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I want to get a new set of lithium ion battery tools. My 12V 10year old Dewalt is starting to go down hill, rebuilt the NiCads twice now.
I am very interested in the Ryobi 18V lithium set at Home Depot. Kit includes a circular, reciprocating, 1/2" drill and light for $269. The batteries are 2.4Ah.
I also just got my Craftsman club flyer. Their 20V lithiums are 2.2Ah. If I get a 1/2" drill, circular, reciprocating and light the total would be $353 after club savings.
Did some research and Craftsman are made by the same company that makes Ridgid and Ryobi are made by the same company that makes Milwaukee.
I am not sure what to do. Ridgid also caught my eye but the 24V lihtium tools are huge and heavy, driving hundreds of dry wall or deck screws cannot be fun with it. My friend ownes the set and they seem heavy duty. Cost of that is well into $400 which is more than I can spend anyways. Also, Ridgid discountinued their set that includes the tools I mentioned above. No one seems to know why. Therefore, Ridgid is out IMO.
What do you think? I am leaning on the Ryobi's due to price and the kit has everything I want. I also know a contractor who has been using them for a couple months and he likes them a lot. He switched from Dewalt. However, I have been told the Ryobi's are built good and won't last long (same with Craftsman).
I also looked at the Dewalt nanos and Makitas but they are too expensive.
Any ideas? I use my battery powered tools just about everyday.
I am very interested in the Ryobi 18V lithium set at Home Depot. Kit includes a circular, reciprocating, 1/2" drill and light for $269. The batteries are 2.4Ah.
I also just got my Craftsman club flyer. Their 20V lithiums are 2.2Ah. If I get a 1/2" drill, circular, reciprocating and light the total would be $353 after club savings.
Did some research and Craftsman are made by the same company that makes Ridgid and Ryobi are made by the same company that makes Milwaukee.
I am not sure what to do. Ridgid also caught my eye but the 24V lihtium tools are huge and heavy, driving hundreds of dry wall or deck screws cannot be fun with it. My friend ownes the set and they seem heavy duty. Cost of that is well into $400 which is more than I can spend anyways. Also, Ridgid discountinued their set that includes the tools I mentioned above. No one seems to know why. Therefore, Ridgid is out IMO.
What do you think? I am leaning on the Ryobi's due to price and the kit has everything I want. I also know a contractor who has been using them for a couple months and he likes them a lot. He switched from Dewalt. However, I have been told the Ryobi's are built good and won't last long (same with Craftsman).
I also looked at the Dewalt nanos and Makitas but they are too expensive.
Any ideas? I use my battery powered tools just about everyday.
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