![]() My dad had Dewalt gear and I have Milwaukee, so I've used both although likely not the exact units you've mentioned.īoth are excellent, long lasting tools, especially if you look after them as you say you will. Is there any other brand/set that I should be looking at that will fit my needs and wants better ![]() Is the price jump worth it for the Milwaukee Will these two sets be too overkill for the jobs that I'm planning on doing Will a hammer drill be way too overkill for the small jobs, or is the clutch soft enough to not damage delicate screws and woods For example, I have shoes that I bought 3 years ago that still look brand new, so my meticulous nature should help me keep these tools in top shape for the years to come. I'm looking for something that will last me 10 years or so, as I take good care of all my things. One thing is that I don't intend to use and abuse these too much at all. I'm not an expert by any means, but definitely far from being a beginner. I've had plenty experience in contracting as much as someone who hasn't actively held a job in contracting can have (every single person in my family has basically completely remodeled their homes and we've all helped each other. I know these two drill sets are pretty close in performance, and are generally considered "overkill" if I'm not a general contractor. I don't mind spending the money, but at the same time, I don't want to go SUPER overboard. So I know I'll need a hammer drill to drill into concrete, and I'd like to have one on hand if any of my neighbors/friends need a hand with a project that requires it. Hang a bunch of TVs in all the rooms (I'll also be using it to dismount my TVs out of my apartment.8īuild various shelving units and other furniture (not particle board or engineered shit actual wood furniture) Here's a general list of what I'll be doing:ĭrilling and screwing into concrete to build a pegboard workbench in the basement storage area and maybe affix shelves to the concrete walls as wellįix various fixtures/appliances around the houseįix/change door handles, locks, and the doorbell I'd like a belt clip on it, but it isn't super necessary This summer I'll be closing on my new house, and I'd like to get a head start on getting tools to have on hand for various home improvement and maintenance.ĭefinitely enjoy there being a light on both toolsīrushless motor is important to me for longevity and battery lifeĮnough power for concrete drilling and driving Home Depot carries both, but when I ask the associates what the difference between the two is, I get blank stares and a kind of improv, generic answer that doesn't really help me at all. So I have no idea where to go to get the best advice between the two tool sets. No Amazon affiliate links (they'll be removed by the Automod).ĭewalt 20-Volt Max XR Hammer Drill DCD996ĭewalt 20-Volt Max XR Impact Driver DCF887 No posts promoting crowdfunding projects. No advertising or promoting tools, brands, 25000 woodworking plans, your YouTube channel, etc. This sub is not a place to discuss religion or politics. Pants optional, close-toed shoes required. We don't mind if you post a link to a video on your youtube channel, we just ask these submissions are not your primary activity on the subreddit.īe nice to each other or you will get a stern timeout from our over-qualified mod team.ġ. This is not the place to promote your youtube channel. All SPAM will be removed immediately and spammers will be blocked. If you feel your post was caught by the spam filter, message the mods HERE and we'll get all up in there to unclog it. We all love them, we all use them and we want to see what you find! If you're a newbie or DIYer, feel free to ask our experienced experts for advice. Please feel free to submit static images, dynamic images, videos, memes.
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