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Power Tools (Porter Cable or Ryobi)
Posted on 9/30/10 at 9:04 am
Posted on 9/30/10 at 9:04 am
I am going to be purchasing one of those combo sets of power towels in the next couple of weeks and am having a hard time choosing betweent Ryobi or Porter Cable Lithium set. I have used a Ryobi set before and it did the job. However I was at lowes the other day and saw a Porter Cable set. Can anyone make a suggestion.
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Posted on 9/30/10 at 9:14 am to DieSmilen
I've never really used Porter Cable, but I have a couple of Ryobi drills that have always done the job for me. In my opinion Ryobi is a great deal as far a getting quality for a good price.
Those combo sets inlcude skill saw and drill, correct?
Those combo sets inlcude skill saw and drill, correct?
Posted on 9/30/10 at 9:18 am to DieSmilen
I don't have any experience with those two brands but I do have a craftsman 19.2v set like that. It has a light, drill, reciprocating saw and skill saw. If it is anything like the craftsman set you can't go wrong. I use the hell out of mine. 
Posted on 9/30/10 at 9:30 am to DieSmilen
I have Ryobi...recip Saw..skill saw...drill..shop vac..all the 18 Volt system...I have had this set since 05. The only issue I have now is my old nicad batteries don't hold a charge like they use to. I keep going back and forth on buying the new lithuam batteries or just another set of Nicads.
Posted on 9/30/10 at 9:37 am to TexasTiger
Unless you are using them professionally go with the NICAD and make sure you drain the battery before recharging it as they can get "memory" and thus a shorter charge life.
Ryobi is fairly good but if you are going to use them alot go with Dewalt. Craftsman is ok but the frequently change their battery connections and getting replacement parts is difficult. If you buy them form a one of the big box stores the store will carry a 1 yr warrranty on them along with the original manf. warranty so dont opt for the additional protection plans.
Get one with a hammer drill in it if you plan on drilling into brick/concrete frequently.
Ryobi is fairly good but if you are going to use them alot go with Dewalt. Craftsman is ok but the frequently change their battery connections and getting replacement parts is difficult. If you buy them form a one of the big box stores the store will carry a 1 yr warrranty on them along with the original manf. warranty so dont opt for the additional protection plans.
Get one with a hammer drill in it if you plan on drilling into brick/concrete frequently.
Posted on 9/30/10 at 10:25 am to Bleeding purple
I've had the Milwuakee set for about four years now and still love it. But if I were going to buy a new set, it would easily be the Makita combo. For construction sites, you cant beat a Makita. Tylertools.com has some really good prices, normally much better than Home Depot or Lowes.
But if your just needing the tools to work around the house, Ryobi would be just fine. Porter Cable is new to the battery sets, so I wouldnt by them based solely on that. And Ryobi offers way more tools to use with the batteries.
But if your just needing the tools to work around the house, Ryobi would be just fine. Porter Cable is new to the battery sets, so I wouldnt by them based solely on that. And Ryobi offers way more tools to use with the batteries.
Posted on 9/30/10 at 10:28 am to Bleeding purple
Ryobi is garbage. If they're used regularly they will last a little over a year. Maybe a little longer but not much. Either get the the PC or Dewalt.
Posted on 9/30/10 at 10:53 am to DieSmilen
Ive recently been interested in one of these too, but i already have the dewalt drill. do they offer the bundles minus the power drill or with something else in its place?
Posted on 9/30/10 at 11:04 am to Propagandalf
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Ive recently been interested in one of these too, but i already have the dewalt drill. do they offer the bundles minus the power drill or with something else in its place?
tylertools.com will. home depot or lowes wont. i know on the wesite with makita, you could pick and choose which ones you wanted out of the 10 or so options.
Posted on 9/30/10 at 11:05 am to Propagandalf
a smaller shop might be willing to substitute for you but in general the drill is standard with all combos. You can get a reciprocating saw and flash light combo I think.
Posted on 9/30/10 at 8:26 pm to Bleeding purple
X2 with Makita. Ive had the same cordless drill with the original batteries for 10 years now. Works as good as new.
Posted on 9/30/10 at 8:33 pm to DieSmilen
Just my opinion, but the cordless set is a complete waste of money. The circular saw and reciprocating saws aren't good for more than a couple of cuts and its really really rare you'd need one cordless anyway. You'll wear you batteries out quickly and end up not liking those tools anyway.
Get a good cordless drill, and go corded with the rest. Porter Cable makes good stuff, but so do most of the other popular brands like Dewalt and Milwaukee and even Hitachi. And these corded tools will last you forever.
Disclosure: I have a Ryobi cordless set. The drill gets used lots. The rest stays in the case.
Get a good cordless drill, and go corded with the rest. Porter Cable makes good stuff, but so do most of the other popular brands like Dewalt and Milwaukee and even Hitachi. And these corded tools will last you forever.
Disclosure: I have a Ryobi cordless set. The drill gets used lots. The rest stays in the case.
Posted on 9/30/10 at 9:18 pm to coloradoBengal
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The circular saw and reciprocating saws aren't good for more than a couple of cuts and its really really rare you'd need one cordless anyway. You'll wear you batteries out quickly and end up not liking those tools anyway
As an owner of a dewalt set, I love mine. I can bring my bag with drill, reciprocating saw, bits, blades and a box of assorted screws and bolts and tackle nearly any job. My batteries last for about 2.5 hours with near constant use. The saw has enough power to cut 10 6X6's with a 9" blade. I have found the combo indespensable on the lease mostly becasue I have had a hard time finding 2 mile long extension cords. Mine came with two batteries and a charger and I never leave without both batteries full. You can also buy extra batteries for about 50 dollars.
Buying a combo with a light is useless IMO though as you can buy better lights with longer batterly life elsewhere.
Posted on 9/30/10 at 9:20 pm to DieSmilen
Porter Cable and its not even close
Posted on 9/30/10 at 9:42 pm to coloradoBengal
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Just my opinion, but the cordless set is a complete waste of money. The circular saw and reciprocating saws aren't good for more than a couple of cuts and its really really rare you'd need one cordless anyway. You'll wear you batteries out quickly and end up not liking those tools anyway.
I use them every day at work and the reciprocating saw it money. Dewalt, Makita, and Rigid all make good products.
Don't get Ryobi if you plan on using it a lot.
Posted on 9/30/10 at 9:45 pm to Tino
please sit down, and stfu....
Posted on 9/30/10 at 9:50 pm to Tino
I've had Ryobi for about 6 yrs and used them alot.
No issues here. Batteries still working fine.
That said, Dewalt seems to be better, but worth the cost?
Everyday user? Yes as you say. If not, hell no.
No issues here. Batteries still working fine.
That said, Dewalt seems to be better, but worth the cost?
Everyday user? Yes as you say. If not, hell no.
Posted on 9/30/10 at 10:02 pm to DP40
Dewalt and it is not even close plus there is a service center for dewalt in baton rouge and new orleans
Posted on 10/1/10 at 12:28 am to MoreOrLes
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Porter Cable and its not even close
If your comparing the two on everything other than the cordless set, yes. But for 18v, it's Ryobi hands down for an around the house guy. They make more cordless tools than anybody out there.
Now if your using them on a daily basis, see my earlier post.
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