randomkiller

I have the three Boschs, the impactor is fantastic for it's size, from lagging in panels and driving anything into wood or light sheetmetal, it isn't fast enough for heavy tek screws. The I driver is great in tight spots, the regular driver is powerful and fits in a pouch pocket. Only problem being the cold weather issue. But the batteries are small so I can put one in my jacket pocket on the drive to a job and have it usable by the time I get there. I used to have the DeWalt 7.2 screwdriver on my truck but gave it back after getting the Bosch. The 7.2 DeWalt and little Milwaukee 2.4 are great screwdrivers for trimming out, I see so many of the guys in my shop with them.

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Kletis

Thanks Random...I am glad I got it...I wish I would get a chance to use it more though...I am sure that all of you can relate to me when I way that when you get a new tool you want to have to use it constantly at least at first to prove that it was a necessary purchase and because...well let's face it, everyone loves a new toy!!

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gilbequick

I honestly run the crap out of my tools. I've heard the naysayers say Ryobi isn't tough enough for "construction use" but I would disagree. Are they as heavy duty as the more expensive brands....nope. But compare the cost vs repair and replacement and IMO this is where Ryobi kicks their butts. Before they swapped over to the lithium batteries I'd say go with something else, but in all honesty with the new batteries it feels like a whole nother tool.

The bid difference you'll see with the Ryobi VS the others is in the sawzall and circular saw. The Ryobi sawzall is ok, definately not heavy duty but good for most jobs. The circular saw blows except for light duty things. Anything more than light duty and it bogs down. My personal main uses of the tools are the drill and the rotozip and they do well. I work for a company that doesn't supply any of this and doesn't see the benefit with cordless (unless of course I pay for it and then it's magically a great thing to have), so anything else I drag out a cord.

DPDT

Up to 18V all my stuff is panasonic and I love it. I do have a Milwaukee 24V Lion hammer of the heavier jobs.

LawnGuyLandSparky

I was impressed by this:

Speedy Petey

I was a die hard Panasonic guy until I had the trigger go, twice, on my 15.6 drill in one year. At $50 a pop it's not worth it to fix it twice, no matter how good the drill is. Panasonic was no help either. Sad.

Chicagoguy

FYI guys, Home Depot has a big internet sale on Dewalt tools which you could take advantage of if you'd like. For example, I bought the Dewalt 4 pc cordless kit today, Dewalt Cordless Cut out Tool and a 4.5" angle grinder. The 4 pc kit has 18V Hammer Drill, 18V 6.5" Circular Saw, 18V Reciprocating Saw and Light with charger and 2 XRP batteries. I have not seen it for any less than $500. HD had it on sale for $429 which is a great price as it is. I printed the Ad from the internet and took it to Lowes! Per their "Lowest Everyday Price policy", they matched the price and then gave me an additional 10% off. Therefore, I got the Kit for $383 when it is normally $500 and I got the angle grinder for $65 when it is normally $89. Bought myself some good tools today and saved $140. The guy at Lowes was impressed and said that it was the best shopping he had seen in a long time. Damn I love Lowes! BTW, HD has a bunch of Dewalt things on sale that you can get price matched plus an additional 10% off at Lowes.... HD's sale is only till the 31st

gatti

Sounds like alot work getting the 4 piece kit for $383 dollars. Is your kit DC4PAKA? If so those kits can be bought for $350 or less on E-bay. Still though the price you payed wasn't too bad.

Chicagoguy

Yeah, same kit - but although I use ebay a lot, I don't like to use them to on bigger purchases like this. Its new in a box with a warranty. I would have saved a few bucks on Ebay but then paid a pretty penny for shipping.. I am happy with the deal I got and it wasn't much work either. Lowes doesn't require you to bring in the ad, they will call the competitor to confirm - I just did it for convenience.

dowmace

I keep one of those in my van for the few occasions when I need a powerful hammer drill, but I normally carry around the Hilti 151 it's a 15volt hammer but it sure packs a punch like an 18V dewalt or Milwaulkee

Mackie

Anyone?????

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JBIRD

im a BLUE man.I did enjoy the Yellow side but i got sick of the BS.

randomkiller

There are several hues of blue (Bosch, Ryobi, Makita, etc), you like them all ?

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philip657

same as me i have 4 panasonic drills/ drivers and they are all fantastic the batterys are good and cheap if u need to replace and they have a lot of torque(sp)

randomkiller

I have heard good things on here and from others about how good panasonic drills are but I haven't used one. I don't really use a regular battery drill much other than for hole saws, I use impacts and screwdrivers much more often.

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philip657

never tryed the inpact drivers to comment on how good they are

randomkiller

You name it, I drive it with the impacts (teks, zips, drywall, tapcons, lags, pilot bits). The 12v DeWalt and 18v Makita have no problem driving a 3/8" x 3" lag til it's burried in a wood joist. Forget about how easy it is to drive those new threaded rod anchors.

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DPDT

The Panasonic 12V impact is nice. I've used them quite a few times. Would make a nice addition to my black cordless lineup.

randomkiller

You buy those online? I have never seen Panasonic in any of the supply houses I deal with.

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HighWirey

Not enchanted with Makita. I have had two die on me. I now have two other dead 6095Ds on the bench, smoke out of the trigger, no batteries.

Be glad to ship 'em to a good home, FedEx prepaid for zero dollars to the first PM bidder with a bonified shipping address. Just tired of looking at 'em.

Hope I am not in violation of forum rules. They are probably worth $500 each on flee-bay. Quick, get on 'em.

Best Wishes Everyone

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