There's nothing wrong with Harbor Freight tools. I have at least a half dozen or more that have lasted for years. Btw...I'm not cheap either...I just like good values, too!😂
We were programmed to be consumers. Buying used and keeping them until they die is odd to many. I like being odd, I get to keep more of my money and strive to be debt free, not a debt slave.
I made my living as a cabinetmaker and finish carpenter for 25 years so I understand how important good tools are. I don’t work on stuff all the time like I used to but over the last three years I have been little by little switching over to all Bauer cordless tools. Only issue I’ve had is that I have had to return and exchange a few batteries.
As far the battery go it run my grandson power wheel as recharges just fine. He can go though 2 1/2 batteries a day if you let him but they seem to hold up for over 6 months now. I use 1-3ah and 2-5ah
Did a similar evaluation about 4 years ago, and bought the Bauer drill and grinder for a project. I've been very pleased. I now have about 20 Bauer cordless tools, 5 batteries, and 3 chargers. Couldn't be more pleased with my decision as a DIYer who only occasionally uses the tools. The Bauer value proposition means I can have a variety of tools, due to the lower price, and still have enough reliability that they will last many years with my light usage.
I was a renter so never had power tools, then I bought a house last year and now my garage is mostly Bauer. Started with Ryobi but I honestly feel the Bauer line is better quality. Just hope they start expanding products like Ryobi. Not one Bauer tool let me down, can’t say the same about Ryobi.
I have been happy with mine. They keep expanding the product line and also going to brushless. I just picked up the crown stapler and so far it’s working great. Thanks for watching.
Yeah I'm not super happy with my Ryobi tools either. Thinking of going to Craftsman or DeWalt. Only issue is I never stop by Lowes and I have a Harbor Freight much closer.
I bought the Hercules line when it came out just to get to one line of tools. Unfortunately with covid they were lacking a variety for a while and I needed different tools. I got a few Bauer tools and I really like them. They’re not the greatest, but they filled out my tool needs for a good price and they’re still going strong. Now Hercules has a better variety with a 5 year warranty so I’m growing my collection.
Jeramy, herc is supposed to be better. However I have found each line has their champs.... As well as not champs. Bauer has more selection, big bonus, one that really peeves me is the Bauer radio and baby vacuum. Battery only, Hercs version is dual power which is the sex... Bauer has a dual power work light and fan that I love. 3&5 mah batteries are the key, if the 1.5s are free or close to free ok, otherwise get the 3&5
I got into the Bauer line simply because they have a glue gun. (and heat gun) If Hercules had the glue gun at the time, (they later added the heat gun) I would have started with Hercules. But when it comes to batteries with my growing Bauer collection, I'm ONLY buying the 5.0ah ones... especially when they do that special where 2 batteries are like $80. I recently built a shipping container office, including a fancy deck (trex) and used the 20v Bauer chop saw for all of the interior trim, flooring and decking. And most of my other tools were Bauer. There were a few specialized tools that only Makita and Miluawakee has, but even that list is narrowing, now that Bauer has a brushless metal cut saw for a fraction of what I paid for the Makita.
I agree. Bauer has a larger line and has stuck with one battery platform. And now the brushless tools and the line keeps growing. I’m really happy with the quality and the price. Thanks so much for watching.
Drill- Packedge in typical box, came with a tool bag (added bonus), two batteries, one charger, drill, and driver. Two words "plenty of Torque" ruclips.net/user/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv well I guess that's three. Nice upgrade from current setup. Has belt clips, I don't think I will be using those. Driver and drill were bigger than what I expected but it is an upgrade from the current setup. For the money I would say that this is a great setup for Professionals and DIY/Weekend warriors.
Been using Bauer for weekend warrior stuff for years now, always been happy. The only one I've heard bad things about is the circular so I haven't gone there yet (I have a truck so I don't need to break down sheet goods in the HD parking lot fortunately). Anybody with experience with either cordless circ? My advice on sales if you can wait is to look for a bundle deal they occasionally run. Last year they had deal where you got 1 of 5 or 6 tools, a charger and a 5A batt for $99. I got both the palm router and the recip saw using this deal and couldn't be happier about it.
They are doing some great deals on them. I think some of the sales are also to get rid of older models and make room for all brushes tools. I just bought a Bauer 20V angle grinder and could have purchased the old model for about $10 less but I chose to go with the newer brushless . Thanks so much for watching
I have 5 or so corded and cordless Bauer power tools and so far so good. I'll be getting more to round out my remodeling and home repair tools in the future.
I just bought the Bauer 6 gallon 4 peak Horse power wet/dry vacuum and the Bauer cyclone dust extractor and I'm very happy with my purchase. Together they costed around $90 in my area which isn't too bad. Good luck with yours but I think they are a good way to go for the regular guy. It's a good value for what you pay as well so I call that a win.😁
Hi there so I just bought the new brushless drill/driver have had it for two weeks now i work for a moveing company and we install furniture mostly office stuff like cubicle and sit stand desk and chairs the tool has done amazing so far worth every penny just got the 3 amp battery for it a few days ago and it sound more powerful my dad does electrical work and has done so much work with this brand over the passed 5 years and they get the job done I would recommend this brand to anyone great tools 100% 👍👌
I think if I were able to go back, fresh out of school, and on a tight budget, I would choose the Hercules line of Harbor Freight cordless tools. The new brushless impact and hammerdrill are outperforming most pro grade tool brand's flagship models. They are also backed by a 5 year warranty, which exceeds or match's the competition. They downside is that the selection of tools isn't as large as Bauer pretty much everyone else, but they will catch up before long.
I think you are right and the Hercules brand will catch up. But also what sold me on the Bauer was they are now building brushes tools. Thanks so much for watching.
@@DIYGene Thats true, the brushless tools are so much better than the brushed ones. The brushed drill and impact from bauer felt solid, but severely lacked power and you could smell AND see the brushes burning up with every trigger press.
@@superstrife9880 yes I smell the burn too, but I got the brushed impact a few months ago when they discounted them down to less than $30. For that price I don't mind a little burn🙂
I got a Bauer brushless 3/8 impact gun and 1.5Ah battery, that thing made quick work of an extremely tight (and threadlocked!) bolt that holds my steering wheel to the column!! AMAZING VALUE
I am still amazed with them. I worked outside sanding the trim on my house with the Bauer orbital sander with 60 grit discs for two hours before changing batteries. Very happy.
Hello Dan, I hope it helps. I really struggled with choosing a brand, but I am really happy with the Bauer tools. As always, thanks so much for watching.
Like the tools, they all work as expected and the little light feature on the drill and impact is surprisingly useful. However, I've had 3 batteries die over the last 4 years, and I don't abuse them at all.
Get battery adapter so you can use Dewalt or Milwaukee batteries on the tools. I do that dor my old Craftsman 19.2 Cordless Impact,Driver,Drill+Wrench. They work great!!
Bauer all the way. Drill, impact wrench ajd driver, circular saw, work lights, and I just got the brushless reciprocating saw to help with a rebuild job on my backyard shed. Love em!
Got the 1/2 inch impact, impact driver, oscillating tool, circular saw, and will acquire the grinder tomorrow. The "buy the battery get the tool" deal is decent for like the circular saw, notsomuch for the cheaper options. An often overlooked good value is the Warrior 18v drill, and even the 12v ones when the price is right. Sure the batteries are 1.3 AH and there's no larger ones, but the 18v model I used recently to build racks in the warehouse drilling self tapping screws was just as good as the beat up DeWalt we had alongside it. For the price you can't go wrong.
I have been using Bauer tools for about a year and a half. I too am a DIYer weekend warrior and I love the performance. I am not cheap, but for the price of these tools and power. I will be buying more of Bauer tools.
I used to have a big issue with Dewalt chargers. If I drop them even 1 Ft. from the ground they would stop working. After buying 3 chargers I switched to Bauer. I bought 2 Bauer chargers just incase but they're both still working after 1 year. So Harbor Freights gets my approval.
For a little more per tool you can get a 2 yr warranty. As far as battery goes i bought an adapter to use my Makita batteries. I prefer Makita but for the price i bought a right angle drill, detail sander and a oscillating tool with 2 year warranty on each for almost the price of a Makita oscillating tool.
I've got a number of Bauer cordless tools and my collection is growing all the time. Santa has my Christmas wish list and Bauer is on the list twice. I limit my purchases from Harbor Freight to the price range where I consider the tool "disposable" since repairing any tool from Harbor Freight doesn't appear to be an option (I can still buy repair parts for my Makita tools purchased in the 1980's). Bauer is perfect for me ... good tools at a fair price, and the batteries are great. Thanks for the video!
I’m starting my Bauer tool collection after a buddy helped me using some of his redoing my deck. They have been handing a 12x24 deck and all that treated and old rotted lumber without so much a grunt.
I invested a lot of money on my corded, top of the line Makita tools because I know they will outlive me. I consider all cordless tool as disposable because the batteries cost more than the tools and will go bad eventually. Thanks for the review of this brand. I have been looking to replace my Ryobi tools because of the difficulties I have been having with their batteries.
That is so true. Battery and cordless tools will keep changing technology, but you can always plug in that old corded circular saw. Thanks so much for watching.
KUDOS on your review of HF Bauer cordless tools. I have been using Bauer 20v drill [I have 2] for several years and find them to be well worth the $$$. I did have to return one under warranty, which was replaced before I left the building. I also have a Dewalt DCD771 1/2" 20V MAX cordless drill with a 1.3Ah battery. I have literally run the Bauer [with a 1.5Ah battery] and the Dewalt, side by side on differ4ent projects and find VERY little difference in their performance. That's why I bought a 2nd Bauer 1/2" 20V cordless drill. I have 6 Bauer batteries from 1.5 to 5Ah and 2 1.5Ah Dewalt batteries. I also purchased a "converter" that allows me to interchange the Bauer & Dewalt between the different drills with now problems. I never took the time to add up how much I have saved by going to HF Bauer drills & batteries but overall, I would guess that it might be north of $300.00. I have 2 20V 1/2" drills, 1-20V impact driver, 1-20V 2500 Lumen Spotlight, 1-20V/120V Cordless Dual Power Fan, 1-20V circular saw and 1-20V 5" random orbit sander. Thanks for not bashing Bauer just because it comes from HF.
@@redslover5293 , I have had great luck with the Bauer 20v tools. I just used the circular saw and drill and driver for two solid days on a shed project and they did fantastic. Thanks so much for your great response. Gene
I can buy whatever tools I need or want. You can call me cheap then as well. But, if I only use a tool a few times a year, it makes sense to buy Bauer brand tools. They're not low quality tools. They are reliable and in some cases just as well built as the higher end tools. I use my $$$ wisely when I can. Good review for good value tools.
Thank you! The man thing is the tools need to hold up to what you need them for. I feel they are a good value and a well built tool. I really like the large selection and the one battery system. Plus, in the past I have purchased really expensive cordless tools only to watch the technology change and the tool becomes obsolete and you have to find aftermarket batteries just to use them. Thanks again for watching.
I have Bauer nail gun, finishing gun, circular saw, impact, hammer drill and 1/2" drill. They all have exceeded my expectations. I got all the tools for the price of ONE Milwaukee tool 🤷♂️
I only have a corded Bauer heat gun and random orbit sander but i wouldn't think twice before getting their cordless tools. Back in 2010 when I was a poor Airman i bought a $20 drill and flashlight combo from Harbor Freight. I think it was Drillmaster or some brand that predated all this stuff. It was blue and kinda looked like a Makita knockoff. Anyway i kept it in my truck bed toolbox throughout the seasons and ran it to the ground. I gave it to someone when i moved but it was still working.
@@dirtycommtroop, I just built a 14’ x 18’ shop and used almost all these tools and they did a great job. It was nice not dragging out cords for that project. Thanks for watching.
I have the 1/2" drill, 3/4" impact, circular saw, jig saw, saws all. And I absolutely love them 3+ yrs on they all work great still. The 3/4" is not as strong as I'd like burn works. But now after 3 yrs I do need new batteries. Edit: Wanted to add, I'm a maintenance supervisor for a large apt complex so they all get daily use.
@@DIYGene ty for the reply, the only real issue I've had is with the plain plate for the jig saw. It wore out pretty fast and if not careful when making a curved cut, it can change the angle. Ive not owned very many jig saws tho so idk if this is common with many of the budget friendly jigs. But it's still definitely usable. Just have to go slower and take care while cutting. Which I imagine is good practice while using a jigsaw anyway.
I love my Bauer tools except for the brushless angle grinder. Half the time it will spin up and after one second it will shut off like it's hitting a rev limiter. I have seen videos here on RUclips of others with the exact same issue. Now I am buying the Hercules 12v line and have been very pleased with them. And now the Hercules comes with a 5 year warranty which makes up for the price difference of it's Bauer cousin.
That’s a really good point! Plus I think Hercules will catch up with all the great tool options. I just bought the brushless grinder. So we will see how it does for me. I may do a video review either way. If it’s junk people need to know. Thanks so much for watching.
I have a variety of Bauer tools, mostly 20 volt. I did not get the 20 volt orbital. The corded is often $20 and I always use it at my workbench with a vac attached so the cordless is just heavier and a waste. The 20V Bauer vacuums are great. Love them. The only problem I've had is the chuck on my drill was bad. Died within weeks, so they replaced it free. More and more are going brushless now, so I'm going to avoid buying any that aren't.
Great video and thank you! This video is pushing a ton of views to my review video comparing the Bauer, ryobi and dewalt! The Bauer did way better than we thought it was going to.
I recently watched a video from another RUclipsr who had about 6 drills from all the brands including Bauer. He took them all apart and guess what. The were all identical once you remove the plastic. No difference between Bauer or any other. My Bauer collection has been steadily growing for the past year or so. No regrets. Bauer batteries and Dewalt are identical with the exception of some plastic that prevents you from swapping between brands.
You know that doesn’t surprise me at all. I am excited with being able to build my tools around one power source and so far Bauer is doing great. Thanks for the input and for watching.
“…and scaring the shop cat” cracks me up!😂😂😂 I’m a Bauer Boy too! My buddies give me crap, but I just built a mega-deck in my backyard. I’m also a monogamous battery user, so once I was impressed with my Bauer 1/4” Impact driver and then the 1/2 drill, I was fully committed!
Ive had the best luck with Milwaukee its taking me a little longer to get everything but my tools work very well and it helps that my coworker runs a m18 we have tons of batteries and chargers
Apparently you would like to have an antique Sun I know I could not pass as a real sun however my being seventy-five years old I think I would make the perfect redheaded stepson and would be proud to call you Papa that's right I love what you're doing so keep up the good work
Mine have been great, only 2 returns. 1 bad battery, and I tore up the 10-inch chainsaw. I had a warranty that got another still going. To be honest, my grandfather said I could tear up a anvil with a rubber mallet
I started collecting the Bauer 20v tools and was initially satisfied. Seems now my store is out of stock on most items. Probably let the current Bauer stuff wear out while going back to Milwaukee brand.
I like Ryobi...good value middle of the road tool that will get the job done! Bauer drill is OK but stay away from the vacuum! Ryobi vac is great! Get an adapter from 18 to 20V lithium battery from your other tools and it will last a long time!
im not trynna act wholesome or brainless supportive at all, BUT HOW DOES THIS GUY ONLY HAVE 30k subs. HIS VIDS QUALITY AND CONTENT LEGIT SHOULD GET MORE VIEWS. THIS GUY LITERALLY BUILT A FENDER ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC TELE HIMSELF
Thank you so much. I am grateful for the subscribers that watch the channels and really enjoy the comments. I hope it will keep growing and folks find it helpful and entertaining. Thanks again for watching.
I've owned 2 cars in 30 years I like to get my "money's worth" Tools are interesting today so many brands and so few Chinese factories... Many are built in the same place. I bought a Harbor Freight chop saw in 2003 to do crown molding in my condo. I figured if it lasted the job it was worth the $35. I lent it to a buddy to do baseboards and I still have the saw and it still works. I agree generally you get what you pay for, but most of us don't need pro level tools. Thanks for the great video.
Hello Joe, My son doesn’t realize that I’m leaving him that old jeep in my will. LOL I think you are right about most of these Chinese tools come out of the same factory. Even Milwaukee is made in China. Thanks again Joe for watching.
@@DIYGene I've seen tear downs where the tools are nearly identical inside. Usually the premium brands have additional features or some better quality components. Those batteries are rated in Amp Hours my thinking a 1aH battery will deliver one Amp for one hour, and a 3 will last 3x as long. Do you really notice a difference with a full charge? Maybe the larger tools need higher amperage initially. I'm old school my saws are corded. I only have three cordless drivers.. My feeling with cordless is everytime I need it the battery is low. I don't use mine often enough. I spend too much time watching videos 😂😂😂
@@joekagerer LoL!, That was my problem with multiple brands. This way I can buy extra batteries. I have heard that the Bauer and the Metebo (Hitachi) are basically the same.
My rule of thumb is if power tools for work then name brand. But for work and at home stuff almost all harbor freight stuff will do. Pittsburg and chief are good stuff
The problem I have with reviews from the USA is that the culture of Americans makes it almost impossible to do a balanced review :) Americans are so raised by saying nice things that it seems they cannot speak out negatives without feeling guilty :) To my opinion a review has to have a balanced negatives versus positives. Otherwise it is just another commercial advertisement of which always has to be in the back of mind that the advertiser might gain from the advertising which makes him not 100% unbiased. Sidenote: Tourists and other visitors from the USA biggest culture shock when they come to my country is that here almost everyone speaks his mind with disregard of it might be stingy a little. The open honesty is appreciated and valued over being polite.
I find that extremely interesting. You are probably right about how we word things. I have more of a tendency to give a review on what works well. If I have a product that I’m not impressed with or is just a bad product, I will not even give it a review. To me that is a waste of everyone’s time. I appreciate your input and love hearing the difference in cultures. Thanks for watching.
@@DIYGene very intetresting as I feel exactly the opposit. A review mainly positive I see as a waist of time and a good facts based negative review is golden as it prevent me from buying something bad :) Cultures differ :) thankyou for the respond :)
@@PeteRondeau I think you mixup the general frustrated hating everything Americans with the majority of normal Americans :) It is not my personal experience. I get this 'culture shock' knowledge from watching Americans who tell about their visits to the Netherlands on youtube.
@@DIYGene I'm the type that appreciate both views, the good and the bad. Bad decisions are made often without complete knowledge. I want to know what's good, but I also want to know what's bad enough to stay away from.
Bet that 94 Jeep (assuming Wrangler or Cherokee) has more resale value than some of the "newer" cars on the market these days. Jeeps are one of those car's that, like an old Bronco, hold their value for a long time.
96 Toyota T100 330k miles and will go another 330k. Cheap implies low quality often, frugal is different from cheap. Also being an old guy and liking vehicles from when you were young is just part of being a an old guy. No idea if these tools are any good or not just wanted to comment on your intro and interaction with your son.
About a year ago i bought a half inch Bauer impact wrench, i use it twice a year to get blades off a riding lawn mower. Why would i pay 200 dollars for a kobolt or Milwaukee ? I got a old boat trailer imay have to take apart, besides that i hardly ever use it.
I agree, if I were a tradesman then yes I would buy the top end tools because I would be using them every day. But for my home projects, Bauer works great and holds up great. Thanks for watching.
I have the drill for 2 years, it’s no longer click when turn the speed selector, but it still seems to work. I also have the right angle drill. Do they have brushless models?
Cheap and thrifty are two different things. I don’t like to mess with junk but I do not like paying a premium nor do I like paying depreciation. I’ve always been this way since I was a child now at 30 years old I sound like my dad lol.
I bought my first power tool the baur drill driver and it has not let me down, my family bought me a dewalt set and they said invest in quality tools, yeah i like dewalt but they dont realize that im fine with baur cause i know i beat the tools up lol
Have you used the bauer cyclone for shop vacs. Mine worked fine for a bit, then created such a vacuum in the harbor freight 5 gal bucket that it sucked the bucket in till it split right up the side. Has this happened to others? I returned it and have a replacement, but I'm concerned with the bucket quality and that it will happen again. Any suggestions, would drilling a hole in the bucket do the trick, or will I lose all my suction?
Yes I have a cyclone, it is not a Bauer but basically the same thing. I have had the same problem with it sucking in the bucket. I have heard of using two buckets inside of each other but I don't know if you would need to glue them together or what. I switched to using square kitty litter buckets and that has worked well: Here is a link to a video where I built a dust collection cart and you can see the buckets I used in it: ruclips.net/video/yOJQCJOwoOs/видео.htmlsi=sT8auTRYSrcdEZBW Thanks for watching.
@DIYGene Thanks so much for getting back to me so quickly. I liked your vacuum cart design. I will give the two bucket idea a try. Love your shop. It's like mine - half of a one car garage. Just working around the table saw is quite a challenge. I usually break 4x8 sheets outside with my circular saw and bring in the smaller pieces. Just finished building my first cabinets and drawers to add some organization to the madness. Thanks again for your help. Looking forward to watching your other videos.
What Hercules is doing right now may be unbeatable. 5-year warranty, brushless tools that actually compete in power and performance with Milwaukee and Dewalt's top models and when they're on sale they're $50. I just grabbed a bunch of their 8 amp hour 21700 cell high output batteries for $50 ea. There's no tool deal in existence that can compete with that.
@@enthused7591, that is a great deal. I now wonder if I should have gin the Hercules route. I went with Bauer because at the time had a much larger selection of tools.
@@DIYGene I always tell myself if I get a good enough deal, I can sell my used stuff for close to what I paid if not a little more if I find a better platform. I will say, at the time you made this video, Bauer looked to have a lot of stuff that outperformed its price. I'm in the process of getting rid of half my Milwaukee Fuel stuff because I can recoup $500 if I switch to Hercules.
@@bradleyking4313, Thanks so much. These are tools that I use in my shop. Some like the drills every day and others not so much. But I have found I can rely on them and for me, well that’s value. Thanks again for watching.
Bauer is fine for DIY. Just like a DIY homeowner doesn’t need Snap-On. However, Milwaukee is the way to go if you can afford nicer tools. The rate at which they are adding tools to the M18 battery standard is astounding. Your average DIY homeowner will not need those tools though.
I would tend to agree with you. If I were working as a professional in the field every day, I would want something like Milwaukee. But for the home shop, Bauer is a great option. Thanks for watching.
It is actually a prop riffle of the Mandolorian series. Here is a link on how to make it. ruclips.net/video/it-h7L2ZK8k/видео.html Thanks for watching.
@@DIYGene the humor between you two is indeed really funny, lol, love it. about the dark saber collaboration: yessss.... (two thumbs up) I have a longhair tuxedo cat too, sweetest girl. Hugs from Belgium Gene and God bless.
The price of the Bauer tools is cheaper than name brands. The deal is not as good as you may think, it's really down to luck. Let me explain. Most major brands come with a 3 to 5 year warranty and parts are available for some time after the warranty ends. The associated costs are included in the sales price. One price and done. Harbor freight likes to do a 90 day warranty and you can add on for a fee. You always have to add the cost of the extended warranty to the sales price because HF doesn't combine them like the other brands. So, that price isn't as low if you want a warranty. Parts for some tools are not possible to get and the entire tool is junked over some little bit. I had Kobalt do something similar to me. They said no parts, sorry. When the products run for years, like most do, then HF is a good value. If the product fails after 90 days or after the extended warranty expires, it maybe be junk.
@@ToxicityAssured , lot of good points. I have been very lucky with the Bauer 20v. I feel like even with the extended warranty, they are still a great value for the DIYer. Now I also buy the Craftsman 20v tools and I am having great luck with them too , but I paid a lot more for them. I think it really boils down to what you can afford. For the value I have to go with the Bauer 29v. Thanks so much for your great comments.
Bauer tools are good, but have a 50% failure rate on the batteries. Purchased Four 8AH batts with 2 developing dead cells in less than 6 months. Also purchased two 5AH batts at the same time and one developed a dead cell as well. I have never experienced this with Milwaukee. Ultimately the cost of batts is doubled eliminating the perceived savings value. I will not be purchasing any more Bauer tools until HF addresses this issue.
I am glad I have held on to my Jeep Wrangler. I have thought about selling it but it really doesn’t cost anything to keep it. And I know I would regret it if I sold it.
I bought a Bower Chop saw for cutting bricks I told my buddies at my horseshoe league And they're never gonna stop ragging on me for buying Harbor freight
What I find is that if you use it regularly buy high, if not buy harbor freight. With that everyone rebrands, so is the red Bauer a Milwaukee??? May need to do a comparison. Recently watched a video between 3/8 Milwaukee and 1/2 Milwaukee impact drivers and the results were very close to the same, so why pay more? And if, Bauer is a re-label your saving much. But, tests will need to be done to compare.....
I agree. If I worked in the building industry using the cordless tools every day. I would definitely be using Milwaukee or Dewalt. But as a home DIYer the Bauer works great for me. I wonder how many of all these brands roll out of the same factory. Thanks for watching.
Bottom line, everyone goes to Harbor Freight - Everyone! The prices are insanely great and most products are just fine for us that work in our garages or home.
So true. I have to say, Harbor Freight is one of my favorite stores. They do not sponsor me, I just like their products and prices. Thanks for watching.
@@DIYGene you might be surprised! Like I said the 3/8" and the 1/2" Milwaukee performed basically the same, so why the price difference it why a different tool for the same performance?
I really wish Bauer would come out with a cordless ratchet. I really don't want to buy the Hercules ratchet because the batteries are not interchangeable.
There's nothing wrong with Harbor Freight tools. I have at least a half dozen or more that have lasted for years. Btw...I'm not cheap either...I just like good values, too!😂
Thanks Dart Man! We just like good value!LOL
@@DIYGene yep!😁
Your frugal
@@loucifer4205 yep!👍🙂
Been doing diy projects with my Bauer tools for over 4 years now. They still work great.
That is a good indication. I think I made the right choice. Thanks so much for watching.
My Dodge pickup is from 1994. Am I cheap, NO. I take care of my stuff.
Sometimes I think my old Jeep is the only dependable vehicle we have.
My '93 Ford F150 4x4 is still going strong. Easy to fix and not a bunch of doodads to go wrong. Built like a..., an old Ford!
@@saltycreole2673, Those old fords are built like tanks. Thanks for watching.
We were programmed to be consumers. Buying used and keeping them until they die is odd to many. I like being odd, I get to keep more of my money and strive to be debt free, not a debt slave.
I was still driving my 1997 Explorer up until 2 yrs ago. Engine finally crapped out
I made my living as a cabinetmaker and finish carpenter for 25 years so I understand how important good tools are. I don’t work on stuff all the time like I used to but over the last three years I have been little by little switching over to all Bauer cordless tools. Only issue I’ve had is that I have had to return and exchange a few batteries.
So fare I have had really good luck with them. Thanks so much for watching.
As far the battery go it run my grandson power wheel as recharges just fine. He can go though 2 1/2 batteries a day if you let him but they seem to hold up for over 6 months now. I use 1-3ah and 2-5ah
Did a similar evaluation about 4 years ago, and bought the Bauer drill and grinder for a project. I've been very pleased. I now have about 20 Bauer cordless tools, 5 batteries, and 3 chargers. Couldn't be more pleased with my decision as a DIYer who only occasionally uses the tools. The Bauer value proposition means I can have a variety of tools, due to the lower price, and still have enough reliability that they will last many years with my light usage.
Well, I have sure been happy with mine. And like you said, with the value and price I can afford more tools. Thank so much for watching.
I was a renter so never had power tools, then I bought a house last year and now my garage is mostly Bauer. Started with Ryobi but I honestly feel the Bauer line is better quality. Just hope they start expanding products like Ryobi. Not one Bauer tool let me down, can’t say the same about Ryobi.
I have been happy with mine. They keep expanding the product line and also going to brushless. I just picked up the crown stapler and so far it’s working great. Thanks for watching.
Yeah I'm not super happy with my Ryobi tools either. Thinking of going to Craftsman or DeWalt. Only issue is I never stop by Lowes and I have a Harbor Freight much closer.
I bought the Hercules line when it came out just to get to one line of tools. Unfortunately with covid they were lacking a variety for a while and I needed different tools. I got a few Bauer tools and I really like them. They’re not the greatest, but they filled out my tool needs for a good price and they’re still going strong. Now Hercules has a better variety with a 5 year warranty so I’m growing my collection.
I really like the Hercules tools but at the time they were always out of the batteries. Thanks so much for watching.
Is the Hercules brand better than the Bauer brand?
@@jeramychunn9108 it’s their best brand. You can tell it’s better quality for sure.
Jeramy, herc is supposed to be better. However I have found each line has their champs.... As well as not champs. Bauer has more selection, big bonus, one that really peeves me is the Bauer radio and baby vacuum. Battery only, Hercs version is dual power which is the sex... Bauer has a dual power work light and fan that I love. 3&5 mah batteries are the key, if the 1.5s are free or close to free ok, otherwise get the 3&5
During covid harbor freight had fire at hq.
I got into the Bauer line simply because they have a glue gun. (and heat gun) If Hercules had the glue gun at the time, (they later added the heat gun) I would have started with Hercules. But when it comes to batteries with my growing Bauer collection, I'm ONLY buying the 5.0ah ones... especially when they do that special where 2 batteries are like $80.
I recently built a shipping container office, including a fancy deck (trex) and used the 20v Bauer chop saw for all of the interior trim, flooring and decking. And most of my other tools were Bauer. There were a few specialized tools that only Makita and Miluawakee has, but even that list is narrowing, now that Bauer has a brushless metal cut saw for a fraction of what I paid for the Makita.
I agree. Bauer has a larger line and has stuck with one battery platform. And now the brushless tools and the line keeps growing. I’m really happy with the quality and the price. Thanks so much for watching.
Drill- Packedge in typical box, came with a tool bag (added bonus), two batteries, one charger, drill, and driver. Two words "plenty of Torque" ruclips.net/user/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv well I guess that's three. Nice upgrade from current setup. Has belt clips, I don't think I will be using those. Driver and drill were bigger than what I expected but it is an upgrade from the current setup. For the money I would say that this is a great setup for Professionals and DIY/Weekend warriors.
I have had great luck with these tools. Thanks for watching.
Been using Bauer for weekend warrior stuff for years now, always been happy. The only one I've heard bad things about is the circular so I haven't gone there yet (I have a truck so I don't need to break down sheet goods in the HD parking lot fortunately). Anybody with experience with either cordless circ? My advice on sales if you can wait is to look for a bundle deal they occasionally run. Last year they had deal where you got 1 of 5 or 6 tools, a charger and a 5A batt for $99. I got both the palm router and the recip saw using this deal and couldn't be happier about it.
They are doing some great deals on them. I think some of the sales are also to get rid of older models and make room for all brushes tools. I just bought a Bauer 20V angle grinder and could have purchased the old model for about $10 less but I chose to go with the newer brushless . Thanks so much for watching
I’ve had no issues with the circular saw. You just have to use the larger batteries.
@@bdawg-qj9bq that I have noticed. I pretty much just use the small batteries in the drill.
I have 5 or so corded and cordless Bauer power tools and so far so good. I'll be getting more to round out my remodeling and home repair tools in the future.
I just bought the Bauer 6 gallon 4 peak Horse power wet/dry vacuum and the Bauer cyclone dust extractor and I'm very happy with my purchase. Together they costed around $90 in my area which isn't too bad. Good luck with yours but I think they are a good way to go for the regular guy. It's a good value for what you pay as well so I call that a win.😁
Hi there so I just bought the new brushless drill/driver have had it for two weeks now i work for a moveing company and we install furniture mostly office stuff like cubicle and sit stand desk and chairs the tool has done amazing so far worth every penny just got the 3 amp battery for it a few days ago and it sound more powerful my dad does electrical work and has done so much work with this brand over the passed 5 years and they get the job done I would recommend this brand to anyone great tools 100% 👍👌
That is great to hear. I think I made the right choice and the tools are holding up really well. Thanks for your great comment and for watching.
I’ve been using Bauer 20v tools for a few years now… all have served me well. No problems. Very happy with them
@@dme4401, mine too. I just built an 14’ x 18’ shop and those 20v tools did the bulk of the work.
I have been standardizing all my power tools to bauer, their 20v line is pretty good. I don't have anything bad to say about them.
That’s me. Time will tell. But I’m really happy so far. Thanks for watching.
I have the full line of Bauer tools. I use them a lot and have had zero problems. I also have the Bauer spotlight which is great!
This makes me feel a lot better about my choice. Thanks for watching.
I think if I were able to go back, fresh out of school, and on a tight budget, I would choose the Hercules line of Harbor Freight cordless tools. The new brushless impact and hammerdrill are outperforming most pro grade tool brand's flagship models. They are also backed by a 5 year warranty, which exceeds or match's the competition. They downside is that the selection of tools isn't as large as Bauer pretty much everyone else, but they will catch up before long.
I think you are right and the Hercules brand will catch up. But also what sold me on the Bauer was they are now building brushes tools. Thanks so much for watching.
@@DIYGene Thats true, the brushless tools are so much better than the brushed ones. The brushed drill and impact from bauer felt solid, but severely lacked power and you could smell AND see the brushes burning up with every trigger press.
@@superstrife9880 yes I smell the burn too, but I got the brushed impact a few months ago when they discounted them down to less than $30. For that price I don't mind a little burn🙂
@@JohnSmith-ld1pw the saying is that there are no bad products, only bad prices huh
I got a Bauer brushless 3/8 impact gun and 1.5Ah battery, that thing made quick work of an extremely tight (and threadlocked!) bolt that holds my steering wheel to the column!! AMAZING VALUE
I am still amazed with them. I worked outside sanding the trim on my house with the Bauer orbital sander with 60 grit discs for two hours before changing batteries. Very happy.
I really appreciate this video. Makes a huge difference to my pending tool purchases.
Hello Dan, I hope it helps. I really struggled with choosing a brand, but I am really happy with the Bauer tools. As always, thanks so much for watching.
Like the tools, they all work as expected and the little light feature on the drill and impact is surprisingly useful. However, I've had 3 batteries die over the last 4 years, and I don't abuse them at all.
Well that’s not cool. I hope that’s not a trend. Thanks for watching.
Get battery adapter so you can use Dewalt or Milwaukee batteries on the tools. I do that dor my old Craftsman 19.2 Cordless Impact,Driver,Drill+Wrench. They work great!!
@@marshallrogers8011 I had no idea that was an option. Great tip, I'll be looking into it!
Bauer all the way. Drill, impact wrench ajd driver, circular saw, work lights, and I just got the brushless reciprocating saw to help with a rebuild job on my backyard shed. Love em!
Me too! I keep seeing the battery sale of $99 battery and get a tool for free. Thanks for watching.
I am certainly glad to know you're back and I am looking forward to some more of those really great videos
Thanks Robert, I’m looking forward to getting started.
Got the 1/2 inch impact, impact driver, oscillating tool, circular saw, and will acquire the grinder tomorrow. The "buy the battery get the tool" deal is decent for like the circular saw, notsomuch for the cheaper options. An often overlooked good value is the Warrior 18v drill, and even the 12v ones when the price is right. Sure the batteries are 1.3 AH and there's no larger ones, but the 18v model I used recently to build racks in the warehouse drilling self tapping screws was just as good as the beat up DeWalt we had alongside it. For the price you can't go wrong.
@@jeffdeezy, I sure have been happy with mine. Thanks so much for watching.
I have been using Bauer tools for about a year and a half. I too am a DIYer weekend warrior and I love the performance. I am not cheap, but for the price of these tools and power. I will be buying more of Bauer tools.
I’m right there with you Gilbert. Thanks for watching.
Brought my Bauer tool set used from market place years ago still going hard
That’s good to know. So far mine are holding up really well, including the batteries.
I used to have a big issue with Dewalt chargers. If I drop them even 1 Ft. from the ground they would stop working. After buying 3 chargers I switched to Bauer. I bought 2 Bauer chargers just incase but they're both still working after 1 year. So Harbor Freights gets my approval.
That’s great. I am have really good luck with Bauer tools. Plus I can afford to buy them. LOL. Thanks for watching.
For a little more per tool you can get a 2 yr warranty. As far as battery goes i bought an adapter to use my Makita batteries. I prefer Makita but for the price i bought a right angle drill, detail sander and a oscillating tool with 2 year warranty on each for almost the price of a Makita oscillating tool.
That is such a great point. Even adding the 2 year warranty, they are still a good value. Thanks so much for watching.
I've got a number of Bauer cordless tools and my collection is growing all the time. Santa has my Christmas wish list and Bauer is on the list twice. I limit my purchases from Harbor Freight to the price range where I consider the tool "disposable" since repairing any tool from Harbor Freight doesn't appear to be an option (I can still buy repair parts for my Makita tools purchased in the 1980's). Bauer is perfect for me ... good tools at a fair price, and the batteries are great. Thanks for the video!
I’m the same way. I also watch for Harbor Freight sales. Thanks for watching.
I’m starting my Bauer tool collection after a buddy helped me using some of his redoing my deck. They have been handing a 12x24 deck and all that treated and old rotted lumber without so much a grunt.
I have really had good luck with the Bauer 20v tools. Thanks for watching.
Almost 4 years daily usage of my Bauer Power and not once have they ever let me down!!
Well that’s a good indicator of a good product. Thanks for watching.
I invested a lot of money on my corded, top of the line Makita tools because I know they will outlive me. I consider all cordless tool as disposable because the batteries cost more than the tools and will go bad eventually. Thanks for the review of this brand. I have been looking to replace my Ryobi tools because of the difficulties I have been having with their batteries.
That is so true. Battery and cordless tools will keep changing technology, but you can always plug in that old corded circular saw. Thanks so much for watching.
Did you have issues with the drill chucks not staying tight?
No, ii have not had any problems. Do you have a bad chuck on your drill?
@@DIYGene thank you .The drill is my friends and he had two that will not hold tight.
KUDOS on your review of HF Bauer cordless tools. I have been using Bauer 20v drill [I have 2] for several years and find them to be well worth the $$$. I did have to return one under warranty, which was replaced before I left the building. I also have a Dewalt DCD771 1/2" 20V MAX cordless drill with a 1.3Ah battery. I have literally run the Bauer [with a 1.5Ah battery] and the Dewalt, side by side on differ4ent projects and find VERY little difference in their performance. That's why I bought a 2nd Bauer 1/2" 20V cordless drill. I have 6 Bauer batteries from 1.5 to 5Ah and 2 1.5Ah Dewalt batteries. I also purchased a "converter" that allows me to interchange the Bauer & Dewalt between the different drills with now problems. I never took the time to add up how much I have saved by going to HF Bauer drills & batteries but overall, I would guess that it might be north of $300.00. I have 2 20V 1/2" drills, 1-20V impact driver, 1-20V 2500 Lumen Spotlight, 1-20V/120V Cordless Dual Power Fan, 1-20V circular saw and 1-20V 5" random orbit sander.
Thanks for not bashing Bauer just because it comes from HF.
@@redslover5293 , I have had great luck with the Bauer 20v tools. I just used the circular saw and drill and driver for two solid days on a shed project and they did fantastic. Thanks so much for your great response. Gene
I can buy whatever tools I need or want. You can call me cheap then as well. But, if I only use a tool a few times a year, it makes sense to buy Bauer brand tools. They're not low quality tools. They are reliable and in some cases just as well built as the higher end tools. I use my $$$ wisely when I can. Good review for good value tools.
Thank you! The man thing is the tools need to hold up to what you need them for. I feel they are a good value and a well built tool. I really like the large selection and the one battery system. Plus, in the past I have purchased really expensive cordless tools only to watch the technology change and the tool becomes obsolete and you have to find aftermarket batteries just to use them. Thanks again for watching.
@@DIYGene That's a great point.
I have Bauer nail gun, finishing gun, circular saw, impact, hammer drill and 1/2" drill. They all have exceeded my expectations. I got all the tools for the price of ONE Milwaukee tool 🤷♂️
@@stevenbrown5210, I have had really great experiences with the Bauer 20v tools. Thanks so much for watching.
Great video. I'm looking to also standardize my shop and was thinking of the 20 volt Bauer. You help me finalize my choice.
That or the Hercules. But I felt the Bauer has a better selection. Thanks for watching.
I only have a corded Bauer heat gun and random orbit sander but i wouldn't think twice before getting their cordless tools. Back in 2010 when I was a poor Airman i bought a $20 drill and flashlight combo from Harbor Freight. I think it was Drillmaster or some brand that predated all this stuff. It was blue and kinda looked like a Makita knockoff. Anyway i kept it in my truck bed toolbox throughout the seasons and ran it to the ground. I gave it to someone when i moved but it was still working.
@@dirtycommtroop, I just built a 14’ x 18’ shop and used almost all these tools and they did a great job. It was nice not dragging out cords for that project. Thanks for watching.
I have the 1/2" drill, 3/4" impact, circular saw, jig saw, saws all. And I absolutely love them 3+ yrs on they all work great still. The 3/4" is not as strong as I'd like burn works. But now after 3 yrs I do need new batteries.
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Wanted to add, I'm a maintenance supervisor for a large apt complex so they all get daily use.
Wow, that is good to know. Makes me feel better about my decision. Thanks for watching.
@@DIYGene ty for the reply, the only real issue I've had is with the plain plate for the jig saw. It wore out pretty fast and if not careful when making a curved cut, it can change the angle. Ive not owned very many jig saws tho so idk if this is common with many of the budget friendly jigs. But it's still definitely usable. Just have to go slower and take care while cutting. Which I imagine is good practice while using a jigsaw anyway.
I love my Bauer tools except for the brushless angle grinder. Half the time it will spin up and after one second it will shut off like it's hitting a rev limiter. I have seen videos here on RUclips of others with the exact same issue. Now I am buying the Hercules 12v line and have been very pleased with them. And now the Hercules comes with a 5 year warranty which makes up for the price difference of it's Bauer cousin.
That’s a really good point! Plus I think Hercules will catch up with all the great tool options. I just bought the brushless grinder. So we will see how it does for me. I may do a video review either way. If it’s junk people need to know. Thanks so much for watching.
I picked up the 20v oscillating tool. Just love it. So useful.
@@thestalkinghorse, That’s great, I have had great luck with the 20v Bauer tools. Thanks for watching.
I have a variety of Bauer tools, mostly 20 volt. I did not get the 20 volt orbital. The corded is often $20 and I always use it at my workbench with a vac attached so the cordless is just heavier and a waste. The 20V Bauer vacuums are great. Love them. The only problem I've had is the chuck on my drill was bad. Died within weeks, so they replaced it free. More and more are going brushless now, so I'm going to avoid buying any that aren't.
Good advice.
Great video and thank you! This video is pushing a ton of views to my review video comparing the Bauer, ryobi and dewalt! The Bauer did way better than we thought it was going to.
Hi LifeProjx, I have seen that video! Thanks for watching.
I was able to find a 5ah on ebay brand new for 40. I love their impacts. Good power and they are cheap
That’s what I’m talking about!
I recently watched a video from another RUclipsr who had about 6 drills from all the brands including Bauer. He took them all apart and guess what. The were all identical once you remove the plastic. No difference between Bauer or any other. My Bauer collection has been steadily growing for the past year or so. No regrets. Bauer batteries and Dewalt are identical with the exception of some plastic that prevents you from swapping between brands.
You know that doesn’t surprise me at all. I am excited with being able to build my tools around one power source and so far Bauer is doing great. Thanks for the input and for watching.
There not the same 😂 your hella dum if u think that
Love your vibe bruv! Just made the switch myself. Testing testing. So far so good
So far, I am really happy with Bauer. I keep watching for the sales. Thanks for watching.
I have many Bauer tools- they work great!
Thanks for watching.
“…and scaring the shop cat” cracks me up!😂😂😂
I’m a Bauer Boy too! My buddies give me crap, but I just built a mega-deck in my backyard. I’m also a monogamous battery user, so once I was impressed with my Bauer 1/4” Impact driver and then the 1/2 drill, I was fully committed!
I totally agree. I am really using mine a lot and always watching for 25% off coupons to buy more batteries. Thanks so much for watching.
Ive had the best luck with Milwaukee its taking me a little longer to get everything but my tools work very well and it helps that my coworker runs a m18 we have tons of batteries and chargers
That can be really helpful with the batteries. Milwaukee is getting a really large line of the M18s.
Apparently you would like to have an antique Sun
I know I could not pass as a real sun however my being seventy-five years old I think I would make the perfect redheaded stepson and would be proud to call you Papa that's right I love what you're doing so keep up the good work
LOL, he’s a good kid. I will keep him. For now anyway Ha Ha!
Mine have been great, only 2 returns. 1 bad battery, and I tore up the 10-inch chainsaw. I had a warranty that got another still going. To be honest, my grandfather said I could tear up a anvil with a rubber mallet
LOL, I say that about my son. Sometimes calling him BamBam.
I've been very pleased with the Bauer 20V tools... Exceeded performance and quality expectations!
I started collecting the Bauer 20v tools and was initially satisfied. Seems now my store is out of stock on most items. Probably let the current Bauer stuff wear out while going back to Milwaukee brand.
I sometimes have the same problems.
Got some Bauer tools and got an adapter to use my Dewalt batteries. I like the tools so far
So far so good for me too. It’s so nice having one battery system. Thanks for watching.
I like Ryobi...good value middle of the road tool that will get the job done! Bauer drill is OK but stay away from the vacuum! Ryobi vac is great! Get an adapter from 18 to 20V lithium battery from your other tools and it will last a long time!
I have had really good luck with the 20 v tools but I do agree that the 20 v vacuum is not up to the task.
im not trynna act wholesome or brainless supportive at all, BUT HOW DOES THIS GUY ONLY HAVE 30k subs. HIS VIDS QUALITY AND CONTENT LEGIT SHOULD GET MORE VIEWS. THIS GUY LITERALLY BUILT A FENDER ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC TELE HIMSELF
Thank you so much. I am grateful for the subscribers that watch the channels and really enjoy the comments. I hope it will keep growing and folks find it helpful and entertaining. Thanks again for watching.
I've owned 2 cars in 30 years I like to get my "money's worth" Tools are interesting today so many brands and so few Chinese factories... Many are built in the same place.
I bought a Harbor Freight chop saw in 2003 to do crown molding in my condo. I figured if it lasted the job it was worth the $35. I lent it to a buddy to do baseboards and I still have the saw and it still works.
I agree generally you get what you pay for, but most of us don't need pro level tools. Thanks for the great video.
Hello Joe, My son doesn’t realize that I’m leaving him that old jeep in my will. LOL
I think you are right about most of these Chinese tools come out of the same factory. Even Milwaukee is made in China. Thanks again Joe for watching.
@@DIYGene I've seen tear downs where the tools are nearly identical inside. Usually the premium brands have additional features or some better quality components.
Those batteries are rated in Amp Hours my thinking a 1aH battery will deliver one Amp for one hour, and a 3 will last 3x as long.
Do you really notice a difference with a full charge? Maybe the larger tools need higher amperage initially. I'm old school my saws are corded. I only have three cordless drivers..
My feeling with cordless is everytime I need it the battery is low. I don't use mine often enough. I spend too much time watching videos 😂😂😂
@@DIYGene there will come a time when he'll realize your wisdom in vehicles, it may take some time....
@@joekagerer LoL!, That was my problem with multiple brands. This way I can buy extra batteries. I have heard that the Bauer and the Metebo (Hitachi) are basically the same.
And patience on my part. I have been in no hurry to teach him how to drive a stick. Im if I do, I will never see my jeep again.🤪
I like that I can find those on Amazon too. I wonder what factory they are made in. They look like the Skil brand a little.
I have wondered the same thing. I think almost all cordless tools are made from one of 3 or 4 factories.
I really love Bauer cordless power tools. They're an excellent quality at a reasonable price.
My rule of thumb is if power tools for work then name brand. But for work and at home stuff almost all harbor freight stuff will do. Pittsburg and chief are good stuff
I think you nailed it on the head. Thanks for watching.
I just got the Bauer Jigsaw and I love it, i might have to get that blower soon though.
I love the blower. I use it more that I thought I would. Thanks for watching.
Got the free tool 3/8 box Ratchet and warranty $110 out the door 2 year free replacement just buy the starter kit🎉can’t beat that
I really don’t think you can beat that. Thanks for watching.
The problem I have with reviews from the USA is that the culture of Americans makes it almost impossible to do a balanced review :) Americans are so raised by saying nice things that it seems they cannot speak out negatives without feeling guilty :) To my opinion a review has to have a balanced negatives versus positives. Otherwise it is just another commercial advertisement of which always has to be in the back of mind that the advertiser might gain from the advertising which makes him not 100% unbiased. Sidenote: Tourists and other visitors from the USA biggest culture shock when they come to my country is that here almost everyone speaks his mind with disregard of it might be stingy a little. The open honesty is appreciated and valued over being polite.
I find that extremely interesting. You are probably right about how we word things. I have more of a tendency to give a review on what works well. If I have a product that I’m not impressed with or is just a bad product, I will not even give it a review. To me that is a waste of everyone’s time. I appreciate your input and love hearing the difference in cultures. Thanks for watching.
@@DIYGene very intetresting as I feel exactly the opposit. A review mainly positive I see as a waist of time and a good facts based negative review is golden as it prevent me from buying something bad :) Cultures differ :) thankyou for the respond :)
I think you are mistaking us for Canadians. Most Americans I know hate almost everything and aren't afraid to tell you about it.
@@PeteRondeau I think you mixup the general frustrated hating everything Americans with the majority of normal Americans :) It is not my personal experience. I get this 'culture shock' knowledge from watching Americans who tell about their visits to the Netherlands on youtube.
@@DIYGene I'm the type that appreciate both views, the good and the bad. Bad decisions are made often without complete knowledge. I want to know what's good, but I also want to know what's bad enough to stay away from.
Doesn’t matter the size of the battery you’re gonna get 20V regardless. The “amp hours” are how much longer you can use the battery for.
Good point. Thanks for watching.
Bet that 94 Jeep (assuming Wrangler or Cherokee) has more resale value than some of the "newer" cars on the market these days. Jeeps are one of those car's that, like an old Bronco, hold their value for a long time.
I love my old Wrangler. I’m taking the top off today and it’s like driving pure fun.
@@DIYGene I hear you. I have a 2 door JK, and while its a bit more modern, it's not as fun to drive as the TJ.
I found a battery adapter to use DeWalt batteries on Bauer tools on Amazon
@@vincentmcdonald505, that’s cool. Can you also use Bauer batteries on Dewalt tools?
96 Toyota T100 330k miles and will go another 330k. Cheap implies low quality often, frugal is different from cheap. Also being an old guy and liking vehicles from when you were young is just part of being a an old guy. No idea if these tools are any good or not just wanted to comment on your intro and interaction with your son.
I do love my old Jeep.
About a year ago i bought a half inch Bauer impact wrench, i use it twice a year to get blades off a riding lawn mower. Why would i pay 200 dollars for a kobolt or Milwaukee ? I got a old boat trailer imay have to take apart, besides that i hardly ever use it.
I agree, if I were a tradesman then yes I would buy the top end tools because I would be using them every day. But for my home projects, Bauer works great and holds up great. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Gene!…they just opened a store near me
I spend more time and money there than I probably should. But I’m not cheap, LOL
Very helpful and fun to watch video, thanks for the help 👍
Oh, thanks so much for watching.
I ended up going with Dewalt but buying only on sale and so far ive probably only spent like 15% more than the Bauer equivalent tools
That is a smart way to go. Watching for the deals. Thanks for watching.
Get the big tire inflator that thing is great fills up my half ton truck tires no issues just be smart and take your time
@@qouavang3646, I’m going to have to check that out. Thanks for watching.
I have the drill for 2 years, it’s no longer click when turn the speed selector, but it still seems to work. I also have the right angle drill. Do they have brushless models?
All of the new models are brushless. I have a look me of both. I’m hoping the brushless models last even longer. Thanks for watching.
Cheap and thrifty are two different things. I don’t like to mess with junk but I do not like paying a premium nor do I like paying depreciation. I’ve always been this way since I was a child now at 30 years old I sound like my dad lol.
LOL, the older I get the more I become my father. Thanks for watching.
I need to have you as my neighbor, lol,,,, I have a few Bauer just got the 1/2" impact a couple days ago, bought the battery and got the wrench Free
lol, I’m looking at the Bauer tool sale now. 1 3amp battery get a free tool. The router is looking good to me.
I bought my first power tool the baur drill driver and it has not let me down, my family bought me a dewalt set and they said invest in quality tools, yeah i like dewalt but they dont realize that im fine with baur cause i know i beat the tools up lol
That’s kind of me. I have some Dewalt tools and they are great. But the Bauer tools work great too. Thanks for watching.
Only complaint I have is I wish the drill had a bit holder
@@mattgehrke, That would be nice. Thanks for watching.
Have you used the bauer cyclone for shop vacs. Mine worked fine for a bit, then created such a vacuum in the harbor freight 5 gal bucket that it sucked the bucket in till it split right up the side. Has this happened to others? I returned it and have a replacement, but I'm concerned with the bucket quality and that it will happen again. Any suggestions, would drilling a hole in the bucket do the trick, or will I lose all my suction?
Yes I have a cyclone, it is not a Bauer but basically the same thing. I have had the same problem with it sucking in the bucket. I have heard of using two buckets inside of each other but I don't know if you would need to glue them together or what. I switched to using square kitty litter buckets and that has worked well: Here is a link to a video where I built a dust collection cart and you can see the buckets I used in it:
ruclips.net/video/yOJQCJOwoOs/видео.htmlsi=sT8auTRYSrcdEZBW
Thanks for watching.
@DIYGene Thanks so much for getting back to me so quickly. I liked your vacuum cart design. I will give the two bucket idea a try. Love your shop. It's like mine - half of a one car garage. Just working around the table saw is quite a challenge. I usually break 4x8 sheets outside with my circular saw and bring in the smaller pieces. Just finished building my first cabinets and drawers to add some organization to the madness. Thanks again for your help. Looking forward to watching your other videos.
@@Tucker777 sounds just like me. I try to do all the big stuff outside.
I have a cordless drill works great no problems I like the brand myself
So far I have had really no problems with Bauer cordless tools. They have been a good value for me. Thanks for watching.
Lol, that part with your son was corny, but well-played, got a chuckle outta me :D. Great video!
I do like a good value, LOL. Thanks for watching.
What Hercules is doing right now may be unbeatable. 5-year warranty, brushless tools that actually compete in power and performance with Milwaukee and Dewalt's top models and when they're on sale they're $50. I just grabbed a bunch of their 8 amp hour 21700 cell high output batteries for $50 ea. There's no tool deal in existence that can compete with that.
@@enthused7591, that is a great deal. I now wonder if I should have gin the Hercules route. I went with Bauer because at the time had a much larger selection of tools.
@@DIYGene I always tell myself if I get a good enough deal, I can sell my used stuff for close to what I paid if not a little more if I find a better platform. I will say, at the time you made this video, Bauer looked to have a lot of stuff that outperformed its price. I'm in the process of getting rid of half my Milwaukee Fuel stuff because I can recoup $500 if I switch to Hercules.
Hi, I was just wondering about the charger is it the same charger for all the different batteries for these Bauer Tools?
Yes! That is one of the things I was really impressed with.
Love the real world insight.
@@bradleyking4313, Thanks so much. These are tools that I use in my shop. Some like the drills every day and others not so much. But I have found I can rely on them and for me, well that’s value. Thanks again for watching.
Bauer is fine for DIY.
Just like a DIY homeowner doesn’t need Snap-On.
However, Milwaukee is the way to go if you can afford nicer tools. The rate at which they are adding tools to the M18 battery standard is astounding. Your average DIY homeowner will not need those tools though.
I would tend to agree with you. If I were working as a professional in the field every day, I would want something like Milwaukee. But for the home shop, Bauer is a great option. Thanks for watching.
I'm hearing more and more pros are switching to Bauer...that keeps up they'll run this line forever!
@@rld1278 , So far I have had really great luck with them.
The M12 line from Milwaukee is cheaper, lighter and smaller. Very competitive with Ryobi/Bauer.
I hope most of these comments are true cause I bought the brushless recip saw brauuer
This was not a paid endorsement. I have to say I really like the Bauer products. Thanks for watching
Just to say everything Bauer we have gotten.i have no complaints
I want to know how that musket/rifle works in the background!
It is actually a prop riffle of the Mandolorian series. Here is a link on how to make it. ruclips.net/video/it-h7L2ZK8k/видео.html
Thanks for watching.
Awesome video! And your son is a trip need more father son videos, and more shop cat.. lol 😁👍😂😂
Thanks Dan! We are thinking of building the dark saber together.
@@DIYGene
the humor between you two is indeed really funny, lol, love it.
about the dark saber collaboration: yessss.... (two thumbs up)
I have a longhair tuxedo cat too, sweetest girl. Hugs from Belgium Gene and God bless.
@@tufalike1796, Oh yes, she is always Dre for the occasion.
@@DIYGene oh my! that would be awesome!! just in time for mando season 3 :) .. smart move.
Great video, thanks Gene!
Thanks Josh and thanks for watching.
The price of the Bauer tools is cheaper than name brands. The deal is not as good as you may think, it's really down to luck. Let me explain.
Most major brands come with a 3 to 5 year warranty and parts are available for some time after the warranty ends. The associated costs are included in the sales price. One price and done.
Harbor freight likes to do a 90 day warranty and you can add on for a fee. You always have to add the cost of the extended warranty to the sales price because HF doesn't combine them like the other brands. So, that price isn't as low if you want a warranty. Parts for some tools are not possible to get and the entire tool is junked over some little bit. I had Kobalt do something similar to me. They said no parts, sorry.
When the products run for years, like most do, then HF is a good value. If the product fails after 90 days or after the extended warranty expires, it maybe be junk.
@@ToxicityAssured , lot of good points. I have been very lucky with the Bauer 20v. I feel like even with the extended warranty, they are still a great value for the DIYer. Now I also buy the Craftsman 20v tools and I am having great luck with them too , but I paid a lot more for them. I think it really boils down to what you can afford. For the value I have to go with the Bauer 29v. Thanks so much for your great comments.
Bauer tools are good, but have a 50% failure rate on the batteries. Purchased Four 8AH batts with 2 developing dead cells in less than 6 months. Also purchased two 5AH batts at the same time and one developed a dead cell as well. I have never experienced this with Milwaukee. Ultimately the cost of batts is doubled eliminating the perceived savings value. I will not be purchasing any more Bauer tools until HF addresses this issue.
That's good to know. I have not experienced this so far. I wonder if you can get the extended warranty on the batteries?
Love my Bauer tools
Thanks so much for watching.
Keep them clean, charged and lubricate the crunchy bits you wont be disappointed.
Thanks Mike. So far I have been very pleased. Thanks again for watching.
I wish I still had my 1999 vintage jeep cherokee
I am glad I have held on to my Jeep Wrangler. I have thought about selling it but it really doesn’t cost anything to keep it. And I know I would regret it if I sold it.
Plus, you can get a 2 year warranty for cheap and Harbor freight is near by. 😀👍
Good point. Thanks for watching.
I bought a Bower Chop saw for cutting bricks I told my buddies at my horseshoe league And they're never gonna stop ragging on me for buying Harbor freight
What I find is that if you use it regularly buy high, if not buy harbor freight. With that everyone rebrands, so is the red Bauer a Milwaukee??? May need to do a comparison. Recently watched a video between 3/8 Milwaukee and 1/2 Milwaukee impact drivers and the results were very close to the same, so why pay more? And if, Bauer is a re-label your saving much. But, tests will need to be done to compare.....
I agree. If I worked in the building industry using the cordless tools every day. I would definitely be using Milwaukee or Dewalt. But as a home DIYer the Bauer works great for me. I wonder how many of all these brands roll out of the same factory. Thanks for watching.
Bottom line, everyone goes to Harbor Freight - Everyone! The prices are insanely great and most products are just fine for us that work in our garages or home.
So true. I have to say, Harbor Freight is one of my favorite stores. They do not sponsor me, I just like their products and prices. Thanks for watching.
Do a test between Bauer and Milwaukee and see what ends up..... Is it just rebranded or not??
I don’t think it is and I would hope the Milwaukee would out perform the Bauer for the difference in price alone.
@@DIYGene you might be surprised! Like I said the 3/8" and the 1/2" Milwaukee performed basically the same, so why the price difference it why a different tool for the same performance?
Thanks for the video
Thanks again for watching.
I really wish Bauer would come out with a cordless ratchet. I really don't want to buy the Hercules ratchet because the batteries are not interchangeable.
I agree and I bet they will. I’m thinking about the brad nailer. I wonder how well that holds up?
Good review!
Thank you, I have had really good luck with the Bauer tools. Thanks again for watching.
A great video!
Hi JJ, how are you doing? I checked out the Ultrasound for tremors and it sounds promising, but my insurance doesn’t cover it.
@@DIYGene I cant find anything closer than several states away. We're doing good. Staying inside where it's warm.