I just recently bought this kit after seeing your review. Nice tools for the money. I also bought the V20 miter saw and the brad nailer. I’m all set for a few projects around the house.

Great set for the money for a Diyer or homeowner. I got it a few weeks ago. I tested all the tools and they all worked well. No complaints here. Can’t beat the price at $279 from Lowes.

I have gotten quite a few of the new Craftsman v20 tools and they all work great for the work I do. A good idea is to keep the batteries in the house during the winter as the freezing temperatures will damage the batteries and they will not recharge when cold. It talks about to much heat in the owners manual but nothing about to cold.

That's a great value for DIY or limited pro use. A tile guy I know uses some of the V20 tools (drill, grinder, oscillator) and they have held up well because he makes a few cuts, fastens some backerboard, and then muds and sets tile. The 4aH batteries have worked well for him, too. Nice review as usual. Happy holidays to everyone.

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

Happy Holidays!

Honestly for a new home owner who isn't a craftsman (pun intended), this is a tremendous value. While the tools may not be up to daily driver standards they will most likely last for years for a new home owner or someone just getting into projects. It gives them a variety of tools to get jobs done. By the time they have more experience they can slowly replace the tools one at a time with better quality stuff. Or alternatively if they realize a few years down the road that they would rather hire someone else to do the work they haven't invested a tremendous amount of money in tools that they will never or rarely use.

As a home project diy'er I just picked up the craftsman power tool set at lowes it had a smaller circular saw but its perfect for home repairs and small wood projects

I like that this review covers so many positive points with great supporting evidence without bashing a kit for what it isn’t. Great review! Thank you.

When I started like 27 years ago or whatever it was I had a corded Craftsman drill, and I still have it. Of course the quality was a lot better back then but honestly I've never needed another drill except for a small cordless for car interiors.

Great channel, solid review. Hard to beat $35 per tool and 2 free batteries , a bag and a charger

@jonschlottig9584

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddicti think you replied to the wrong comment lol. Thanks for the videos, you do a great job! Happy Holidays!

I just bought the 6 piece set for $100 off at $199, and I absolutely love it. The new Craftsman makes excellent tools and they are basically just cheaper Dewalt tools today as they operate from the same platform

@seeseabee7165

Жыл бұрын

I think many people on here clearly show their biases. I found a few who really use the tool, time it and provide stats on performance. It also is long lasting. On reviewer said his Dewalt is heavier. The next reviewer dings a tool for being heavier as they say a day of work holding a heavy tool is not a positive in his point of view. Each of these people place a more or less importance on something based upon their opinions and experiences. Craftsman is a great DIY platform and works for starters and experienced alike and will last them long enough until they decide which high end platform they wish to move to as they elevate their skills.

@mannynunez7032

Ай бұрын

How have they held up? Becoming a first time home owner and saw the same 6 piece deal going on right now for $199

For someone looking for quantity over quality for basic tasks I could see this making them happy. Add in the 20v 7 1/4 miter saw kit that comes with a 4ah batt and maybe a good deal on a nailer, and that would get a lot of small home projects done. Assuming they don't break. I primarily focus on tools that make my day easier and in return make me money on the job, so not my cup of tea.

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. These tools are for DIY and New Tool Owners.

Almost all of the V20 Brushless on clearance right now too (like 40% off). Upcoming refresh maybe?

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

This is my observation and by no means reality: Craftsman is now competing with Kobalt, Metabo HPT and Flex. Chervon makes Kobalt and Flex, so they can really drop the prices to make customers jump into their line. So, if you are competing between Ryobi and Kobalt, you put out a kit like this and the 5 piece kit I listed in the description for 179 and beat the snot out of the other junk.

@daveclark8337

2 жыл бұрын

I just got a Craftsman brushless kit with drill, impact, Reciprocating saw, light , two batteries and charger for $75 ( 75% off).

I have most of these tools, bought separately, all good quality. My only complaint is the ergonomics of the circular saw, it’s handle is too flat / nearly parallel to the work plane. Otherwise the V20 platform really works great. Thanks for your solid review. I am interested in whether they will be launching a hand planer and router in the V20- that would make this a perfect line

Lowes has lots of their Brushless stuff on Clearance right now. I just got the Craftsman 4 tool Brushless kit CMCK420D2 for $75. I also got the 7 1/4" BL saw for $43, BL grinder for $40 and the Hammer drill kit with 2 batts and charger $47.

I've been buying a few craftsman v20 tools on sale lately. Their 18ga nailer, vacuum, oscilating tool, and jigsaw. They're pretty well made for the price, but definitely not tools I would use to make a living on. Great value for tools that you use for ocassional projects. Overall this looks like a good deal for someone who's just getting started with power tools.

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly how I titled this video. Insane deal for a DIY guy new to tools.

THANK YOU SO MUCH. ALL ARE GREAT PRODUCTS FOR ANY HOME IMPROVEMENT JOB.

Thanks for the great tip 👍 Ideal for my wife! For that around the house 🏠 stuff that she is way qualified to do. Instead of using my expensive larger tools. Thanks Again 👌 ✌🏻👍❄ 🇨🇦 😎.

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

$279,craftsman 8 tool combo a great deal 👍👊

it's not the worst kit I guess. A lot of brushed tools. I think, even if I was a weekend worker, I would have paid the extra $120and got that dewalt deal from home depot. You buy the impact and hammer drill then pick 3 free tools. All brushless and some flexvolt advantage tools with way better batteries. Craftsman 4ah batteries are pretty good but the 2ah are pretty bad.

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

IMHO, you are a bit more advanced for this kit. You know the brands and why you would want to move up. This kit is competing with the 6-piece Ryobi kit and it blows that out of the water.

@caramelzappa

2 жыл бұрын

I think for the people this kit is for, it really doesn't matter if the tools are brushed or not. They'll never notice or care about the difference.

@ApacheLife-50

2 жыл бұрын

For the three free tools at HD, you have to spend $599, that’s $320 more than this. For $399 ($120 more) you get 2 free tools. Clearly they are better but 4 great tools to a contractor may be worth more than 7 lower end tools. But as stated below, these kits are great for people who don’t know the difference, or care about the difference between brushed and brushless tools.

@atrainace114

2 жыл бұрын

@@ApacheLife-50 That's right my mistake 4 tools for the 399. 6 tools for the 599.

@atrainace114

2 жыл бұрын

@@ApacheLife-50 I guess with you clearing up that dunce moment on my part I would have to make a push toward the 6 piece kobalt set that was 399. I guess for the difference in coin you could actually pick up that newer craftsman cordless framer. Or even The brad or finish nailer. Now that would be a decent kit.

They have certainly been putting out some decent product for the price recently. Picked up some OPE on clearance late last year so had some bigger batteries for this year. Picked up the drill/circ. combo and got the osc tool for freebie. Wish their batteries weren't so expensive though......only downside. Craftsman thinks they're the other red tool company with battery prices.

Great review. I'm sorta regretting spending nearly twice this on a kit that has less tools in terms of big yellow.

looks like a good set thanks Brain

I agree, for the target demo...this a great set. However, at that same Lowe's for around a month, you could get the Metabo HPT 7 piece kit for the exact same price. Obviously, with that target demographic mentioned earlier Metabo HPT is something many have never heard of. But the step up in quality for the same price? 🤷‍♂️

Very good tools . I got a craftsman mid impact wrench 2 years ago ... I do so many things ... and I love it ./.

That kit reminds me of the Porter-Cable kit I bought about 12 years ago... I got it when I first started using cordless tools...really good starter kit... they worked fine and did everything I needed to do at a lower price... I moved on to another brand but my brother actually still uses that toolset to this day in building maintenance...and repair...👍

Just need a miter and a finish nailer and you’re good for life with this set lol. Or at least for next 5-10 years.

The impact driver is powerful when you put the 4ah battery on it.

I bought the 8 piece set 3 years ago use them everyday the only tool that I burnt out was Sawzall took it back under warranty no hassle got a new one

Great bang for the buck starter set for sure.

It might be not a kit for a framer, but it can work fine for professional electrician, plumber, handyman …etc all what it needs is buying bigger batteries

Can you test and compare the craftsman brushless tools that’s been out for the past couple years vs the craftsman RP (Runtime performance) I’d like to know how much better the Rp bushless impact driver is compared to the the regular bushless unpack driver and same with the jig saw..what I’m seeing online the rp models are only around 10 to 20 dollars difference

When was this on sale during Christmas?? I'm waiting to see if it comes down in price right now.

May 2022, The 8 piece kit is listed at $399. The 5 piece kit is still $179. However, both items are "out of stock." Given the new price, is the $399, 8-piece options still a good deal?

How does this compare to the Ryobi 6 piece? Assume the circ saw is better. Nice to have a sander, but I would assume it'll eat those little batteries up. Definitely a tool I prefer to have corded. Would be nice to have a 4ah like the Ryobi kit for the the circ and recipe saws

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

This kit eats the Ryobi kit for lunch. You need to buy larger batteries with this kit or the Ryobi kit. The sander does well even with the smaller batteries. Circ saw and recip saw need the larger batteries to be useful, IMHO.

@briha3142

2 жыл бұрын

Right now, at Lowe’s, you can buy a 2-pack of Craftsman 4.0Ah batteries on sale for $79! I think the sale is good till January 2, 2022?! I now own some Craftsman 20V tools, thanks to Lowe’s $99 20V Charger and 4.0Ah battery Starter Kit with a FREE tool! I opted for the FREE $200 Radio/Charger, as that thing sounds awesome! And see if your Lowe’s has the Craftsman 20V Hammer Drill CMCD721B, as it’s on clearance for $29.67 and the stats are much better than the current 700 model, on sale, selling for $59! And then look for the Craftsman 1200 lumen work light (Underhood light) as its 50% discounted to $74, and is almost exactly like the DeWalt Light! And then, look in the OPE weedeater section and grab the Craftsman 20V weedeater and blower kit with a charger and 2.0Ah battery for 50% discount, selling for $59! Great deals at Lowe’s, right now!

i wanna to get the miter saw cordless of course.

Hello again Work shop Addict Thank you for another Great Video. I have to agree with you. That's a Great starter set of tools. Again thank you

Makita last year at HD $699 kit for $399 like a five tool charge 4 amps batterys

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

I could not find that this year.

Nice start for DIY user, but would be better with as least one 4ah battery

That's a good deal

All brushed?

It’s crazy this kit is $399 now…

@engrxtn

4 ай бұрын

I guess they don’t want to sell it anymore 😂

Sorry, not at Lowes in Canada for that price, $649.00 CRAFTSMAN 20-Volt Max 8-Tool Power Tool Combo Kit with Soft Case (2-Batteries Included and Charger Included)

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

For that you could buy it in the USA and ship it to yourself. I can bring you a kit when we go riding in WaWa. Lol

@jonschlottig9584

2 жыл бұрын

Try using a VPN and make it appear you're in the U.S. If they won't ship to Canada for that price then use a friends address in the states and have them forward the package to you ; )

@ApacheLife-50

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s insane. Find someone to ship it to North WA and throw it over the 3 foot fence lol. Geesh, that’s crazy for you guys. Sorry to hear that.

Nothing wrong with set i missed sale but for 400 dollars i work in some shity areas and theft is problem. I worked for a year every day no problems with any of tools just recommend get a 4 or 5 amph battery for saws

Woooof thats a deallllll

The moment you take this bundle home, is the moment you start to cry; trust me! You then have a few weeks to return them after which you're screwed! Merry Christmas!

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

What? This kit is best for people who are new to tools. You comment on a lot of videos and you are not new to tools, so I get your perspective. It would be like giving a honda civic to a nascar driver and say have fun. But for a newbie or small DIY guy, this is a great value.

@A.Dude.

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict Mate if my comments are not welcome on your channel, I can move away with ease, just say so. Look, the thing is that a bad tool is a bad tool, regardless in who's hand. This set compares to something below any non-brushless from any major brand, while two 2Ah batteries are way below what anyone would need. Now just think about it; the poor guy will need at least one hefty battery and that alone brings him into pro numbers. Why stick to a very limited in choice and quality kit, when you can enter into a better line of tools. Makes no sense. DeWalt cordless sells for peanuts, but at least you could expand on the battery platform, same with Milwaukee and Makita... I should care less about things I'm not personally interested in, but just like any other tool nerd, I all over the place (LOL) and I hate knowing that I could have saved a good person from doing a bad investment. Cheers!

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

@@A.Dude. Your comments are 100 percent welcome and I respond to you enough that I feel that I know you are well beyond a DIY or new tool owner. With all the Craftsman tools out there, I feel I could expand and grow from this line without too many growing pains. IMHO, I would fit better with Craftsman than Ryobi. Dunno, I could be wrong about how I would feel once I was stuck.

@A.Dude.

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict You're to kind. Let me ask you this yes or no question: Do you make a buck by promoting this set?

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

@@A.Dude. Not a dime. I have been looking for good deals for people and found this. I thought, as I titled it, this was an insane deal for new people getting into tools. Trying to help people and still keep my channel on topic and active.

😎🛠️😎🛠️😎

Wow...

Porter Cable in red more than Dewalt.

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

PC and C are mostly older Dewalt stuff, but you are correct. I do not think that Dewalt made a recip like this one and PC does. Great catch.

@kdc300z

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict agreed, however the new smaller XR Recip looks nearly identical now.

@jncn1490

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict looks like the Dewalt dcs382 that I have never seen on YT or a review on it and it has 3200 spm which is more then the other sawzalls. I think the dcs382 could be the most powerful 20v sawzall?

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

Huh, I will have to look into it.

Comparable to the Bauer tools from Harbor freight.

TIM from Canada. This looks like one of those crappy deals like Ryobi.. where are you spend over $300 on a set.. get the crabbiest batteries they make.. here’s something for all of the tool makers out there.. people are spending their money to buy your tools have the decency to put in some half decent batteries..2.0Ah.. oh shit they are not worth the time or the money spent on these kits.. here is a suggestion for you instead of putting in2. crappy .batteries.. try putting in one..4.0Ah.. battery this would be worth buying if you had the brains to figure this one out... but it does not look like this is ever going to happen

None of this stuff is on sale in my lowes 😪😪😪

Unremarkable

Got it for 255.94 😅

Decent ?

I thought they were a great deal. I returned everything yesterday. Cheap and weak. Couldnt use them for everyday work.

So basically great value for the occasional DIYer or the Home owner with a good chunk of property wanting to take on projects once in awhile. Have to be honest, if an impact driver can't take the lug nuts off of a tire; I'm not interested.

Lost my money years ago on the Crapsman brand

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

IMHO, they have come a long way since SBD purchased them. Some are willing to get over the last 20 years of crap, some are not. I respect both sides.

Just my opinion, but this comes off more like an infomercial than a review. (which maybe that was the goal). You just talked about the 'features' but clearly none of these tools were used. I can read all about what they are 'suppose' do on the company website. What everyone wants to know is how they actually perform and hold up. That seems far more valuable information to me.

@WorkshopAddict

Жыл бұрын

It was/is a balancing act. How long of a video do people want to watch. I go through those tools individually in videos later. At that time, I wanted to get the info out and then review them. I get your point, you are the person who would have watched each perform. Me too. But there are so many that just want the info.

First Comment? Cheers from Westcoast Canada

Hmm

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

You have someone who needs a gift bud?

@MrSupernova111

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict . I love your patience with the comments. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone with my passion for tools. Cheers!

@WorkshopAddict

2 жыл бұрын

I was assuming these were not for you. You are into more high end than this. At lease I believe you are from your comments.

@MrSupernova111

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict . Yeah! I mostly do automotive work and I own the expensive brands so I'm not in the market for power tools at the moment. Great job knowing your audience! That's a rarity on youtube. Cheers!

I’ve had them! Wouldn’t buy them again. Not built to last

Don't waste you money on these Craftsman power tools.

cheap plastic

It's trash 😂😂😂