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What brand do you recommend for portable table saw/jobsight saw for ppl with space issues
Dewalt is good for space saving
I don't know if this is something you would be able to do or not, but is there any way you could do an updated version of this list for 2024? Or if nothing has changed enough to sway your opinion, just comment that this video is still accurate?
I'm definitely a firm beliver that each brand has their place in everyone's shop. Dewalt makes a great sliding miter saw and router. Milwaukee makes a fantastic 12v Line. Rigid has great corded tools like their sanders. I feel like there are just enough small differences between everything that makes it almost impossible to have solely just one brand!
100%! This idea that one brand does it all is nuts. Get the best tool for the job, whatever the brand.
Yeah the problem with that is all the R&D is in the cordless tools, and batteries are too expensive for most people to have multiple platform batteries, so you're more or less pigeonholed into one battery platform. @@montet202
I bought that Milwaukee 4 in 1 last year. It has been clutch so many times and everyone always asks - what is that! Love it.
Thank-you for taking the time in offering this video and sharing your opinion on the many tools you used. We all want to have the ability to use each tool from different manufacturers to obtain the best one within our budget but that is impossible. Your opinion in this area is greatly appreciated especially for the insights you offer for each brand including your pick rather than just the opinion of "this is what I like" without explaining the reason(s) for that opinion.
Thank you for the great information Matt! I love your tool videos and your tool deal alerts. I often find myself going back in your playlists to rewatch some of the older content of you building the farmhouse projects and what not. I would love to see some new videos of projects you are working on as well. Coffee tables, dinings tables, chairs, anything! Love your content and thank you for keeping us all inspired.
- Matt
Thank you Matt!
I agree, these days there is no way in the world you can stick to just one platform. Case in point, I’m on the M12,M18,Ryobi 18v&40v, Ridgid 18v&discontinued 12v, Hercules 20v, and Greenworks 60v. That’s a lot and it’s crazy. At least I have almost all the brands you mentioned covered…lol! Great video and I have to agree with you on Milwaukee!
I tried them all, I like Milwaukee.. But my main goto now is almost always Makita
There's no reason to 'stick' with one brand for anything other than *battery-powered* tools. Dewalt's great planer isn't a reason to buy into their battery platform.
There isn't a good reason to stick with one battery platform, either. You're either using the best tool for the job or you're not. Choosing an inferior tool because you already happen to have a battery for it is ridiculous. Find the kit, pay $20-$40 more and BAM! Now you have two battery systems and a _whole_ lot more options. Lather, rinse, repeat. I own tools from every major platform. I don't miss the money I spent on batteries and chargers because they already made that money back for me, and then some. Not to mention, adapters exist.
@@TheCharleseyeyeah no. I have 20 various m18 batteries. No chance I ever buy any other battery system. I’m betting most people feel the same.
@@Conradlovesjoy Cool story. If you want to limit yourself, that's entirely up to you. Personally, I'm not going to let any company strong-arm me into being loyal (which is what they're doing by having proprietary batteries). That would be like limiting my electronics purchases to ones that all use the same charging cord. Not gonna do that, either. To each their own.
The 'best' tool for a job is often subjective, or we're talking differences in the single digit % range. If you want to spend more money having all the batteries, go right ahead. Doesn't mean anyone else is wrong for not doing so. @@TheCharleseye
@@Church287 No kidding? How about that! Oh, wait. It's almost as though I already said you can do what you want. It's like I said that people don't have to lock themselves into platforms and gave affordable _options_ for how not to do so. Then it was like you got your panties in a knot over someone suggesting your way isn't the best or only way, and decided to cry about it on the internet.
Buy whatever you want. Your life and decisions are meaningless to me and, well, pretty much everyone else in the world. Just stop whining when people suggest alternative options to others. You're actually advocating against choice, which is ridiculous on its face. I said that there are ways for people to afford multiple platforms and your response equated to "I'm a brand fanboy and own a bunch of their stuff, so you're bad for telling people they don't have to be like me." Get over yourself, bud.
Have a... life.
Thanks Matt. I appreciate hearing reviews from someone who actually used the tool and gives an honest opinion. Love your videos! ❤😊😊😊
Great video, that’s a lot of money and time spent putting this video together, much appreciated. I graduated trade school to be a carpenter in 96, I’ve been in the renovation trade ever since. I do love doing finish work including building cabinets and shelving. I really love and appreciate this competitive tool market. Ryobi was hot garbage back then, I still won’t buy there tools but I do recommend them to my handy clients or people just starting out. They have really come up from way back then. Rigid isn’t bad if money is short, just don’t expect longevity when saving money on anything. I really like makita, Bosch and festool, when I can buy it lightly used. I’ve mostly used makita and bosch. Makita had the biggest platform when lithium batteries first came out. Milwaukee has really changed over my career, they made stone simple, powerful tools that last a lifetime. Now they are very sophisticated and flexible. That pack out system is truly amazing and fun to use. With all this sophistication, I don’t like the planned obsolescence though, some of this stuff is frail, I do like having a tool that lasts decades.
As a amateur diy'er and tool enthusiast I found myself steering towards Makita 18v because they have some of the widest and best range of tools on the market including gardening tools which were a must for me also😁
Yep - I think Matt needs to think of Makita as in the same league as DeWalt / Milwaukee
@@stevemarquis7704specially since they have more tools than all the other brands. He's even covered that it's over 700 different tools and no other brand has that many options.
Only problem is most are only available online because they haven't pursued the shelf space like ryobi and Milwaukee. If they did that at Lowes or some other store besides home depot they'd put a serious dent in all the others sales.
I bought the Rikon sander after seeing your other video. I don't know where I would be without it and use it on every single project big or small! Thanks for sharing that gem find with the world. I'm a Milwaukee guy too for cordless tools, but have every brand you named in various corded tools. The detail sander Milwaukee makes looks awesome. Thanks for the great video!
Some great points. Personally I have a mix of Dewalt for cordless hand tools, bosch for router table, mitre saw, track saw and dust extractor, festool for sanding, ryobi for outdoor tools (snow clearing, lawn care, chain saw etc) and sawstop for table saw, shapeoko for CNC and with Rikon for bandsaw and spindle sander. I think as long as you stick with one battery platform for inside, one for outside then you can mix and match the corded tools based on preference and what you can get a deal on.
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Thanks Matt! This is a great overview of all the major tool lines. In my shop, I have the Bosch miter saw and router (both are plug-in), a Dewalt plug-in router (for the plunge base), a bunch of Ryobi tools for specific tasks (soldering, polishing, cleaning), some Bosch battery tools (very strong, good battery life), some DeWalt battery tools, and even some Festool (the sander and dust extractor). But, like you, my main tools are Milwaukee red. Love the track saw, love the packout, the detail sander is amazing, and the drills and drivers are top of the line (In my opinion). Their multitool is one of my go-to tools because it's the only one that doesn't shake your elbow apart! I also have a bunch of Ridgid. I still think the Ridgid table saw is much better than the DeWalt. Thanks again for making this video Matt.
Matt, as someone getting into the woodworking space, I find your videos full of information. I have bought a couple of Ryobi battery tools and looking at Dewalt for table and Miter saw. Your channel is a great source of information and please keep it up.
Awesome, thank you!
A factor that is seldom discussed is how a tool fits your hand. I personally have smaller hands and most of the mainstream brands are just too big. Makita is the exception. In fact they even have a line of compact tools. Take the time to handle all the brands and consider ergonomics when making your choice.
How the tool responds is important as well. What I mean is how the Makita drill's trigger is so much more sensitive and responsive to input than a lot of others.
Quality control is another biggie. Yellow and Red have nothing on either Blues when it comes to QC. From what I have seen in the forums Red is have some of these with Gen 3 and 4, and my experience with DeWalt is not very good.
Milwaukee m12 drills are pretty small and powerful
@@NicktheDIYguy they are nice, but they don't compare to the Makitas, especially the MIJ Makitas.
Yes, very important. The 18V milwaukee tools don't really fit my hands. But I've never had an issue with ergonomics on Dewalt.
Also in my opinion color isn't all that unimportant either. I am no fan of the Makita blue and I'd have to look at it all the time...
@@boomerangfreak you could buy the MIJ Makita tools, and they come in a bunch of different colors including deep purple. Rockin eh?
Excellent info that will help me make some expensive decisions in the near future. Thank you.
Another great video. Thanks.
Thanks Matt I appreciate the time , crazy amount of money and the time spent to compare all these o
New Amateur woodworker here. Thank you for your reviews. They are giving me a lot of insight. I got my eyes on a big project coming up and videos like these help a lot. Thank you.
Glad to help
Good review, and I can understand your choice. I've seen so many brands coming out of the home shop lines and going towards the pro-sumer line. My overall favorite tool brand is Makita. Since 1999, when I picked up the combo kit of drill and drill driver on sale at HD, I've been hooked. I've had Milwaukee, Ryobi, Rigid and the old Porter Cable and absolutely love the fit of Makita. I still have my Bosch routers but most of my go to tools are Makita. Everyone has their favorite.
40+ yrs in construction and wood working I would say, I wouldn’t ever stick with a single brand, except in battery, Milwaukee M12 for day to day “shop tools” Makita 18 for beefier power “job site” and most hand held corded, Dewalt for larger table top machines are generally what I’ve found to be best choices.
I have a ton of Dewalt 20v and I agree with you. If I could start all over again I would definitely go M18. I do use the M12 lineup and really love it.
I went with DeWalt because you can buy it almost anywhere.
Milwaukee still carries a bit too much of a premium IMO for the amateur user and if I'm going to spend $1000+ for a track saw (not American) I might as well just buy a Festool and be done with it. But at some point I'll probably buy into the M12 platform a bit because I do lots of automotive stuff and their ratchet isn't comically large.
@dafirnz I've used Dewalt for 30 years since their original 18v and then the 24v and now the 20v tools. However, I've gotten to use several M18 tools and I just think they are higher quality. Plus, I've been burnt by Dewalt constantly changing battery platforms, milwaukee seems to be sticking with M18.
I started with the Blue Ryobi NiCad set about 15 yrs ago when we purchased our home & then "upgraded" to the Ryobi One+ once they were introduced. In 2017 I purchased my first Ridgid 18V tools, as I was doing a major kitchen/basement reno & my friend who was doing the work, needed a bit better quality than the Ryobi were capable of.
These days with readily available battery adapters, you are not limited to one tool brand/battery platform. I have a M18 battery powering a Ryobi One + clamp fan @ work & recently picked up a Ridgid battery adapter to use on a DeWalt 5" grinder
I had the same system, the chuck in my drill finally gave up, but I really like DeWalt and gave my young neighbor, new home owner my Ryobi combo set.
Across multiple trades (plumbing, electrical, heating,and carpentry) the Milwaukee battery platform(s) are definitely the most complete; my very first tool was a corded sawzall many years ago… but as you pointed out, you need to mix and match sometimes to get best tool for job (see my Dewalt table saw, mitre saw. And planer)…
Thanks for the review
Makita actually has the most with nearly 700 tools, they just don't have the shelf space like Milwaukee so people don't realize it.
@@JamesSmullins Makita - same as DW and Bosch - excels at very specific things, whilst being mediocre at everything else. For example, Makita drills are second to none, same as DW saws and Bosch routers and jigsaws. The case with Milwaukee is that it has both the tool selection AND the overall quality, across the board. It’s not that Milwaukee is the absolute best at everything, it’s just really very good in nearly every aspect. The latest addition of the 18V FUEL track saw is the case in point, now they have completed the lineup.
I started with a Ryobi orbital sander, and as my corded Bosch tools started breaking down in the first 3 to 4 years, I replaced them with Ryobi to stay on the same battery platform. These have been smaller tools. When I need to get larger tools, like table saw and jointer /planner, I'll reseach and buy to suit my needs and budget.
You nailed it on that Milwaukee detail sander… easily my favorite tool purchase this year
I found there's usually one tool that a manufacturer makes that nobody else does. If you need that first, you buy it and then have batteries and a charger, so you get hooked into that series.
For me it was a Bosch 18V drill with interchangeable chucks; you know, the usual standard chuck, a 90 degree chuck, offset hex for tight corners and... a full on SDS attachment. This means I can take one drill and fit cabinets to brick walls without issue.
Then it was an 18V circular saw that runs on a Festool rail, a jigsaw...
When I first brought a Ryobi 7 1/4" circular saw I didn’t know that they come in left and right handed versions... I persevered for several years with the left-hand saw, but when I was in Bunnings (Australia's equivilent of Big Box but with less stuff) and impulse brought a right-handed saw; one of the best impulse buys I've made as it does the job I need it to do.
I got into Ryobi in the 1990's with their blue tools, all of which still work as well as new. Given the battery/charger commitment, it is still my brand for cordless tools. They all do well in the wood shop. This is not heavy duty contractor work.
I choose my corded tools individually: Powermatic contractor TS, SKIL 10" SCMS, Craftsman radial drill press, Ryobi radial saw, Jet lathe, old (& high quality) Delta bandsaw & planer, Wahuda jointer, Ridgid OS/belt sander, all purchased from the 1990's to 2022. Haven't wanted/needed to "upgrade".
Get what works by your own standards. These reviews are excellent resources!
Great video as always Matt…Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
My goto sander is the cordless version of the 5in Festool sander you have. I also have not stuck with one brand. I use Ego for my lawn business. I started with DeWALT 20v max and Flexvolt in the shop. I have since added M12, Festool 18v, and Festool 18v Ergo.
Like others I have a ton of tool brands in my garage shop. I basically look at woodworking the way a producer looks at hiring actors for a movie. You want to cast the best person for that particular part. I love my Bosch routers and miter saw. I also agree that the Ryobi Airstrike is a must have for any woodworking shop. Ryobi also makes nice brushless, light drill, driver sets that don't fatigue your hand. The Makita circular saw and their track saw are some of the best values in the market, extremely accurate. My DeWalt table saws are a real dream to use. They cut like a hot knife. Like you, I do my research, watch tons of videos, read another ton of articles before making a purchase. I rarely regret any tool purchase I have ever made.
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It's impossible to pick up a powerfool without pulling the trigger! I appreciate the point at the end about mixing across platforms.
In my life Ryobi stuff hasn't lasted long. For instance, my quality of life in the springtime improved quite a bit when I upgraded from a Ryobi string trimmer. Worse was the one Ryobi tool that lasted for decades - a circular saw - that I finally dropped, skewing the base a bit, causing me to give it up. When I bought a solid (more expensive) Makita with smooth cutting, bearings that don't scream and grind, etc. I realized how much of my life was wasted trying to squeeze a little precision out of the Ryobi tool that wouldnt die. "Opportunity cost." At the time I bought Ryobi, I needed and appreciated that pricepoint, but know when to move on. Besides, wives never know what to get us for our birthdays ... right?
Totally agree that mixing brands is part of succeeding. Staying in Dewalt I bought an oscillating saw that turns out to be hard to turn off on a ladder, and sticks out in the wrong places. Should have bought the Milwaukee with charger/battery system to get all that free space around the head.
Agree on the packout stuff. Expensive, hard to justify, hard to pull the trigger on, (and kinda heavy) but appears to be the most well designed for people and their habits, and can be a little addictive once you buy some.
Thanks for your tool thoughts. Fe sharpens Fe.
To be fair, regarding the 10 year old Ryobi, Ryobi tools have gotten much better over the past decade. I'm guessing they may not have even had brushless saw models then.
Great comprehensive video. There is something for every brand fan boy/girl
I agree with what others are saying. I'm primarily Dewalt because that's where I started originally. Love my miter saw and all the countless other tools I have. But I have a Rigid corded orbital sander that I like a lot. I bought a Makita track saw recently and love it, although there were things about some of the others that I liked as well. I've also started investing in the Milwaukee 12v platform. The detail sander will be soon. So I guess you need to look at the options available for the tool you're looking for and then see how it fits in your budget and the tool arsenal you already use.
As a Ryobi guy I just want to throw a point of order out there that they do have a detail sander, HD has a 2-7/8in
Also I love my Ryobi 10” Sliding Miter Saw, I dare say it’s one of my favourite tools in my little back yard shop. Ryobi blades are shockingly good but when I swapped that out for a Diablo 80T, man, even better.
I don’t want to discount the little 5-1/2in circular either, I built a shed a and a dog house this year with it just fine, though I’m looking to grab that brushless HP model as maybe a Christmas present to myself 😂
The only thing I'd add is that you can stick with one battery platform if you're willing to fill in the rest with corded tools. All my battery tools are Ryobi (I started with them when I was practically broke) but many of my larger tools are corded and various brands (Skill table saw, Bosch trim router, Skill router table, sketchy Harbor Freight oscillating tool, etc.).
P.S. The Ryobi handheld planer is surprisingly solid.
@731Woodworks I completely agree with the assessment and a single platform is never going to be the solution. I personally use DEWALT, skil, and lowes Kobalt brand(we don’t have a Home Depot nearby) I think if you can minimize the different systems you will get ahead but also sometimes going cheaper for some tools that are not an everyday tool makes good financial sense. Great video and glad that you do such in depth testing. Your skil 10” table saw video lead me to acquire the tool for myself and I haven’t been disappointed. Thank you again for what you do.
Great info.👍
Thank you for the video. I do love my Festool, but I'm not a snob about it and do own some Ridgid and Ryobi cordless tools that work very well. I'm intrigued by the 2.25HP cordless router Milwaukee just came out with and will be looking at it as I hate cords.😣
You should do a video on battery adapters such as Ridgid to Milwaukee or Ridgid to DeWalt or vice versa etc. As this really helps people cross over into other brands without reinvesting in another battery platform. There are some downsides, added size and a little more weight. On many tools the added size and a little more weight isn't a big issue at all, but on other tools like a router it can be. But these few issues are usually offset by not having to buy and store batteries and chargers for them.
All the Best,
Chuck.
I agree Matt that you are better off with using 2 platforms. I actually have 3 cordless platforms - Milwaukee (including the outstanding cordless miter saw), Bosch and Ridgid. The Ridgid drills and drivers are great.
The ryobi table saw fence just needed the end screws tightened and it would track straight every time. It also does dado stacks that the others don't do until you spend twice the price. I've put my $200 ryobi 10" table saw through some serious work including two hundred feet of continuous 3/4 wide by 5/8 deep dado cuts and it didn't even bog down.
Great video Matt. I don't blame you for your choice of Milwaukee. If I had the budget I'd go with them as well.
I've been on Makita LXT for years and couldn't be happier. However their cordless nailers suck and when my 18ga nailer failed me during a big remodel I ran to the Depot and picked up the Ryobi 18ga nailer and it is fantastic. I didn't expect it to last, but the thing just keeps going. Now I own several Ryobi tools, especially when its something I won't use every day and don't want to pay the teal tax for a seldom used or specialty tool. Bosch is my 12V option and I've been using their 12V drills and drivers since they labeled them 10.2V. But if its corded, ther is no incentive to stick with any particular brand and I buy whatever is the best tool for the job for the most part.
I have Packout and love it, the drawer boxes in particular.
Just jumped into buying tools back in June 2023 cuz I needed a drill, Ridgid's were on sale AND Ridgid's LSA was irresistible!! Since then, I've bought both Ridgid's and Bauer (from Harbor Freight), Kobalt and Craftsman. Ridgid's are BY FAR the best fit and finish of any of these brands. They seem to be hitting the sweet spot, for me, of price and quality and warranty. I mean "free batteries for life"! it just doesn't get any better than that.
BUT you're right - Ridgid's somewhat limited tool selection is frustrating not to mention some of the tools in their line have issues. BUT I also know that every brand has issues in their lines, some more than others (looking at you Bauer! ugh).
You mentioned that you love the Milwaukee detailed sander but have you tried the Ridgid Oscillating Mult-tool detail sander attachment? I mean I know it doesn't have "random orbital" in the name but honestly, neither does the Milwaukee. I just checked. It's an orbital detail sander, with no random in the name. No biggie, just thought I'd point that out and ask if the multi-tool offers the same experience for you?
Also one of the hardest things to know is whether or not the tool you're buying is going to be "the best for your money".
I picked up a Bauer Hammer Drill and Jigsaw for like $60 total. Both were corded by my goodness that's a FANTASTIC price. BUT now that I've been playing around when them I see some issues. I also piked up a Bauer Random Orbital Sander for like $30 on sale and the first one I had, broke the on/off switch the first time I tried to use it. Returned it for a new one and it's working fine, for not. That's the thing, never know when a tool is going to up and die on ya....even with higher priced brands.
Anyways thanks for another great vid.
Like many here, I use battery drills, but most of my tools are corded. I bought DeWalt many years ago, but all the batteries died. The options to replace them were too expensive. I got a Milwaukee battery drill and I'm very pleased with it. I'll see how long it lasts.
I started woodworking seriously about a year ago and your channel has been an eye opener - thank you
I had a strong feeling it would end with a matchup between DeWalt and Milwaukee - and honestly, at that quality range, it doesn't really matter which one you choose or prefer, they both offer amazing tools.
As a wood worker from india I would like to say that your review is a blessing . When it comes to tool choices we are very limited and most of the time we improvise . So far u r right on dewalt mitre saw and makita track saw which I use personally. Other than that all the other tools sorry my brother in christ it's too much for me . God bless ya now and forever . Ps thank u
Fair review!
Bosh table saw and track saw and mitre saw, dewalt drill/driver, festool sander *shrug* sometimes a mix of tools really is the way to go. I researched each purchase for price/value/performance. Only down part is the amount of batteries I have lol
As a semi-hobbyist and DIYer I went with 2 lines of battery-powered tools over time: Ryobi and Makita. Ryobi has some really good tools even for more niche tasks that are really good and affordable. Makita has an almost unbeatable track saw as well as awesome drills and wrenches. When it comes to corded tools, I'll just get what has the right mix of quality and price - like a DeWalt table saw on special offer...
Completely agree about going with more than one platform. A lot of people argue about which brand is the best, whereas i like to embrace all the options out there lol. I own Milwaukee, DeWALT, Makita, Flex, Metabo HPT, Kobalt, Ryobi, etc. and they all make good stuff, especially the higher end brands, but every brand also makes some duds. No brand is perfect as i like to say. I would also pick Milwaukee if i had to pick which brand offers the best/most useful tools for woodworking. Love my 4 in 1 Installation drill/driver and orbital detail sander (as i know you do too) but also my Milwaukee drills, impacts, m18 trim router, etc. I do love how smooth the trigger is on the Makita 40V XGT impact driver though. So yeah they all have pros and cons and it really depends what kind of work you're going to be doing as well.
I have the Makita track saw, GREAT , years ago When I was a contractor, I bought a lot of Ridgid tools mainly for the grantee, after 10 plus years my 1/2" hammer drill quite working took to a repair shop, unfixable and I got a complete new one in the mail a few days later. I have the big Bosch miter saw great saw, I also have a lot of Dewalt tools. But over the past few years I have been buying Milwaukee tools. Happy with all my tools. Ron USCG RET
I’m a Milwaukee fan boy for 30+ years …. I own the M12 and the M18 systems (as well as others) the M12 drill and impact driver are the ones I reach for 90%+ of the time over the M18 ones.
FYI as of now (09-22-23) the M12 detail sander has a free battery for a limited time
I think you nailed it, your brand choice should be based on what tools they offer especially if you consider that all of those brands are built down to a price point and they are all basically the same internally, even the battery eco systems means less these days then it use to.
You should try the Skil pwrcore 12 oscillating multi tool with the detail sander attachment. It's incredible!
The tool brand i use gor woodworking in Australia is Ozito they have a lot of great tools and even have garden tools and many more. Ozito are really good in my opinion but overall great tools.❤️❤️👍👍
You’re going to need a bigger shop my friend! You have probably the coolest job ever
Einhell is worthy of a mention too. I bought the rolling tool box for quite a bit less and it's pretty good. Heard people really like their cordless router too.
I've got no specific loyalties to anything with a cord. They don't tie me to a system, I just choose whichever one I think is best.
As far as cordless, I started many moons ago with a gifted set of lime green to replace an ancient HF set, and I've expanded my line of Lime Green tools, and they do what is required of them. I then expanded to Teal because I was looking for a circular saw not made in China, and their tools offer a very nice user experience.
Two battery lines was enough. Then you showed us that sander... and the install driver.... oh well 3 isn't too bad.
Nice review - but much comes down to emotions and personal preference: I have Mafell. ( Jigsaw, Track saw, Router, Drills ) Festool ( Sanders, Drills, JigSaw, vacuum ) . Fein - Cutter , Bosch ( Cut-off ) & Makita.Mitre - ( being sold for Festool )
I've been using hyper tough and dewalt my table saw is skill circular saw with a plywood top they all have met my needs for 3 years now
I tried to start with one platform (Ridgid). Absolutely love my Ridgid tools! But soon realized that having only 1 line was kinda short sighted. I have tools I love from most platforms. I decided to stick to Ridgid, Bosch, Milwaukee for my shop as much as possible because of batteries but these 3 lines cover every possible base I could need. Dont sleep on the Ryobi line.. my wife loves their cleaning stuff 😉
I went with Dewalt when it waa time for me to get into a battery platform. I decided Dewalt because they gave excellent cordless woodworking tools, and that's what I was looking for. I also like having the option of using the flexvolt line. That combo if 20&60v is hard to beat.
When it comes to corded tools, it's whatever brand at the best price.
I’m just a weekend warrior, so the majority of my tools (with the exception of drills) are corded. I love the idea of going the cordless route, but then I look at the prices of battery packs and wince. Maybe someday! Great reviews nonetheless. 👍
Solid content pal
This year I returned to building furniture after 15 years away from woodworking. After some false starts, I settled on the Milwaukee M12 line. (Home Depot's one year return policy saved my bacon when I needed to return some Makita tools.) I've found that - as a 75-year-old woman with less arm strength than my younger years - 18 V tools are too heavy for comfort. It's hard to find lighter weight power tools, so I chose a corded jigsaw and trim router for easier handling.
These videos are just getting better and better. I like that you did a brief segment on beginner-friendly brands. Woodworking is ridiculously expensive, and if you're starting out, there's no way you'll be purchasing "top brands." Some TH-camrs come off as very snobby, which isn't the case in your videos.
Glad you like them!
You made a great choice. Most of my newer tools are red.
Loving the new Festool CXS 12 over here. It is too bad there are so many gaps in the Festool lineup - everything I've had so far is top notch. Sold all my Milwaukee tools a year ago because of the reliability issues I had with some of their flagship products. More than anything Milwaukee's strength is in marketing.
I chose for myself makita xgt 40v for my main platform, m12 milwaukee for compact and wide range of specific tools and greenworks 82v for my gardening needs. In my country Makita is often cheaper than milwaukee m12 same tool (m18 are similar price with festool). Elsewhere I think I would go with milwaukee as all-ranged brand and something like EGO for gardening. I had multiple battery systems like dewalt 18/54v(20/60v) bosch 18v, metabo(not hpt) 18v, ryobi one+, AEG(RIDGID), makita lxt/cxt/xgt. It was a nightmare. I am glad I made a choice and narrowed my tool system. Sometimes I won't get the best tool but It would be with battery I can get anywhere around my shop, home or workplace. Unfortunately new milwaukee batteries are dying really fast, like this week i send 4th battery to local dealer within year, and extended warranty is only 2 years.
DeWalt's portable/jobsite table saws basically set the standard for hat features other brands would start using, like the Rack & Pinion fence system (my dad has a Rigid model with a functional, but inaccurate fence you need to carefully check for alignment before locking it). The 12" sliding miter saw sets the standard for a good one, especially the Cutline models, to improve on with other features like reduced rear clearance designs.
I also think the Toughsystem cases are higher quality than the Packout, especially the DS-Carrier hand truck compared to the flimsy plastic one Milwaukee sells. Packout has more options, sure, but I don''t think they'll survive as long.
Another argument in DeWalt's favor for cordless is the 60V tool lineup, that gives you tools that can beat corded models while the batteries for them work with your 20V ones.
I always go with the tool I want for the job especially because if given the option i prefer wired over wireless 9 time out of 10.
Even as a solid Bosch fan the modulatory of Milwaukie's Packout system looks like a fun rabbit hole to fall down. They seem to understand the allure of what Lincoln Woodworks describes as "workshop Tetris".
The aftermarket battery adapters to utilize my Dewalt batteries have been great to “cherry pick” the other brands
This channel has become the tool test channel, which is okay, the torque test channel does a lot of quality content on power tools. Maybe you guys should collaborate on demonstrating tools, pros cons.
I agree that you can’t stick with one brand. I love Milwaukee as I have both the M12 and M18 tools. But I also have a few Ryobi tools. I also have two corded Dewalt tools, the router and jobsite miter saw.
Dewalt here, but Amazon has Dewalt to Ryobi adapters so you can use the Dewalt batteries. That being said the Ryobi hot glue gun, 18 ga nailer and the 21 degree framing nailer are hard to beat.
Milwaukee has really great tools in general lately. There impacts, powered ratchets and drills are really good. I think there "skill saw" could use an update tho. But i have a feeling they are working on it.
Would really like if you could look into testing out some more of the Lowe's brands like Craftsman etc. Obviously they're not top end tools but would be nice to know if they ever punch above their weight!
The Ryobi brad nailer really is fantastic.
I don't do anything too heavy, and most of my time is for subwoofer boxes. Most of my tools are ryobi only because it's cheap and all of them are cordless which is a big help. But for big corded power I have different brands. Router and orbital sander is from Dewalt. Table saw and shop vac both from Ridgid. Some tools I feel it's better to spend the extra money but if it get the job done, why does it matter.
I really like Milwaukee but I would really like to see them create a corded table saw that could compete with the DeWalt DWE7491RS, or the DeWalt DW735X planer. Great video Matt!!
I agree. I love my Milwaukee drill, impact driver and circular saw, but I don’t want a cordless table or mitre saw. Fortunately there’s no need to just stick with one. I have cordless Milwaukee and Ryobi and corded Ryobi, Skil, Bosch and Craftsman.
Thanks for "sticking your neck out" and picking a favorite. Like you, I had used Dewalt and Ridgid forever. But I bought a Milwaukee 12V blower and 4-in-1 driver. Then I bought the M18 drill-driver. In the last year, I have replaced several tools with Milwaukee tools. They do work real nice. Looks like I am an official converted Red guy.
Good choice!
My workshop is mostly Dewalt they're amazing and their 18V platform is the best for me!
My planer is A Metabo and mostly cause that big dewalt planer isn't available here 😢
And then I have 2 milwaukee M12 tools. Being the detail sander and their die grinder!
Great vid.
Tool brand does not matter, but anything within means of reach can be of impact to your shop , each brand has a tool it makes better than the other brand, but cost factor and passion of the wood worker is relevant.
My shop is all 18v Ryeobi. None of my plug-in tools are Ryeobi. One of the cools parts about Ryeobi is you can use the modern batteries in their old blue tools. Oh, and all my yard stuff is Ryeobi 40v because I have a house with only about 1/4 acre of mowing. Their chainsaw is pretty amazing.
I'm slowly switching over to 100% Milwaukee battery line. They just can't be beat.
Bosch and metabo can easily compete and bonus is their batteries are crossed share
Metabo shares with Mafell and Mafell is by far is the best saws hand down
Bosch has fein and about 10 other companies that are part of their amp share battery line
Milwaukees batteries are junk. I'll take dewalt or anything else really. I have a dewalt drill that I bought in 2013 and the batteries that came with it work like the day I got them. The longest a Milwaukee battery has lasted me was 2 years and they're more expensive. It's crazy
Awesome video... I wished that I would have purchased the Milwaukee brand to start with! I bought the Ryobi 16 tool kit and have regretted it. I have 3 of the tools that just don't measure up! The jigsaw will not cut a straight line through wood, the drill won't go past the 17# tork setting - so I can't use it as a drill!, the chop saw won't cut straight. I spend more time trying to rework the cuts. Have put out over $1800 on Ryobi tools and could've bought Milwaukee brand for $600-800 more! Sometimes I really just feel stupid... really need to wait before I jump on what looks like a great deal... not so great huh?
This is a wake up call for me.
I've never understood the hate for the Ryobi Miter Saw. I've had one for several years and never had an issue with it. I replaced the stock blade with a better one right off the bat, and I also took the time to dial it in. I don't use it on every project, but when I do use it the cuts are accurate.
I can understand picking a brand and staying with it when it comes to cordless tools, but most everything I use (except for my drill and driver) are corded. I personally try to do my research and the best tool that I can afford. My table saw is DeWalt, my miter saw is Ryobi, and my band saw is Grizzly. For "one off" tools, I'll even go to Harbor Freight. $35 for a oscillating tool I'm only going to use a three or four of times is better than $150+ at the big box stores.
I have Dewalt drills and routers but I have a another router A bosch old router still works fine. I have Wen Bandsaw and track saw with Makita rails which has served me for bunch of years. I have Milwaukee 10-1/4 In. Circular Saw. A delta contractor saw and A RIDGID Oscillating Edge Belt/Spindle Sander. All of these I tried before I bought from woodworking friends in my area and a woodworking store that has classes. I have not regretted get any of the tools and I have no brand loyalty. What I have works and when something breaks I will re-evaluate. But I love the shoot outs as it gives me insight as to what I might buy next when the tools I have no loger work.
Matt - love your TH-cams. Keep going.
Makita is one of the big three along with DeWalt and Milwaukee. I really don't think you give Makita equal consideration with the other two. All of the others are catch-up to these (3) for our primary cordless tool battery platform. All have plenty of tools and frankly, if we are in basic tools yet, I would pick one of the (3).
Corded tools are a different story - these are shop / larger tools. With these it makes more sense to shop on a tool by tool basis. There is no reason to prefer one brand for all your shop / corded tools.
I would love for you test Mafell woodworking tools. The track saw is most powerful track saw I ever used
And the nfu 50 saw is downright amazing
Thank you for doing this.
Agreed on almost all.
I'm just not sure plunge/ tracksaw is worth it unless it has that chipper. And as of now, I rather just buy, bleed, and cry once (maybe twice after the wife sees the bill) and get the Festool TSV 60.
Wish you mentioned more about dust extraction.
Even though I’ve gone Ryobi
Love the brad nailer
Being a native of the Polish Southside of Milwaukee
I can live ❤with your choice 😅
I’m really enjoying the Skil 20v stuff .and table saw
I've heard great things about them