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Can I ask the guys/handy people a question? Hey guys, or gals who might know a thing or two about this. I have a question for you. I am wanting to get my husband some tools for Christmas. He is working on building up a collection of tools and making him a work area. I want to get him a good brand that would work great and last. What is a good brand of tools? I was looking at sears, Lowes, and Home Depot. Any handy people out there with any advice or reviews of your favorite tools? He wants to be able to do basic things around our house, nothing too fancy. Just good tools that a homeowner should have. Thanks for your feedback! :D |
Sears craftsman for wrenches, and for power tools drills ect...Dewalt brand are pretty good, so says the dh who is a builder. Hope this helps:) Good Luck!! |
DeWalt or Ridgid....for a good drill definately DeWalt. For a sawzall either Milwaukee or DeWalt. If looking a mitre saw make sure its compound (for trim work & future crown molding) and not just a chop saw, and go with 12" or bigger not just a lil 10" one. I personally think Craftsman is now junk...same made in China cr*p as Harbor Freight, so make as well get basic wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers at Harbor Freight as they are alot cheaper (if you have a grandpa or someone willing to part with their old Craftsman tools...take 'em! same if you come across old Craftsman at garage sales..definately pick 'em up...they used to be good quality tools...) |
Ok, y'all are going to think I'm nuts but I have no idea. On this set below, what is the difference in each of these that come in this set? I know he said he'd like a good drill, but this one has 2 in it and I'm not sure what is the difference. Also, what about the little thingies that go into it? ROFL. I'm laughing at myself here, but I obviously am not tool oriented. Shop DEWALT 2-Tool 18-Volt Compact Cordless Drill/Impact Combo Kit at Lowes.com= |
by thingies...I mean drill bits I guess. I'm sorry to ask stupid questions. I would get my Daddy to go with me to look but he is in Alabama and I'm in PA. The only man I have up here is my husband and I obviously can't ask him. |
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One is a regular driller/driver and the other is an impact driver. This is a nice set and 18V is the power to go with. Impact drivers have more torque and go in bursts. They are great for going through hard material or if you need to get a screw or bolt out that is stuck in something. It gives a stronger burst of power to get the bolt or screw moving if its stuck...like when something is rusted together. |
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Shop DEWALT 35-Piece Magnetic Compact Rapid Load Drill Bit Set at Lowes.com= |
He mentioned a Dremel tool as well. Do you think a drill set, bit set, and a dremel set would be a nice Christmas present from a wife? :) |
Maybe a gift card to Lowe's or anywhere and let him pick out his own?:D |
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Craftsman for hand tools such as wrenches, screw drives, etc. For Power tools like drills, make sure you get at least 18V and a back up battery. Remember, you get what you pay for. |
For a good cordless Drill, I would go with this: FREE SHIPPING DEWALT 1/2in. Cordless Compact Hammer Drill Kit 18 Volt, Model# DC725KA | Rotary Hammers | Northern Tool + Equipment Its a cordless and it has an extra battery with a charger. My DH has this one and he is in Construction. He builds large commercial buildings. He says he has used a lot of different brands and non of them compare to the DeWalt. Dh said he has dropped this off 6 ft ladders and it didn’t break or anything! DH swears by this! DH bought this Makita USA - Tool Details - LXFD01CW and he said it is a nice drill, but its really light and not as tough as the Dewalt. So he ended up giving it to my brother! Dh said its nice for someone to use around the house, not so much for job sites. You can never go wrong with DeWalt tools, also every DeWalt uses the same battery, so that works out well. I find like tons of batteries around the house along with chargers!! =) |
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Does a drill also screw things in? Sorry, if this is a stupid question. |
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