Looking for new Tools

Since I got myself into a bunch of new home repair projects when we bought this 120 year old house I thought about getting a new set of tools for the job. I got most corded things I've needed over the years but the property being much bigger I think I need portability of cordless.

Thinking about the Milwaukee Fuel line.
Thinking about this.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...eries-Charger-and-Tool-Bag-2695-27S/312422229

What's y'alls thoughts?

 

Fuel stuff is great and pretty rugged too!
If this set does what you need then not a bad deal but you are going to need more battery too!
Always!

 

It's got two batteries. I can't work but one tool at a time...(insert easy joke here).
The only item I don't think I'll need is the flash light but you never know.

 

Nice little combo. Good bang for the buck it seems. Just an FYI: that drill and impact are not the fuel ones and are less powerful. I’ve never used them so I can’t speak to their power. They may be powerful enough to meet your needs, though

 

I ended up with ryobi stuff and it’s fine for most household repair stuff but I wouldn’t count on it for daily use on constant or large projects.

Two batteries won’t be enough. Not if you keep expanding. I have like 8 batteries and you’d be surprised how fast you can drain them with a miter saw or leaf blower.

 

Thanks for that, so they have a lower powered line that looks the same?
It'll probably be ok for my needs, around the house stuff. Not like I'm making a living on them.

 

Thanks, for the leaves I have a Stihl gas blower.

 

I started with Ryobi stuff with our first home. Perfectly fine for diy projects around the home. Bonus is they have quite a few 18v lawn equipment and LED lighting options. You really need to step up to the 40v for any powerful lawn equipment.

I converted over to the M18/M12 equipment for working on the cars (impacts, ratchet, grinder, Sawzall)

 

I used to buy cheaper consumer grade (e.g., Ryobi) and a few years ago I switched to Milwaukee Fuel. I’ll never go back.

Note that the “Fuel” line are their upgraded brushless tools. They last longer, use less battery, and are more powerful. None of the tools in the kit linked above are “Fuel” tools.

I actually prefer the M12 Fuel line for most applications. It is a great combination of power to size/weight ratio. Only 12V, but they pack a punch.

 

I always buy Ridgid for the Lifetime battery replacement.

I've used it many times. Walk in to authorized place, give them your old ones, wait for verification they are dead and a week later....new batteries.

Some of my drills are 10y old and I was able to get new batteries for them. Just have to make sure to register them within the give timeframe (90 days I think).

 

If I have to upgrade tools I’d look at the fuel line or just go air. Air wins for garage stuff if you have the compressor for it but not everyone has that. If you got your compressor at Home Depot or Lowe’s then stick to battery powered tools or electric

 

Yeah, tough to tell the difference sometime. You can tell the lower power impact because it has a silver nose piece where the fuel is black. I bought a combo kit with the fuel drill/impact with a 5ah and 2ah battery. Later on purchased the mid torque impact and a light. Occasionally I wish I had another battery but usually the two I have is enough. The 2ah primarily stays in the light and the 5ah gets rotated through the tools on an as needed basis. The fuel impact i have is enough for light automotive work/small engine repair but not quite powerful enough for suspension work. Not sure the ratings on the non-fuel version but I wouldn’t purchase it expecting to put a 6” lag into a railroad tie. A drill is a drill. 90% of the time you’re putting 1-2.5” screws in a board. If you’re trying to put a 2” hole in a piece of hardwood you should get a drill press. No sense in breaking your wrist.

I say go for it

 

Thanks for this. I may just go spec out my on "Kit" with the fuel line stuff.

 

I started with this kit and didn’t look back. If you wait for a sale, you will usually get a free add on worth $100, like their XC6.0 battery.

 

Good battery management will help alot. For me, when i get a battery down to half charge, i will put it on the charger and grab a new one, that way you always have one charging and dont wait until its fully drained and takes longer to charge. You would be surprised how long 2 batteries will last doing this.

 

If you get a high capacity battery with 3x capacity, it lasts 3x longer

 

Just get the kit, it’ll take years before you need to replace a tool. And when you need to replace the tool, get the brushless. You have to add another battery with any kit. Most likely you gonna use 2 tool at once and a third battery on charger.

 

Flashlight is very useful when you do plumbing under sink, anything in attic or crawl space.

 

I had the old Milwaukee brushed hammer drill and I put that thing through the ringer. MIxed counties batches of joint compound, cement, paint and put that that hammer drill to work. A few times I thought I burned out the motor, after 6 years of abuse the chuck started to lose its grip on the bits. My kids bought me a new Fuel hammer drill for Fathers day and there is a night and day difference on power. You cant go wrong with either one.
Edit: I just saw that kit has the drill/driver, me personally I would get a kit with the hammer drill/driver.

 

Milwaukee is the best. Great choice. Drop @War Machine a line before you buy. He sells the stuff and might be able to hook you up.

 

Thanks, think I'm jumping in head first and go with this.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...teries-1-Charger-1-Tool-Bag-2998-25/314778712

@War Machine so can you help a brother out? I really don't want to buy from big box at all.

 

You won’t regret it!

 

Unless u make a living and need the production I would get more tools then going brushless

 

Those should work out just fine.

 

Im off today, so I’ll have to check in the am. I’ll get back with you.

 

It's confirmed. Going with the Milwaukee stuff.
@War Machine you had time to take a look?

 

My Grandfather's old saying: "Buy the cheapest tool you can find. If you find out down the road that you broke the tool, replace it with the most reliable and professional tool you can afford because that's a tool you actually use."

Take it or leave it as I did. My Grandpa was a frugal carpenter, but he'd spend $1,000 on a circular saw if that's what he needed to get the job done.

 

Ha that’s pretty good advice

 

I use my muti tool more then my circular saw and sawsall combined.

 

Great advice! Did this with my first chain saw, bought a cheap one from home depot. Lasted 2 trips where I volunteer, so I've had a stihl ms362 for the last 8 years.