Awesome video bro and very informative. I want to come go head to head with Vince on a live TTR. Thanks for taking the time to research this and teach me something.
@@VCGConstruction That would be awesome bro I have a vacation coming up in a few weeks we should make it happen. I have never been to Philly and would love to come spend a couple of days and top it off with spending a few hours with you guys and testing some tools!
all his videos are clickbait titles and even the way he talks the videos just drag on and on. i come across them every so often and its always the same shit. So the former marketing CEO of Dewalt B&D left and went to the company that owns Milwaukee. OH NO so terrible.
I’m absolutely sold on Milwaukee tools. I have an auto repair shop and have been in the auto repair industry for 36 years. My techs, including myself, rarely use air tools anymore. The only thing my compressors are used for now is basically airing up tires and blowing dirt and dust away. It’s been this way for a couple of years now. From 1/4 to 3/8 ratchets and the impact drivers, to all of our lighting, grinders, drills, the M12 and M18 Fuel tools have been the go to tools for quite a while now, and we’re extremely pleased with the quality and performance.
I myself have recently been attracted to Milwaukee from Dewalt although I’ll always have a place in my heart for Dewalt and a number of tools too. I’ve come to realize the sheer amount of options Milwaukee’s platform offers. Needless to say I’ve jumped ship 🚢
I am also a dewalt fanboy, but not necessarily for their power tools. I do however think that dewalt is by far the best bang for your buck in terms of hand tools. They are cheaper than most brands and better than most brands.
Interesting video. As someone who started out as team yellow and jumped to red once I tied out the 5" orbital sander. I often think of how silly I was for bashing milwaukee thinking you were paying extra for a brand name, but in most cases it just an all around better tool.
Honestly a lot of these big companies success come from channels like this. You guys take the time and bring us the product, tried and tested on your videos. You help a lot of people out gang and we appreciate it big time.
@@harveysmith100 agreed. But its like buying a car. Its an emotional purchase. Take away the catchy names like "fuel" and the rock music in the commercials also the bright red color and essentially you are just buying a tool. But it is marketed to you as a lifestyle product.
@@gabrielfrias3980 I couldn't agree more, there is an almost cult like following for the Red and Yellow. The truth is, there are much better quality tools out there but they aren't Red or Yellow so people don't buy them even though they are built in Germany or Japan. They would rather have something from China that is the right colour. Crazy.
@@harveysmith100 I know just what you mean. I know a few people like that. Oh and god forbid you bring up ridgid, black and decker ,ryobi, stanley etc. They act like you are offending the tool gods.
I'm a mechanic for myself and when Milwaukee came out with cordless tools I hung up the air ratchets, talk about innovations that appeal to abroad range of people .
Might be ok for "mechanic for myself" BUT in no way ARE these tools for the PROFESSIONAL technician I'm actually getting tired of the banter promoting the Mil line I've seen far TOO many techs buying up this cheap crap (it has it's place for yard\DIY ers- NO QUESTION!) Talking loud about it's on par or better than Snap-on only a few MONTHS down the road from DAY IN DAY OUT service having multiple issues\WARRANTY (ya it's good) THEN there not talking so loud Do you really want to be running to your home improvement center for warranty BS The quality is the issue IN NO WAY SHAPE OR FORM will it EVER be on par with SNAP-ON I trust the quality & craftsmanship that is second to NONE Snap-on tools ARE the benchmark ALL others try to be but ALWAYS fallshort. I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!
It's just so beautiful! Almost brings me to tears! TEARS OF JOY because Stanley black and decker screwed up YUUUGE. And 99 is probably the last time they were the best in the business period. Nobody touched DeWalt back in the day. Now look at them. They don't know how to market anymore. Just throwing things on the shelf and praying that people will buy. While milwaukee is working hard to be the best at the best price. Yo, they're doing great. And who better than Vince to unveil this story! VCG FTW!
I started out buying Milwaukee power tools at least 45 years ago as a plant maint. mechanic. I still have all of them. They all still work. Not one of them has ever failed. Can't say that about Black and Decker, Craftsman, or the hundreds of Chinese branded junk tools. If you intend to make a living with your tools, they are the only brand to consider.
@@stanhowe6410 I own many Snap-on hand tools and agree they are one of the top brands. I prefer Milwaukee power tools as they are rated for 100% over normal load. I have never had a single problem with any of mine. Can't say that for other brands I have tried.
Thank you for the informative material ! I have a few of the Craftsman 'Nextec' line of tools, but my majority of tools are from Milwaukee. I have never regretted going to the Milwaukee platform, as everything I have has performed flawlessly. I'm not very gentle to my tools, and they have NEVER let me down. Grats to TTI for seeing the opportunity available, and having the ability to take advantage of it.
I went with Milwaukee, because almost all the professional contractors were using them on job site. I am not a professional contractor, I am a IT guy. Once in shile I need power tools to get the job done. I went with Milwaukee for that reason, more pros were using them. I use the 12v tools. They haven`t failed me yet. Thanks. Take it easy.
Programmer and high school compsci teacher here. After 30 years in the classroom, I Went to a year of electrical trade school... sponsoring Master Sparky guys told me to buy into M12 systems. So I did. Then I got a job building decks / stairs and replacing windows in Construction. Bought M18 drill and driver pair/set. Life is good. Peace Be The Journey!
I’ll be honest. I’m a home owner who just bought the Gen 3 fuel impact driver because of your videos. Milwaukee should be thankful for you because I wouldn’t even have considered Milwaukee. I probably would have bought a Makita since I was familiar with their products. Already own a Makita sliding compound miter saw, sander and Makita chainsaw.
you probably should have went with makita just because now your going to have different batteries and chargers wich you will soon realize is a pain its better to stick to one platform either makita, milwaukee, dewalt ,or rigid i personally have gone with Milwaukee but there all good in there own ways.
I am remodeling my bathroom. I have a bunch of dewalt tools that were good enough. But wouldn’t get the job done. I told my wife I needed real tools. She bought me a set of Milwaukee power tools. Awesome 😎 wifey, amazing tools !!
Vince, WOW! Thanks for that great information and video. Milwaukee is doing a great job with their tools. Don't get me wrong DeWalt also has some good tools. Now we know why some of their tools are not impressive any more. I hope they don't drop the ball on the 20v line like they did with the 12v line. Hey, maybe that's why they don't have a good 12v line anymore and milwaukee does. Oh well, i have both line of tools and I'm a happy camper. I really hope DeWalt can really start listing to their customers now. Heck, maybe they should come on to your show and have a live chat with the viewers so they can get some serious feed back. Make it Happen Vince! Make it Happen.
@@MrJak427 Yes, they are and It's sad. Like i mention they need to start listing to their customers. They need to fix the problem. So what if it takes them 3 or 4 times. Just get it done right and get them out sooner. Milwaukee does it. They listen, no excuses and put out good tools. I like both brand and use the tools i really need. Just that dewalt is lacking on some of the 20v line. I'm not really interested in the flexvolt line. I would like them to improve on the 20v line. Time will tell my friend. DeWalt if you looking at this - Get you act together and listen to the people. Or buy some milwaukee tools and see what you are missing and how to improve your tools. Thanks
@@VCGConstruction I hope they respond that will be a great video to watch. You are doing a great job with the videos and information DeWalt just needs to listen and stop being hard head about some changes and get it out sooner. Also stop making 1.3 and 1.5 batteries for 20v and putting them in kits. Just provide the 2.0ah batteries.
Thanks for that - also in NZ and had simply thought it was the normal Kiwi non service for all tools - good to hear there is one at least that does provide service - most don't want to know/regard us as their captive market.
Wow, many people complain when a youtube host carries on about a company. "they are just getting free stuff". You dont seem to need the free stuff, you have a great buisness and are doing ok for yourself. I like hearing about CEO's that blow everyone out of the water. I share your excitement. Keep up the great video's I'm a fan.
Well whoever he is, I owe him thanks for the DeWalt tools. Black and Decker used to be toys not tools until his reign. When you are 2 meters up a ladder drilling a 10mm hole in a piece of steel and the cordless drill can't do it, you really appreciate DeWalt tools guts - also Ryobi and even the newer B & D stuff - loved the scorpion saw even if it does have a design fault. Love the tools and now looking forward to getting some Milwaukee ones - he deserves every penny in my book!!
When I was in the market for a drill and driver combo set, I was going to go to team yellow (DeWalt), until my coworker and a manager from a separate division in the company I work for, recommended anything BUT DeWalt. My coworker recommended Ridgid, while the division manager recommended Milwaukee. I went with Team Red (Milwaukee) after hearing about their service and decent warranty. Although I do recognize that team orange (Ridgid) has a lifetime service agreement with their products, which is very good. I didn't realize until a bit later, and this video, that TTI owns Milwaukee and manufacturers Ridgid power tools. Now I know why TTI and the listed companies involved are so successful and continuing their road to establish themselves for making Milwaukee, Ridgid, and even team lime green (Ryobi) the best brands out there today. Thank you, Vince!
I made the switch from Dewalt to Milwaukee about two years ago. Now I'm a total Milwaukee junkie. A lot of my Klein hand tools have retired to the shop box, replaced by Milwaukee.
I like Milwaukee again, they feel solid now, great channel l am glad l found it, you put research into it. These big Companies are as good as the person on top, they put the team together and guide it. Having said that instead of me staring in the "rich and famous it will be the broke and shameless"
@@BernardBethea6339 l have had pretty good luck with them, there are always horror stories, the fact the company didnt back it up is bad. They did fall off for a time, now l use the sawzall again, l have a modest business so l am not really putting them through hell. Good luck.
Narada majority of them do, i’ve had my milwaukee tools for nearly 4 years now and haven’t had a damn thing go wrong, and i give em a flogging, there is a metric fuck ton of milwaukee tools out there so obviously some are going to fail
Good video. What's not mentioned here is that the DeWalt capability was acquired by B&D when they bought German manufacturer Elu in the mid 90's. Elu were the Festool of their day and had top quality routers, chop saws, radial arm saws etc. They obviously pumped big money into expanding the Elu operation to handle the growth once they rebranded it as DeWalt. Most DeWalt tools are to this day R&D'd and allot of them manufactured in Germany in what was once Elu.
Yo Vince, I see you're from the Great and beautiful Pennsylvania like myself, so I'm even more a fan than ever haha. Always about supporting local business! Milwaukee brought me here, Vince got me to stay for sure
Great video. I will never buy another Black and Decker, Porter-Cable, or DeWalt tool. The marketing they have adopted since Galli left/got fired, is mostly deceptive and misleading. The switch from 18-volt tools and batteries to "20V Max" is the biggest scam in the industry. Ryobi and Milwaukee are killing it! I don't need the pro-level tools of Milwaukee, and the Ryobi tools work just fine for me. All of the 18 volt tools and batteries work with each other, regardless of battery chemistry. All of the new chargers will charge the old batteries.
I noticed Milwaukee tools increase in price far exceeded the inflation rate, sometimes double in cost in two or three years without the corresponding improvements. Glad I have most of the Milwaukee tools I ever needed so I don't have to cry. On the other front, low end Chinese tools are getting better every succeeding years and at some point will eat Milwaukee's lunch (Snap-on included).
@@jetah50 it depends how tools are constructed. Old Milwaukee corded brushed tools lasted many years, a few decades even, under hard use. In fact many brushed tools from old days were work horses and some still are. I would suspect the brushless could be more unreliable due to complicated electronics, from concentrated heat and switching transients.
I really, really enjoyed this video. Thoroughly informative with much attention to details and accurate history. Thank you for your diligence! I would LOVE to see more videos along the lines of this content in the future, Vince. One of my favorite of your videos to date!
Awesome video Vince this story reminds me of blockbuster and Netflix blockbuster would of existed if they bought Netflix now times have changed and yes I prefer Milwaukee over dewalt now
I'm a home dyi-er and been using dewalts power tools for years now. Haven't had any issues. My dad and father in law is the same, we own a lot of DeWalt tools and haven't had much issues. Switching now is going to be a pain with so much invested. And if only I switch, when we work together and not able to share batteries that is a pain too :( Thanks for the informative video.
Milwaukee used to be a American built and ran company producing legendary tools such as the sawzall, since they sold out to TTI their tools have became more about stats to the consumer and less about actual work and from my experience their new tools seem to last 1 - 3 years at most, I feel a decent tool should last much longer than that (I own a sawzall that I purchased in 1993 and still performs)
Looks like TTR is giving TTI all the positive sales and marketing ammo they need. Cheers to VCG and the Very Cool Gang, keep up the good work and Vince may be offered a full time sales and marketing position with TTI. Thanks for sharing and keep on keeping on!
I love this stuff. I like behind the scenes. The power structures. The war machine, who really are pulling the strings behind the puppet world leaders. The corporations that run the world and the shadow leaders. Milwaukie have some great stuff. The shape of the high end drill is the same as the makita, hikoki. I love cordless tools I would like to see electric pushbikes. And cordless cars. Yes cordless cars.
As I could see is to build the Milwaukee brand of power tool in South Korea as what will be with Makita and the conflicts between Japan and South Korea, to put Milwaukee to sell their power tools division to Samsung. Samsung never made power tools but Samsung selling power tools under the Milwaukee name will give Makita a run for it’s money in South Korea! Really great video.
This makes so much sense. Home Depot is actually my main job and work with tti reps. A lot of 30ish+ people still love DeWalt when under 30ish love millwaukee. Also I find your videos quite informative and have xciting
They make great tools. I still have batteries that work from 2012 when their FUEL line came out. Only time I break their tools is when I over abuse them. Next I'd go with Makita.
I knew stuff smelled when our local box stores would promote a dead brand. I knew about parent companies and when a guy working for me no less looks at the tool in his hand and accidently (on purpose) drops it like twenty feet to the ground... instead of firing him, set him smarter. He was pissed when he found out that the tool he liked was made by the tool he dropped. He wanted to pay me for the tool and I told him just spread the word
Makes me even more proud to choose Milwaukee over the others. That was to the point video. Can you now spend your Friday/Saturday Evenings and do a "History of the World" video?.......then and ONLY then will I smash the LIKE button and ring the bell like its 1976!
I worked for Black & Decker as a Industrial tool Sales Rep. from 1976 till 1985 I worked for AEG from 1985 to 1996. This story has a lot of holes in it. First, did DeWalt never make a drill prior to 1990? B&D sold off everything associate with DeWalt but retain the rights to the name. The Industrial Division was in trouble with its brand awareness and Milwaukee, Bosch, Makita were gaining market share. The big box stores were coming into there own and traditional distribution was suffering because of this. Second, I was at B&D when the Piranaha saw blade came out, it was the unique tooth set of the blade that made it sell. Third, this Galli had to go back to his roots to be successful (Power Tools). Oh, by the way the Corporate Offices of Lowe's is in North Carolina, I guess you can have record sales with this player in your territory.
I’m a diy guy and I needed a new drill I looked at DEWALT but you see Milwaukee tools ever were so I went Milwaukee fuel impact driver and 1/2” hammer drill and I love them. P.s I replaced my old DEWALT drill.
Hey yo Vince you're busting my balls with these videos they're so freaking awesome especially this one the time and effort you put in it with all the information blew me away.. now I got to take a vacation just to get up off the ground congratulations and thank you
I used to be a Porter Cable guy, until Black & Decker DeWalt bought them out and turned those tools into homeowner grade crap (so they wouldn't compete). This guy has impressed me with his turn-around of TTI, and the Milwaukee brand. Besides, I like the color red, so that's what virtually all my tools are now.
They would sell more in Europe if we didn't get ripped on the price! I have even looked at buying a complete set from the USA and shipping it here. After taxes and shipping I would still save £700.00 on a Milwaukee power tool set
VCG Construction if he did that he'd be moving to the next company because his board would vote him out before the ink was even dryed. Europes Corp. taxes are too high to make that much money and then have to pay US taxes to bring it home, at least im pretty sure they would have to. Christ France has the highest taxes at something like 70% I heard.
They used to be but when they bought black and decker instead of bringing black and decker to dewalt standards they dropped dewalt standards to black and decker standards
Hell yeah Milwaukee grabbed a bigger chunk of that market and with good reason - they know what people using their tools really need and give it to them...
Mr. Galli still had a house here in Maryland as of a few years ago. I'm not sure if he still does. I do know some guys that did some work for him and when he saw they were using DeWalt he told the to dump them and loaded them down with Milwaukee and Stiletto.
Yeah stuff like that happen's, my boss was putting the Stanley/DeWalt/Irwin/Lenox/Sidchrome trade stand together at a trade convention using Makita power tool's and Lufkin tape measure, when they commented on his choice of tool he cheekily replied what are you going to do about it, they gave him Stanley tape measure's and small spirit level's, kitted him out with DeWalt battery tool's, a Lenox hole saw kit and 4 Stanley & DeWalt tool boxes.....
Dude, where's the DISTURBING TRUTH? I kept waiting for it, but it never came. A guy rises to the top of a company, has a falling out, and leaves. Gets hired elsewhere and has even better success. The end... Ummm... what? Not only is it not disturbing, it's not even that unusual. Take away the word DISTURBING, and then it all falls into place. But hey, thanks for the stock tip.
That there is nothing special about the Black n Decker or Dewalt, that it was all marketing! Now, the same guy is at TTI. What's not disturbing about that? You really aren't paying for quality and everyone's using Dewalt has been lied to about it's quality.
Thank you.After 30 years of buying garbage drills from all ; I got a Christmas sale combo Milwaukee 12 volt fuel. It goes through concrete like butter.It remindes me of my favorite 80s drill the Black and decker "D".A beast for Abuse.
Anyone that questions or negativity’s about Milwaukee look in the backgrounds of vinces videos.... you will see that the majority of his tools consist of Milwaukee.... simply put...Real professionals know real tools.... once again awesome video vince... very informative and educational because a lot of this I never realized.... shout out to the VCG GANG!!!... you guys are awesome 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🍺
Great video Vince. Behind every success is a hard-working man with brains. If the guy is willing to go to the floor on weekends to sell his company's products, he is worth every penny of his salary. It's hard enough to find a man who takes his job seriously nowadays. Just my 2 cents anyway😁😁
webbey 64 The margins are just so high on accessories. With none of the big box stores caring any Percision accessories Americans just believe they’re all garbage and that you should be buying new bits all the time. I’ve done 2 high rises with my Wera Rapidaptor set ($35) still on first diamond coated #2 Phillips that I use for driving self tappers and drywall screws. It is so much better than caring around the Dewalt TicTac container full of #2 Phillips bits or hoping that in your Milwaukee Shockwave box you just have one more #2 left after they shear off or warp.
Sale help but if the core products don't do the Job then everything fall flat in no time. Kudos to the engineering teams behind the tools and the many small (under paid) hands that do the assembly
Yep I was waiting for the disturbing part too.. Ok you got me.. informative, nice video, music alittle overdramatic but catchy. nice job, will tune in. Oh and I converted from Dewalt to Milwaukee a few years ago.
I purchased a Ridgid Gen 5 X due to Lifetime Warranty on Tool, Battery and Charger if purchased thru Home Depot I do agree tho Milwalkie is doing something right!
One word "Trump" . This man set the economy on fire , got building going at hyper speed . = more building more tool sales , higher employment. Thank president Trump.
I agree with you 100% & that's why I've been switching to Milwaukee tools recently. I was in construction in the 80's & 90's when DeWalt cordless drills etc. were the best so with Mr Galli moving to Milwaukee Tools/TTI & kicking DeWalts ass now makes perfect sense. GTK, thanks for sharing. BTW I still have some of those old DeWalt brushed drills & circ saw that still work, they might even be older than you :-)
And all this time I thought it was because Milwaukee makes a kick ass, versatile, and reliable line of tools that I personally use professionally every day. Now I find out I’ve just been tricked into buying all this stuff by an evil marketing genius😱 who knew🤷🏻♂️
Milwaukee is a power house because they have over 175 m18 tools and over 90 m12 tools. They sell bare tools so you can buy the right tool for the job cheap what is great and I don’t need anymore chargers as I have to many. They are simply the best out there. Backed with a 5yr warranty. There is nothing better!!!
Fantastic video. This is a prime example of an individuals value. I've said before I've always used DeWalt tools because I was always told they were the best. At the time most likely true in most cases, however I've seen a bit of a decline in quality in favor of gimmick's for DeWalt this past few years. Again thanks for this nice little bit of info.
Awesome video bro and very informative. I want to come go head to head with Vince on a live TTR. Thanks for taking the time to research this and teach me something.
Come on down cuz, we’d love to have you!!
@@VCGConstruction That would be awesome bro I have a vacation coming up in a few weeks we should make it happen. I have never been to Philly and would love to come spend a couple of days and top it off with spending a few hours with you guys and testing some tools!
So what's the disturbing part? If your content is good enough, you don't need clickbait titles.
Jim P what did you expect, Milwaukee does baby sacrifices on board meetings?
I agree. This was 9 minutes longer than necessary even if it the clickbait title wasn't so misleading, which seems to be his M.O..
all his videos are clickbait titles and even the way he talks the videos just drag on and on. i come across them every so often and its always the same shit.
So the former marketing CEO of Dewalt B&D left and went to the company that owns Milwaukee. OH NO so terrible.
What a shocking conspiracy.
"I gotta say"-It's fun & informative. "I'll tell ya this"- he knows what he's doing.
I’m absolutely sold on Milwaukee tools. I have an auto repair shop and have been in the auto repair industry for 36 years. My techs, including myself, rarely use air tools anymore. The only thing my compressors are used for now is basically airing up tires and blowing dirt and dust away. It’s been this way for a couple of years now. From 1/4 to 3/8 ratchets and the impact drivers, to all of our lighting, grinders, drills, the M12 and M18 Fuel tools have been the go to tools for quite a while now, and we’re extremely pleased with the quality and performance.
I myself have recently been attracted to Milwaukee from Dewalt although I’ll always have a place in my heart for Dewalt and a number of tools too. I’ve come to realize the sheer amount of options Milwaukee’s platform offers. Needless to say I’ve jumped ship 🚢
I am also a dewalt fanboy, but not necessarily for their power tools. I do however think that dewalt is by far the best bang for your buck in terms of hand tools. They are cheaper than most brands and better than most brands.
Interesting video. As someone who started out as team yellow and jumped to red once I tied out the 5" orbital sander. I often think of how silly I was for bashing milwaukee thinking you were paying extra for a brand name, but in most cases it just an all around better tool.
Honestly a lot of these big companies success come from channels like this. You guys take the time and bring us the product, tried and tested on your videos. You help a lot of people out gang and we appreciate it big time.
Thanks Dominic we appreciate that!!
Tool companies are selling the equivalent of toys for grown men and they are making money hand over fist.
For some they are toys, for professionals they are an investment. If they help you do the job quicker and better, you make more money
@@harveysmith100 agreed. But its like buying a car. Its an emotional purchase. Take away the catchy names like "fuel" and the rock music in the commercials also the bright red color and essentially you are just buying a tool. But it is marketed to you as a lifestyle product.
@@gabrielfrias3980 I couldn't agree more, there is an almost cult like following for the Red and Yellow.
The truth is, there are much better quality tools out there but they aren't Red or Yellow so people don't buy them even though they are built in Germany or Japan. They would rather have something from China that is the right colour. Crazy.
@@harveysmith100 I know just what you mean. I know a few people like that. Oh and god forbid you bring up ridgid, black and decker ,ryobi, stanley etc. They act like you are offending the tool gods.
One of the catches is once you invest into a battery system is hard to buy other brands tools
I thought this was going to be a Clickbait video but it was actually very informative.
I've watched a lot of your videos and this one is, by far, my favorite. Please do more "tool company history" type ones. Thanks!
I'm a mechanic for myself and when Milwaukee came out with cordless tools I hung up the air ratchets, talk about innovations that appeal to abroad range of people .
Might be ok for "mechanic for myself" BUT in no way ARE these tools for the PROFESSIONAL technician I'm actually getting tired of the banter promoting the Mil line I've seen far TOO many techs buying up this cheap crap (it has it's place for yard\DIY ers- NO QUESTION!) Talking loud about it's on par or better than Snap-on only a few MONTHS down the road from DAY IN DAY OUT service having multiple issues\WARRANTY (ya it's good) THEN there not talking so loud Do you really want to be running to your home improvement center for warranty BS The quality is the issue IN NO WAY SHAPE OR FORM will it EVER be on par with SNAP-ON I trust the quality & craftsmanship that is second to NONE Snap-on tools ARE the benchmark ALL others try to be but ALWAYS fallshort. I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!
It's just so beautiful! Almost brings me to tears! TEARS OF JOY because Stanley black and decker screwed up YUUUGE. And 99 is probably the last time they were the best in the business period. Nobody touched DeWalt back in the day. Now look at them. They don't know how to market anymore. Just throwing things on the shelf and praying that people will buy. While milwaukee is working hard to be the best at the best price. Yo, they're doing great. And who better than Vince to unveil this story! VCG FTW!
Thanks David we appreciate it!!
I started out buying Milwaukee power tools at least 45 years ago as a plant maint. mechanic. I still have all of them. They all still work. Not one of them has ever failed. Can't say that about Black and Decker, Craftsman, or the hundreds of Chinese branded junk tools. If you intend to make a living with your tools, they are the only brand to consider.
I had Craftsman wrenches but since they've lost the lifetime warranty I've gotten other brands with lifetime warranties.
You do realise that its parent company TTI is essentially a Chinese company....
It’s owned by the Chinese 😂😂😂
SNAP-ON tools my friend go try some! There is a difference!
@@stanhowe6410 I own many Snap-on hand tools and agree they are one of the top brands. I prefer Milwaukee power tools as they are rated for 100% over normal load. I have never had a single problem with any of mine. Can't say that for other brands I have tried.
No wonder Milwaukee is killing it now. The man who created the DeWalt brand out of radial arm saws yellow construction marketing switched teams!
Thank you for the informative material ! I have a few of the Craftsman 'Nextec' line of tools, but my majority of tools are from Milwaukee. I have never regretted going to the Milwaukee platform, as everything I have has performed flawlessly. I'm not very gentle to my tools, and they have NEVER let me down. Grats to TTI for seeing the opportunity available, and having the ability to take advantage of it.
I went with Milwaukee, because almost all the professional contractors were using them on job site. I am not a professional contractor, I am a IT guy. Once in shile I need power tools to get the job done. I went with Milwaukee for that reason, more pros were using them. I use the 12v tools. They haven`t failed me yet. Thanks. Take it easy.
Programmer and high school compsci teacher here. After 30 years in the classroom, I Went to a year of electrical trade school... sponsoring Master Sparky guys told me to buy into M12 systems. So I did. Then I got a job building decks / stairs and replacing windows in Construction. Bought M18 drill and driver pair/set. Life is good. Peace Be The Journey!
I’ll be honest. I’m a home owner who just bought the Gen 3 fuel impact driver because of your videos. Milwaukee should be thankful for you because I wouldn’t even have considered Milwaukee. I probably would have bought a Makita since I was familiar with their products. Already own a Makita sliding compound miter saw, sander and Makita chainsaw.
you probably should have went with makita just because now your going to have different batteries and chargers wich you will soon realize is a pain its better to stick to one platform either makita, milwaukee, dewalt ,or rigid i personally have gone with Milwaukee but there all good in there own ways.
I am remodeling my bathroom. I have a bunch of dewalt tools that were good enough. But wouldn’t get the job done. I told my wife I needed real tools. She bought me a set of Milwaukee power tools. Awesome 😎 wifey, amazing tools !!
You got a good one Craig!!
Now that's a keeper!
Oh yeeeah?...My wife bought me a Gibson Les Paul!
Vince,
WOW! Thanks for that great information and video. Milwaukee is doing a great job with their tools. Don't get me wrong DeWalt also has some good tools. Now we know why some of their tools are not impressive any more. I hope they don't drop the ball on the 20v line like they did with the 12v line. Hey, maybe that's why they don't have a good 12v line anymore and milwaukee does.
Oh well, i have both line of tools and I'm a happy camper. I really hope DeWalt can really start listing to their customers now.
Heck, maybe they should come on to your show and have a live chat with the viewers so they can get some serious feed back. Make it Happen Vince! Make it Happen.
Michael C
I have a list of problems I’d like to throw in their face dewalt are definitely dropping the ball
I can try and reach out to them, heck I’d drive to Maryland to meet up with DeWalt.
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Yes, they are and It's sad. Like i mention they need to start listing to their customers. They need to fix the problem. So what if it takes them 3 or 4 times. Just get it done right and get them out sooner. Milwaukee does it. They listen, no excuses and put out good tools.
I like both brand and use the tools i really need. Just that dewalt is lacking on some of the 20v line. I'm not really interested in the flexvolt line. I would like them to improve on the 20v line.
Time will tell my friend. DeWalt if you looking at this - Get you act together and listen to the people. Or buy some milwaukee tools and see what you are missing and how to improve your tools.
Thanks
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I hope they respond that will be a great video to watch. You are doing a great job with the videos and information DeWalt just needs to listen and stop being hard head about some changes and get it out sooner. Also stop making 1.3 and 1.5 batteries for 20v and putting them in kits. Just provide the 2.0ah batteries.
Sounds like he got fired for doing a good job; when envy reigns - success falters !!!! Makes me want to go buy a Milwaukee tool.
hi from new zealand. i jumped to Milwaukee from dewalt as dewalt has the crapiest service there is. however i love their compound miter saw.
Thanks for that - also in NZ and had simply thought it was the normal Kiwi non service for all tools - good to hear there is one at least that does provide service - most don't want to know/regard us as their captive market.
Wow, many people complain when a youtube host carries on about a company. "they are just getting free stuff". You dont seem to need the free stuff, you have a great buisness and are doing ok for yourself. I like hearing about CEO's that blow everyone out of the water. I share your excitement. Keep up the great video's I'm a fan.
Thank you ed!!
As a electrician I’m very impressed with Milwaukee tools their killing it
They have their finger on the pulse of the tradespeople!
Well whoever he is, I owe him thanks for the DeWalt tools. Black and Decker used to be toys not tools until his reign. When you are 2 meters up a ladder drilling a 10mm hole in a piece of steel and the cordless drill can't do it, you really appreciate DeWalt tools guts - also Ryobi and even the newer B & D stuff - loved the scorpion saw even if it does have a design fault. Love the tools and now looking forward to getting some Milwaukee ones - he deserves every penny in my book!!
When I was in the market for a drill and driver combo set, I was going to go to team yellow (DeWalt), until my coworker and a manager from a separate division in the company I work for, recommended anything BUT DeWalt. My coworker recommended Ridgid, while the division manager recommended Milwaukee.
I went with Team Red (Milwaukee) after hearing about their service and decent warranty. Although I do recognize that team orange (Ridgid) has a lifetime service agreement with their products, which is very good. I didn't realize until a bit later, and this video, that TTI owns Milwaukee and manufacturers Ridgid power tools.
Now I know why TTI and the listed companies involved are so successful and continuing their road to establish themselves for making Milwaukee, Ridgid, and even team lime green (Ryobi) the best brands out there today. Thank you, Vince!
Your the man Vince
You da man Richard!!
Very interesting!!! Thanks for dropping this knowledge on us brother. Another excellent video!
I made the switch from Dewalt to Milwaukee about two years ago. Now I'm a total Milwaukee junkie. A lot of my Klein hand tools have retired to the shop box, replaced by Milwaukee.
@Killemall I borrowed a coworker's m12 impact driver and fell in love.
I like Milwaukee again, they feel solid now, great channel l am glad l found it, you put research into it. These big Companies are as good as the person on top, they put the team together and guide it. Having said that instead of me staring in the "rich and famous it will be the broke and shameless"
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@@BernardBethea6339 l have had pretty good luck with them, there are always horror stories, the fact the company didnt back it up is bad. They did fall off for a time, now l use the sawzall again, l have a modest business so l am not really putting them through hell. Good luck.
@@BernardBethea6339 Good point.
Narada majority of them do, i’ve had my milwaukee tools for nearly 4 years now and haven’t had a damn thing go wrong, and i give em a flogging, there is a metric fuck ton of milwaukee tools out there so obviously some are going to fail
Good video. What's not mentioned here is that the DeWalt capability was acquired by B&D when they bought German manufacturer Elu in the mid 90's. Elu were the Festool of their day and had top quality routers, chop saws, radial arm saws etc. They obviously pumped big money into expanding the Elu operation to handle the growth once they rebranded it as DeWalt. Most DeWalt tools are to this day R&D'd and allot of them manufactured in Germany in what was once Elu.
Yo Vince, I see you're from the Great and beautiful Pennsylvania like myself, so I'm even more a fan than ever haha. Always about supporting local business! Milwaukee brought me here, Vince got me to stay for sure
Great video. I will never buy another Black and Decker, Porter-Cable, or DeWalt tool. The marketing they have adopted since Galli left/got fired, is mostly deceptive and misleading. The switch from 18-volt tools and batteries to "20V Max" is the biggest scam in the industry. Ryobi and Milwaukee are killing it! I don't need the pro-level tools of Milwaukee, and the Ryobi tools work just fine for me. All of the 18 volt tools and batteries work with each other, regardless of battery chemistry. All of the new chargers will charge the old batteries.
Have the 12” sliding compound miter saw by Milwaukee. The electronic readout failed in one year and it is very loud. Overall very disappointed.
731 D-bags... keep up the incredible content that you deliver Vince with that sick f...ing personality my brother.
I noticed Milwaukee tools increase in price far exceeded the inflation rate, sometimes double in cost in two or three years without the corresponding improvements. Glad I have most of the Milwaukee tools I ever needed so I don't have to cry. On the other front, low end Chinese tools are getting better every succeeding years and at some point will eat Milwaukee's lunch (Snap-on included).
Milwaukee has a cheap line (Brushless) and their top line (FUEL). I've seen them release the non-FUEL first then release the FUEL version.
@@jetah50 it depends how tools are constructed. Old Milwaukee corded brushed tools lasted many years, a few decades even, under hard use. In fact many brushed tools from old days were work horses and some still are. I would suspect the brushless could be more unreliable due to complicated electronics, from concentrated heat and switching transients.
I really, really enjoyed this video. Thoroughly informative with much attention to details and accurate history. Thank you for your diligence! I would LOVE to see more videos along the lines of this content in the future, Vince. One of my favorite of your videos to date!
Thanks Corey we appreciate it!
I use the fuel tools on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed by the power, reliability, and innovation of the brand
Awesome video Vince this story reminds me of blockbuster and Netflix blockbuster would of existed if they bought Netflix now times have changed and yes I prefer Milwaukee over dewalt now
Thanks Daniel!!
I'm a home dyi-er and been using dewalts power tools for years now. Haven't had any issues. My dad and father in law is the same, we own a lot of DeWalt tools and haven't had much issues. Switching now is going to be a pain with so much invested. And if only I switch, when we work together and not able to share batteries that is a pain too :(
Thanks for the informative video.
Don't switch then
TTI is one of my favorite corporate conglomerates. I really want to buy set of Milwaukee tools in both their M12 and M18 lines.
Milwaukee used to be a American built and ran company producing legendary tools such as the sawzall, since they sold out to TTI their tools have became more about stats to the consumer and less about actual work and from my experience their new tools seem to last 1 - 3 years at most, I feel a decent tool should last much longer than that (I own a sawzall that I purchased in 1993 and still performs)
Looks like TTR is giving TTI all the positive sales and marketing ammo they need. Cheers to VCG and the Very Cool Gang, keep up the good work and Vince may be offered a full time sales and marketing position with TTI. Thanks for sharing and keep on keeping on!
You da man William Logan we really appreciate that!!
Great video. His work ethic is one of the reasons why America is going to always be the top dog!
I love this stuff. I like behind the scenes. The power structures. The war machine, who really are pulling the strings behind the puppet world leaders.
The corporations that run the world and the shadow leaders.
Milwaukie have some great stuff.
The shape of the high end drill is the same as the makita, hikoki.
I love cordless tools I would like to see electric pushbikes.
And cordless cars. Yes cordless cars.
Honestly this channel was the reason I took my xr set back and went with the fuel line 😆
I hope you’re pleased with your tools cuz!!
As I could see is to build the Milwaukee brand of power tool in South Korea as what will be with Makita and the conflicts between Japan and South Korea, to put Milwaukee to sell their power tools division to Samsung.
Samsung never made power tools but Samsung selling power tools under the Milwaukee name will give Makita a run for it’s money in South Korea!
Really great video.
This makes so much sense. Home Depot is actually my main job and work with tti reps. A lot of 30ish+ people still love DeWalt when under 30ish love millwaukee. Also I find your videos quite informative and have xciting
Good info. But just exactly...why is this a DISTURBING truth?
Evening vince
This explains a lot
The big boss didn't like the attention the young pup was getting .oh well milwaukees gain.
Great info bro thank you.
I’d still like to find out what the disagreement was about that caused the split!!
They make great tools. I still have batteries that work from 2012 when their FUEL line came out. Only time I break their tools is when I over abuse them. Next I'd go with Makita.
I was trying to find info on curbing my addiction to Milwaukee power tools and you made it even worse! Thanks a lot
You, Vince, are hitting your numbers.
I knew stuff smelled when our local box stores would promote a dead brand. I knew about parent companies and when a guy working for me no less looks at the tool in his hand and accidently (on purpose) drops it like twenty feet to the ground... instead of firing him, set him smarter. He was pissed when he found out that the tool he liked was made by the tool he dropped. He wanted to pay me for the tool and I told him just spread the word
Back in the day b&d made good toasters. We had one from the 90's had a good run. Long gone but.
Excellent video.
A very similar story for the now ceo of lowes.
Makes me even more proud to choose Milwaukee over the others. That was to the point video. Can you now spend your Friday/Saturday Evenings and do a "History of the World" video?.......then and ONLY then will I smash the LIKE button and ring the bell like its 1976!
I was really expecting something better or more important
a few episodes ago you guys couldn't read tool use descriptions. now you're getting into stocks and tool history?
I worked for Black & Decker as a Industrial tool Sales Rep. from 1976 till 1985 I worked for AEG from 1985 to 1996. This story has a lot of holes in it. First, did DeWalt never make a drill prior to 1990? B&D sold off everything associate with DeWalt but retain the rights to the name. The Industrial Division was in trouble with its brand awareness and Milwaukee, Bosch, Makita were gaining market share. The big box stores were coming into there own and traditional distribution was suffering because of this. Second, I was at B&D when the Piranaha saw blade came out, it was the unique tooth set of the blade that made it sell. Third, this Galli had to go back to his roots to be successful (Power Tools). Oh, by the way the Corporate Offices of Lowe's is in North Carolina, I guess you can have record sales with this player in your territory.
I’m a diy guy and I needed a new drill I looked at DEWALT but you see Milwaukee tools ever were so I went Milwaukee fuel impact driver and 1/2” hammer drill and I love them. P.s I replaced my old DEWALT drill.
awesome information being dropped by the best tool channel on you tube...VCG !!! 💪 💪
Thanks King Of The Crease we appreciate it!!
Hey yo Vince you're busting my balls with these videos they're so freaking awesome especially this one the time and effort you put in it with all the information blew me away.. now I got to take a vacation just to get up off the ground congratulations and thank you
I used to be a Porter Cable guy, until Black & Decker DeWalt bought them out and turned those tools into homeowner grade crap (so they wouldn't compete).
This guy has impressed me with his turn-around of TTI, and the Milwaukee brand.
Besides, I like the color red, so that's what virtually all my tools are now.
He seems to have an awesome reputation!!
I've noticed that the rebrand Craftsman is now red. I saw the red/black in Lowes and thought it was Milwaukee!
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Noticed the similarity too. Could be by design...
Background music kept me into it the whole time. It was enthralling 😂
They would sell more in Europe if we didn't get ripped on the price! I have even looked at buying a complete set from the USA and shipping it here. After taxes and shipping I would still save £700.00 on a Milwaukee power tool set
Wow really? That’s crazy!!
They should look to open a factory in Europe!!
VCG Construction if he did that he'd be moving to the next company because his board would vote him out before the ink was even dryed. Europes Corp. taxes are too high to make that much money and then have to pay US taxes to bring it home, at least im pretty sure they would have to. Christ France has the highest taxes at something like 70% I heard.
To some, watching this may not be there cup of tea, but for me I find you (Vince) to be very entertaining. ty for another interesting video and info.
I would add that Dewalt was dependable and innovative , the tools were solid. That's why so many choose to use them.
True!! What up Cuz?
They used to be but when they bought black and decker instead of bringing black and decker to dewalt standards they dropped dewalt standards to black and decker standards
Its 1 mans trash is another mans treasure greeting from Australia
Hello Finn!
Hell yeah Milwaukee grabbed a bigger chunk of that market and with good reason - they know what people using their tools really need and give it to them...
Mr. Galli still had a house here in Maryland as of a few years ago. I'm not sure if he still does. I do know some guys that did some work for him and when he saw they were using DeWalt he told the to dump them and loaded them down with Milwaukee and Stiletto.
Whoa that’s crazy!!
That would be sweet as a crewman... say what have my default... lol
Yeah stuff like that happen's, my boss was putting the Stanley/DeWalt/Irwin/Lenox/Sidchrome trade stand together at a trade convention using Makita power tool's and Lufkin tape measure, when they commented on his choice of tool he cheekily replied what are you going to do about it, they gave him Stanley tape measure's and small spirit level's, kitted him out with DeWalt battery tool's, a Lenox hole saw kit and 4 Stanley & DeWalt tool boxes.....
Dude, where's the DISTURBING TRUTH? I kept waiting for it, but it never came. A guy rises to the top of a company, has a falling out, and leaves. Gets hired elsewhere and has even better success. The end... Ummm... what? Not only is it not disturbing, it's not even that unusual. Take away the word DISTURBING, and then it all falls into place. But hey, thanks for the stock tip.
That there is nothing special about the Black n Decker or Dewalt, that it was all marketing! Now, the same guy is at TTI. What's not disturbing about that? You really aren't paying for quality and everyone's using Dewalt has been lied to about it's quality.
Thank you.After 30 years of buying garbage drills from all ; I got a Christmas sale combo Milwaukee 12 volt fuel. It goes through concrete like butter.It remindes me of my favorite 80s drill the Black and decker "D".A beast for Abuse.
Truth be told Joseph Galli , has done well with both dewalt in the 1980s & now Milwaukee. He has been CEO of both companies.
Anyone that questions or negativity’s about Milwaukee look in the backgrounds of vinces videos.... you will see that the majority of his tools consist of Milwaukee.... simply put...Real professionals know real tools.... once again awesome video vince... very informative and educational because a lot of this I never realized.... shout out to the VCG GANG!!!... you guys are awesome 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🍺
Excellent 👍 video.
I really did heat up some popcorn ! Good video thanks
Thanks Rocco!!
Very nice report quite a talented gentlemen
Great video Vince. Behind every success is a hard-working man with brains. If the guy is willing to go to the floor on weekends to sell his company's products, he is worth every penny of his salary. It's hard enough to find a man who takes his job seriously nowadays. Just my 2 cents anyway😁😁
At one time Dewalt offered the most comprehensive line of high end cordless tools.and that domain belongs to Milwaukee now.
Joseph Galli was responsible for that
Dewalt before the days of Lithium ion batteries really killed it.
Excellent presentation !!!!! Good job sir. I did not know a lot of that. I learn something from what you had to say. Thank you for that 😁.
Thanks Stephen Lee I appreciate you!!
You should dig a bit deeper and look at the exec team at Milwaukee ;)
I will take Milwaukee 10 times over Dewalt, six days a week and twice as much on Sunday.
James Edmond unless it rains.......................naw f that I’ll still take Milwaukee
Milwaukee need to stick to making tools people use not bullshit accesories.
webbey 64 The margins are just so high on accessories. With none of the big box stores caring any Percision accessories Americans just believe they’re all garbage and that you should be buying new bits all the time. I’ve done 2 high rises with my Wera Rapidaptor set ($35) still on first diamond coated #2 Phillips that I use for driving self tappers and drywall screws. It is so much better than caring around the Dewalt TicTac container full of #2 Phillips bits or hoping that in your Milwaukee Shockwave box you just have one more #2 left after they shear off or warp.
Like cars, good leadership is what is worth following....
Sale help but if the core products don't do the Job then everything fall flat in no time.
Kudos to the engineering teams behind the tools and the many small (under paid) hands that do the assembly
You're next Bro. You make really good vids. Gonna be a Star Bro.
Yep I was waiting for the disturbing part too.. Ok you got me.. informative, nice video, music alittle overdramatic but catchy. nice job, will tune in. Oh and I converted from Dewalt to Milwaukee a few years ago.
I purchased a Ridgid Gen 5 X due to Lifetime Warranty on Tool, Battery and Charger if purchased thru Home Depot
I do agree tho Milwalkie is doing something right!
Hard to beat the LSA!!
One word "Trump" . This man set the economy on fire , got building going at hyper speed . = more building more tool sales , higher employment. Thank president Trump.
Did you know? Galli chose DeWalts colors based on his favorite baseball team, the Pirates and his favorite player of all times, Roberto Clemente.
That’s a cool fact!!
I buy Milwaukee because they still make tools out of metal vs plastic. One example their cordless drill chucks vs. the competition
Most use Jacobs chucks or that other Japanese brand (i think that’s where it’s from)
I agree with you 100% & that's why I've been switching to Milwaukee tools recently. I was in construction in the 80's & 90's when DeWalt cordless drills etc. were the best so with Mr Galli moving to Milwaukee Tools/TTI & kicking DeWalts ass now makes perfect sense. GTK, thanks for sharing. BTW I still have some of those old DeWalt brushed drills & circ saw that still work, they might even be older than you :-)
I don’t get it. What is the secret in the thumbnail?
And all this time I thought it was because Milwaukee makes a kick ass, versatile, and reliable line of tools that I personally use professionally every day. Now I find out I’ve just been tricked into buying all this stuff by an evil marketing genius😱 who knew🤷🏻♂️
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A better product plus a better play book always equals better sales and market share.
Very interesting!! Thanks for sharing great story! Love to see people with dedication and determination be successful.
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Milwaukee is a power house because they have over 175 m18 tools and over 90 m12 tools. They sell bare tools so you can buy the right tool for the job cheap what is great and I don’t need anymore chargers as I have to many. They are simply the best out there. Backed with a 5yr warranty. There is nothing better!!!
its over 250 M18 tools, now! AND they dont change the battery attachment method every generation *cough*everyoneelse*cough*.
I’ve had and tried them all. Milwaukee is hands down the best. The back of my work van is a sea of red that’s for sure.
I really wish they would come out with a red lithium usb screwdriver compact tool for taking panels off of rooftop unit. Someday I hope
Keep up hard work milwaukee
Great job! Killer job on all that information!! Love your videos. Your helping me choose the wright tools for a change!!
Thanks pro we appreciate it!
Well done! You're entertaining and not afraid to but yourself out there. Something I believe is a natural, cultivated gift. Thanks
I have been a fan of black and decker for years and have never been let down by the right too fo the job
Fantastic video. This is a prime example of an individuals value.
I've said before I've always used DeWalt tools because I was always told they were the best.
At the time most likely true in most cases, however I've seen a bit of a decline in quality in favor of gimmick's for DeWalt this past few years.
Again thanks for this nice little bit of info.
Vince, how about a video on Milwalkie, Dewalt, Ridgid, Makita ect warranty comparison?
Good idea Lou!!