Comments on: 10 Best, Must-Have Power Tools http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/09/17/10-best-must-have-power-tools/ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:03:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Tool Chick http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/09/17/10-best-must-have-power-tools/#comment-99312 Tool Chick Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:11:38 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=13285#comment-99312 For your next tool review, check out the RYOBI 18V One+ line of cordless tools. One battery is interchangeable with over 35 tools...since day 1 (1997). The AutoShift Drill is a stand-out...it automatically performs in the optimum setting, so you don’t have to choose which speed to use. (Full disclosure - I work for Ryobi.) Check it out: <a href="http://www.ryobitools.com/lithium/" target="_blank">http://www.ryobitools.com/lithium/</a> For your next tool review, check out the RYOBI 18V One+ line of cordless tools. One battery is interchangeable with over 35 tools…since day 1 (1997). The AutoShift Drill is a stand-out…it automatically performs in the optimum setting, so you don’t have to choose which speed to use. (Full disclosure – I work for Ryobi.) Check it out: http://www.ryobitools.com/lithium/

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]]> By: Dusty Overby http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/09/17/10-best-must-have-power-tools/#comment-96789 Dusty Overby Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:52:03 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=13285#comment-96789 Aaron, a great point about corded vs. cordless. I certainly agree that a good solid corded tool can last a lifetime (I also have a few that would prove it), but I suppose it all comes down to your individual need for longevity vs. flexibility and convenience. With recent advances in battery technology, many cordless tools are better than their predecessors and the versatility and lack of encumberment they offer can't be beat. I'm also a big fan of air power, but, for framing projects in particular, the hose can get a bit cumbersome. Aaron, a great point about corded vs. cordless. I certainly agree that a good solid corded tool can last a lifetime (I also have a few that would prove it), but I suppose it all comes down to your individual need for longevity vs. flexibility and convenience. With recent advances in battery technology, many cordless tools are better than their predecessors and the versatility and lack of encumberment they offer can't be beat.

I'm also a big fan of air power, but, for framing projects in particular, the hose can get a bit cumbersome.

]]> By: Aaron http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/09/17/10-best-must-have-power-tools/#comment-96735 Aaron Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:17:25 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=13285#comment-96735 I think all the batteries need to be rethought. For the normal person you should buy the corded version of all the cordless tools. I have a corded drill, that I got from my dad, it's about 40 years old. There is no battery that will last that long. Oh and the battery for my 18v Dewalt tool set died. a corded sawzall is all I'm buying. For the $100 that a new battery would cost I'm again set. I already had the above drill, and a Skilsaw circular saw. For about twice the money for your cordless impact wrench and nailer a person can invest in a full compressor WITH tools. I did. For $300 I got a compressor, nailgun, impact wrench, ratchet, hose, attachments, etc. PLUS the battery never dies. It has taken a few cars apart. Sure I can't have it running the whole time, but then I'm not an auto shop, the cordless wrench won't run too long either. I think all the batteries need to be rethought. For the normal person you should buy the corded version of all the cordless tools. I have a corded drill, that I got from my dad, it's about 40 years old. There is no battery that will last that long. Oh and the battery for my 18v Dewalt tool set died. a corded sawzall is all I'm buying. For the $100 that a new battery would cost I'm again set. I already had the above drill, and a Skilsaw circular saw.
For about twice the money for your cordless impact wrench and nailer a person can invest in a full compressor WITH tools. I did. For $300 I got a compressor, nailgun, impact wrench, ratchet, hose, attachments, etc. PLUS the battery never dies. It has taken a few cars apart. Sure I can't have it running the whole time, but then I'm not an auto shop, the cordless wrench won't run too long either.

]]> By: Dusty Overby http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/09/17/10-best-must-have-power-tools/#comment-96710 Dusty Overby Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:41:24 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=13285#comment-96710 Fred, Apologies for the bogusness. Of course, there are so many sweet tools that could be included in a short list like this, so it's tough to pare down. We're going with a smattering that might be most useful to general home projects or remodeling. The tools you mentioned would seem to have more specific uses that might not be for everyone. Still, we would invite you or anyone else to add to the list, so thanks for doing so. If you've got specific items that have impressed you, let us know, or add the links. Thanks! Fred,
Apologies for the bogusness. Of course, there are so many sweet tools that could be included in a short list like this, so it's tough to pare down. We're going with a smattering that might be most useful to general home projects or remodeling. The tools you mentioned would seem to have more specific uses that might not be for everyone. Still, we would invite you or anyone else to add to the list, so thanks for doing so. If you've got specific items that have impressed you, let us know, or add the links.
Thanks!

]]> By: Fred http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/09/17/10-best-must-have-power-tools/#comment-96709 Fred Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:35:30 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=13285#comment-96709 So bogus. Like, why are these all tools for working with wood? What about an air compressor a sandblasting cabinet? A power ratchet? A good soldering iron? Open your eyes beyond wood! So bogus. Like, why are these all tools for working with wood? What about an air compressor a sandblasting cabinet? A power ratchet? A good soldering iron? Open your eyes beyond wood!

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