Do you have an opinion on Worx?
Or at least a categorization?
I like them because of the huge variety. I started with a hedge trimmer and string trimmer/edger, but have been buying more tools as the uses come up. Just barely beginning to duplicate some of my Bauer tools. I'd probably be considered a homeowner level user, or maybe just slightly toward "pro."
I picked Bauer when I was working for HFT. I still like them, but I may buy a pack converter so they can use my Worx packs if my Bauer packs are both recharging. If they remake their porta-band saw in cordless, I might replace mine. The Hercules stand is awesome.
Solid tools for the home owner. The new Nitro line is a nice step up from what they offered before. Only real drawbacks is a limited line of tools, limited battery selection, and can be hard to find at retail.
I'd love to see a Metabo column on this sheet. I've been really happy with my HTPs from them. Really nice stuff IMO.
Curious why DeWalt was left off. They're very popular.
Dewalt and all the other professional level tools would’ve fallen in the same price range as Milwaukee. This was really a comparison of the different levels of consumer tools, and showing how they relate to professional level tools
@@denoftools fair point. There's so much noise in that space that I can understand why DIYers who have cash just jump to the top of the food chain to cut through it all. Tell me, where would you put Metabo, prosumer or value pro? I know Lowe's is cutting ties with them for whatever reason but they are German tools and the track record on those types of tools is very good. Still scratching my head as to why they're doing that.
@@PatrickHealyI've used HPT professionally when it was Hitachi. They do the trick, but we used them only for tools we weren't quite so hard on. The rest was all DeWalt, Milwaukee, and old school Porter Cable (not the modern stuff). Don't think the new Metabo HPT is any different.
The just plain Metabo is the German stuff. Never had the opportunity to try it, but I hear it's fully pro.
Solid insights. I'm obviously a DIYer so I've not used some of the big boys. I will say, these Metabo HPT tools feel incredible in my hand. So much better than Ryobi to me
@@Cjinglaterraunless it's a grinder or roto-hammer, or some of their sanders, Metabo isn't that spectacular. They're basically exactly like Bosch. They have some nice drills as well, like their 3 speed LTX.
Nowadays, Metabo and Hitachi are turning into one brand on two battery lines with all the cloning and reskinning of each other's tools
I find for my needs, its hard to stick to one line. However, years ago I had several lines. Tons of different batteries. Tools dies, batteries died. Projects I needed battery tools for died. I am honestly, just down to a single line of tools and they are mostly drills, impacts, and few specialized woodworking tools. I went down to one maker. I'd love to have the money and ability to pick and chose the best of all lines.
Let's not forget the benefit of buying blemished or reconditioned tools on direct tools or tools direct on ebay for TTI. Ryobi and Ridgid mostly on direct tools but tools direct has milwakee and dewalt tools. I save money by doing this instead of buying it brand new at home depot.
I know ya said not to but man i had to.
I got a milwaukee brushless kit with the circular saw 2 years ago for 240 bucks on clearance 😂. I have been careful with sales and have built out an awesome collection for much less.
Craftsman’s coming out with some serious ryobi killer stuff. 14 inch brushless chainsaw, their brushless weedeater is just as nice and much cheaper as well. Bauer stuff just looks and feels cheap in your hands compared to any other brand I wouldn’t buy something in their line up unless I was planning to not have to use it after the project.
Home Depot often has the basic kits that include extra batteries or tools… it’s always worth a check because I’ve never seen there not be multiple brands and tools with extra free batteries to sweeten the pot and get you into the brand. Especially the basic drill driver kits… it’s worth checking if you want to find a deal… not like just Black Friday or whatnot like dude ranted about lol..
Why no hart?
Not enough brushless tools to make the list
Why did you leave out Dewalt?
Honestly I still recommend Milwaukee or Dewalt for people getting into the trades. I personally use Makita but have been switching to Dewalt as Makita hasent updated any of their lines in years. The other tools are can be great but if you watch the deals you can get great prices. Hercules are great but dont have as many options and Ryobi batteries just annoy me
What wasnt Makita on the list?
Shine on!
Don't bother with the suggested starter combo as you will be unhappy with the basic drill. Start with an impact driver and add a hammer drill. Why hammer drill? Wait till you need a Tapcon to mount into brick, block or concrete and you will thank me. Good shopping!
Ridgid Brushless Gonna be the Brand I reach for, I have not been disappointed drilling a 22” hole through concrete with a 3/4” bit
I Have A ton of Ridgid tools and batteries. I Like having:
circle saws (with opposing bevels)
Cordless miter saw
1.5” Crown Stapler
2.5” Brad nailer
Router
Orbital Jigsaw
Orbital sawzall
One handed sawzall
Sanders
Impact
Hammer drill
SDs Hammer drill
Subcompact drill
Subcompact impact
Sumbcompact impact wrenches
Subcompact blower
Leaf blower
Cordless vacuum
Bandsaw
Slide switch Grinder
Chainsaw
Weed Eater
Panel light
Spot light
Flashlight
Stick Light
Inflator
Oscillating tool
High Torque Impact Wrench
The one you need to buy:
The 3” cutoff tool. With a 25 pack of 40 grit discs at Harbor Freight being $11.99 you can Cut Every piece of metal you can Imagine a 3” wheel will fit into.
Just… perfect. For rebar slicing, For screw cutting, Metal notching, metal Sanding..
So many sparks. In forward or reverse. Makes up a dust storm on drywall, cuts in 5 seconds top to bottom.
Why wasDeWalt left out? Did I miss something on the intro?
I use Milwaukee because that’s what everyone here on RUclips talks about, but it was just a placeholder for every professional tool, then comparing that versus the range of consumer tools
I had Rigid, they wouldn't warranty a drill that stopped working. They refused honoring the lifetime warranty because I didn't have the original receipt. As such I refuse to buy any more of their products.
I just bought the Cobalt inflator deflator and the and the heat gun.
Nowhere on the box does it say that they are brushless
Nowhere on the tool does it say they are brushless
And when I have run them they smell like an old electric brushed tool.
I've heard their lights are brushless too.
I didn’t see anything about additional batteries and if any of the tier1 and tier2 or the rest of the tools came with additional batteries and saw no costs regarding that.
I guess I over payed or more like bought more tool than I needed. I bought a dewalt brushless xr kit with 1/4" impact driver and 3/8" hammer drill with 2Ah and 8Ah for just over $300. Even though I mostly use the impact driver with 2Ah the charge last a long time. But I wanted them to last and at least I didn't buy a poor quality product that I would regret not buying a better one. The kit I picked up was the best for the capacity of included batteries, but I had no idea that even the 1.2Ah batteries would be adequate for me with the brushless motor using less juice. The number one thing that steered me to dewalt is the huge selection of tools using dewalt 20v xr batteries and if I need tool that gets very rarely used I can get a cheap Chinese tool that uses dewalt batteries but if I had to pay msrp I wouldn't spend the 500+ dollars.
You really have to look under the hood. Bauer and probably others usually have really poor conformal coatings on their logic boards. How long is that really going to last in a humid region? For that matter, how well will it handle dust and salt in the desert?
Well, when I first got Bauer, I lived in Las Vegas and never had a problem with it and now I live in the mountains of Montana and still no problems
My thought was why is Ryobi so expensive?
Why buy ryobi when ridgid is the same price performs better and LSA
Ridigid is not the same price, it is more expensive, has substantially fewer tools, and far fewer sales, it's harder to find the tools, the sales they do have are not as good and the LSA isn't reliable. You might as well ask why Ridgid when you can buy Milwaukee. Sure it's a bit more but it is better built and performs better and they have a rock solid 5 year warranty plus they have way more tools and better sales. The only real temptation to go with Ridgid is the LSA so if they don't stand behind that then what's the point?
I'm wondering why you didn't include Hercules in your comparison.
Not enough brushless tools to complete the list
If they are adding brushless items fairly quickly, I might think going Hercules. Do you see them doing so, or is HF dragging their feet?@@denoftools
@@ronaldtroup6783Herc is supposed to be HF's pro line. They aren't dragging their feet so much as working to make sure they only release tools for that line that meet that criteria. Like the Jig Saw. I saw that at SEMA two years ago and it's still not out yet. They pulled it at the last second because they fealt it didn't measure up.
Bauer is probably what I need, but Kobalt is what I want :)