Comments on: My First Collection Of Power Tools: What Should I Buy?

By: kamenfir

kamenfir — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:29:46 +0000

Dewalt, sears, porter cable, Milwaukee are all good, but I would go Ridgid, lifetime warranty on the tools, labor, and batteries. I have mostly Dewalt, for years now, but now I’m switching to Ridgid because of the warranty, both are great. Good luck

By: Bravehea

Bravehea — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:29:45 +0000

That’s a nice start for a list and I suggest you go to Toolking.com. They have a huge selection with very good shipping and even re-conditioned tools if you like. You can buy an entire set of cordless tools including the drill, saw, sander, and others at a better price.

By: roscodog

roscodog — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:29:45 +0000

you forgot man with tools

By: busted_g

busted_g — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:29:45 +0000

Buy all Craftsman, noone co. gives a lifetime warranty on powertools, but sears will extend your warranty if you pay the $10 extra, & bring it in for a cleaning & checkup. shop wisely, DEWALT’s not that great.

By: Shawn B

Shawn B — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:29:45 +0000

If you are not a tradesman get the ryobi 18 volt kit or the black and decker 18 volt kit with a hammer drill(trust me on this one. They are reasonably priced and durable for a layman with work around the house.Everything else on your list should be a cince to find in a form that’s comfortable for you. Don’t forget a hot stick to test electrical circuts for heat. Get a greenlee.

By: anon

anon — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:29:45 +0000

make sure your drill is a variable speed drive.
Don’t forget you will also need a jigsawto make cuts that are not in a straight line.
I advise you to get a set of vice grips. They will make you feel like you have another pair of hands to hold stuff up/together.
A cordless screwdriver was my best friend when I moved into my new place.
Also a laser level that you can stick onto the wall. Made hanging stuff up a total breeze
For a nail gun you will need an air compressor. I don’t recommend air tools. For novice users they can be LETHAL.
For the sander you are probably better off with a random-orbit sander. That way you won’t leave a pattern on what you are finishing.
You forgot screwdrivers and allen wrenches. For this I found that a magnetic screwdriver set will have more than enough bits to satisfy most needs.
If you are way out you might also want to include a few pipe wrenches and channel locks.
A set of pliers with a wire stripper is also very handy.

By: Michael S

Michael S — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:29:45 +0000

Buy Sears Craftsman manual tools as they are warranted for life no matter what. I prefer Dewalt for power tools but they tend to cost more. Craftsman makes reasonable paower tools too but I odn’t think the warranty is much different than the other manufacturers. Always use safety glasses to protect your eyes and a breating mask if you are sanding.

By: D S

D S — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:29:45 +0000

stick with good name brands like dewalt, craftsman, Ryobi
your list covers allot there and should be good to start out on…if ya come to a job you cant do with the items you have you’ll know what to get right then and there.
I used to use a cordless 19.2V craftsman drill for years until i got a small tabletop drill press….these things are so much better…no bit walking all over the metal or anything you are drilling into.
i got the $100 Ryobi 10 Inch and love it.

By: b q

b q — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:29:45 +0000

stay away from roybi products..there junk..for nail guns that will last you forever buy haitachi.and all of haitachi power tools are good.

By: swarovski crystals

swarovski crystals — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:29:45 +0000

buy black and decker tool their cheap and the manufacture of dewalt it will save you money and still have good quality