Drill, impact driver, 6.5 saw, grinder, blower, multitool, sawzall,are milwaukee. Staple gun, vacuum, hedger, are ryobi. Basically, all the esentials are milwaukees. The rest is whatever is cheapest.

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the details.

Ran two of dewalts high end kit from 2015-2020. Both kits gave me issues. Have used and abused my milwaukee fuel since 2020 no issues. Feels so much more solid

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

you can’t go wrong there. I got a lot of people asking me to review the m12. have played with it?

The 2ah realistically for a drill or impact driver has never been a problem for me. Even the high output 2ah is fine for a modern mid torque impact wrench. Only thing you gain with bigger batteries is more runtime and more weight at the bottom of the tool. Personally i ended up in the milwaukee m12 line because the performance is shockingly similar and the compact, lightweight batteries that fit in the grip will always reign supreme as far as im concerned. I do also own m18 and ryobi 18v and i find myself reaching for my m12s most the time

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

Hey , thanks for watching, im learning more from these comments everytime.. So your saying the m12 will hold up sgainst the M18? May i ask what kind of work are you into? I would love to do a video on the m12 vs m18. What model M12 do you have?

@james2042

4 ай бұрын

@FarmnFixins I do diy and light handyman work as a side gig. The m12s I have are the fuel drill, fuel impact driver, fuel surge impact, and fuel 3/8th impact wrench, and compact reciprocating saw. I'd get a 3/8th ratchet if they weren't so damn expensive lol The biggest issue with the m12s for heavy use is once the batteries get under half there's a notable power dip in the higher output tools like impacts. For me this is a non issue because I don't burn through batteries fast enough. The m12s are focused more on like the electrician or plumber or tradesman who isn't beating on their tools all day, just need something small, light, and packs enough of a punch to compete with the big boys when they do need it. The m18s are certainly way heavier duty and expensive than really anything I really need. I have their fuel hammer drill and tire pump and if I ever need a big saw then maybe. The rest of my stuff is ryobi, the 18v line from them takes care of just about every other need I have, from saws to lawn care to cleaning equipment. I can pull the battery out of my circular saw and mow the lawn or scrub the shower it's kinda funny to think about

@dathrilla224

4 ай бұрын

I went with the m12 too after debating m18 or dewalt 850 / 840. The m12 just feels so good.

if budget isn't an issue, then milwaukee. but as a previous commentator said, Dewalt has much better deals overall. however, nothing stops a person from having both.

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's always interesting to hear different perspectives on tool brands.

@strangefire2024

4 ай бұрын

@@homesteadgarage you're welcome!

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

next video will be Rigid R92082 vs Flex FXM202-2G. Filming this week. Stay tuned.

@theone-ou3gd

4 ай бұрын

​@@homesteadgarage well if you keep it real in vids which seems like you do I will subscribe brotha

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

@@theone-ou3gdThanks for follow. I promise to keep it real. next video drops this Friday. Rigid vs Flex combo, adding lag bolts and inline torque meter.

Dewalt has better deals on tools and batteries for a much better price. Just got a cordless hammer drill for 200$ at Lowe’s with 2 free power stack batteries. Ran that thing all week and love it. The fact that dewalt gives a small battery with a large one is nice so you don’t need to wear that extra weight all day for a battery that should last you till lunch or all day. Just hate the yellow

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! You know, you raise a good point. I didnt think of having a lighter battery as a quick lighter backup. I appreciate You taking out the time to comment on your perspective.

For me both dewalt and Milwaukee tools are good! Most of my tools are dewalt. But I also own m12 tools they are awesome. I started buying m18 also. For me if I does the job when it's good for me.

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

im going to take a closer look at the m12 lineup. I do have a m12 speed rachet. i love that thing.

@jasonvandervalk3679

4 ай бұрын

@@homesteadgarage I can say they are great tools I own 12

@Captmorgann

4 ай бұрын

long time dewalt XRP (back when it was XRP now XR) user here. I got my girl in 2008 and used it till January when I decided to give milwaukee a try. I bought the M12 fuel impact for hobby projects and working on furnaces (I'm a Journeyman Gasfitter FYI) and I love how neat and compact the M12. It's honestly a game changer for me. I like the M12 fuel impact that much i got the Extended Reach Box Ratchet. That being said I like dewalt and milwaukee are both great buys. I mainly went with milwaukke this time to give them a try and it helps that my company said they wanted to buy my m18 fuel sawzall , m18 fuel impact and m18 fuel drill. They also bought me a bunch of packout stuff which i have installed in my service truck now.

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

This is how i got into milwaukee as well, company wanted to get good tools and outfitted my truck and I never looked back ever since. I have started looking into other brands from the viewers of this channel and the results were not what expected. I started finding features in alternate brands that had something to love about. You should watch my recent video on FLEX vs Ridged. I was blown away when I got into the FLEX brand kzread.info/dash/bejne/rK6AmqpsXZPFktI.htmlsi=lqEeyypsYkwtd639 .

@dathrilla224

4 ай бұрын

@@homesteadgarage m12s are just so easy to use. Always have it in my small toolbag and its so versatile. I never understood the hype until I got one.

I wonder if Milwuakee's Forge battery would've made a difference?

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

I was thinking the some thing. Im thinking of making a video on this in the near future. What milwaukee drill do you thing would be worth testing?

@MrCaribe65

3 ай бұрын

@@homesteadgarage I'd say the M18 Fuel.

bruh, damn nice video. ! :D

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. I have plenty of more to come. Any recommendations on reviews of tests would be awesome.

I was wondering about that, sitting here thinking Hercules at harbor freight does 1,200. So DeWalt being under 1k by quite a bit seemed odd.

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

I was talking to some friends and they think i should do a review on them also. I can promise you will see it soon. 👍

@theone-ou3gd

4 ай бұрын

Dewalt don't measure by inch lbs they measure uwo aka unit watts out and I use flex just throwing it out there not a fanboy

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

About to do a review on FLEX vs Rigid. stay tuned!

Just went from Dewalt to Ridgid..Need yo check out R92082 combo..freaking awesome..it will run with either one of these..Then their warranty can't be beat...

@El_Diablo_LI

4 ай бұрын

I agree. Plus with the Home Depot hacks, I got that Ridgid Kit for only $135! You can't beat that deal for 2 very capable tools that also come with a LSA that is tops in the tool industry.

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

i’m actually planning to review a rigid combo kit this week. you just helped me big time. Much appreciated!

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

tell me about this home depot hack you speak of.

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

next video will be Rigid R92082 vs Flex FXM202-2G. Filming this week. Stay tuned.

@El_Diablo_LI

4 ай бұрын

@@homesteadgarage For the Holidays, HD offers tool deals that run through the end of January 2024. And part of the deal is you buy a tool kit you get 2 free bare tools. That was what Ridgid was offering too. So if you bought the kit in store for $379, you got your selection of a bunch of Ridgid tool to select from as your “2 free tools”. But here’s what started happening. The price of the kit started dropping at most stores if they had a bunch of them in stock. First, they dropped to $359, then $340. But I was up at a HD store in Vermont back in January and I saw it all the way down to $304. So I bought it for that price and selected 2 of the $189 free tools because that deal was also still valid. I selected 2 of the blowers. I then walked right back in to the customer service desk and returned the blowers, and was refunded about $169. So my final cost for the Ridgid kit with the hard case and 2 Max Output batteries (1, 4AH & 1, 6AH), the high torque hammer drill and the 4 mode impact driver was $135. This is what is commonly know as “The Hack”. It’s completely legal and Home Depot allows it. So between the $304 clearance price and the 2 free tools, I got the entire kit for $135. I have the receipt to prove it. Since the holiday promotion has ended for the 2 free tools, I don’t think the hack for this 2 tool kit is available any longer, but it was an amazing deal while it lasted.

What about flex?

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

Funny you should ask. Just picked up both Rigid R92082 vs Flex FXM202-2G. Filming this week. Stay tuned. i’m also waiting for a torque meter to come in.

You do now that DeWalt Kit is about 5 years old and the Milwaukee Kit just came out like 5 months ago .... Just Sayin .... I own Both Brands each has its good tools and not so good tools .....

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

I honestly didn’t know that. I will make sure i incorporate the release dates on my upcoming videos. thanks for the heads up.

@urnub6709

4 ай бұрын

know*

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

next video will be Rigid R92082 vs Flex FXM202-2G. Filming this week. Stay tuned.

Bought a chop saw, 3 days after the warranty expires it stopped working. Reps told me they couldn't do anything and If I'm interested in getting it repaired . I have to pay $160 for repairs. Their 1 free of service warranty is a joke.....

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

was this dewalt or milwaukee? what model did you get?

Bende dewalt var 887 modeli çok kaliteli ve güçlü

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

hi friend, may i ask, what kinda work are using it for?

Team MILWAUKEE!!!!!

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

Yesss, Team MILWAUKEE!!!!!! I can feel your excitement through the screen! They have an incredible lineup. Planning on reviewing the M12 vs M18 lineup soon. Thoughts?

DCD860.... remember the name

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

oh i know!

@dathrilla224

4 ай бұрын

@@homesteadgarage should be good!

Milwaukee is the best 💪

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

how can you not love it. you need to check out my other video with the FLEX.

@mauricioromero2280

4 ай бұрын

@@homesteadgarage I know Flex is giving Milwaukee great competition but I have barely seen that brand in the USA. I have worked in an electrical, oil and communications company and Milwaukee has always prevailed for sure due to its track record, performance and quality.

I liked your review / comparison until you kept comparing knock off amazon brands to harbor freight. Have you ever used any bauer or hercules tools? They definitely aren't as good as milwaukee or dewalt, I cannot deny that - but they also aren't complete knock off's and aren't as bad as these cheap chinese tools that are on amazon. They are in a different league

@homesteadgarage

4 ай бұрын

Funny you should say that. your totally right, im going to eat my words on that. i’m actually going to review hercules vs Bauer next week. This week i’m going to film Flex vs Rigid. stay tuned my dude.