![]() With all the comments about cordless batteries not lasting very long I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned the Ridgid line of cordless products. I do wish Mikwaukee would step up their compound sliding miter saw, because I think Dewalt is clearly superior though. I like the Milwaukee impacts over the Dewalts. I've read and heard first hand from users that the new Dewalt drills a junk. Maybe all the Dewalt batteries interchange, I don't know I was getting tired of trying to decide, and didn't do much more research on the Dewalt stuff. 2 different series of batteries on the shelf, the 20V and the flex volts. Mikwaukee seems to be committed to the 18V battery line, Dewalt has 20V now, and the flex volt line, with 60V tools. I decided to go with Milwaukee, the tools felt better balanced in hand ( I spent probably an hour in the store picking them up & handling them). Another huge, national contractor I've worked with is all Milwaukee. He cited the warranties, & tool reliability. He said some of their Hilti stuff is being replaced with Mikwaukee, and they have some standing with Hilti (dealer, or some other large consumer status). Another buddy is a Supervisor for a large contractor, he said they are phasing out their Dewalt in favor of Milwaukee. The plumbing and heating guys are going with the Milwaukee line. ![]() One solo guy, good carpenter, is die hard Dewalt, always has been. ![]() I figured I'd hit up the contractors and get their input. Dewalt and Milwaukee are by far the most widely available around here. Well I was in the "which brand am I going with?" predicament last year. ![]()
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