Tools ?

[Roadkill]

Looking to slowly increase / replace / update my power tool collection.

Typically I used to go for Black & Decker 240v corded jobbies but over the years I have used a variety of more . . . "industrial" tools so am thinking of aiming a little higher.

Also batteries have come along way over the last 10 years so I was thinking of going all cordless, too.

One make people seem to favour and I've personally found very good is Dewalt.

Basically.  Has anyone got any other recommendations . . ?  

[Incursus]

huh huh he said tool.

[ianjpage]

[Jamieg285]

Bosch stuff is reasonable, but not as good as Dewalt IMHO.

[Cunning Plan]

I work for Makita

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: Jamieg285

good as Dewalt

Dewalt are black + decker with a bigger marketing budget..  Their plastics are cheap and flex after time..  

[Roadkill]

I've used both Bosch and DeWalt cordless drills/drivers and there's no comparision . . the DeWalts are superior.

Quoting: Cunning Plan

I work for Makita

Any discounts ?

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: Roadkill

Any discounts ?

Possibly..  Let me know what you want ill get the calc out tomoz..

Quoting: Roadkill

I've used both Bosch and DeWalt cordless drills/drivers and there's no comparision . . the DeWalts are superior.

Most people that use DW say they wont go back..  They arent up to the professional's day-in day-out use..  If you only use them as a advanced DIY'er you probably dont notice..

[Roadkill]

Quoting: Cunning Plan

Let me know what you want

I'll have a butchers at their product list . . . .

[sixpack2639]

Makita all the way for me!! If Makita don't make it, I don't need it!!

[Rob]

Quoting: sixpack2639

Makita all the way for me!!

Try not to go with the DIY range though

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: Rob

try not to go with the DIY range though

MakTec is actually not bad stuff, the only thing cheaper is the plastic moulding.. all the motor/bushes etc is all normal makita stuff...  Our new stuff looks alot better anyway

[Roadkill]

Quoting: Rob

Try not to go with the DIY range though

Nah, I want (very) long-lasting tools so I'd go for the industrial versions . . .

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: Roadkill

Nah, I want (very) long-lasting tools so I'd go for the industrial versions

Yah you can change the bushes and things in most stuff now..

PM me your addy i can sent you a catalogue..

[Roadkill]

PM sent.  

[Cunning Plan]

roger that..

Will put one in teH post today

[Roadkill]

[Roadkill]

A couple of these would be first on the list . . .

http://www.powertoolsuk.co.uk/webcat/details.asp?ProductCode=8444DWAE&ID=3957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.powertoolsuk.co.uk/webcat/details.asp?ProductCode=8444DWAE&ID=3957

[F Body]

As CP Said Dewalt are B&D but generally their products are better than DIY stuff but ain't as good as Makita.
Some of the Makita prices are just way over the top unless your gonna be using it daily.
I usually check the spec's first, chuck size , wattage etc
The last power tool I bought was a Bosh jig saw, went for the Bosh one because it has a collet type blade retention system, rather than a crappy screw type.

[Roadkill]

Yeah, been having a lookie at the Makita range . . . good stuff.

Good prices, too.

[Roadkill]

Got the catalogue, mate, thanks - I'll start having a look through . . .

Any reason why a third of it is printed upside-down ?

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: Roadkill

Any reason why a third of it is printed upside-down ?

The bit at the back is OPE - Outdoor Powered Equipment..  We divide the two as the markets are fairly different plus we didnt have to print another catalogue

[Roadkill]

Quoting: Cunning Plan

The bit at the back is OPE - Outdoor Powered Equipment..

Ahh, I guessed that could be the case.