How to Choose the Right Tool Brand!

I've got multiple different lines as a plumber, hvac tech and electrician. Have Ridgid, Flex, Milwaukee, Makita, Ryopi, Ego, Kress and Echo. It all makes the world go round

As a business owner with 55+ cordless tools, I’ve got 8 cordless lines 😂👌 top quality where I need it, save a ton of money where I don’t

As a non-pro, DIY enthusiast, I love the 2-platform advice. I have Ridgid and DeWalt and I’ve found the two platform strategy provides a great balance for my needs

I went Makita when choosing a primary. I bought into Ridgid later when I found a deal for their impact wrench. That got me into the line since it came with a charger and 2 batteries. Having the 2 lines has worked well for me for years now.

I have a soft spot for makita one the first power tools I used was in shop class was the makita corded sander

I have a combination of Dewalt 12v and 20v tools. Doing the basement renovation, 12v tools are being used 90% of the time. For 20v, i got the dcf845, cutoff tool, DCD805 hammer drill and Atomic 4 1/2 circular saw. This is all i need.

A great breakdown video brother. To be honest I don’t see how one can stick with a single platform nowadays 😂. So many great options across all brands👌.

There is an Irish guy that repairs tools on YouTube. He absolutely shits on Milwaukee, says there basically unrepairable, use crap parts and are built poorly. Can’t get replacement parts, last just till warranty ends.

With corded tools it has made sense to me to buy whichever tool I like best - not important to stick to one brand. With battery tools it's nice to stick with one brand.

I have a mix of one platform and multiple. I keep one platform at home to make it easy and straight forward. But at work I have 3-4 different brands. That works well for me because each brand has good tools and not so good tools. I can mix and match depending on the job at hand. Great video man

That's a great advice. I'm on three brands right now (Bosch, Milwaukee, Ryobi) and I got into two of these by BOGO deals that otherwise would've costed me the same as a bare tool on the brand that I already owned. It's all about getting a good deal and now you have a backup brand when you want the best performance, price, ergonomics, weight or a combination of these. I'll eventually keep only 2 brands as I only have a Ryobi hammerdrill and impact driver, though

I totally agree. The last couple of years I've gotten into the dewalt 12v line and especially with the drill and drivers the ergonomics is great compared to my 18v Ryobi which are thick with the handles because of the stem battery. As I get older (50 in Nov lol) I lean more and more for lighter tools but still have the power to get the job done and sometimes 1 tool brand doesn't quite cover it all.

Great video, and well said all around! I do think the volume is a bit low on this one, as I had to dial way back for the ads and dial back up by a bunch for the video itself. Thanks again for the great content!

This is probably one of the better videos only one I’ve heard recommend getting hands on time with the tools which is by far the best advice you could give someone. I just started buying tools and doing renovation work like 3 years ago now and I have gotten a few different brands dewalt, ryobi,Milwaukee, and I’ve gotten a few metabo tools on discount. For me as a homeowners I want to eventually get every platform because that way if there is a really good deal I can get it. But I totally understand why a contractor or trades person would want to have 1 maybe 2 platforms at the max. It’s easy though if you just have a charging station where you keep all they different chargers and batteries

I bet most of us are on a couple different platforms. I’m on 3 different ones Bosh, Makita and Milwaukee. Makita is my favorite but the others have there place.

Excellent video, I'm an electrician by trade, my primary platform is Milwaukee, my secondary platform is Ryobi (tools that I use every once in awhile). I don't see myself switching platforms, but I've started to see some Hercules tools on the jobsite and I'm quite impressed with what Harbor Freight has to offer at a lower cost than the other big box stores offer. To be honest, if I were just a DIY weekend warrior, I'd look into checking out Hercules or Bauer. Ryobi and Hart are good platforms for the average DIYer to check out as well. If there isn't a Home Depot in your area, but you've got a Lowe's, Skil and Craftsman are also very viable options. Avoid Porter-Cable though, despite being Stanley- Black & Decker, their line is getting smaller and smaller.

I work hvac mostly doing service so running a old brushed m12 impact and drill. But i have alot of ryobi tools at home for wood working. My ryobi multi tool and reciprocating saw constantly go between my truck and garage

For the non professional user (like me) I would start out with a larger kit and I like the Dewalt 12v and Milwaukee Fuel 12v tools quite a bit. For larger tools like a grinder and sawzall, going to want 18v or higher tools with bigger batteries for those. I have Dewalt 12v and 20v tools and Milwaukee 12v and 18v tools, and a few Makita and Ryobi tools. I also have a couple newer Skil 12v tools that were a great value that made them worth getting. I've upgraded and changed several of my power tools the last few years and sold several tools. The more power tools you get the more brands your likely to want to try out.

best tool review for sure. thanks!

Picked up the Icon set a few weeks ago when it was a bit cheaper. Very happy with it.