Quality Power Tools|Power Tools FAQ
Jul
30
Filed Under (Cordless Power Tools) by admin
Mike K asked:
How does the new Ryobi line of tools hold up. The price is great compared to other cordless lines and the 18v batteries are 2 for $40 with a charger verses 1 for $80 with Dewalt. Are they worth it?
NORMAND
How does the new Ryobi line of tools hold up. The price is great compared to other cordless lines and the 18v batteries are 2 for $40 with a charger verses 1 for $80 with Dewalt. Are they worth it?
NORMAND
Jan
07
Filed Under (Power Tools) by admin
CJP asked:
I’ve got 40 year old Craftsman tools handed down by my grandfather. They still work great. I recently purchased several NEW Craftsman power tools such as a 2 HP router and a 1/2 drive 18 volt drill. I’ve also purchased some hand tools such as a 90 degree corner clamp.
I’ve got 40 year old Craftsman tools handed down by my grandfather. They still work great. I recently purchased several NEW Craftsman power tools such as a 2 HP router and a 1/2 drive 18 volt drill. I’ve also purchased some hand tools such as a 90 degree corner clamp.
Almost all of my recent Craftsman purchases have resulted in catastrophic failure of the tools. My drill LITERALLY burst into a cloud of smoke, my router locked up tight, my corner clamp broke (and they wouldn’t replace the clamp saying it wasn’t a hand tool, it had only been about 6 weeks), and my regular clamps’ grips came off.
Seems like Craftsman has really gone WAAAAYYYY downhill lately. I won’t make any more Craftsman purchases. I recently bought a Ryobi 18v drill, but then I heard that Ryobi makes some of Craftman’s stuff. Is it true? Did I essentially purchase another crappy product?
DEREK
