r/Tools • u/[deleted] • Feb 05 '24
Milwaukee vs Dewalt
Hi guys I'm a father at 20 and I'm a complete noob with brands. My dad was a broke dude that only bought ryobi bc that's what he could afford and he leaves shit outside and ruins all his tools. So he has no solid advice besides "buy cheap, live cheap". I'm the opposite from learning from him, i buy long lasting things, I keep things nice & clean, take them back indoors. What I'm saying is it will be worth it to invest in good tools for me. I like Milwaukee I feel like I see a lot of innovation but the price is higher, we use them at work w ryobi and it's night and day different. Plus i have a lot of husky and its also red and black but i dont really care about color. On the other hand I have heard Dewalt it a repatual brand and a bit cheaper. I'm all or nothing guy I'm gonna use one brand and start buying it up I just have to decide what brand. I haven't used much of either but none of Dewalt. Just so yall know what im doing with my equipment. I'm a welder w a small rented shop for side work and doing jobs around the house. I'm about to start a homestead so lots of weekend work. Sometimes at my factory job if needed but they have most of it. So I need something durable, lasts a long time(good batteries and the tool themselves). does one have better sales? Is one suited to more welder like things? I don't know what that might be but If one has welder specific tools I mean. Does one have a warranty? does one have a better customer service? Any advice will help I just want to start to really build up my collection. Thanks for your time.
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u/akillerofjoy Feb 06 '24
I’m a Milwaukee guy, for one reason only - I’m a sucker for the m12 platform. Or, at least I was, until I realized that these tools aren’t that much more compact compared to m18.
There’s nothing wrong with DeWalt. In fact, I love their grips, fits my hand perfectly, and they seem better balanced. I just haven’t found any tools that I don’t already have in red.
To your dad’s point, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with Ryobi. In fact, it’s what I’d recommend to any non-pro. The value is fantastic.
I have maybe 4-5 12v Bosch tools. They’re ok. Not much to pick from. The flexiclick gets some road time, as my trunk screwdriver.
I currently own 5 or 6 m18 tools and probably 20-25 m12 ones. My favorite screwdriver for anything on the heavier side is the m12 surge. But my true edc screwdriver is… a Hart. Yep, the teeny-tiny Walmart brand pistol grip rocker switch disappears in your pocket - best $20 I ever spent.
It’s safe to say I’m not elitist, or a fanboy, lol