Replies to post #13425 on I-Home improvement (IHIP)

[BullNBear52]

I have owned a Makita electric saw-all for years.

Yes it is a pain in the butt to drag out a cord etc.

But that sucker can cut.

It's the one tool I think I'll never switch over to batteries.

Most of my battery drills are Ryobi 18 V and they work out fine.


I bought my wife an E-Go blower for the deck. She never figured out how to start the gas blower.


Love the siggy! One of your best!

[Bull_Dolphin]

I'm fully DeWalt. Started with the 18v and converted to 20V over the years. I find that sticking with the brand is most efficient for battery purchases. I have 10 5AH batteries and a bunch of smaller ones, and the 5AH ones are enough to do even the tough jobs all day, so I don't have to bring a charger. The most I've had to charge at the end of a day was 6 batteries... and that's after having built a 9 foot rise stairway and landing using all PT 2x12's for the stringers, joists and treads.

Their 20V multitool is a joy.

Because I have so many of their batteries for on the job, I started buying 20V garden tools for use at home. I'm happy with their blower and hedge trimmer. I bought their brushless reciprocating saw for tree trimming. I also have their 20V flashlights all around the house and I never have to buy batteries for them.

We used to joke about the Makita corded circular saws. While they were fine saws when new, we noted that they were good for framing exactly one house. Porter Cable was the choice for corded saws.

Hilti is a fine brand, but as you said... $$$.