Power Tools | What is the best brand of cordless power tools?

Chuck Asks - I've been looking into buying combo power tool sets to use in my construction business. I'm in the process of remodeling my home and need a circular saw, a cordless drill and a reciprocating saw. I saw the Milwaukee V28 set and it looks like just what I need. Are Milwaukee tools good? If not, what are the best cordless power tools on the market today and where can I get the best deals on tools? Thanks!

Answer: Hey Chuck, thanks for stopping by. Thanks for the question and it's a good one! Seriously though, Milwaukee makes some great cordless power tools. Having said that, so does Dewalt, Porter Cable, Bosch, Delta and many other companies. The power tools that I tend to stay away from are those that are so cheap you wonder what's wrong with them! Most of these will have been made in China, so it always pays to look at the label and see where it was made and what kind of warranty it has. Some of the big box stores have their own brands and China is where they get them.

Don't get me wrong, there's always a time and place for cheap Chinese power tools, but not if you plan on using them a great deal. I'll go to Harbor Freight and buy their Chinese tools if I only plan on using them every so often. If I plan on using a tool nearly every day, I buy the best I can. Experience over 30 years has proven to me that I won't be sorry with buying quality power tools!

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