Here's the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! Milwaukee: amzn.to/3bOg6IH DeWalt: amzn.to/3wr6xHB Makita: amzn.to/2SiYptY Bosch: amzn.to/3wqnodv Festool (tool only): amzn.to/3oGjsme Ridgid: amzn.to/3hKIu2n Bauer: amzn.to/2SgX8Uf Ryobi: amzn.to/2Ryph9w
this man single handedly holds big companies accountable for their decisions in materials and sourcing their products, which all effects overall performance of the product they put out. Hats off to you sir
@@ProjectFarm I'm pretty sure channels like yours, TorqueTest, AvE, and many other contributors, have helped deliver us the absolute genuine units that are Gen 3. You guys fucking rock!
the more i watch Project Farm and Torque Test Channel the more you see that basically Dewalt, Milwaukee and Makita are called the big 3 for a reason. The other brands are fine too but ease of access considered too, its probably best to just get one of them.
Agreed. When I saw a near 17 min video I thought about skipping ahead when I went to start the video, but the info, tests, and editing throughout were so good I didn’t want to skip for even a second to miss anything and watched the entire video. Well done.
As someone who uses my battery tools daily, I started out with Ryobi years ago because of the price. When those started breaking down and getting old, I bought the Kobalt XTR brand because I found a ridiculous deal on a massive set and because the batteries were so cheap. I was initially very impressed with the XTR brand as a whole, as they're quiet, smooth and powerful when new. Unfortunately they just aren't durable. I went through a drill per year for various reasons (chucks always locked up, randomly not working, giving only a flashing light when you press the trigger, etc. Both the hacksaw and sawzall's motors burned out, and the plunge cutter (oscillating tool) seemed, over time, to transfer the movement from the blade to the tool itself. It got louder and louder, vibrated like mad, but would cut through nothing. I finally switched to Milwaukee. The initial price was a bit of a shock, but I played it smart and got it all around Christmas, went online for deals, etc. The money was well spent. Every one of the tools performs with no issues, every time. The batteries charge very quickly and last forever, operation is smooth and very powerful. Doing what I do, it was stupid to attempt the cheap tools, but it's very hard to switch once you're invested in a platform. In short, if your tools are going to be put through a daily grind, spend the extra and get the good stuff. Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Makita all seem to stand the rest of time. Don't worry about fan boys of any of them. Whichever of those you can get cheapest to start with, you'll be happy with. For occasional to moderate usage, Ryobi and Kobalt work well. I'd actually advise anyone who doesn't have great trigger control to get one of the cheaper drills for home usage. The big 3, as shown here, don't do very low torque well, so you can easily strip screws and mess up delicate work if you can't moderate by feel. Those of us who use them daily take for granted how in tune we are with our tools, until we watch someone with zero experience give it a go. For those without that feel, the cheaper tools with the ability to set torque to almost zero will be easier to use. Sorry for the long comment, but hopefully it helps someone make a decision somewhere down the line.
Thanks for the story. I like Kobalt hand tools but it doesn’t sound like their power tools are great, which is a disappointment. I have Milwaukee power tools already though, thankfully.
Too long? No way! Thanks for your review of Kobalt. When Porter Cable started fizzling out I decided to switch to cordless Dewalt tools though I was momentarily tempted by Kobalt. I wasn't sure about Kobalt's durability, and I wasn't convinced that Lowes would continue backing it. (The store currently seems to be in love with Craftsman.) I am now very glad I went with Dewalt.
This guy does it right. No rambling straight-to-the-point all information. Thank you for not telling me about your family or your personal life. More creators should be direct like you. Thank you
Sometimes you have to wonder why Consumer Reports can't do tests at least as detailed as one man show here... Consumer Reports Net Assets 2020: $177,000,000 USD
Your post made me think about the CR channel (I've never been curious enough to look at it) so I checked it out just now. OMG! It's absolute garbage! I mean, I guessed it wasn't as useful as this channel but to be completely useless as far as product reviews?! Jeff & Nick are right: grifters the lot of them!
I did assembly work at GE three years ago. We did a great deal of fastening; the company tools were Milwaukee 18V but could be scarce. Some fellows brought in their own DeWalts, Makitas, Ryobis, Craftsman, etc. The Milwaukees ALWAYS ran without trouble in that industrial setting, lasting about 2 years each with very heavy use. The batteries didn’t always get used properly, yet lasted a year or so with uneven charge/discharge cycles. All the other brands, most also 18V, died in 3-6 months. Lesson learned, but a Milwaukee once; everything else, replace more frequently.
Festool just looks like an overpriced piece of crap! Should have named it PaperWay. So people get a better idea of what it's actually good for. A paper weight for over $500
This video and AvE’s tear down of a Festool saw have me convinced that the brand is all shiny box and marketing and not actual tool quality or performance. This is why I love this channel… we get honest tests and good information.
Just check out, the second hand prices prices. That will tell everything. The main problem, this Festool unit is 10-12 year modell. Its released by Protool and after its discontinoued as brand Festool introduce couple of old Protool tools with Festool branding as a new tool. This is what happend this Festool drill as well. Festool released a new drill in April, and its a nice upgrade, it would be perform somewhere between Dewalt, and Milwaukee. The routers, domino, mitre saws, orbital sanders, jigsaw is all superior. From my view point, they'r products is placed for bigger manufacture companies, where the cost of the instruments is not as important, as the productivity. Their tools always very easy to adjust, and always trust on the factory settings. Warranty is also nice, 3 year and its cover the wearing parts as well (most of time its not) and for 3 years your tool is secured by Festool. If somebody stole it from your workshoop or from yout van/truck, you can get a new one, for very reasonable price. (Around 150$ where the kits of value usually trending between 500-1500$) Their tools is not for everyone, and you can get the job done with other tools as well, but they'r had some advantages even the higher price.
I think the thing with Festool: They produce them in Europe that increases the production costs. This however, as you said, doesn't make them suddenly superior in quality nor performance. One thing I absolutely love though in Festools: Removable cord that can be switched between machines. But otherwise, eh..?
I have been traveling the past month and have now seen 6 saw mills overstocked with lumbar and piles and piles of uncut timber still. Like there was no room for any more. I've come to the conclusion that they want to artificialy keep it high
@@1stfloorguy59 very possible, although perhaps the reason there's so much uncut lumber is because they can't get enough of a work force in to cut it. Idk what state you're in, but many manufacturers are short handed bc they can't get enough workers in and maintain the guidelines at the same time.
I’m a DIYer and I have the Milwaukee M12 fuel and it is worth every penny. Small but powerful and can handle a 2 inch hole saw. Some DIYers like myself see the value in more expensive tools.
Excellent advice. I am a Milwaukee guy, brother is Dewalt and I have good friend that uses Mikita. All three make great products and I think whatever brand you invest in stick with it because of battery interchangeability. I think buying a quality brand is actually cheaper in the long run. Is Milwaukee, Mikita and Dewalt going to cost more? Yes, but they will work harder, longer usually batteries last longer over the cheaper "bargain" brands. I agree there is value in quality.
Every single issue I’ve ever had with a Milwaukee battery tool whether it’s a pex expander or a sawzall they’ve either given me a brand new tool or fixed the issue. I love their customer service.
I had a 5.5 year old drill. Chuck teeth got out of alignment. Tool bound up trying to fix it myself. Sent to Milwaukee and told them what happened. They replaced the gear assembly and gave me a new chuck at no charge.
True, I had my 18v Milwaukee drill with impact/hammer drill that just randomly stopped working....sent it in and they fixed it and sent it back , been working great ever since!!
Oh please. Although I have some Milwaukee tools, and have owned many over the years I believe in todays world DeWalt and Makita have far surpassed Milwaukee. I would even argue that Milwaukee has become rather sorry.
IDK if i've already suggested this, but you should do a paint stripper competition. Maybe test on different paints, like powder coating, spray paint etc.
I want to see this too. I watch some furniture restoration channels and they complain that CitraStrip just doesn't work well anymore and has switched to scraping, which is much less satisfying to watch. We need a replacement
Well not necessarily. Some of them their promises hold true, but the question can be "for how long"? Some of the cheap branded ones for example may be more powerful than the $500 ones, in the beginning, but you have to ask yourself, how long will this no-name/cheaper drill last. How long will the battery last? Things like that. So they can make claims, and sometimes they are true... for a period of time at least. I personally would recommend the MIlwaukee's as mine has suffered about 4 falls so far from a second story roof. STill going strong. I did have to replace one battery pack the broke open though, but that was the battery, but the drill is still going strong now in its 5th year...
@@TheGagi82 I've been handling power tools for over 40 years! It's the bits that does the cutting. Pressing down on a tool will only bind the motor more.
I have many of Bauer's tool lineup. Especially considering how cheap all the tools are, what you get for your money is pretty impressive. As long as you don't stomp the tools too hard for too long they do pretty well. I use my tools for vehicle maintenance/repairs for my truck and my wife's car as well as occasional jobs around the house, like more recently fixing my dryer. When I first bought the Bauer impact driver, I used it to replace the studs on my truck. Despite the job being a little too demanding, it still managed to get it done, it just took longer, but it worked all until the very end when it burnt out and stopped working entirely. I brought it back to harbor freight and they gave me a new one since I had just purchased it, so everything worked out just fine. To be fair though, it was definitely worst case scenario, it was sitting in the sunlight for hours, 105+ degrees outside, with constant demand as I used it to drive the new studs in my truck, and some other repairs as well. I swapped batteries once or twice too, it got no breaks. Overall, pretty decent option if you don't wanna spend too much money and you're not looking to do anything too extreme. It doesn't have enough power to free a brake caliper bolt or replace wheel studs reliably, but for the average person it'll get the job done. I plan on upgrading to Milwaukee in a few years, but I'm definitely gonna hold onto all my Bauer tools as well. Having a cheap backup set of tools to keep around the house won't hurt. Here's a list of all the Bauer tools I have, although I may be forgetting some since I'm writing this off the top of my head: Impact driver, hammer drill, portable fan, LED work light, leaf blower, vacuum, heavy duty impact wrench, dual power tire inflator If you're looking to buy a drill and the opinion of a stranger on the internet means anything to you, I would urge you to stay away from the Hyper Tough brand Walmart sells. I bought one of those before I found Bauer, and it's so weak that it's embarrassing. It can barely even drive a screw into a piece of drywall, and I recall the battery needing recharged/replaced every 5-10 minutes or so. You may as well just buy hand tools at that point, or spend a little more and get Bauer or shell out a lot more cash for something truly quality like DeWalt, Milwaukee or Makita.
Hey just fyi I use them daily as a tech at a dealership..bauer is great don't upgrade to Makita.thats a downgrade bauer works great day in and out her for removing bumpers wheels mechanical and more use their impact for heavier jobs such as studs on your truck that's too big of a job for the impact driver.had em all and ended up with bauer stuck with it cost was first but tried amd put through the ringer they came out smelling like roses and grease
Sometimes even when I'm not interested in the products you're testing, I leave the video playing in a tab so you'll get the views. This channel is too valuable.
Thank you for testing Ridgid and Bosch as well. Ridgid is sold under the brand name "AEG" in Germany. One of my co-workers was complaining that EVERYTHING nowadays is made in China. One day he came in saying that he bought (forgot what it was) something finally made in "PRC" instead of China. He then booted his computer and looked up "PRC" ......... It's "People's Republic of China". ^^
Techtronic Industries also known as TTI makes Milwaukee, Hart, Aeg, and Ryobi. While Ridged itself is owned by another company they are the manufacture of their products as well. They are a Hong Kong-based company. They also own other major brands they have purchased recently such as Empire, Hoover, Oreck, and dirt devil.
At least it was not made "I of USA"... Long time I saw some men cloth, and they claim they were made in "I of USA", and I was in wtf mode... after looking to see if there was something else written somewhere, I saw "Island of usa"... yeah, an Island called "usa"... guess where it is/was located; hint, they do not speak English there.
It's the same with almost everything. There's a few things that have final assembly in the US but it's usually just a marketing ploy. DeWalt parts are all made in China.
I have a suggestion for a video, but it would be quite a challenge. Compare these drills in a durability/longevity test. People are always arguing which brand is better for "daily work", but most tests are just about features and how well they perform in a particular task. I think the results would probably surprise a lot of people.
I agree. I have learned to try and buy a product I won't have to replace in the longest time. The few seconds, if not fraction of seconds I save per use, is not as important as the tool working when I need it for as long as possible.
Friends/Family have laughed at me when I purchased a high quality, long durability product for premiums price and ask why am I willing to pay so much. My response, is I truly only want to have to purchase it once in a lifetime, not once a year.
Can picture the level of preparation, execution, and post-production that goes into these videos. Appreciate the effort and, especially, the results. This is my number 1 channel for mechanical tests.
And no brand loyalty! It is hard to find anyone that isn’t a fan of one brand or another. “The hand feel isn’t as good” doesn’t do the same thing as hard numbers and someone who seems to be completely objective and non-sponsored
As a professional woodworker you mostly see Makita and they seem to just last a bit longer and give you the feel and balance you want in the woodworking line of work , I’ve always felt dewalt and Milwaukee seem to suite trades that are harder on there tools.
I'm all in on Makita and when I first started looking for an ecosystem I tried them all. What sold me on the Makita line was the feel in the hand and the balance. Nothing else comes close. I don't know why the American brands can't get that right, the handle that connects the tool to the 200lb gorilla makes or breaks the tool. Makita's fit like a glove, all the others feel awkward in the hand. Makita's also have fantastic chucks and you can't beat their recharge times.
My Dewalt stuff seems like the triggers are far less forgiving when it comes to trying to be precise. I do have some Bauer and Hercules now, and the Bauer's trigger wow, that thing leaves a lot to be desired, it works, but you have the trigger pulled about 1/4 to 1/2 way in before it decides to work LOL. I've used Makita a few times, mostly their 1/4" impact, and 1/2" hammer drill and both were good for their price point for sure.
I used to work on construction company which was providing tools to workers. They were doing all type of work from roofing to the concrete. And 95% of tools were Makita. After I saw what are they capable of I bought all my personal tools from Makita as well
Makita outlast anything if you're using their Brusheless line. I've been using the same drill and impact driver for 8 years daily as a sheet metal worker.
Every product would sell more if it was project farm approved. Imagine having a tool box stamped with project farm tested durability, I’d buy it instantly. Great work sir.
Unfortunately you would probably have many different battery families. As it seems not every tool from a single manufacturer is the winner. But I take your point and agree.
A heavily underrated factor is the preciseness, linearity, and fine-step-ness of the trigger itself. I have an old bosch screwdriver/drill, and I find pressing the trigger can jerk the spin speed from slow to fast where it can be hard to get inbetween. I want a silky smooth, stepless action for the trigger, where I can effortlessly squeeze it, and it won't instantly go from slow to fast unexpectedly.
I'm a carpenter that has been converting over to the Milwaukee M18 series for my battery op tools. I used DeWalt nicads for years but was really impressed with the red lithium batteries from Milwaukee. As I was already a fan of Milwaukee corded tools, I was fairly confident in my decision. Watching your videos has confirmed that and helped me justify the price to the Mrs a little bit lol.
@@ProjectFarm thanks for the response. Since I have your ear, I'd love to see you do a video on what DeWalt is doing with their batteries. That mitre saw they have that runs two 60V lithium bats to give you 120V power is insane. I'd love to see how they make that happen. Great channel, sir! 👍
I may take your idea and start a channel that is just kitchen brand stress test reviews. The other day i found myself looking for the best detergent for grease stains and I found a channel doing it and PF was the top comment. This guy is inspiring in-home stress tests.
My old boss (a roofer) had these 15 year old Dewalt impacts that he let me use when I started working for him cause I didn’t have many tools. These impacts have been left outside in the rain, dropped on hoods of trucks, dropped on rocks from up on a roof, fallin in very wet mud and he uses them as a hammer when he doesn’t feel like switching hands (cause that time grabbing another tool takes up time I guess) and they worked just fine. I couldn’t believe it to be honest so I stick with Dewalt but I think the top 3 or 4 brands are all the same technology even though one or the other may be faster but you don’t buy a big truck cause you want it to go fast.
@@winkletown8828 That could be… I know that they’ve expanded more of their manufacturing in the U.S so it’s more American built than before they outsourced parts. But both Milwaukee and Dewalt get parts all over the world like Mexico, Brazil, the U.K, China etc. it narrows down to preference at the end of the day.
There decent there not as expensive as they used to be I went dealt a few years ago because of the flex volt batteries so it's one battery for all my tools. Dewalt have done me good tbh
My family is looking to pick a batter ecosystem switch to. This sort of video has been great for helping figure out where we can find our personal sweet spot between price and performance.
They have a pretty big following with woodworkers. But you basically need to be a pro to want to drop that much cash on a tool you can get 4 or 5 other tools for the same cost.
@@scrappy93 They announce it as a feature right off the bat, on the box/product page, etc, though I've yet to track one down from a big brand. HMB Machines is an example of one I've had my eyes on for some time now. All that aside, what all "silent" compressors seems to have in common that helps identify them and differs from "standard" ones is the same kind of motor. It's cylindrical and rather compact, as opposed to most compressors which have a hump sticking out. They may have 2 or even more of these motors side by side as you go up in tank size. I've seen one with as many as 4-5.
As a contractor I’ve used and abused almost every brand corded and cordless tool except for the harbor freight branded ones. It was always the batteries or chargers on the cordless ones that failed first so I settled on Milwaukee for my cordless ones. I bought the battery Milwaukee chain saw even though in your review they didn’t come out on top but because I have multiple Milwaukee batteries and chargers. Keep up the great reviews.
Hoping to get that Milwaukee chainsaw myself! I think it tested similar to Dewalt and like you say once you’ve get a half dozen batteries you’re kind of stuck but I’m happy with Milwaukee
My favorite drill, of the many I have owned, was my crazy looking green Hitachi. It must have had a very different gear ratio or something, because it's top speed was oddly slow, but it had crazy low-end power. Beat my Dewalt and Craftsman corded drills in power easily. When the drill was three years old I discovered I could push the battery wires of my kids' electric scooters into the pressure connections of the Hitachi battery, and they worked for at least another year powering the scooters a few times a week. After I moved to my new place a flood ruined the drill, but I'll bet the batteries were sealed and still good.
My dad has almost all of Dewalt's power tools in his tool room because he had a good deal from Dewalt's 12v 18V and 20V batteries sometime in the recent past
I have all dewalt because they have made it extremely easy to upgrade and buy newer tools without ditching the old ones. The 18 volt lineup can use the newer 20 volt batteries via an adapter, the 20 volt tools can use the flex volt batteries, some of the flex tools can use 120 volt wall power through an adapter. Thank you dewalt for that.
I would have liked to see one of Ryobi's brushless drills included since this was the best drill challenge, not best cheap drill. Also the cost of the Rigid, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, and Bosch did not include the cost of the battery and charger. For a fair cost comparison (especially to the Festool) that should be included.
I have this exact Milwaukee drill. I also have the Makita and a Bosch. If I want finess and accuracy I use the Bosch, if I want to power through something I go for the Milwaukee, the others just cant compete, but my go to drill is the Makita for most work.
@@skunkworksalpha7868 lol u obviously haven't used Dewalts 3 speed drill, best in the market, you can get the finess of the bosch or the power of the Milwaukee in one drill, also the Milwaukee came up short of its specs and the dewalt exceeded it's specs
@@Lee-lb9qh Briliant observation professor, obviously I haven't used the Dewalt, nor have I used Kobalt, Hilti, Hitachi, Ryobi, Matco, Porter Cable, Bauer, Craftsman, Black and Decker, Mitabo, Hart or any other number of manufactures. I commented on the tools I OWN AND USE.
@@skunkworksalpha7868 then why did you say others can't compete? Those are comments about tools u just said you haven't used genius 😂😂👏 or should I say professor?
You should make a father's day tool buying guide similar to your top products of 2020. While a lot of hardware stores put tools on sale in the next few weeks, a lot of people would love to see what's actually good bang for their buck
It's very subjective though, depends on usage, what do you already have, and what do you plan on using in the future. These tools are kind of an investment once you start getting a couple thousand dollars deep.
I was driving to the hardware store yesterday trying to remember which brand of weed eater trimmer line you recommend and it occurred to me it would be nice to have a place where all the results of your videos were available. Wether it's a website or an app it would be great to be able to go back and have categorized test results without having to search for the correct video. Just wanted to share my thoughts. Love the channel!
I have been using rigid for The Last 5 Years and I had one of my drills break I sent it in it got replaced for free. Lifetime warranty on the rigid tools. I do have a few dewalts and Metabo too.
As a DIY user, I chose Ryobi some years back. They are OK, but a few of those tools have burnt out over time. However, I got my sister started on Rigid when I realized that for just a bit more money, the starter kit for Rigid included larger capacity batteries, a larger diameter circular saw, and lifetime battery and tool replacement. Same parent company, but a step up in everything.
Festool is really expensive because it is made to run extremely smooth and be very durable. Every tool in their line up is underpowered because of that. It is made for craftsmen who want the very best most accurate tools. Yet I do not see the value personally. It is only slightly more accurate and in a few years you will want the next best thing anyway
@@janee7995 don't joke I've actually done the old why not test on the hand tools and socket kits and they are actually pretty good defo for the price haha.not brave enough for the electric tools tho haha.... multi tool "seemed" ok
@@hujimwa just look for a test : Hilti vs parkside The hammerdril is useless of parkside. The screw dril / impact drivers / angle grinder machines are pretty good. The welding machine is also pretty good
@@janee7995 hilti on a different level price wise and quality tho lol. Think something like a hammer drill I wouldn't skimp on but a mutlitool or cutter you may get away with but probs most of us in here it's proffesional use so I'd by the branded batteries I have
most of the people in my trade used milwaukee when I started, so that's what I got. I've never had any problems over the years (aside from the occasional time the brake doesn't engage on the impact, but its easily remedied by running it at full speed for a second). I can see why they're so popular now on the jobsite. They're durable and very effective.
I've never gotten the chance to use any Milwaukee cordless stuff, I do know their Sawzall is great LOL. But, when I was installing garage doors for a living, I'd do anywhere from 2 to 10 doors a day depending on where I was working. I ran Dewalt 18V XRP stuff back then. I have the 20V stuff and some Flexvolt now....a few ran Ryobi, we had Ridgid at the shop, and I got to run the Makita stuff a little bit. What I found was the Ryobi batteries didn't last nearly as long as the Dewalt and Makita...the Ridgid was kind of in between. I'd love to give Milwaukee a try at some point for sure, they make some good stuff. What I have ran into, as well as a lot of other people, once you get a battery platform started you kind of just stick to that since you got the batteries and chargers already...you can pickup bare tools when needed. So many of us never get to try out other brands...only reason I got to in a limited amount was due to the type of work I was doing, and going to different jobsites and occasionally assisting other installers so I'd use their tools LOL.
@@wildbill23c well it's been 3 years since I bought my Milwaukee tools and they're still running strong. I've dropped them off ladders many times, only charge them once a week for electrical work. They seem just as good as when I bought them, despite the apparent wear. I do know some people who use Dewalt and they have had issues with the batteries not fitting right on the sawzall, so they have to hold them in when using it. but those are older models, so maybe it's fixed by now
@@KjKase The old 18V battery packs on the Dewalt Sawzalls sucked...the vibration was so bad the batteries would fall out or lose connection LOL. The 20V platform doesn't seem to have that issue.
@@KjKase I’ve seen landscapers that used Dewalt in the shittiest of conditions in the diet and mud and they never had problems. Any brand can have problems. I use Milwaukee and after a year of use from my impact from just screwing on metal siding and roof and after a year of normal ass use the thing sounded like shit
Got a bosch impact and drill for $99 at Lowes. They as well as home depot have them on sale every now and then. Felt it was worth it and super satisfied considering the price. Two batteries and charger included.
I do love your reviews. non biased and you put it all on the table and don't really take a position on 1 tool brand, Us in the tool world have our own preferences and your reviews are honest. I am a Milwaukee line owner and agree 100% with your review, alot of these tool lines are very close in comparison, it goes to show with an honest review. thank you
@@ProjectFarm I know you don't have time to read every comment on your videos, but I think you're Tim "the toolman" Taylor 2.0 (minus all the accidents)😏
all harborfreight stuff is 90 days. they want to sell you extra warranty stuff. Tho in reality warranty stuff is only as good as the company, I seldom choose anything based on warranty anyway. ever hear the rigid warranty horror stories?
I’ve owned lots of different battery drill/ drivers over the years. I have a Makita which is still going strong after 18 years. It’s big and heavy. But I also have had Black & Decker, Ryobi , Mac & a couple of cheap Chinese ones. I’ve had the Chinese ones for 5 years and they are great for light weight work. But at the end of the day , ALL TOOLS ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS THE PERSON USING THEM. I would spend as much as I could on tools but I am a time served joiner. Good video 👍
For me, what is more important than the LED staying on for X amount of seconds after the trigger is released is, does a half-squeeze of the trigger turn the LED on before the motor starts to spin?
@@scottcoleman7304 The big magnet that Ryobi used to use was the bees knees. As were the different built in levels.. i have been missing those since i switched to DeWalt many years ago
I love the Bauer set for the price as they have palm sanders, impact wrenches and even weed whips among others. I have a high torque plug in drill for those tough jobs. My Bauer impact driver has renovated most of my house and has been bulletproof
This is my go to channel for product testing, comparing. Most needed info before you invest in anything, save time money & so much easier to make choices
Probably him and all his family and everyone that lives nearby! He might even resort to dropping tools off if he sees a car parked with its window down!
I have a Makita drill and absolutely love it. Extremely comfortable fit to hold. Just the right amount of weight and it can take abuse. It's the all black model. It's powerful too
The entire skateboard, inline skate, scooter, roller derby, and longboard community is patiently waiting for a test on the longest rolling and most durable bearings.
I can't talk about inlines, but I figure the following is true for them as well: Those bearings are not made for sideway forces. Basically, after one or two corners, such a bearing is "ruined", so you can REALLY buy the lowest abec generic shit. The only thing that makes a bit of a difference might be material of the ring that separates the balls. But that difference is really cheap. UNLESS you go for an all ceramic bearing, which ARE better/ different, but those are really better, because they are harder than any grime that could get in there. They just chew it up and spit it right out again.
I just odered them in bulk (160 pcs) from a manufacturer nearby for like under 20 cents a piece and am really happy for over 2 decades with the same shipment.
I’ve wanted a cordless drill around my house to do occasional repairs and I’ve decided to go with the Milwaukee this video definitely helped me make a great decision. Thank You
I love how thorough this was, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each brand. I always see videos of people with 3 brands of impacts driving a lag bolt in as fast as possible and claiming that their drill is best because of one aspect. It was also enjoyable to see the wildly overpriced brand get crushed in nearly every category, proving that they aren't worth the price
@@rubz7264 there are tool channels that measure the temps and ability to continue bringing the business. But there's one channel that relies on tools doing ridiculous things into a stump that nobody will ever do in real world applications that just needs to chill. Nobody is trying to drive 10"+ lags into a hardwood stump. Irrelevant nonsense. I'd also home people aren't buying $99 and less drills and expecting them to spin massive bits through 6" timber. Real world application tests are where it's at. I love my Ryobi HP tools because they are extremely comfortable, reliable, flexible (so many options) and have plenty of power to get done everything that I need them to do and they aren't extremely overpriced "look at me" tools, they just work. I laugh every time my buddy pulls out his Makita collection. Why'd you spend thousands upon thousands of dollars more than I did, only to have something that has never once outperformed what I'm using??? 😥 Sad how people think more expensive means more better. Milwaukee is worth the price for their serious tools if you need something you're going to be abusing daily, but honestly, the things people try to do with their cordless tools these days is absurd.
I love your exceptionally thorough tests, especially real world examples where they're not just trying to sell a tool. the end recap and recommendation is where your channel excels above everyone else as well. loved your video's and recommendations. (was glad you liked makitah as it's cheaper than dewalt in aus and I already own half their range.)
Yes but hilti is more of a specialty brand. You wanna drill a core sample that’s the brand you want to use. They’ve been innovators more than anything. Milwaukee still will come out on top of Hilti. If you did compare it within the ones he’s tested here it’d probably be between the makita and bosch. Thought that’s for the impact side of things.
@@Thevoice4405 depends on which of the Hilti drills you are comparing to. They got impact drivers as well as standard drills (and some of the drills are beasts)
This channel showed me how freaking expensive tools are in my country...something 55$ in the USA is 300 euros here...Even the cheapest drill is 150-200 euros. Everytime i see tools i tell myself "i should start equipping myself" and then i see the price and it become "i will buy it the day i need it"...
@@angeldetierra3855 He's saying nothing's free. For government's to give anyone free stuff, they must first take it from someone as government's produce nothing.
I would LOVE to see a Part 3 to this series where you do an ultimate drilling showdown and test all the Hammer Drills by drilling through a variety of different materials, Soft/Hard Wood, Soft/Hard Metal, Concrete, Stone, Tile, Brick etc. It would be the perfect conclusion to your series on Drills AND Drill bits. 😁
@@ProjectFarm No thank you! I came up with it because I’m an Industrial Mechanic at a factory, which means we have to do a ridiculous variety of tasks in any given week so specialized tools are pretty much worthless. Electrical, Hydraulics, Motors, HVAC, Metal/Part Fabrication, Building maintenance, Washers, Dryers, Conveyors, Boilers, Steam Pipes, Air Lines, Ironers, Mechanical Folders, IT/Computer Troubleshooting... you get the picture. 😂 Versatile and multi-purpose tools are king for us!
Yet another thumbs up! You have a new subscriber! Years ago, I purchased a Harbor Freight Chicago electric 18 V ni- cad cordless drill. That sucker lasted me two years, using it nearly 6 days a week on average. I’ve yet to see any brand last longer! It also lasted longer between charges! 10 bucks! Before my dad retired, he bought a harbor freight carbide tip sawblade, and tested the hardness against a better quality regular steel blade. The harness was about the same! It pays to be careful before you by less expensive tools! However, it proves that your test are invaluable. Thanks again!
Phenomenal and informative video. No BS no long intro, or outro or rambling at all. Borderline too fast to get all the info right away, but hey it's a video we can rewind at any time to catch anything we missed so it's absolutely perfect. Need to invest in a better cordless drill and was just going to go with my gut, your video proved I probably wouldn't be regretting my decision with milwaukee as my choice, but had to watch the whole video because of how well done it was to be sure. Not sure how you ended up in my feed but I will be subscribing so it does more often.
Same thing happened to me and I almost shut him off (kinda odd looking and sounding), 3 hours later.. I was watching him review things I never had any interest at all in purchasing but I couldnt stop myself.
If you haven’t made a decision yet…my recommendation is Milwaukee. They have good warranties and customer support, as well as expansive tool lines in broth their 12 volt (M12) and 18 volt (M18). Their 12 volt tools are as powerful as so,e brands 18V or 20V.
For home use, Rigid is hard to beat with it's lifetime warranty. It's the only company that offers lifetime warranty on battery as well. I purchased compact smaller 12V combo with Drill, Impact driver and oscillating tool and it those than do 98% of the task I need to do. The only thing I don't do using them is to drill into a concrete floor and stir cement.
I would agree with your reasoning based on the battery warranty. But, for the last few years, I’ve made a concerted effort to avoid Made in China products as much as possible. If I can’t find a Made in USA option, I look for other countries such as Malaysia, Taiwan, etc.. The CCP is truly an evil organization in the same vein as the Nazi Party.
I have all ridigid tools and honestly the bang for buck is VERY hard to beat. I've thrashed them for about 5 years now and they're finally starting to show slight signs of wear. (Dropped them from decent heights, drill through brick and concrete with them no problem for small holes, Max clutch setting for multiple drilling applications) One battery FINALLY gave out on me this week and is finished and I am expecting to replace them in the new year. I will most likely not go back to them though, for the reason the comment above put as well. I will not support Chinese manufacturers anymore, and this does not just mean for my tools. Ridgid,ryobi and Milwaukee are all owned by the same parent company, so I will not touch any of those. Need to hurt the pockets of those hurting others, as a start. Most likely will be starting a new line up of Dewalt or Metabo tools, and as of right now leaning towards Metabo. 👌
Love the fact that I dont need to speed up video as I usually do with most informational/teaching videos to consume information asap. Take care and keep it up!
What I really like about my Ridgid tools is the life time warrenty on both tools and batteries. Battery replacement was a big expense on my Dewalts which now sit in their cases.
Yeah, it's definitely a drill for occasional home projects, not for the worksite. I would be nice if Project Farm did its comparisons based on intended usage, not just throw a bunch of the same type of tool together in one comparison video. Especially with the wildly different price points.
I know this is an older video but I’m glad to see all the extra money I sink I to Milwaukee cordless tools isn’t a waste. Thanks for always doing fair and honest reviews!!! It helps professionals and DIY’ers alike
i have that ryobi drill, i hate it it sucks, got it as part of drill driver kit, i upgraded my driver to a dewalt and i think the drill will be on the next chopping block. i think i'll give it to my dad.
@@MrSGL21 I love my Ryobi stuff I have a while shelf of them, but I spring for all brushless ones. I think the brushed ones tend to target lighter duty and cheap price, brushless intended for more serious work and longevity
I second this. That is currently the cheapest drill Ryobi makes. The Local DTO has a giant bin of them for $26 for the tool only. They are reliable but they aren't nearly as strong as some of my old blue ones or the bigger brushless hammer drill.
As someone who only owns Ryobi (started as a gift of about 8 tools, and I've just added) I replaced the drill with a brushless in my first week, as the first ine was pretty useless. I too would br interested to see how the brushless ones compare. :)
Hey, PF! When you tested these drills three years ago, I had already owned my Rigid a little over a year, I think. Since then, I have used this Rigid almost daily, and it has taken a serious thrashing with nary a burp in regard to reliability. From driving lag bolts, hundreds of 3” wood screws when I built my fencing, to cleaning paint brushes with a nylon bristle wheel a few times a week. Which, even though it’s a job with relatively low resistance, cleaning brushes really taxes the motor to no end. Bottom line....it’s been a fantastic drill. Up until yesterday that is.... The trigger switch has finally started to sh*t the bed. And although she’s still kicking, the battery’s power delivery has become somewhat “schizophrenic”, due to something going on in the trigger assembly. So tonight I took it all apart to see if a simple cleaning out might solve the issue, or not. If the problem is in the board, she’s done. But while doing so (and possibly facing the purchase of a new drill), of course I thought of you! And so here I am! 😁 I cant wait to order my new Festool! Not! Actually, I decided to post hoping that some small amount of humble whining, and groveling might possibly be enough for you to consider doing a new review of the current set of drills out there now, since it’s been 3 years now. I know you’re busy af, but if you do decide to do a new video on them, please keep the Rigid in the line up, and maybe add a couple sub $50 Amazon specials. And maybe Horror Freight’s top of the line Hercules or Earthquake. Which would be feasible (and less costly) if you go ahead and sh*t can that $500 joke from Festfool...tool. Regardless, thanks for all your hard work over the years! Best channel on YT, period. 👍
Here's the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
Milwaukee: amzn.to/3bOg6IH
DeWalt: amzn.to/3wr6xHB
Makita: amzn.to/2SiYptY
Bosch: amzn.to/3wqnodv
Festool (tool only): amzn.to/3oGjsme
Ridgid: amzn.to/3hKIu2n
Bauer: amzn.to/2SgX8Uf
Ryobi: amzn.to/2Ryph9w
this man single handedly holds big companies accountable for their decisions in materials and sourcing their products, which all effects overall performance of the product they put out. Hats off to you sir
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm I'm pretty sure channels like yours, TorqueTest, AvE, and many other contributors, have helped deliver us the absolute genuine units that are Gen 3. You guys fucking rock!
You should test hyper tough tools
the more i watch Project Farm and Torque Test Channel the more you see that basically Dewalt, Milwaukee and Makita are called the big 3 for a reason. The other brands are fine too but ease of access considered too, its probably best to just get one of them.
love the tight, tight editing... pure info, no filler, any red herrings addressed, adapt to shortcomings without breaking stride. Admirable.
Thanks!
The best, period
This. Can't stress this enough. I'd subscribe twice if I could.
Agreed. When I saw a near 17 min video I thought about skipping ahead when I went to start the video, but the info, tests, and editing throughout were so good I didn’t want to skip for even a second to miss anything and watched the entire video. Well done.
Totally agree. Lots of unseen hard work put into these vids!
As someone who uses my battery tools daily, I started out with Ryobi years ago because of the price. When those started breaking down and getting old, I bought the Kobalt XTR brand because I found a ridiculous deal on a massive set and because the batteries were so cheap. I was initially very impressed with the XTR brand as a whole, as they're quiet, smooth and powerful when new. Unfortunately they just aren't durable. I went through a drill per year for various reasons (chucks always locked up, randomly not working, giving only a flashing light when you press the trigger, etc. Both the hacksaw and sawzall's motors burned out, and the plunge cutter (oscillating tool) seemed, over time, to transfer the movement from the blade to the tool itself. It got louder and louder, vibrated like mad, but would cut through nothing.
I finally switched to Milwaukee. The initial price was a bit of a shock, but I played it smart and got it all around Christmas, went online for deals, etc. The money was well spent. Every one of the tools performs with no issues, every time. The batteries charge very quickly and last forever, operation is smooth and very powerful. Doing what I do, it was stupid to attempt the cheap tools, but it's very hard to switch once you're invested in a platform.
In short, if your tools are going to be put through a daily grind, spend the extra and get the good stuff. Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Makita all seem to stand the rest of time. Don't worry about fan boys of any of them. Whichever of those you can get cheapest to start with, you'll be happy with.
For occasional to moderate usage, Ryobi and Kobalt work well. I'd actually advise anyone who doesn't have great trigger control to get one of the cheaper drills for home usage. The big 3, as shown here, don't do very low torque well, so you can easily strip screws and mess up delicate work if you can't moderate by feel. Those of us who use them daily take for granted how in tune we are with our tools, until we watch someone with zero experience give it a go. For those without that feel, the cheaper tools with the ability to set torque to almost zero will be easier to use.
Sorry for the long comment, but hopefully it helps someone make a decision somewhere down the line.
Thanks for sharing.
I stick with Dewalt. I've always had good experiences with their USA made stuff so I stick with that for the most part.
Thanks for the story.
I like Kobalt hand tools but it doesn’t sound like their power tools are great, which is a disappointment. I have Milwaukee power tools already though, thankfully.
Too long? No way! Thanks for your review of Kobalt. When Porter Cable started fizzling out I decided to switch to cordless Dewalt tools though I was momentarily tempted by Kobalt. I wasn't sure about Kobalt's durability, and I wasn't convinced that Lowes would continue backing it. (The store currently seems to be in love with Craftsman.) I am now very glad I went with Dewalt.
Best time to switch battery line is HomeDepot between Nov1 - Dec31. Heck the kits are mostly 1/2 price and free home delivery
This guy does it right. No rambling straight-to-the-point all information. Thank you for not telling me about your family or your personal life. More creators should be direct like you. Thank you
You are welcome!
I just want this guy to test everything. Objective, unbiased information. It’s not something that is common anymore.
Thank you very much!
So true… when someone is not incentivised to promote a product, the truth comes out
Imagine if he could test politicians lol
@@davysanders4922 No he doesn’t!
"Today we're going to test whose girlfriend is the best..."
Yeah, I went there. "Oops!"
"The Bauer only lasted about 2 seconds and came up a half inch short"
Story of my life 🙄
underrated comment
Hahaha 🤣😁 this made me laugh, then cry
Tie a cinder block on the tip and drag it around for a year that should fix the problem
Quit watching so much porn and your life will be better.
That's what she said!
Sometimes you have to wonder why Consumer Reports can't do tests at least as detailed as one man show here... Consumer Reports Net Assets 2020: $177,000,000 USD
Where do you think CR gets the $177,000,000 from?
Your post made me think about the CR channel (I've never been curious enough to look at it) so I checked it out just now. OMG! It's absolute garbage! I mean, I guessed it wasn't as useful as this channel but to be completely useless as far as product reviews?! Jeff & Nick are right: grifters the lot of them!
How do they even get $177m in revenue. I never use them. No one I know uses them.
@@ocdtechtalk that's is millions.... But still they become a crap product.
@@Nick-bb4nk where?
I did assembly work at GE three years ago. We did a great deal of fastening; the company tools were Milwaukee 18V but could be scarce. Some fellows brought in their own DeWalts, Makitas, Ryobis, Craftsman, etc. The Milwaukees ALWAYS ran without trouble in that industrial setting, lasting about 2 years each with very heavy use. The batteries didn’t always get used properly, yet lasted a year or so with uneven charge/discharge cycles.
All the other brands, most also 18V, died in 3-6 months. Lesson learned, but a Milwaukee once; everything else, replace more frequently.
Thanks for sharing.
What exactly lasted 2 years each? The batteries or the tools themselves?
All dislikes are from Festool drill owners
Hahahaha so true
All three of them. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Oprah.
@@TehButterflyEffect lol
I am a Festool owner and I think your comment is hilarious!!! :D
Festool just looks like an overpriced piece of crap!
Should have named it PaperWay.
So people get a better idea of what it's actually good for. A paper weight for over $500
This video and AvE’s tear down of a Festool saw have me convinced that the brand is all shiny box and marketing and not actual tool quality or performance.
This is why I love this channel… we get honest tests and good information.
Just check out, the second hand prices prices. That will tell everything.
The main problem, this Festool unit is 10-12 year modell. Its released by Protool and after its discontinoued as brand Festool introduce couple of old Protool tools with Festool branding as a new tool. This is what happend this Festool drill as well.
Festool released a new drill in April, and its a nice upgrade, it would be perform somewhere between Dewalt, and Milwaukee.
The routers, domino, mitre saws, orbital sanders, jigsaw is all superior.
From my view point, they'r products is placed for bigger manufacture companies, where the cost of the instruments is not as important, as the productivity. Their tools always very easy to adjust, and always trust on the factory settings.
Warranty is also nice, 3 year and its cover the wearing parts as well (most of time its not) and for 3 years your tool is secured by Festool. If somebody stole it from your workshoop or from yout van/truck, you can get a new one, for very reasonable price. (Around 150$ where the kits of value usually trending between 500-1500$)
Their tools is not for everyone, and you can get the job done with other tools as well, but they'r had some advantages even the higher price.
Couldn't agree more! I wish ave and PF would get together to absolutely shit on some of the shilled tools that are out now lol.
I think the thing with Festool: They produce them in Europe that increases the production costs. This however, as you said, doesn't make them suddenly superior in quality nor performance.
One thing I absolutely love though in Festools: Removable cord that can be switched between machines. But otherwise, eh..?
@@FinlandApollo the cord is definitely a nice feature, but it also cost an arm and a leg to replace lol.
They make nice boxes though.
Those 4x4's were probably more expensive than any of the drills tested here.
Great point!
I was at Home Depot yesterday and I took a look at plywood. $65 for a sheet of 1/2 inch ply is plain outrageous.
I have been traveling the past month and have now seen 6 saw mills overstocked with lumbar and piles and piles of uncut timber still. Like there was no room for any more. I've come to the conclusion that they want to artificialy keep it high
@@1stfloorguy59 I agree.
@@1stfloorguy59 very possible, although perhaps the reason there's so much uncut lumber is because they can't get enough of a work force in to cut it. Idk what state you're in, but many manufacturers are short handed bc they can't get enough workers in and maintain the guidelines at the same time.
I’m a DIYer and I have the Milwaukee M12 fuel and it is worth every penny. Small but powerful and can handle a 2 inch hole saw. Some DIYers like myself see the value in more expensive tools.
Thanks for sharing.
Excellent advice. I am a Milwaukee guy, brother is Dewalt and I have good friend that uses Mikita. All three make great products and I think whatever brand you invest in stick with it because of battery interchangeability. I think buying a quality brand is actually cheaper in the long run. Is Milwaukee, Mikita and Dewalt going to cost more? Yes, but they will work harder, longer usually batteries last longer over the cheaper "bargain" brands. I agree there is value in quality.
Every single issue I’ve ever had with a Milwaukee battery tool whether it’s a pex expander or a sawzall they’ve either given me a brand new tool or fixed the issue. I love their customer service.
Thanks for sharing.
Hands down the BEST
I had a 5.5 year old drill. Chuck teeth got out of alignment. Tool bound up trying to fix it myself. Sent to Milwaukee and told them what happened. They replaced the gear assembly and gave me a new chuck at no charge.
True, I had my 18v Milwaukee drill with impact/hammer drill that just randomly stopped working....sent it in and they fixed it and sent it back , been working great ever since!!
Oh please. Although I have some Milwaukee tools, and have owned many over the years I believe in todays world DeWalt and Makita have far surpassed Milwaukee. I would even argue that Milwaukee has become rather sorry.
IDK if i've already suggested this, but you should do a paint stripper competition. Maybe test on different paints, like powder coating, spray paint etc.
Yes please!
Yes!
Aerospace paint stripper is supposed to be really good
Paint stripper on clear coat too! I have a lot of trouble trying to strip clear coat from aluminum rims when I try to refinish them.
I want to see this too. I watch some furniture restoration channels and they complain that CitraStrip just doesn't work well anymore and has switched to scraping, which is much less satisfying to watch. We need a replacement
Love it when manufacturers make claims and they HAVE to start sweating when you say "We're gonna test that!" LOL
Well not necessarily. Some of them their promises hold true, but the question can be "for how long"? Some of the cheap branded ones for example may be more powerful than the $500 ones, in the beginning, but you have to ask yourself, how long will this no-name/cheaper drill last. How long will the battery last? Things like that. So they can make claims, and sometimes they are true... for a period of time at least. I personally would recommend the MIlwaukee's as mine has suffered about 4 falls so far from a second story roof. STill going strong. I did have to replace one battery pack the broke open though, but that was the battery, but the drill is still going strong now in its 5th year...
@Iron *Fe* well said!
@Iron *Fe* I am pretty sure than manufacturer's methodologies are less severe. ✔️
He press harder when testing american products,typically american
@@TheGagi82 I've been handling power tools for over 40 years! It's the bits that does the cutting. Pressing down on a tool will only bind the motor more.
I have many of Bauer's tool lineup. Especially considering how cheap all the tools are, what you get for your money is pretty impressive. As long as you don't stomp the tools too hard for too long they do pretty well. I use my tools for vehicle maintenance/repairs for my truck and my wife's car as well as occasional jobs around the house, like more recently fixing my dryer. When I first bought the Bauer impact driver, I used it to replace the studs on my truck. Despite the job being a little too demanding, it still managed to get it done, it just took longer, but it worked all until the very end when it burnt out and stopped working entirely. I brought it back to harbor freight and they gave me a new one since I had just purchased it, so everything worked out just fine. To be fair though, it was definitely worst case scenario, it was sitting in the sunlight for hours, 105+ degrees outside, with constant demand as I used it to drive the new studs in my truck, and some other repairs as well. I swapped batteries once or twice too, it got no breaks. Overall, pretty decent option if you don't wanna spend too much money and you're not looking to do anything too extreme. It doesn't have enough power to free a brake caliper bolt or replace wheel studs reliably, but for the average person it'll get the job done.
I plan on upgrading to Milwaukee in a few years, but I'm definitely gonna hold onto all my Bauer tools as well. Having a cheap backup set of tools to keep around the house won't hurt.
Here's a list of all the Bauer tools I have, although I may be forgetting some since I'm writing this off the top of my head:
Impact driver, hammer drill, portable fan, LED work light, leaf blower, vacuum, heavy duty impact wrench, dual power tire inflator
If you're looking to buy a drill and the opinion of a stranger on the internet means anything to you, I would urge you to stay away from the Hyper Tough brand Walmart sells. I bought one of those before I found Bauer, and it's so weak that it's embarrassing. It can barely even drive a screw into a piece of drywall, and I recall the battery needing recharged/replaced every 5-10 minutes or so. You may as well just buy hand tools at that point, or spend a little more and get Bauer or shell out a lot more cash for something truly quality like DeWalt, Milwaukee or Makita.
Hey just fyi I use them daily as a tech at a dealership..bauer is great don't upgrade to Makita.thats a downgrade bauer works great day in and out her for removing bumpers wheels mechanical and more use their impact for heavier jobs such as studs on your truck that's too big of a job for the impact driver.had em all and ended up with bauer stuck with it cost was first but tried amd put through the ringer they came out smelling like roses and grease
@@professionalbaddass What
I cant even drill a hole on a 2 by 4 with it. I think the battery is a problem for it to stall. The drill feels very weak too
@@LowkeyXxx Gotta be doing something wrong or using it in the wrong setting.
Sometimes even when I'm not interested in the products you're testing, I leave the video playing in a tab so you'll get the views. This channel is too valuable.
Thank you very much!! I really appreciate your generosity in helping the channel!
I am completely operational, and all my circuits are functioning perfectly.
Same
Daisy... Daisy..
I watch them weather I'm interested in buying that or not
Thank you for testing Ridgid and Bosch as well. Ridgid is sold under the brand name "AEG" in Germany. One of my co-workers was complaining that EVERYTHING nowadays is made in China. One day he came in saying that he bought (forgot what it was) something finally made in "PRC" instead of China. He then booted his computer and looked up "PRC" ......... It's "People's Republic of China". ^^
Techtronic Industries
also known as TTI makes Milwaukee, Hart, Aeg, and Ryobi. While Ridged itself is owned by another company they are the manufacture of their products as well. They are a Hong Kong-based company. They also own other major brands they have purchased recently such as Empire, Hoover, Oreck, and dirt devil.
At least it was not made "I of USA"... Long time I saw some men cloth, and they claim they were made in "I of USA", and I was in wtf mode... after looking to see if there was something else written somewhere, I saw "Island of usa"... yeah, an Island called "usa"... guess where it is/was located; hint, they do not speak English there.
Lol 😂😂
He sould buy Metabo then. I have a Metabo Drill. It's made in Germany and I absolutely love it.
It's the same with almost everything. There's a few things that have final assembly in the US but it's usually just a marketing ploy. DeWalt parts are all made in China.
it’s crazy how much he spends on these videos for us and the quality of them is impeccable, one of my favorite channels i can watch for hours
Thanks!
Gotta spend money to make money! Thank you Project Farm for creating content that helps us consumers make better and informed purchases.
Nah he probably sends most of them back and keeps the good ones for himself.
I have a suggestion for a video, but it would be quite a challenge. Compare these drills in a durability/longevity test. People are always arguing which brand is better for "daily work", but most tests are just about features and how well they perform in a particular task. I think the results would probably surprise a lot of people.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I agree. I have learned to try and buy a product I won't have to replace in the longest time. The few seconds, if not fraction of seconds I save per use, is not as important as the tool working when I need it for as long as possible.
Friends/Family have laughed at me when I purchased a high quality, long durability product for premiums price and ask why am I willing to pay so much. My response, is I truly only want to have to purchase it once in a lifetime, not once a year.
Can picture the level of preparation, execution, and post-production that goes into these videos. Appreciate the effort and, especially, the results. This is my number 1 channel for mechanical tests.
Thanks!
And no brand loyalty! It is hard to find anyone that isn’t a fan of one brand or another. “The hand feel isn’t as good” doesn’t do the same thing as hard numbers and someone who seems to be completely objective and non-sponsored
@@MarkMuleski It's also quite entertaining. I get myself watching his videos for stuff I currently have no use for :D
A lot of people are commenting on the cost of the Festool, but we need to recognize the small fortune he spent on the lumber!
^ This dude bringing up the real issues.
$8 for a 2x4!!!!!
Very true. Lumber is the new gold.
@@boowiebear try 10 😥
Thank you president biden.
Manufacturers sweat 😰 every Sunday knowing that Project Farm is uploading
Milwaukee has an outdoor showing of the video and a company barbecue. Except the measuring tape department is not invited 🙂
@@ZboeC5 I use Milwaukee tools everyday. Never let me down. Ford tech
As a professional woodworker you mostly see Makita and they seem to just last a bit longer and give you the feel and balance you want in the woodworking line of work , I’ve always felt dewalt and Milwaukee seem to suite trades that are harder on there tools.
Thanks for sharing.
I'm all in on Makita and when I first started looking for an ecosystem I tried them all. What sold me on the Makita line was the feel in the hand and the balance. Nothing else comes close. I don't know why the American brands can't get that right, the handle that connects the tool to the 200lb gorilla makes or breaks the tool. Makita's fit like a glove, all the others feel awkward in the hand. Makita's also have fantastic chucks and you can't beat their recharge times.
My Dewalt stuff seems like the triggers are far less forgiving when it comes to trying to be precise. I do have some Bauer and Hercules now, and the Bauer's trigger wow, that thing leaves a lot to be desired, it works, but you have the trigger pulled about 1/4 to 1/2 way in before it decides to work LOL.
I've used Makita a few times, mostly their 1/4" impact, and 1/2" hammer drill and both were good for their price point for sure.
I used to work on construction company which was providing tools to workers. They were doing all type of work from roofing to the concrete. And 95% of tools were Makita. After I saw what are they capable of I bought all my personal tools from Makita as well
Makita outlast anything if you're using their Brusheless line. I've been using the same drill and impact driver for 8 years daily as a sheet metal worker.
My Patreon membership is long overdue, but this one seals the deal. Truly the best channel on the Tube.
Thanks so much and thanks for becoming a Parteon
If this guy has not reviewed it properly than you do not need to buy it
Facts
@@SchwanRutoza for the most part.......
It is a great channel. I subscribe for the entertainment. I too old to buy tools according to my wife.
5:34 weight
5:46 length
5:56 lowest speed
9:08 clutch torque lowest setting
11:15 peak torque first gear
12:57 HP 1
14:32 HP 2
Thanks for sharing.
@@ProjectFarm My pleasure! Thanks for the great work and effort. We learn a lot from you.
Every product would sell more if it was project farm approved. Imagine having a tool box stamped with project farm tested durability, I’d buy it instantly. Great work sir.
Thanks!
Unfortunately you would probably have many different battery families. As it seems not every tool from a single manufacturer is the winner.
But I take your point and agree.
Wouldn't work, changes would be made after approval, common in electronics industry.
A heavily underrated factor is the preciseness, linearity, and fine-step-ness of the trigger itself. I have an old bosch screwdriver/drill, and I find pressing the trigger can jerk the spin speed from slow to fast where it can be hard to get inbetween. I want a silky smooth, stepless action for the trigger, where I can effortlessly squeeze it, and it won't instantly go from slow to fast unexpectedly.
Thanks for the feedback.
I have not tried any other brands but my Makita 12v has really great trigger control, it's very easy to control the speed
FeSTOOL is trash
I'm a carpenter that has been converting over to the Milwaukee M18 series for my battery op tools. I used DeWalt nicads for years but was really impressed with the red lithium batteries from Milwaukee. As I was already a fan of Milwaukee corded tools, I was fairly confident in my decision. Watching your videos has confirmed that and helped me justify the price to the Mrs a little bit lol.
Thanks for the feedback.
@@ProjectFarm thanks for the response. Since I have your ear, I'd love to see you do a video on what DeWalt is doing with their batteries. That mitre saw they have that runs two 60V lithium bats to give you 120V power is insane. I'd love to see how they make that happen. Great channel, sir! 👍
I love watching the videos. We NEED a non-stick pan video test that only you can deliver. Not only are your videos entertaining. I trust the results.
Thanks!
I've started using only cast iron.
I may take your idea and start a channel that is just kitchen brand stress test reviews. The other day i found myself looking for the best detergent for grease stains and I found a channel doing it and PF was the top comment. This guy is inspiring in-home stress tests.
Americans test kitchen is a pretty good channel for cookware.
Yeah, and non-stick griddles too!
With lumber prices, did you spend more on the tools, or the wood you drove the screws into?
$100 drill vs $200 piece of wood lol
Project farm after the video: "Alright bois we opened our new doorstop wedge online shop 3 bucks a piece"
@@baronnucleus401 That wood piece cost $100 before the COVID. No idea what it cost now but I wouldn't be surprised if it's 200-300$
I absolutely love every single video. I wish they all had annual updates.
Thanks!
Good point
My old boss (a roofer) had these 15 year old Dewalt impacts that he let me use when I started working for him cause I didn’t have many tools. These impacts have been left outside in the rain, dropped on hoods of trucks, dropped on rocks from up on a roof, fallin in very wet mud and he uses them as a hammer when he doesn’t feel like switching hands (cause that time grabbing another tool takes up time I guess) and they worked just fine. I couldn’t believe it to be honest so I stick with Dewalt but I think the top 3 or 4 brands are all the same technology even though one or the other may be faster but you don’t buy a big truck cause you want it to go fast.
Thanks for the feedback.
The old DeWalt tools are awesome. The new one's 🤣 good luck with your black and decker rebrand
@@winkletown8828 That could be… I know that they’ve expanded more of their manufacturing in the U.S so it’s more American built than before they outsourced parts. But both Milwaukee and Dewalt get parts all over the world like Mexico, Brazil, the U.K, China etc. it narrows down to preference at the end of the day.
you can use the milwaukee impact wrench underwater i saw it on donut media's tool test
@@winkletown8828 yeah this is pretty inaccurate. Especially when you're looking at brushless tools.
Bought a Milwaukee drill and impact driver couple of years ago, best tools I ever bought .
There decent there not as expensive as they used to be I went dealt a few years ago because of the flex volt batteries so it's one battery for all my tools. Dewalt have done me good tbh
Shouldve got makita
Just in time for Father’s Day, Project Farm always coming in clutch
Hopefully mechanical
Thank you very much!
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@@ProjectFarm I was hoping to see Flex tools included in a video soon. Is that at all in the works? You rock and your tests are the best!
It sounds like milwaukee might be bringing out gen 4 drills this year. But no one knows for sure
My family is looking to pick a batter ecosystem switch to. This sort of video has been great for helping figure out where we can find our personal sweet spot between price and performance.
Thanks for sharing! Glad the video id helping you!
Literally the best quality, non-biased channel on RUclips. I love the fact that you don't take sponsors for tools.
They have a pretty big following with woodworkers. But you basically need to be a pro to want to drop that much cash on a tool you can get 4 or 5 other tools for the same cost.
Thank you very much!!
Test some air compressors, especially ones that claim to be "silent". Stuff like pressure, fill-up time, power usage and most importantly noise level.
Thanks for the video idea.
This please...
Which ones claim to be silent?
@@scrappy93 They announce it as a feature right off the bat, on the box/product page, etc, though I've yet to track one down from a big brand. HMB Machines is an example of one I've had my eyes on for some time now. All that aside, what all "silent" compressors seems to have in common that helps identify them and differs from "standard" ones is the same kind of motor. It's cylindrical and rather compact, as opposed to most compressors which have a hump sticking out. They may have 2 or even more of these motors side by side as you go up in tank size. I've seen one with as many as 4-5.
@@DanielsGameVault I've been looking at "California Air" at the moment, but also looking for a compressor with a low Amperage demand.
As a contractor I’ve used and abused almost every brand corded and cordless tool except for the harbor freight branded ones. It was always the batteries or chargers on the cordless ones that failed first so I settled on Milwaukee for my cordless ones. I bought the battery Milwaukee chain saw even though in your review they didn’t come out on top but because I have multiple Milwaukee batteries and chargers. Keep up the great reviews.
Great feedback and great point on the batteries too!!
I have makita Dewalt and Milwaukee.
Yep the battery usually always fails before the drill does in my last 4 or 5 drills anyway
Hoping to get that Milwaukee chainsaw myself! I think it tested similar to Dewalt and like you say once you’ve get a half dozen batteries you’re kind of stuck but I’m happy with Milwaukee
@@davechapman451 Project farm said him self the 2 best chainsaw’s were dewalt and Makita.
My favorite drill, of the many I have owned, was my crazy looking green Hitachi. It must have had a very different gear ratio or something, because it's top speed was oddly slow, but it had crazy low-end power. Beat my Dewalt and Craftsman corded drills in power easily. When the drill was three years old I discovered I could push the battery wires of my kids' electric scooters into the pressure connections of the Hitachi battery, and they worked for at least another year powering the scooters a few times a week. After I moved to my new place a flood ruined the drill, but I'll bet the batteries were sealed and still good.
Thanks for the feedback.
I had a Hitachi a few years back that would break you wrist if used wrong
I consistently refer customers to your page when they have questions about tools and other related products that you go over
Awesome, thank you!
Him saying “were gonna test that” is always the highlight of my day
Glad to hear!
then your life must be dull af
@@lordjaashin is the highlight of your day bitching on your computer lol
Well that and Andrew Camarata saying, "The project at hand here today is..." lol
My dad has almost all of Dewalt's power tools in his tool room because he had a good deal from Dewalt's 12v 18V and 20V batteries sometime in the recent past
Great point! Thank you
I have all dewalt because they have made it extremely easy to upgrade and buy newer tools without ditching the old ones. The 18 volt lineup can use the newer 20 volt batteries via an adapter, the 20 volt tools can use the flex volt batteries, some of the flex tools can use 120 volt wall power through an adapter. Thank you dewalt for that.
Concise no bs testing, thank you for your work. The festool was quite underwhelming
You are welcome!
I would have liked to see one of Ryobi's brushless drills included since this was the best drill challenge, not best cheap drill. Also the cost of the Rigid, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, and Bosch did not include the cost of the battery and charger. For a fair cost comparison (especially to the Festool) that should be included.
Yeah Ryobi makes some great tools, you just cant buy the cheapest versions that they sell.
Exactly; that's what I said too. He's basically comparing "apples to oranges" rather than "apples to apples".
Was just coming to say I would of liked to see Ryobi brushless compared to the other brushless drills he used
You can often get a free battery and charger kit with DeWalt and if not that drill with 2x5ah and charger is 270$ on amazon
I agree, this is wrong comperison.
PBLDD01K from Ryobi.
Would be interesting to see the „high end“ products of each company. Most expensive ryobi vs makita etc.
@Jan Has That "was" Ryobis high end lol
Ryobi has brushless now
@@lightbulb1982 Probably all manufacturers have a brushless option. Most of them also have like 10 different models.. 7.4V,14.4V,18-20V etc
@@bubba03wrx Yup, Ryobi has had brushless for a couple years now. Mines going on 4yrs old.
Ryobi has the HP hammer drill thats the same if not better then ridgid
Should do a walk through of the project farm garage, show all the burned up engines and your collection of tools that you've tested over the years.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I'd watch it
Milwaukee is an all around powerhouse
Thanks for the feedback.
I have this exact Milwaukee drill. I also have the Makita and a Bosch. If I want finess and accuracy I use the Bosch, if I want to power through something I go for the Milwaukee, the others just cant compete, but my go to drill is the Makita for most work.
@@skunkworksalpha7868 lol u obviously haven't used Dewalts 3 speed drill, best in the market, you can get the finess of the bosch or the power of the Milwaukee in one drill, also the Milwaukee came up short of its specs and the dewalt exceeded it's specs
@@Lee-lb9qh Briliant observation professor, obviously I haven't used the
Dewalt, nor have I used Kobalt, Hilti, Hitachi, Ryobi, Matco, Porter Cable, Bauer, Craftsman, Black and Decker, Mitabo, Hart or any other number of manufactures.
I commented on the tools I OWN AND USE.
@@skunkworksalpha7868 then why did you say others can't compete? Those are comments about tools u just said you haven't used genius 😂😂👏 or should I say professor?
You should make a father's day tool buying guide similar to your top products of 2020. While a lot of hardware stores put tools on sale in the next few weeks, a lot of people would love to see what's actually good bang for their buck
Thanks for the suggestion.
It's very subjective though, depends on usage, what do you already have, and what do you plan on using in the future. These tools are kind of an investment once you start getting a couple thousand dollars deep.
Why tools on Father's Day? Why not test beers, or whiskeys, or cigars?
This channel is the new Consumer Reports....with documented, repeatable, real world testing. I'm thrilled!
Thanks for the nice comment!
@@ProjectFarm Please do a test for Best Sump Pump!!
I was driving to the hardware store yesterday trying to remember which brand of weed eater trimmer line you recommend and it occurred to me it would be nice to have a place where all the results of your videos were available. Wether it's a website or an app it would be great to be able to go back and have categorized test results without having to search for the correct video. Just wanted to share my thoughts. Love the channel!
Great point! Great information at this link: bit.ly/2FCrBpk
@@ProjectFarm This is great. Thanks!
@@ProjectFarmThanks! Always wanted that. Please keep this link in all your descriptions for easy reference!
I always have to go through my history also....great idea...
Thank you!
I have been using rigid for The Last 5 Years and I had one of my drills break I sent it in it got replaced for free. Lifetime warranty on the rigid tools. I do have a few dewalts and Metabo too.
Thanks for sharing.
As a DIY user, I chose Ryobi some years back. They are OK, but a few of those tools have burnt out over time. However, I got my sister started on Rigid when I realized that for just a bit more money, the starter kit for Rigid included larger capacity batteries, a larger diameter circular saw, and lifetime battery and tool replacement. Same parent company, but a step up in everything.
Testing Festool is just trolling at this point.
Thanks for the feedback. Lots of viewer requests to test Festool
Would be cool to see how well Hilti stacks up against it; if it would be close to Milwaukee or Festool.
@@QuantumLeap83 Hilti's new brushless stuff hits pretty hard. People will definitely cry foul for it being 22v vs 18v there.
i was looking forward to seeing the drop test :)
Festool is really expensive because it is made to run extremely smooth and be very durable. Every tool in their line up is underpowered because of that. It is made for craftsmen who want the very best most accurate tools. Yet I do not see the value personally. It is only slightly more accurate and in a few years you will want the next best thing anyway
Todd provides more quality information in less time than any other tester out there.
Thank you very much!
I’m glad Milwaukee, makita, and dewalt almost always hold onto first place. They are truly the three kings 👑
Thanks for the feedback.
That's because the parkside "performance" of lidl isn't included.
@@janee7995 don't joke I've actually done the old why not test on the hand tools and socket kits and they are actually pretty good defo for the price haha.not brave enough for the electric tools tho haha.... multi tool "seemed" ok
@@hujimwa just look for a test : Hilti vs parkside
The hammerdril is useless of parkside.
The screw dril / impact drivers / angle grinder machines are pretty good.
The welding machine is also pretty good
@@janee7995 hilti on a different level price wise and quality tho lol.
Think something like a hammer drill I wouldn't skimp on but a mutlitool or cutter you may get away with but probs most of us in here it's proffesional use so I'd by the branded batteries I have
Recently bought a home again and your videos have helped so much with deciding which brands to go with. Subscribed!
Awesome! Thank you! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
most of the people in my trade used milwaukee when I started, so that's what I got. I've never had any problems over the years (aside from the occasional time the brake doesn't engage on the impact, but its easily remedied by running it at full speed for a second). I can see why they're so popular now on the jobsite. They're durable and very effective.
Thanks for the feedback.
I've never gotten the chance to use any Milwaukee cordless stuff, I do know their Sawzall is great LOL. But, when I was installing garage doors for a living, I'd do anywhere from 2 to 10 doors a day depending on where I was working. I ran Dewalt 18V XRP stuff back then. I have the 20V stuff and some Flexvolt now....a few ran Ryobi, we had Ridgid at the shop, and I got to run the Makita stuff a little bit. What I found was the Ryobi batteries didn't last nearly as long as the Dewalt and Makita...the Ridgid was kind of in between.
I'd love to give Milwaukee a try at some point for sure, they make some good stuff.
What I have ran into, as well as a lot of other people, once you get a battery platform started you kind of just stick to that since you got the batteries and chargers already...you can pickup bare tools when needed. So many of us never get to try out other brands...only reason I got to in a limited amount was due to the type of work I was doing, and going to different jobsites and occasionally assisting other installers so I'd use their tools LOL.
@@wildbill23c well it's been 3 years since I bought my Milwaukee tools and they're still running strong. I've dropped them off ladders many times, only charge them once a week for electrical work. They seem just as good as when I bought them, despite the apparent wear.
I do know some people who use Dewalt and they have had issues with the batteries not fitting right on the sawzall, so they have to hold them in when using it. but those are older models, so maybe it's fixed by now
@@KjKase The old 18V battery packs on the Dewalt Sawzalls sucked...the vibration was so bad the batteries would fall out or lose connection LOL. The 20V platform doesn't seem to have that issue.
@@KjKase I’ve seen landscapers that used Dewalt in the shittiest of conditions in the diet and mud and they never had problems. Any brand can have problems. I use Milwaukee and after a year of use from my impact from just screwing on metal siding and roof and after a year of normal ass use the thing sounded like shit
hahaha I like how he just didn't mention the Festool at the end. $500 drill that got walked all over by one less than half the price.
@@TugIronChief Double the price though.
So buy the latest Dewalt tech in 5 years and for the 5 year life span, your tool will be better performing.
@@TugIronChief better quality, my ass. The only thing better about Festool is the marketing mumbo-jumbo.
Well, your dewalt will fail you on the job And some could lose more than a drill
@@TugIronChief Were. Not sure the current ones are as good...
@@TugIronChief False. I know guys on the job site who need a new impact gun every 6-10 months. And the circular saw has absolutely no power
Got a bosch impact and drill for $99 at Lowes. They as well as home depot have them on sale every now and then. Felt it was worth it and super satisfied considering the price. Two batteries and charger included.
How’s it holding up? How much do you use it? Heavy use or light use?
I do love your reviews. non biased and you put it all on the table and don't really take a position on 1 tool brand, Us in the tool world have our own preferences and your reviews are honest. I am a Milwaukee line owner and agree 100% with your review, alot of these tool lines are very close in comparison, it goes to show with an honest review. thank you
Always enjoy these videos!
Okay, but not because you told me to.
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm I know you don't have time to read every comment on your videos, but I think you're Tim "the toolman" Taylor 2.0 (minus all the accidents)😏
@@ProjectFarm It's a good blend of Myth Busters and Consumer Reports
Can you do a vid on Lucas oil stop leak and see if its effective in stopping leaking from oil pan gaskets?
I love that "heavy duty guaranteed..... For 90 days"
😂😂
Priceless
@@workisfun...2438 actually, it'll cost $45 plus battery and charger. LOL
Makes you wonder what happens on day 91.
all harborfreight stuff is 90 days. they want to sell you extra warranty stuff. Tho in reality warranty stuff is only as good as the company, I seldom choose anything based on warranty anyway. ever hear the rigid warranty horror stories?
@@orbitalair2103 I'm aware....
I’ve owned lots of different battery drill/ drivers over the years. I have a Makita which is still going strong after 18 years. It’s big and heavy. But I also have had Black & Decker, Ryobi , Mac & a couple of cheap Chinese ones. I’ve had the Chinese ones for 5 years and they are great for light weight work. But at the end of the day , ALL TOOLS ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS THE PERSON USING THEM. I would spend as much as I could on tools but I am a time served joiner. Good video 👍
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
For me, what is more important than the LED staying on for X amount of seconds after the trigger is released is, does a half-squeeze of the trigger turn the LED on before the motor starts to spin?
My dewalt does
as a contractor i must say. i never work at night and i wish that was still a tool holder and not a useless light
@@philtripe correct. I have no idea why all these drill brands did away with the simple bit holder. My biggest pet peeve
@@scottcoleman7304 The big magnet that Ryobi used to use was the bees knees. As were the different built in levels.. i have been missing those since i switched to DeWalt many years ago
2014 Dewalt light tap on trigger does
1:25 that snap was the most satisfying thing I’ve heard all week
If you close your eyes, it sounds like a Glock with a full mag being locked into place under an in-battery slide. 😎
I found it unsatisfying because it didn’t slide in like other brands
I love the Bauer set for the price as they have palm sanders, impact wrenches and even weed whips among others. I have a high torque plug in drill for those tough jobs. My Bauer impact driver has renovated most of my house and has been bulletproof
Thanks for sharing.
I agree I believe they're the best bang for the buck and if I lose it or break it I don't feel like I just lost $500
This is my go to channel for product testing, comparing. Most needed info before you invest in anything, save time money & so much easier to make choices
Thanks!
You got ryobi's worts model :(
Their brushless HP are actually quite good
"lasted two seconds" and "came up about a half an inch short." GOLD
I took that one personally
That's embarrassing for anyone's tool. OH!
:)))))))
that's what she said!
Needs to upgrade that tool
he cracked the RUclips algorithm, I'm first liking and then watch, it's like Christmas every test
Thank you very much!
I do alot of diy projects on the farm I found the hyper tough cordless drill from Walmart is pretty impressive for the price
Thanks for the feedback.
I bought the Hart drill and impact at Wal Mart and with a bigger battery they've been just fine. Hitachi is my all around favorite though.
I can’t imagine how many tools this man has in his possession 😂
Probably him and all his family and everyone that lives nearby! He might even resort to dropping tools off if he sees a car parked with its window down!
He’s earned them all!
@@Sylvan_dB Lol probably throws them in the back of random pickup trucks when he goes to Lowes
I think I saw in one of his replies one time is that he donates them somewhere locally.
@@StuffTested True, I remember he mentioned that once
I have a Makita drill and absolutely love it. Extremely comfortable fit to hold. Just the right amount of weight and it can take abuse. It's the all black model. It's powerful too
Thanks for the feedback.
I've been using the Makita for years now as well, it's had so much punishment thrown at it yet it still works great.
I find makita tools in general much more comfortable than any other brand
The entire skateboard, inline skate, scooter, roller derby, and longboard community is patiently waiting for a test on the longest rolling and most durable bearings.
I can't talk about inlines, but I figure the following is true for them as well:
Those bearings are not made for sideway forces. Basically, after one or two corners, such a bearing is "ruined", so you can REALLY buy the lowest abec generic shit. The only thing that makes a bit of a difference might be material of the ring that separates the balls. But that difference is really cheap.
UNLESS you go for an all ceramic bearing, which ARE better/ different, but those are really better, because they are harder than any grime that could get in there. They just chew it up and spit it right out again.
Bones duh..
Bronson bearings are 10x better than anything in its price range
Bronson
I just odered them in bulk (160 pcs) from a manufacturer nearby for like under 20 cents a piece and am really happy for over 2 decades with the same shipment.
I’ve wanted a cordless drill around my house to do occasional repairs and I’ve decided to go with the Milwaukee this video definitely helped me make a great decision. Thank You
You are welcome! Glad I could help!
I love how thorough this was, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each brand. I always see videos of people with 3 brands of impacts driving a lag bolt in as fast as possible and claiming that their drill is best because of one aspect.
It was also enjoyable to see the wildly overpriced brand get crushed in nearly every category, proving that they aren't worth the price
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Yep over rated.
Also no one talks about the longevity and heat production.
I agree with you.
@@rubz7264 there are tool channels that measure the temps and ability to continue bringing the business.
But there's one channel that relies on tools doing ridiculous things into a stump that nobody will ever do in real world applications that just needs to chill. Nobody is trying to drive 10"+ lags into a hardwood stump. Irrelevant nonsense. I'd also home people aren't buying $99 and less drills and expecting them to spin massive bits through 6" timber. Real world application tests are where it's at. I love my Ryobi HP tools because they are extremely comfortable, reliable, flexible (so many options) and have plenty of power to get done everything that I need them to do and they aren't extremely overpriced "look at me" tools, they just work. I laugh every time my buddy pulls out his Makita collection. Why'd you spend thousands upon thousands of dollars more than I did, only to have something that has never once outperformed what I'm using??? 😥 Sad how people think more expensive means more better. Milwaukee is worth the price for their serious tools if you need something you're going to be abusing daily, but honestly, the things people try to do with their cordless tools these days is absurd.
I love your exceptionally thorough tests, especially real world examples where they're not just trying to sell a tool. the end recap and recommendation is where your channel excels above everyone else as well. loved your video's and recommendations. (was glad you liked makitah as it's cheaper than dewalt in aus and I already own half their range.)
Thank you!
is it possible to add Hilti to your tests? it is one of the better brands aswell
Yes but hilti is more of a specialty brand. You wanna drill a core sample that’s the brand you want to use. They’ve been innovators more than anything. Milwaukee still will come out on top of Hilti. If you did compare it within the ones he’s tested here it’d probably be between the makita and bosch. Thought that’s for the impact side of things.
@@Thevoice4405 depends on which of the Hilti drills you are comparing to. They got impact drivers as well as standard drills (and some of the drills are beasts)
Hilti makes impacts and drills as well as reciprocating saws, circular saws etc
Hilti is over expensive
just picked up the 2803 Milwaukee drill and its works great for home projects, works fine with my Makita Batteries
Nice!
I bet the cashier is really confused everytime he goes shopping
lol
@@ProjectFarm do you get these from the company’s or do you buy them everytime?
@@quadmeister He buys them with his own money, then donates them to folks in his community :)
@@AnonymousAkira I was going to ask that, that makes me incredibly happy to hear that he does good with his channel too
@@AnonymousAkira at least the ones that don’t let the smoke out 🔥
This channel showed me how freaking expensive tools are in my country...something 55$ in the USA is 300 euros here...Even the cheapest drill is 150-200 euros.
Everytime i see tools i tell myself "i should start equipping myself" and then i see the price and it become "i will buy it the day i need it"...
Sounds like you need a connection to send you "gifts"
Dragon: What country is that?
@@ctrlaltdel138 ► Can you explain?
@@angeldetierra3855 He's saying nothing's free. For government's to give anyone free stuff, they must first take it from someone as government's produce nothing.
Your country probably had higher standards than America. Most our cheap tools are garbage made in China.
I would LOVE to see a Part 3 to this series where you do an ultimate drilling showdown and test all the Hammer Drills by drilling through a variety of different materials, Soft/Hard Wood, Soft/Hard Metal, Concrete, Stone, Tile, Brick etc.
It would be the perfect conclusion to your series on Drills AND Drill bits. 😁
Great suggestion! Thank you.
@@ProjectFarm No thank you! I came up with it because I’m an Industrial Mechanic at a factory, which means we have to do a ridiculous variety of tasks in any given week so specialized tools are pretty much worthless.
Electrical, Hydraulics, Motors, HVAC, Metal/Part Fabrication, Building maintenance, Washers, Dryers, Conveyors, Boilers, Steam Pipes, Air Lines, Ironers, Mechanical Folders, IT/Computer Troubleshooting... you get the picture. 😂
Versatile and multi-purpose tools are king for us!
Also a difference in drilling into new concrete, fairly new(couple years) and old concrete(15+ years old)
@@chrisschultz6541 I think he did that already
Yet another thumbs up! You have a new subscriber! Years ago, I purchased a Harbor Freight Chicago electric 18 V ni- cad cordless drill. That sucker lasted me two years, using it nearly 6 days a week on average. I’ve yet to see any brand last longer! It also lasted longer between charges! 10 bucks! Before my dad retired, he bought a harbor freight carbide tip sawblade, and tested the hardness against a better quality regular steel blade. The harness was about the same! It pays to be careful before you by less expensive tools! However, it proves that your test are invaluable. Thanks again!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Phenomenal and informative video. No BS no long intro, or outro or rambling at all. Borderline too fast to get all the info right away, but hey it's a video we can rewind at any time to catch anything we missed so it's absolutely perfect. Need to invest in a better cordless drill and was just going to go with my gut, your video proved I probably wouldn't be regretting my decision with milwaukee as my choice, but had to watch the whole video because of how well done it was to be sure. Not sure how you ended up in my feed but I will be subscribing so it does more often.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Thanks for sharing.
Same thing happened to me and I almost shut him off (kinda odd looking and sounding), 3 hours later.. I was watching him review things I never had any interest at all in purchasing but I couldnt stop myself.
If you haven’t made a decision yet…my recommendation is Milwaukee. They have good warranties and customer support, as well as expansive tool lines in broth their 12 volt (M12) and 18 volt (M18). Their 12 volt tools are as powerful as so,e brands 18V or 20V.
Imagine spending over $500 for just a drill and then watching this video with your drill in it.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for watching!
Ya, I can’t believe what crap it was, other than super high speed, it was best in absolutely zero categories, and often among the worst. 🤦♂️
the only thing I want from festool is their domino joiner, everything else is overpriced
@@seanthompson6720 Festool's patents for the domino will expire in 3 years so there should be much cheaper equivalents from other brands by then
It just barely beats out the bauer drill that costs 1/10th the price. That's sad.
New Project Farm! And right on my lunch break too, now that's what I call good timing!
Perfect!
i've got the smaller makita XFD13 and my dad has it's dewalt counter. and both do their jobs very well.
Thanks for sharing.
For home use, Rigid is hard to beat with it's lifetime warranty. It's the only company that offers lifetime warranty on battery as well. I purchased compact smaller 12V combo with Drill, Impact driver and oscillating tool and it those than do 98% of the task I need to do. The only thing I don't do using them is to drill into a concrete floor and stir cement.
I would agree with your reasoning based on the battery warranty. But, for the last few years, I’ve made a concerted effort to avoid Made in China products as much as possible. If I can’t find a Made in USA option, I look for other countries such as Malaysia, Taiwan, etc.. The CCP is truly an evil organization in the same vein as the Nazi Party.
I have all ridigid tools and honestly the bang for buck is VERY hard to beat. I've thrashed them for about 5 years now and they're finally starting to show slight signs of wear. (Dropped them from decent heights, drill through brick and concrete with them no problem for small holes, Max clutch setting for multiple drilling applications) One battery FINALLY gave out on me this week and is finished and I am expecting to replace them in the new year.
I will most likely not go back to them though, for the reason the comment above put as well. I will not support Chinese manufacturers anymore, and this does not just mean for my tools. Ridgid,ryobi and Milwaukee are all owned by the same parent company, so I will not touch any of those. Need to hurt the pockets of those hurting others, as a start.
Most likely will be starting a new line up of Dewalt or Metabo tools, and as of right now leaning towards Metabo. 👌
I love it when we get the, "We're going to test that."
Thank you very much!
"Very impressive" is becoming an industry standard for all quality expectations exceeded.
Love the fact that I dont need to speed up video as I usually do with most informational/teaching videos to consume information asap. Take care and keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Flat out best reviews on RUclips.... You set the standard for tool testing, my friend!
Thanks!
What I really like about my Ridgid tools is the life time warrenty on both tools and batteries. Battery replacement was a big expense on my Dewalts which now sit in their cases.
Thanks for sharing.
Great video. Would have been good to see how the Ryobi HP brushless line stands up to the other brushless makes.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
I got a Milwaukee and I'm pretty impressed about how long it can go on on one battery.
The only tools that I have from Milwaukee that eat battery life are my leaf blower and weed whacker. But hot damn do they work really well.
@@aerball I got a Ryobi weed whacker 🤣
On the ryobi drills, and tools in general: there are different levels of each. Looks like the one tested was from the lower tier
Definitely. The new brushless HP line of hand tools are very competitive while still much more affordable.
I thought that makita was faulty until I realized it was a 07 and not a 14..lol
Yeah, it's definitely a drill for occasional home projects, not for the worksite. I would be nice if Project Farm did its comparisons based on intended usage, not just throw a bunch of the same type of tool together in one comparison video. Especially with the wildly different price points.
I know this is an older video but I’m glad to see all the extra money I sink I to Milwaukee cordless tools isn’t a waste.
Thanks for always doing fair and honest reviews!!! It helps professionals and DIY’ers alike
You are welcome!
I'm a Ridgid/Milwaukee guy myself, but there's no way you can watch these videos without rooting for the underdog Harbor Freight brands
Competition is king
Thank you very much!
i have that ryobi drill, i hate it it sucks, got it as part of drill driver kit, i upgraded my driver to a dewalt and i think the drill will be on the next chopping block. i think i'll give it to my dad.
@@MrSGL21 I love my Ryobi stuff I have a while shelf of them, but I spring for all brushless ones. I think the brushed ones tend to target lighter duty and cheap price, brushless intended for more serious work and longevity
Would you consider making a follow up video including the ryobi brushless drill and the ryobi hp? Love the videos!
I second this. That is currently the cheapest drill Ryobi makes. The Local DTO has a giant bin of them for $26 for the tool only. They are reliable but they aren't nearly as strong as some of my old blue ones or the bigger brushless hammer drill.
Thanks for the video idea.
Would also be interesting to see how the cheapo HF "Warrior" brand does.
I’m sure DeWalt will take the win in this matchup.
As someone who only owns Ryobi (started as a gift of about 8 tools, and I've just added) I replaced the drill with a brushless in my first week, as the first ine was pretty useless. I too would br interested to see how the brushless ones compare. :)
Hey, PF! When you tested these drills three years ago, I had already owned my Rigid a little over a year, I think. Since then, I have used this Rigid almost daily, and it has taken a serious thrashing with nary a burp in regard to reliability. From driving lag bolts, hundreds of 3” wood screws when I built my fencing, to cleaning paint brushes with a nylon bristle wheel a few times a week. Which, even though it’s a job with relatively low resistance, cleaning brushes really taxes the motor to no end. Bottom line....it’s been a fantastic drill. Up until yesterday that is.... The trigger switch has finally started to sh*t the bed. And although she’s still kicking, the battery’s power delivery has become somewhat “schizophrenic”, due to something going on in the trigger assembly.
So tonight I took it all apart to see if a simple cleaning out might solve the issue, or not. If the problem is in the board, she’s done. But while doing so (and possibly facing the purchase of a new drill), of course I thought of you! And so here I am! 😁
I cant wait to order my new Festool! Not!
Actually, I decided to post hoping that some small amount of humble whining, and groveling might possibly be enough for you to consider doing a new review of the current set of drills out there now, since it’s been 3 years now.
I know you’re busy af, but if you do decide to do a new video on them, please keep the Rigid in the line up, and maybe add a couple sub $50 Amazon specials. And maybe Horror Freight’s top of the line Hercules or Earthquake. Which would be feasible (and less costly) if you go ahead and sh*t can that $500 joke from Festfool...tool.
Regardless, thanks for all your hard work over the years! Best channel on YT, period. 👍