Toolbox for garage

[MontyM]

Guys, can you advise me a cordless drill and a grinder? I found some review websites. But this DeWalt on the top of the list is $200. I could take bosch with 40 piece drill bits set for less money. Let me know anybody what you have in your garage. My last Makita was 10 y.o., I have no idea what's reliable on the market right now

[pbonsalb]

I use Milwaukee. Quality tools, long warranty, big selection. Ryobi is a good budget choice. And plenty of people like DeWalt, Makita and Bosch. Pick a platform that has other tools you may want. Then you can buy bare tools and share the batteries.

[MaximusB]

Also might be worth to check to see if any of the manufacturer has a service center near you.

For example I use dewalt because their service center is only a 15 minute drive from my work. So easy enough for me to drop off any tools for service or warranty. I stopped by once because my drill kept dropping bits and they fixed it under warranty while I waited. Nice and easy. Plus they always have awesome deal on tools whether it is new, trade-in or refurb.

[pbonsalb]

I have had Milwaukee tools for the past 10 years. I have at least 30 tools and at least 20 batteries. I have had one tool fail, and it was one that I bought as a reconditioned tool to try to save a little money (I have other reconditioned tools that are still going strong). So I have had no need of a service center, but you can mail them in for service.

[mgmarsh39]

I’m a Dewalt guy myself.

[SAMM3Y]

Milwaukee for drill/driver/impact are excellent, especially for the average homeowner.

Skip a cordless grinder.

[roastbeef]

i have a milwaukee power ratchet that i'm very happy with. other than that, i have bosch cordless tools. i have two batteries, one charger, and a variety of handheld tools that share those batteries. you can save a lot of money just buying the "bare tool."

[Bubbles]

Makita for most, milkwakee ratchet. You can’t go wrong with any of the major brands.

Got a great deal on a n Ingersoll Rand IQ with selectable torque (hand tight and wrench tight), may be my favorite tool.

[pbonsalb]

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

Skip a cordless grinder.

Cordless grinder works fine with a big battery like 9 or 12ah. I have the Milwaukee. But if you want to grind for 30 minutes straight and have a plug nearby use corded. Corded grinders are cheap. Battery Grinders are like vacuums and leaf blowers — they run down batteries fast when used continuously. Like 10 minutes for a big battery. But they are convenient for quick jobs.