Not bought and paid for advice like some other channels.100% legit good advice.

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

I got the two 4ah kit and charger for $66 from Kobalt at Lowe's during a clearance sale. It was a crazy deal for a charger and two 4ah batteries that I couldn't pass it up. I got the 1/2-inch Next-Gen Impact Wrench for $130 when they price matched an old discontinued one they said they had in stock, but couldn't find, but they gave me the newest version at the time for the same price which was $100 off the $230 full price of the Impact Wrench. Kobalt is great at getting deals on tools. Ryobi is a good brand too for getting tool deals throughout the year. The other brands don't really offer great deals really. There's deals on DeWalt from time to time on Woot, but they usually are still as expensive or more expensive than a good Kobalt tool, so it's nothing to write home about.

A battery can cost as much as the tool. Kits are cheaper than buying separately, but, still look at the price of the battery. One brand can be $40 and same ah in another brand might be $100. If you have to buy another battery, it's something to think about too.

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

I did mention the battery cost

You buy what works but also shop smarter do not just listen to everyone opinion but rob speaks the truth

@bigredfarmer

6 ай бұрын

I would agree with you

Love the channel, Happy New Year! 🎉

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, sir. Did you like the video? I've never seen anyone go through and tell folks why they shouldn't buy the high-end tools

@YoPhocFays

6 ай бұрын

You're doing a great service for people who just decent tools to fix things around the house, but are on a tight budget

Best Kobalt deal was before Christmas...They had the XTR drill with battery and charger for only $129 AND a free 2 pack of 4Ah extended run batteries. I finally had the inspiration to get into that line

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

I got the XTR hammer drill and impact driver for $79 a few years ago.

@BradyA7

6 ай бұрын

I was recommending that to everyone. Insane value. I then found our store had the individual hammer drill kits on clearance and scooped that up with the recip saw for free and it totaled under $70 after the employee discount. Couldn’t believe how good of a deal that was. Xtr hd + 4ah max output battery and xtr recip saw for under $70…

Thank you for all your advice got the ridgid combo set for 215 would not have know about that price because it was in store only sale online 399

I’m invested in the craftsman 20v series, I’ve used and abused all my tools and they’ve held up great. Slowing working in the brushless series.

Great video, practical best buys, spoken like a Great Uncle, that has you covered.

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

Thank you

Personally at home, I love the skil power core 20v stuff. The ergonomics are incredible. At work I use Milwaukee, and I still prefer my Skil power tools over the Milwaukee.

Best Lowe's video I've seen in awhile. Now I have a reason to go. Nice explanation on Skil vs Craftsman and why you should go Craftsman for a few dollars more while not going for the $500 Flex vs the Bosch at ~$150, etc.

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

I tried to be fair and informative

The Craftsman brushless drill / driver combo comes with a free 4ah battery. Pretty good deal for a homeowner at $129. The best deal i saw this season at Lowes was the Kobalt XTR drill/ circular saw with an ultimate 4ah battery for $129. You can do a lot with that !

That was a great vid 👍 A person definitely has to shop around nowadays, sometimes a tool only is a good deal, other times a yool and batteries is better value. Comparing the specs is keyto which one is going to be better for what you're doing with it.

@Crystals_and_Witchcraft

6 ай бұрын

good advice

I own the two Bosch tools in a kit with two 4.0 ah core batteries I had dewalt Ridgid in my day you got to be smart when shopping even pros shop around in this day and age thanks robs

I love the information man, for a big store it's understandable but Depot and Lowe's could also market their products alot better. Seems like you can walk through there for hours and not find what ya need if it's not a "popular" product. I see it as a sales floor, sort of like a used car lot 😂

Great video

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

Thank you

The best tool is the one that works for you that you can afford. You don't need a Ferrari to drive to the grocery store.

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

I agree but a lot of the tool channels never mention why you can buy one tool instead of another. I thought this was a nice little guide for helping those who aren't tool guys

@bwselectronic

6 ай бұрын

@@ToolswithSoAlz good point. They also won't necessarily get good advice in the stores either

Very good video

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

Thank you

Great video, I bought a craftsman circular saw and love it, I use everytime over my dewalt one, lighter and easier to use. You should see the prices of things here in canada, totally ridiculous.

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

It's bad put there

@gnic76

6 ай бұрын

Exactly, plus some of the newer tool lines aren't even available up here. 😕

Everyone I know has Milwaukee stuff for tinkering around the house with. I buy cheap ryobi stuff, I'm not a professional trades guy anymore. If my ryobi junk fails I'm out $100-$150 tops. None of it has ever failed though, I still use 18v batteries from 5 years ago in my cordless trimmer and they hold a charge.

Always buy smart but always buy the tools that fits how you use them … 12v has its place and 20v has its place and corded tools … there is a lot of Value in Middle tear tool brands.

I missed out on the toughbuilt going 50% off somehow. All salesnstuff was empty.

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

Now a lot of the prices are jacked up

Nice segment. Any plans for one at Home Depot?

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

I want to see how this one does first.

@dylanfinch6186

6 ай бұрын

@ToolswithSoAlz was all over Home Depot when it had its holiday sales.

@PaulS2912

6 ай бұрын

Do it!

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

@paulsotello2912 you guys have to help. Share this video and help it get pushed out. Also, hit the like button amd subscribe so KZread knows you got something out of it

I wonder if all the flex kits with the leaky batteries are going to make the back isle or are they just sending them back to the manufacturer.

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

They sent them back on a recall

Must have ended up at your Lowe's by mistake while looking for the local Harbor Freight and decided to make a video anyway just for the lolz

What's to stop you from walking into a walmart and buying hypertough 😂

@ToolswithSoAlz

5 ай бұрын

I have

Lowes had 2 5amp power stacks and free tool for $250 but ended on the 3rd.

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

So...

@jpoorr9973

6 ай бұрын

So....yes ridiculous ​@@ToolswithSoAlz

Craftsman circular saw is Junk. And your not gonna run any good power tool with a 2 ah battery

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

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ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 10 in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw Kit is on sale for $219 original price is $399. would this be a good deal and a saw for a DIY. I plan on finishing my basement.

@ToolswithSoAlz

5 ай бұрын

Yes

Idk man, I've taken craftsman stuff in and they said they can't warranty it🙄

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

I never had a problem. The biggest issue is they have a bunch of untrained employees

@benjaminmasters5375

6 ай бұрын

@@ToolswithSoAlz yeh I've had luck sometimes, while sometimes not, it's annoying so I quit with the craftsman

Nobody should ever buy Craftsman. They are the worst

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

Skil, Makita, and Ryobi enter the conversation

Homeowner? Bauer/Hercules

@ToolswithSoAlz

5 ай бұрын

Sounds about right

Don't go to Lowes

@ToolswithSoAlz

6 ай бұрын

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