I have a bunch of cordless power tools from different brands but mostly Ridgid (not entirely by choice really, but quite happy with them actually).
I'm wondering about the best brand of tools to get started with today, considering the investment in an essentially closed system with proprietary batteries.
What prompted this was a post I saw recently that basically said that Makita and Dewalt are serious hobbyist/contractor grade but Milwaukee is a notch above. Which seemed surprising to me, as I always thought of those 3 as being roughly in the same category.
So, if somebody were to start or restart with some brand, disregarding already-owned tools, which one would be the best, everything considered, you think? (Yes, I realize this is rather subjective)
Me, I have a soft spot for Makita, in no small part for their sweet little top handle chainsaws... And I have had very good luck with Makita indeed. But I can't vouch that they are better than Dewalt or Milwaukee, really.
So, what brand, in your opinion? And why?
I'm wondering about the best brand of tools to get started with today, considering the investment in an essentially closed system with proprietary batteries.
What prompted this was a post I saw recently that basically said that Makita and Dewalt are serious hobbyist/contractor grade but Milwaukee is a notch above. Which seemed surprising to me, as I always thought of those 3 as being roughly in the same category.
So, if somebody were to start or restart with some brand, disregarding already-owned tools, which one would be the best, everything considered, you think? (Yes, I realize this is rather subjective)
Me, I have a soft spot for Makita, in no small part for their sweet little top handle chainsaws... And I have had very good luck with Makita indeed. But I can't vouch that they are better than Dewalt or Milwaukee, really.
So, what brand, in your opinion? And why?