I used to work as an engineer for DEWALT. I HATED our super fans for one and only one reason: even if we built a subpar tool, they loved it and would buy it. This means that management wouldn't let us improve the product. Squeeky wheels get the grease, and super fans shout over the squeeking of the wheel. Essentially, when people are blindly loyal, marketing wins out over engineering. Super fans KILL the brands they love. The fans who make lengthy KZread videos detailing why my tools sucks makes me happy. This means management will give me the budget to fix the issue. My favorite customers are always on the verge of jumping to Milwaukee. Management should always be nervous about quality. The customers are a crucial part of a healthy product.

@TheUncleRuckus

2 ай бұрын

And that's why I love watching channels The Torque Test Channel, it lets us consumers see those tools squeaky wheels without the annoying fan bois noise.

@chaseweeks2708

2 ай бұрын

@@TheUncleRuckus Also AvE, when he tears down brand new tools and talks mad smack about their build quality if he finds them wanting.

@SPDFRK

2 ай бұрын

@@chaseweeks2708 and he's funny as hell.

@AlanTheBeast100

2 ай бұрын

I only own one DeWalt tool - a cordless 12V impact driver. It is not the the "top end" that DeWalt offered, but it's been a highly reliable and effective tool for over 10 years and I use it still today. I would never tell anyone not to get DeWalt. I personally avoided DeWalt for political reasons (They support Trump) when I needed a new drill and went with Makita (Japanese made in China alas - it was also on sale that day!). As I look at getting something else I could go with any of them - the whole "battery" base thing is more important for a tradesman, but is not as important for a DIYer. As such - get the same if possible but don't obsess over it. KZread influencers have a lot of effect on the weak minded, alas.

@Mrburnsti

2 ай бұрын

I was a huge DeWalt fan, untill my cordless framing nailer broke down. It lasted just the warranty time, and cost to get it fixed was same than buying a new one. Never abused it an serviced it as instructed. It just decided not to sink nails anymore. Then i bought Milwaukee framing nailer. Warranty went out long ago and still rocking. Every other tool i have is Makita. Will never buy another DeWalt.

We need to hear the 44 magnum story

@MRBoatwrights

2 ай бұрын

That's the same comment I was going to make. I love listening to a good story teller telling a good story.

@SjoerdErik

2 ай бұрын

oh yeah.

@yowie0889

2 ай бұрын

The other person was Inspector Harold Francis Callahan

@boxybox100

2 ай бұрын

yeah what the hell? how do you just gloss over that!

@bobireland1256

2 ай бұрын

Definitely gotta hear that story! Pray maintain speed and course!

My "loyalty" is to quality, not to some brand name that is bought and sold like any other commodity. When the quality is no longer there, neither is my loyalty. It really is as simple as that.

@Elloris

2 ай бұрын

Came here to say this. The purpose of a tool is to get the job done. Now we as humans like heuristics and shortcuts that reduce the amount of decisions and research we need to do. Brands take advantage of that. But yeah look at the ownership history of most tool brands and its a multinational corporation that is mining the brand for all the good will it has built up previously.

@snymat_68

2 ай бұрын

I 100% agree, but with the additional caveat of buying into a battery system for cordless tools. One can't deny that carries SOME weight in the decision-making process.

@davidparker9676

2 ай бұрын

Why be loyal to them when they are not loyal to us?

I mean, with cordless tools it’s more about how much money have you put in the ecosystem. I started with a dewalt impact and then I thought: “man I need a jobsite fan, why not a dewalt fan since I have already have dewalt batteries” and then I jumped into that rabbit hole without realizing and havent come out of it since. But loyalty…….. not really.

@marsrevolutionary

2 ай бұрын

Backing this up. I own a collection of Ridgid tools because I have a collection of Ridgid batteries from tools I bought 20 years ago, not because I have any loyalty to them. I should just invest in a set of battery adapters so I can just pick up the tools and batteries I want regardless of brand.

@MakeAndFixItYourSelfProjects

2 ай бұрын

Same, especially after buying a bunch of the dewalt 5 and 6 AMP hour batteries. It’s cheaper to just buy another drill driver set than Replace those, now I have the hand held bandsaw, the multi tool, a few sets of drill, drivers, the 1/2” impact, I’m not brand loyal I m just too far down the rabbit hole

@bholdr----0

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, battery compatibility is one BIG reason to stick with a brand.

@americanangler94559

2 ай бұрын

Good episode

@lucilledog8832

2 ай бұрын

Same.

It's worth knowing that most brands have a very wide array of versions of everything. You might think that buying Makita or Dewalt or whatever gets a certain quality, but they make 20 different cordless drills that all look similar, with varying levels of quality for different retailers. They rely on the reputation generated by their high-end tools to help sell the cheap ones that aren't nearly as good.

@Caderic

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I learned that a few years ago. I kind of hate it too. Now you have to do research to know the quality even with in the same brand!

My dad was a journeymen carpenter and worked in the trades his entire life. His cordless tools were always Makita. They last. I ended up going the same direction probably due to his influence, but also because Makita is the last independent company that makes and sells power tools under its own brand. The rest are conglomerates with multiple brands, and companies. Corporate consolidation has created an oligopoly with most brands being made by just a few companies.

@foxotcw30

2 ай бұрын

Same. When my grinder developed a rattle after years of use, the Makita service center replaced the broken bushing and power cord at no charge. I have to have a very good reason to buy a non-Makita power tool.

@kiwigrunt330

2 ай бұрын

My first battery drill was a 9.6V Metabo from the eighties. Lasted a good 20 years. Replaced it with a set (drill and driver) of Makita tools. Lasted about five minutes. Absolute crap. The red batteries were the problem. Replaced with a set of lithium battery tools. The drill won't engage in second gear. My old Makita sabre saw, however, lasted about 30 years.

@Erik_The_Viking

2 ай бұрын

My dad gave me his old cordless Makita drill from the 80's - still worked until the old NiCad battery finally gave up the ghost.

@Bigroomboy

2 ай бұрын

Don't forget festool is still family owned.

@myyoutubepage1

2 ай бұрын

Exact reason I chose Makita

I always wipe or blow off the saw dust from my tools and put them away , my Dad and brothers taught me that when I was growing up watching them work and then they would have me clean the tools before putting them away

@josephdestaubin7426

2 ай бұрын

I don't know about all that, but running air into the motor intake and exhaust will absolutely extend the life of the motor otherwise covered in sawdust.

@donfrank4429

2 ай бұрын

@@josephdestaubin7426 I still have my skill saw 15 years, craftsman 10 in miter saw 1998 and Craftsman 1996 10 in Radial arm saw still running and my other and power hand tools and air tools. even after I am done for the day and tired I clean my tools then take my shower. as we would say in the military " you take care of your equipment the equipment will take care of you"

@Hoaxer51

2 ай бұрын

Your Dad and brothers taught you a great lesson. When you’re done using your tools, clean them off and put them away and the next time you need one you’ll know where it’s at and that it’s ready to go.

@donfrank4429

2 ай бұрын

@@Hoaxer51 I even clean my safety glasses and put them away.

The more pertinent question may be, how much loyalty does the tool brand I use or favor, have towards me the customer. "Right to Repair", after sales Service & Repair, Warranty, Battery Platform stability and accessibility, Accessories and Parts availability and price. Brand Loyalty appears to exist in only one direction these days.

@gloriousapplebees

2 ай бұрын

So true

I have to say, I bought my worm drive skilsaw in 1977, my very first power toll, I still have it, it still works, I've used it nearly every day.

When I bought my power tools, Milwaukee, porter cable, Bosch, Skillsaw, they all came in metal boxes, still got them, can’t kill them

I’m mostly Milwaukee but also own Bosch, dewalt, makita, a corded skill aluminum worm drive etc. they’re all fine. I started 30 years ago with lower quality tools then upgraded. Through the years I would have a new young laborer working for me and they would ask to borrow a tool to use at home over the weekend. If they’re a good hand I would find one of those older tools that still works just fine and give it to them to keep. An old black and decker corded saw or recip saw was a fine tool and will get a young person started, plus they’ll get to feel the real power of a good corded tool.😉

I have been a carpenter/ contractor for 43 years. My skill saws model 77 are my go to framing tools are will always be in my tool box

Dewalt is my go to, mainly due to not needing different batteries/chargers for the different tools. Started with Dewalt many years ago and so far have had no problems with anything I have bought . Thanks for your insight!

Another Dutch saying: Trust comes in on foot but leaves on horse.

I’m 22 years old and I work as a concrete laborer for a heavy highway construction company. I absolutely love your videos. A instructor in trade school used a couple of your videos for lecture. And I can’t stop watching them. The knowledge and wisdom that you provide is not just useful it’s helpful. It makes me love my work when I think back on it. I hope that as years pass I can become successful in the industry and be able to become as knowledgeable as you are to me for someone else.

I was a cut man for a framing crew for over 10 years, the red mag 77 was the only saw I ever used. Still got the first one I ever bought and used all them years. Never have checked grease in it. Have only put new cords on it.

@Mike-sy6oy

2 ай бұрын

Lol this is like bragging about never changing the oil in your car.

@51-FS

2 ай бұрын

But I have owned it for over 20 years now and the motor doesn't even knock....

100% agree about the skilsaw. I started working as a carpenter around 1978 and was a journeyman for many years. First skilsaw was all metal (no mag back then) but have stuck with them all the way. Still have a porter cable router made in Jackson, Tennessee. If you look at most tools sold anywhere in America practically all are made in china. Most are affordable and disposable. Not any good ole goid ones anymore. Still have my first set of leather nail bags almost 50 years old!

Cords on tools are like an anti-theft device.

@G.I.JeffsWorkbench

2 ай бұрын

So true. IMHO, you also can’t beat the reliable, consistent power that a corded (or pneumatic) tool provides.

@mike_onevia6465

2 ай бұрын

i get it, but you dont make any money running air and cord out day after day unless you have lacky$$$, Australian here! we are NOT winning at building houses, infarct %30 of builders are going under.....

@GS-lh2nx

2 ай бұрын

@@mike_onevia6465 Cords are certainly an obstacle but I think we have bought into the mentality of a completely cordless job site. Stationary tools like a chop saw or table saw are not moving around a lot. Even specialty tools that are limited in their use might be better corded because of cost savings. Homeowners in their garage really don't need the portability and yet many replace good tools with cordless ones. The tools companies have made all of us feel that we need to replace everything to cordless and they are laughing all the way to the bank. I do like cordless for a lot of tools. Just not everything.

@davidparker9676

2 ай бұрын

@@G.I.JeffsWorkbench Yes, consistently low power. You haven't worked with higher end cordless tools lately if you think the corded tools have anywhere near as much power as the brushless cordless tools. Honestly there is no comparison. That goes for most pneumatic tools too.

@JasonLuther1

2 ай бұрын

The pneumatic framing nailer and corded angle grinder reign supreme for prolonged use​ and dogging on all day @@davidparker9676

I'm a DIY weekend warrior. In my opinion, for cordless tools, the darn battery platforms hold more people "captive" than "loyal." I stubbornly held onto my old 18V XRP Dewalts for 10+ years because I didn't want to buy new tools + batteries + chargers. However, that all changed last year when I finally bit the bullet and bought a full set of Milwaukee Fuel. The power and speed that these new tools put out versus my old Dewalts is amazing. It's also incredible that I can now work for all or most of a day on a single battery per tool, which is something I haven't done since my old Dewalts were new.

@allenriff9242

17 сағат бұрын

The new Dewalt 20v last just as long as Milwaukee, I know I use both platforms in my business both are great tools.

Love my Skilsaw. Mine is 40 yrs strong. Other brands I like, Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Paslode and Senco.

back in 1986 I bought the Gold painted Skil 50th Anniversary Mag 77 with the blue metal carrying case ! many have asked WHY I painted it GOLD ? I told them it was sold this way .. and Yes it still works like brand new .

@user-ed5jh3ff6u

2 ай бұрын

My buddy still has his

I worked at a lumber yard in 1992 as a young 20s year old. It taught me a couple things about tools. Porter Cable at the time was the best tool available at the time with Bosch right with it. Bosch is still a top brand and Dewalt exploded from the B&D Professional line. I totally agree about brand loyalty, best tool you can afford and treat it good, you have a jobber friend for life. I purchased a 6” left blade Porter cable corded circ saw in 1994 and I still use it at home over a battery version. It just works. Thanks for the video!

Totally Agree on Skill Worm Drive and Makita battery-powered tools.😊 I use Ryobi around the house. Thanks for your comments. I learn so much from your channel.

I can't remember ever using anything other than a skill worm drive. At one time I think I had at least four of them on the job site. The only time I got rid of any of them was when I retired and then still kept one. Oh, another time was when I gave the saw to my son. Then, of course, I had to buy a new 77 for myself.

Early on in my career I used to use the high powered M18 fuel Milwaukee tools for every single job just because I always wanted the best. I have since realized that those overpowered heavy tools are not necessary for 90% of the work I do. I've since switched to the little light and compact M12 tools and my wrist have thanked me

In 2005, I bought a 1999 Silverado 2500 HD 4x4 with 83,000 miles on it and today, it sits in my driveway with 330,000 miles on it. Has never let me down but I felt it performed all the work I could reasonably expect it to do. So last year, I bought a brand new 2023 Silverado 2500 HD 4x4 based exclusively on the performance of my old one. At 50 years old, I do not expect I’ll buy another truck in my lifetime barring a major collision. I’ve owned 3 pickups over my lifetime and 1 SUV, a 1996 GMC Jimmy. The first truck was a 1987 Chevy 1/2 ton. General Motors has never let me down. Others may disagree but when I need to go anywhere, I do not think twice about my vehicles. Well, all except for that 2008 Jeep Wrangler my wife insisted on owning! She loves it though so I do not complain about any of the work I need to do on it. In fact, I should thank the Jeep. It justified my purchase of a 2 post lift a few years ago!

Any boy who grew up with a home full of tools is a blessed boy. My Dad had all sorts of tools, and I am following in his footsteps. Not a tradesman, but a software guy. But still skilled enough to have finished my own basement, and built my own shed.

My dad was an independent contractor/builder when I was a kid, back in the 80s, I was a helper on the job site. I remember he acquired a deck&blacker (that's what we called it, blacker than the Pit of Despair!) wormdrive saw, it was broke more than it worked! The motor ate brushes for breakfast, it growled at you like a bear when you pulled the trigger, the cord came out of the back and was hanging by the wires, the motor threw enough blue Sparks that you thought it was going to start a fire! That was the worst tool on the job!! We finally gave its dead carcass a spot in a box in the shop because we never wanted to throw anything away, but we finally quit using the miserable thing, after it would dump you in the middle of the day on a job. The mighty wormdrive Skillsaw was our stand by that never ever failed us even once! I think he still has it to this day

@kansasscout4322

2 ай бұрын

40 years later mine still works great. my favorite worm drive. LOL.

My grandpa bought me a B&D jigsaw and delivered a box of scrap wood with it on my 6th birthday. I still use that jigsaw today 45 years later

Old Porter Cable tools are bomb proof. You can rely on them. When all these companies started merging the quality of previous quality tools went South.

@brent57

2 ай бұрын

Interesting to watch aVe BOLTR videos on some of these brands of tools. From injection molding quality to the internal components such as bearings, switches, etc . He really gets in there and figures out just how cheap (or expensive) these tool brands are.

@Alpha-ro8sc

2 ай бұрын

​@@brent57 Agreed. Uncle Bumble is a rich resource of information.

@Hoaxer51

2 ай бұрын

@@Alpha-ro8sc, And he’s always good for a couple good laughs!

I think its good to mention that battery adapters are readily available if you wanna try a particular tool. I forget the brand, but theres also a universal battery, that comes with different adapters that you can use for every tool.

Ive been watching your channel for a few years now and I've bought tools based on your opinions and experiences with them. Occidental leather bags, buckaroo belt, Stiletto hammer, rigging axe, skilsaw mag 77 and paslode Pneumatic Framing Nailers will never change. I love them. I use them every day to feed my family. All I can say is thank you Scott and everyone on the essential craftsman channel! Keep up the good work!

Great Video - I have a 37 year old Bosch jigsaw used 99% for contour cutting 1/4" steel plate - still going strong. I bought another well respected brand - just in case - and even brand new doesn't work anywhere near as well as the old Bosch - So I found a not too used Bosch and bought it.

I’ve seen your earlier episode on the topic. About 2 weeks ago my 32 year old Porter Cable saw finally bit the dust. I paid a pretty penny for it in 1992 and it served me well for those long years on a couple dozen robust DIY projects, including a barn and a well house. I have a battery powered DeWalt that I use occasionally, but I like a corded saw. I took your advice and bought a Skilsaw. I have used it on one project so far and really love it. If I can get 32 years out of it, I will see 100 years old and will be completely satisfied. I mostly use DeWalt battery tools: saws, drills, impact drivers, impact wrenches, etc. In the 90s I wore out a Makita battery operated drill and I do have a corded Makita hammer drill. I’ve also got some battery operated tools from Ryobi, Milwaukee, and Hitachi. It’s all in what works for you in your situation. Thanks for your good work and all you do.

I worked at Porter Cable in the late 90’s. I worked in the Engineering department and luckily bought several tools. Everything was so well built. We had belt sander and routers there that were decades old. It’s so sad to see what Porter Cable has turned into, but I still treasure my corded tools from then. Now I use Dewalt, Makita, and Milwaukee cordless platforms. I love them all.

@1northsparrow246

Ай бұрын

I just wish the current owners would let the name Porter-Cable ride off in the sunset.

I've got a Left hand and a Right hand Mag77.. i'm a switch hitter that's prepared for anything !

@2010stoof

2 ай бұрын

They make a blade right worm drive? Or you mean sidewinder skills brand? Ski saw is still the only one to have plug in left blade sidewinder (called southpaw) which is awesome

@aerialrescuesolutions3277

2 ай бұрын

I was not aware there was a left hand version? This could really come into play, on certain locations. Cool.

@sleblanc

2 ай бұрын

Double sawing action!

@Hoaxer51

2 ай бұрын

@@sleblanc, One for each hand! Lol

To be blunt ... it's the same loyalty issue with things like KZread channels. And there's a really good reason why i keep looking at new videos on this one.

- Quality is the main concern. You buy cheap, you get cheap. - Most tools bought today are not near as good as they were 20 years ago. - I have 3 PorterCable tools that I purchased 27 years ago [ 1/2 inch drill, SawsAll, & belt Sander ] all are still working great. - My Milwaukee corded saw still works just like it did new. Great saw. Milwaukee has a great dependable product line. A wise investment. - The Big Thing To Remember Is = Take Care Of Your Tools And The Tools Will Take Care Of You. - Thank You for another great well-delivered video.

Thank you so much for this video. It means a lot. Honesty is so hard to find as a newbie to the trades.

Been at for a bit, framed for a couple of decades, a large portion of that with gentleman named Tom Bricky that you remind me of, he was fast, efficient and we were always trying new techniques, one of my favorites was taking a Skil 6-1/2” worm drive removing the blade guard and using 7-1/4” blade, we would also remove cord at boot and install a twist lock, the saw was very well balanced and a bit lighter, I always wished they made that saw in a 5-1/2” just for 90 degree cuts in 2x stock, later switched to the mag 77, and then mag 77LT, now my go to is the makita 36v, I only use corded if there is extensive ripping to save battery life, I couldn’t imagine using corded tools for much of anything anymore (except table saw). For context this is my 44th year as a carpenter, thank you the videos, they make me think of younger times.

I'm not a professional construction guy. I have been using the Bauer cordless tool 20V line of tools for my little projects for about three years now, and I can't complain. They do what I need to do and haven't given me any trouble.

I just found your channel new to the trades as an hvac apprentice. Everything I’ve watched so far has been spot on and the way you articulate your opinions and the information you give is outstanding sir definitely gained a new subscriber.

Good old wisdom. Thank you for being you and sharing your thoughts with us.

Great information. I like the direction of this topic and manipulating power and hand tools in general.

I love dewalt. When I was a Carpenter's helper I used his makita tools. I liked makita but when I learned about different brands and the fact that dewalt just brought out the flexvolt system I immediately went for those. My christmas gift when i first started my apprenticeship was 2 dewalt tool bags, an 18v Dewalt SDS and a 54v 9ah battery. Ever since then I buy dewalt. I know that the cordless nail guns arent as good as milwaukee or hikoki but apart from that they always do the job for me. Whatever suits you go for. Whether that be by using the one brand or using a mix and match as long as the work is quality

Love using my vintage hand and electric tools.

I bought a worm drive Skill Saw in 1972, $149.95 plus tax, thought I'd choke! I used that saw my entire career (never has needed any repairs), still have it and grab it when I want to cut something quickly.

@1northsparrow246

Ай бұрын

You paid for American-made quality in those days and you got American-made quality. My original Porter-Cable tools from the 1960s and 70s are even more expensive.

I have all the tools more or less in a battery and corded version. Outside of the drill and impact driver, I would say my favorite tool in a battery version is the sawzall. So handy for pipe fitting in the yard or cutting a small branch etc. granted I rarely use my corded tools anyway, but you would have to put up the biggest fight to take away my cordless sawzall.

I have 5 worm drives and would never use anything different…for one reason is the safety! I got 61/2, 71/2, 10”, 16” and the newer table saw…great investments

We’ve got very similar tastes Scott, I make my living with a couple old f350’s, Makita tools and a kubota skid steer. It’s all personal preference and what your comfortable with. Keep up the good work!

PorterCable stopped making every tool that worked from bullet-proof belt sanders to industry standard routers... What a shame.

@StillLivinginthewoods

2 ай бұрын

I have an old US made Porter Cable 3 inch belt sander that I bought at a yard sale 10 years ago for $5. The cord was dry rot, so I replaced it, and it still works great. Sometimes when I push it too hard it will start smoking, but it hasn't given up on me yet.

@ColeSpolaric

2 ай бұрын

You can blame Stanley Black & Decker for that. Couldn't have PC competing with DeWalt

@phalanyx3478

2 ай бұрын

We have a 250lb porter cable belt grinder still in use at the machine shop. Complete cast steel construction. It takes 10x72 belts.

@DegonTheMighty

2 ай бұрын

Porter Cable was bought by DeWalt, and their quality was immediately reduced to a homeowner/DIY quality tool so they wouldn't have two brands competing against each other. That's the way it goes, people might be individually good but corporations are greedy and scummy at every opportunity they have.

@tacticalskiffs8134

Ай бұрын

@@DegonTheMighty The Irony is they do B&D also. I used to be loyal to PC because of great experiences, and even some innovations, starting in the 80s, but they don't do anything for me at this point.

Carpenter here. When i started working i had cordless makitas (5year old ones) at the company and we used them alot and of course some people mistreated them alot cuz "eh company tool" but that got me thinking "what if i get my own full kit and only i maintain and use them?". In the end still have them after 8 years and served me well even to this day ❤ (all i had to do untill this day is replace 3x batteries wich is like 150€ in 8 years and charcoal and trigger for the drill 40€ + a shit ton of blades for the skillsaw but that i asked from the company always so never had to buy them myself)

I buy based on which tool has the features that make the quality of life on the job a bit easier. Started w/ Dewalt, my all time favorite impact driver from them, then recently switched over to Milwaukee's cordless b/c of the oscillating tool, grinder, and stubby impact/mid torque. Very thankful for the tools I have as they have kept my family mobile through fixing the car, built our kitchen and renovated our bathrooms DIY, saving thousands upon thousands of dollars.

Thanks for your informative reviews. They are right on the money. I took your advice and put a 50’ cord on my skilsaw, thank you, no more knot tying. Now I would like to trade a tip to you. The aftermarket rafter hook for the skilsaw wormdrives are still available online and they fit perfectly on the hitachi/Metabo nr83a, nr83a2, and nr83a5 framing nailers with the steel nail feeder. After promising that the Mikita 40v saw would always have a place in your tool box, you gave it to Nate. Hope the tip helps.

I bought a worm drive skill saw because of your videos and absolutely love it!!!

Not so much brand, as battery platform. Several years ago I was helping roof a house (basically just supplying labor). The guy running the job had a variety of cordless tool brands. The battery for his circular saw ran out with us having only 5' of sheathing to cut to finish the job. He didn't have any other batteries in that platform, so we had to kill a bunch of time waiting for his saw to get enough of a charge to finish up. I kept that in mind as I was adding to my cordless tools, and kept with the same platform for everything I take out on a job, if possible.

Yes sir...great way to put every thing....

As a DIY guy and weekend woodworker, I have also purchased a variety of things-- mostly based on what I could afford. My Ryobi cordless tools have never failed me, and I love my CORDED Skil circular saw and router!

Thanks for the awesome content and all the amazing videos!

I have an old (probably 70s or 80s) Sears Jigsaw that will probably pass on to my kids when my time comes. So many electric tools, gadgets, entertainment and computer equipment are built for planned obsolescence. At least we still have eBay and local Marketplace sites to buy the old stuff that lasts.

@1northsparrow246

Ай бұрын

I collect old tools. With its bidding war mentality, Ebay is usually the most expensive place to shop for them.

Look at a Skil tool today, consumer grade only. Back in the 70's I purchased a Skil 449 worm drive belt sander. In my opinion, it's the best belt sander ever made! A true workhorse.

@DKWalser

2 ай бұрын

The company making Skil tools also makes Skilsaw tools. Skilsaw is their professional grade line.

@thomasfogerty3515

25 күн бұрын

Skill and skill saw are made churvan. The make kolbalt tools skill, skill saws and many other brands.

Very wise words. Personally, I have a lot of Makita tools because, like you, I'm invested in the battery platform and they hit the right price to performance balance for me. The most disappointing tools have probably been the Festools I've bought. They feel good in the hand but their performance is about the same as all the other leading brands now but they cost twice as much.

25 years self employed bought every brand run 20v DeWalt since they came out.never use a cord or generation again. I work sometimes 60 feet up.love all tools and brands!

I’m out of the trades now, however you’re spot on! Older Porter cable were fantastic and I still cherish them. Cordless, I’m still running 18v Makita impact drivers and drill’s that are from 2004, batteries are now a bit weak but I’m still using them and are performing flawlessly. Mag77 or the older heavier version “the perfect saws” and built like an American tool should be! Not a fan of Bosch however! Here in Montana it seems as though the cold is hard on their plastics. Ohh and go “BLUE”

That porter cable router you pulled out is all we have in my shop. They’re incredibly well built and very reliable. If they need fixed we have a guy in Indianapolis that always comes through for us.

I suggested this on your last anniversary video and I think now more than ever, it would help you diversify a bit and gain a larger audience. You should consider doing videos on iconic people in these businesses. The classic ones being Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, among others but also lesser known people. Sam Altman, Kent Taylor, and so many more people that deserve to be celebrated for their contributions to businesses that span the globe! Congrats on another great year and I hope this suggestion helps :)

Like you I used to be very loyal to a certain brand. But now so many tools are so good I just look for the best deal with the best warranty.

I was working a job that had a 1000s of windows. The glazer contracted is a company that's been around a couple of decades or more. The foreman of the crew was utilizing Ryobi cordless. Those tools looked like they had seen a fair amount of work. Finally, my inquisitiveness got the best of me. So I approached him and asked why Ryobi? "They do the job day in day out. Most importantly, no one steals Ryobi". He then went on to explain in short. Makita,DeWalt, and Milwaukee get legs. The Ryobi apparently doesn't have that flaw. Needed some cordless tools around the house. Spent less money on Ryobi. That was three years ago. They are doing just fine.

I still have the Skill 77 I bought in the seventies and it still works, I bought the Mag one when it came out because it was a bit lighter, the old Porter Cable stuff is fantastic. But like a bunch of brands they have sold out and care more about profits than making a quality tool for the professional.

@1northsparrow246

Ай бұрын

I agree. As we saw in the video, the only good news is that you cans still find quality American made tools in the used market.

as long as it gets the job done, isnt overpriced, and doesnt just break after a few times using it then it really doesnt matter what name is stamped or printed on the tool

Great video I'm a die hard Milwaukee guy but I use to use Makita and loved the tools but the battery cycle count was the reason I switched and because of a few key cordless tools the Milwaukee offered that Makita did not. That said I have used almost all of the major brands professionally and here is my ranking. Best to worse considering quality, tool options, Milwaukee DeWalt Makita Hilti Metabo Ridgid Bosch Porter cable Craftsman Ryobi/Hart Honorable mention Harbor freights more expensive line I've heard good things about but have no experience with. Probably between Ridgid and Bosch but 🤷

I had that PC 690 router until last year when I replaced it with a Bosch. It worked like a champ but it was time to update. My dad has one of those Skilsaws like yours - a great saw. I'm in Makita's tool line for cordless, but I have other brands based on quality, price, weight, etc. Go with what works for you.

Good video, thanks for sharing.

I have the Makita hypoid drive and feel it's the right saw for me. I did put a 50 ft cord on it.

As a framer, yeah I’m brand loyal. Cordless I prefer the Makita 18 and 40v. 🤙🏽🤙🏽 Leather bags (Mcrose) -Dalluge Classic 26oz -Hitachi NR83A -Skilsaw mag77 -Emglo compressor

I have a sturdy '70s Rockwell 10" table saw (new arbor bearings, beefy Baldor motor) that I can't give away. Everybody wants one they can throw in the back of the pickup, and even better if it's battery-powered. I think it may go to the Habit for Humanity store soon, for some young person who's working every day on the job and then comes home to work on the house.

I love the Ryobi brand becuase of the wide range of tools that use the same 18v batteries. I moved away from Dewalt to go to Ryobi - partly because of my good friends was a Ryobi rep, but mostly because of the variety of tools.

@boxybox100

2 ай бұрын

ryobi ahahahahahahahaha the Temu/Wish of cordless drill brands

@BrittCHelmsSr

2 ай бұрын

@@boxybox100 - You do you, I'll do me. Ryobi has worked well for me.

I've been a makita guy since I got my first job that required cordless drill back in 2000

Years ago I had a corded Metabo hammer drill that was an absolute beast. Sadly, it was stolen. Fast forward to 2023 when I bought a cordless Metabo drill and impact driver. They are decent tools but the quality is nothing like the Metabo of 20 years ago, and I feel the same way about Porter Cable. My father used to tell me how good they were, and I believed him ,not only because he told me but because I remember them covered with battle scars and still getting the job done. It's unfortunate that many manufactures have sacrificed quality for profit.

@1northsparrow246

Ай бұрын

I wish Stanley- Black & Decker would stop making their zombie Porter-Cable tools.

I tend to stick with bosch for most of my corded tools although I do have a smattering of portercable and dewalt thrown in when I got a good deal. I have a few ryobi cordless for things that I wont use often but most of my workhorse tools are Milwaukee. I am however deeply invested in the Milwaukee puckouts since I got a good deal on a bunch of them at one point and they stack nicely and make setting up and packing out my tools at the end of the day easier.

Homeowner-level here. For many years I bought almost all my tools second hand. Got a lot of good ones. Started buying new with drill/driver and progressed from Ryobi to Ridgid and now Bosch. Love my Bosch tools! I have some Dewalt corded that I love too. Still always look for second hand tools at estate sales. Latest was a Wen bandsaw. Does the job! No brand loyalty from me just looking for the best I can get at a good price.

I'm with you my Skil Mag 77 is my go to saw. I own two one for concrete one for everything else. I used to be a Porter Cable man and still have all my routers and planers. but as to cordless tools i'm a milwaukee man. i have tried makita, Dewalt and ryobi. Is Milwaukee the best, probably not but the battery is everywhere.

I work in the garage door business and a carpenter i wouldn't say I'm brand loyal but I also don't have alot of different brands in my tool box. I have mainly dewalt and rigid tools as I didn't want a pile of different battery charges around. I also have a Eastwing framing hammer and run with what I can afford, feels comfortable and gets the job done efficiently.

I have a Makita 18v kit that I got when they first came out. Still has two of the original batteries. I have Milwaukee and DeWalt as well I think you buy the tool that suits the job. Batteries and chargers aren't hard to come by if you keep your eyes open. My sons are young adults now just getting into the trade I think their kids will be amazed to hear that they remember Grandpa using tools that you had to plug in to a cord running to an outlet in the wall. Between hand tools and cordless tools there are often days we never plug anything in. The new batteries last long enough the chargers stay in the trailer and only run over night.

I watch your videos for your ability to relate traditional knowledge to modern topics, and above all your articulation. If or when you write a book, I will buy it. You’d be the Eric Sloane of a generation on.

If it makes you feel any better we have a preference on the jobsite as well for me and my guys. There's a 1980s mag 77 always plugged into the lumber pile with a slightly bent shoe but no one steals it in 5 plus years it's nickname is old beasty. Then the rest are cordless years ago we went flexvolt and love the power. I originally got a sidewinder flexvolt and soon after realized I really miss my rrwar handle worm drive style. We got a rear handle flexvolt and it's passed around like it's the only saw on site always a line to use it. The jobbox has a special slot in it for that saw. On the other hand the sidewinder sits around the jobsite with hardly any use and many times only the battery us the only part that gets put away. 4 years no one steals the sidewinder and when I went to consider selling it people offered 50 or less for it at that point ill just keep it. Nostalgia aside it's almost amazing what people put value on and what's not even worth stealing. I just wish I spent the extra $100 and got the rear handle instead at first! One a year I regale the new guys with how things use to be and make them change the oil in the old mag 77. When they start I make them use old beasty for a few days to a week so they appreciate toils and have respect for them. All my cuy tests for vetting people are done on the mag 77 with a bent shoe to see they have the right mindset first (check the saw for square depth settings ect..). When it comes to cordless brand loyalty I get the system that I know has been around a million years hasn't changed there platform interface so I can get batteries for years to come. They also have to be tough and jot homeowner grade. This ussaly leads me go milwaukee or dewalt cost be darned. Hope this helps!

As a weekend warrior, I've been happy with Ryobi- impact driver, drill, finish nailer all decently priced.

I stick to the one I've got, don't worry about what I haven't. I changed drill drivers to Bosch, more comfortable to hold than Makitas and I had two Makitas that did not run true from the start. Newest tool to me,a Fein multitool because I needed it for one thing, saved a little time.

most of the major brands are pretty good just depends on what color you prefer. I do maintenance work for a big tool company and get a decent discount so i can afford stuff i might not normally get. The other cool thing is I get to play with stuff at work and decide if it is helpful enough to have around the ranch . The batteries are the expensive part because you have to have enough spares to keep working while the discharged batteries cool off and recharge .

I went with DeWalt 20 Volt system, they work good, huge selection and are easy to spot with that bright yellow,, however having said that, you can't go wrong with Milwaukee or Makita either. I will say though, DeWalt has a HUGE selection of the outdoor equipment for landscapers but I'm sure those other brands with come around to that as well, sooner of later.

I still have a sweet, fully-functioning 7 1/4” Black and Decker Super Sawcat with the large shoe and electric brake. Bought it in 1977 at Northwest Hardware in Roanoke on a 90 day credit plan. I replaced the cord long ago with a heavy duty 12’ cable. With the right blade, I can rip 2x stock all day long. No wobble, no hesitation.

@zone4garlicfarm

Ай бұрын

In the 1990s I worked with a carpenter who used a Sawcat. Someone else on the crew bought a new DeWalt saw. It was identical to the sawcat except for the color.

@1northsparrow246

Ай бұрын

A couple of years ago I bought a Sawcat which was sitting unused, in its original box in a corner of the original owner's basement since 1981. Now it proudly sits unused in the corner of my basement! 😁

When I need a new tool I start with making a short list of what I want it to be capable of so I get the specs lined up with my needs for now and the foreseeable future. Then I check reviews on youtube. When I’m down to the two best options I’ll go to the store and feel them out for balance and ergonomics. I don’t give a F about brand unless it’s for the battery platform giving me a clear upside or if there’s interchangeable or compatible accessories. I have DeWalt, Bosch, Makita, Ingersol Rand, Stanley, Kärcher, Ryobi, B&D, and several cheep off brand tools that does the job. I’ve got with and without cord, air tools, hand tools. I just care about if it’s the best tool for the job and that it’s durable.

Always get the "best" corded tool available for the job at hand. Battery powered stuff (as a builder) is stick with one of the bigger brands. My first set i bought for myself for work was the brushless portercable impact/drill 20v. Beat the hell out of them for a while. Then discovered the other cordless pc tools were the homeowner grade black & decker molded with grey plastic. One tiny tab of plastic was all that kept bd tools from accepting pc batteries... Most other guys had dewalt 20v stuff so i went that route for the sheer variety (and general quality) of the stuff alone, as well as local stores keeping it in stock. In the last several years I've gotten to use Milwaukee 18v stuff a bunch. To me their tools are "that much" better than dewalt stuff. So far ive only preferred the DeWalt jigsaw to Milwaukee. But I'm invested in the DeWalt 20v system enough that its not worth it to change to "a little bit better" brand of battery tool that is also more difficult to come across in stores i frequent. I do like Bosch cordless stuff as well and have some. But again no one on the jobsites seem to have them and many of the tools aren't readily available where i shop locally.

A brand has you until they lose you. DeWalt had me until they switched to 20v. Milwaukee still has me but some issues caused me to start with Makita's XGT line.

Porter Cable door planer in my opinion is the best on the market.

Thank you for the video.

I still have my Skill worm drive that I have had for 35 years, it was my daily driver too for a lot of years until I moved away from framing houses. my Milwaukee Sawall like wise I have had for about the same time, it is just about unbreakable. years ago my first real cordless drill was a Portacable I used that everyday all day for a long time too. I went looking for a new one but was very disappointed with the new models like the one you showed. I ended up with a Ryobi because they were cheap and I liked the platform. There was so many tools that all used the same battery. with a new job I needed a better system, I needed a small platform that was just as powerful. enter Dewalt. I still have that the Ryobi but my go to is the Dewalt, I have looked at other brands but always seem to come back to what I have. I no longer use my tools all day everyday so my needs have changed, These days I do more woodworking than I do building. Still if I have to build something my Skill is always ready to come out and play.

We used Makita at the HVAC company I worked for. They were awesome. Now I’m retired and Ryobi is just fine for the average homeowner at a very economical price point.

@321mogul

Ай бұрын

But I hope you know it's different than I have been 10 years ago they're respectable

I’ve been in the sign business for about 11 years, my old mentor used dewalt so I did also and have used dewalt since. They have never let me down always got the job done I don’t have a reason to switch. Some tools like tape measures I’ve tried a bunch and eventually found one I like the blue irwins sold at Lowe’s. But bottom line use the tool that does the work 👍

I have two of the exact Porter Cable routers you talked about!! Great routers! KUTGW