Cordless Tools Reviews

Couple weeks ago I bought this product. At work I found that it's not power enaugh like other 12Volt products. Plus nobody tells you that this Makita was made in China.

I had a small cordless screw driver before this and I had just about decided never to have another battery operated piece of junk again. However I tried this tool because I saw some construction guys using one like it. I looked around and I spoke with the guys at Schosser Tools in Denver and in the end I purchased one. I'll never be without one again. It's definitely a tool worth having around. It's got the power for just about anything around the house. I even let the cable TV guy use it to drill some masonry holes because his batteries were dead. It's a good tool.

I am a huge Makita fan. I like what they produce. This little drill is no exception. I wouldn't have it as my only drill but as an extra it's great to have around. It has plenty of power for light duty drilling and fastening. That's what it's for. If you are left handed you won't like it because the forward / reverse switch is on the left side of the tool . Most are centered over the trigger these days. I also wish it came with higher capacity batteries . Other than that, this is a great little drill for small jobs.

If you want a durable, high-power, aggressive sander, then this is the right one for you. I bought this sander because of Milwaukee's reputation for tough & powerful tools, and it sure has lived up to the name. However, I do have a few minor complaints... (1) The motor shaft has a fan and vent for keeping the motor cool, but unfortunately, this fan/vent blows the sanding dust almost directly upward into my face (so wear goggles/dust-mask); a dust bag would be nice (if it worked right) (2) The power trigger is on the underside of the body which circumscribes the motor, but the body diameter is a little too big to get a comfortable grip when using the sander for a long time. It'd be better if the grip was shaped like a gas pump handle (like the Makita, Bosch, and Metabo sanders) (3) The sander should (but doesn't) come with a hook & loop pad for easy application and removal of sanding discs (instead the discs have to be stuck on). (4) the sander comes with a handle that can be screwed into right/left/top side of sander for two-handed use, but I think the sander would be a lot easier to use for long periods of time if this handle would screw onto the FRONT of the sander, so that your two hands would be on opposite sides of the pad for balance (like on the Makita BO5021KX and Bosch 3725DVS, although the handle is fixed on these models). Aside from these ergonomic drawbacks, the sander is just what Milwaukee tools are supposed to be: very durable, aggressive, and high-power... this is what your money pays for. I've gotten excellent results when using this sander on wood floors and furniture, and would be reluctant to trade it in for anything but another Milwaukee.

I have 3 porter cable, 2 Makita, and 1 Fein random orbit sanders. Only the fein comes close as far as agressiveness. The only drawback is that there is no vacuum provision.

I use this sander every day all day all week long it is the best sander on the market We have tryed them all and this one is hands down the best we use it for rough sanding and fine sanding jobs and it does have a vac set up

need adrill with a little more guts but not any bigger.why cant you ship to canada.

if your considering this drill and have any doubts about it's performance,rest assured that this is a real drill and not a toy.I've been using one around the shop and house for two years now and have no complaints.As long as you dont expect too much from it this little 4.8 beauty performs like a champ.It is best suited for drilling small holes and driving short screws.It will drill up to 3/8" in even the hardest wood but,in my opinion thats not it's best feature.It charges kind of slow and the speed isn't variable it's all or nothing with this drill. But other than that this is a fine quality tool and I do recommend it. Now get out there and drill some holes.

As should be evident, this isn't the cordless drill for hanging drywall or framing a house--but for small jobs around the house it has all the right stuff. Plenty of torque for driving screws into wood and drilling medium sized holes; just don't expect it to keep going for hours. We have used ours for almost three years and it's still going strong. As long as you understand its limitations you're sure to be satisfied. Its light weight and compact size make it ideal for smaller hands and reaching into akward spaces. I love mine!! But don't pay more than $50--look beyond Amazon...

This "Monster Hook" is made mainly of plastic and aluminum, the plastic tends to break too easily. Sometimes the rivet pulls through the plastic, sometimes it just breaks in half. I've been wanting a Bigg Lugg, as it's all metal, but I cant find one locally, I guess I'll have to order one. Both are the same price, one is ust made better than the other.

I purchased one of these after reading about a contractor that made one out of a bucket handle. It works very well for holding your 18V Makita, nailer, or whatever other tool that fits in or over it. For you DeWalt fans, it will match your drill, maybe even your pickup. My advice is to buy two; one for each side of your tool belt. I wish I had!

I own 3 monster hooks and recently i broke one. I went back to home depot to purchase another one and they no longer carry them. Which realy had me worried because the monster hook is one of my favorite tools. This thing has saved me so much time, it's irreplaceable. I'm very glad i've found this page.

I bought this saw based on Milwaukee's reputation and the satisfaction I have had with their electric tools. This recip saw is no comparison to my DeWalt. It has no battery life and seems to lack the power of the DeWalt. Even when fully charged it seems to struggle through the work piece. Possibly a bad battery because I'm sure that Milwaukee would not intentionaly produce something which posesses the lack of quality as displayed in my saw.

Had two carpenters and an electrician working on a project at my house this week. They were in the middle of something, and needed a reciprocating saw. One guy was going to go out to his truck (a hike from where we were working), but I said I'd grab mine. Handed him the cordless sawzall, and he couldn't believe it. "I've GOT to get one of those -- that's the best sawzall I've ever used, corded or cordless." All of them had to give it a try.

The big features for him(and for me) are the reversable battery, the 90 degree adjustable handle, the balance and "feel" of the tool, and the blade locking mechanism. If your need is for all day destruction -- get a corded Milwakee sawzall, but for intermittent use this tool can't be beat. And will get into places no corded tool can handle. Comes with two long life, and quick charging, batteries. Enough that you'll hardly ever not have a fresh battery when you need it. You may be able to pay more for a sawzall, but you can't buy a better one.

The previous reviewer of the Milwaukee 6515 18v Sawzall must have obtained one manufactured on a Monday morning or something. I do not own this saw myself, but I have frequently borrowed it from a co-worker and have been very impressed. Battery life is surprisingly decent, and the saw performs nearly as well as its plug-in counterpart. It's a bit pricey though, costing around twice as much as a corded saw.

Notice that the open side of the blade faces to the right, unlike most circular saws that face to the left. So if you like to hold the saw with your right hand it is near impossible to see the position of the blade relative to the cut. You have to use the sight window which clogs up very fast with sawdust. It works ok for quick light jobs but forget using it as a big project cutter unless you are left handed. I think this design is more of a gimmick than truly practical.

I bought this saw for my husband and he absolutly loves it. He would be lost with out it. I also think it's great my house has had a lot of improvements.

I have had this toolset for a while now and it is still the most used item in my tool chest. For all the little home improvement projects it works great. You can drill, saw and sand and there is room in the case for other tools.
I recommend getting a quick-lock drill/driver set to take full advantage of the portability.
I also recommend getting the 1 hour charger for the battery packs. The batteries are the only weak point of this tool. They wear out fast and the charger that comes with the set takes FOREVER to charge them up again. So if you are tackling a bigger project you might run out of power before you are done and then have to wait. Sucks bg time!

While I never used the product mentioned, I own a Black and Decker 18v drill and am totally satisfied. Considering all the tools, this product seems like a real score for the price. I would love a gift like this...

At 700 RPM and 12v, the drill might only be useful for light to medium duty work (cutting doorknob holes or drilling into metal seems like it would be pushing it) but for easy work like making holes in the wall to hang stuff or assembling Ikea furniture it should be adequate.

The VersaPak tools are very handy, very portable, very lightweight, and as far as cordless tools go, very cheap. Unfortunately, they are just toys.

The drill easily bogs down, and I wore out the bearings after a single use where a light side load was applied. The multipurpose saw uses jig-saw blades, but the safety button is very difficult to press, and if the blade brakes off, you have to throw away the tool. The rotary tool is decent, but underpowered. I replaced the fixed size/collet system on mine with a chuck. The VersaPak batteries do have memory and only last a couple of years. The standard charger also takes 3 to 6 hours to charge (6 to 9 for NiMH), and considering the limited life of these batteries, you will need a few spare sets. I think I have around 7 sets of these batteries, and it's not hard to go through 5 sets on one small project. About the only thing I don't have any complaints about is the flashlight. It lasts a long time and is a good complement to my VersaPak SnakeLight.

In summary, these tools are very handy and very lightweight. Unfortunately, I just wish somebody made ones that are higher quality. With that said, these are cheap and disposable, and I have gone through several of each.

I am a landlord and home repair "do it yourself-er". I bought my first Versa Pak drill around 10 years ago. Since then, I bought this combo pack, 2nd drill, detail sander, air pump, circular saw, screw driver, rotary tool, snake lighe and flashlight (I think that's it, but I might have missed one or two tools I have). I kept buying more tools because the power is sufficient for doing home projects, the reliability is solid, and the batteries last pretty long. My latest projects is building a 7 foot x 3 foot table and six benches, and building a dresser. I do have around 14 batteries, and usually use around 6 batteries during a 6 hour project.

You could spend more, but for general home repair and improvement, this is a great kit. BTW, I also have a 14.4 drill that I never use because these have solid power and battery life.

I actually was going to buy this drill with the gel stuff, but I looked down the shelf at walmart and found the same drill with no gel, and an extra battery for the same price. Its a winner no doubt, but I must agree the case is pathetic. I took a dremel to the case and now its all good, but I shouldn't have had to do that...

I bought one of these to replace an old cordless I'd busted. After buying a cheaper cordless drill with totally weenie torque and returning it, I found this drill on sale and went with it.
It's been a few months and I have used it alot. The removable drill bit thingie with a driver bit underneath is amazingly handy to use...just drill, pop off the thingie, grab a screw and put it in the hole without removing and replacing the bits each time. The torque is fantastic and the grip is comfortable. The only reasons I gave only 4 stars is because the plastic case it comes in is pathetic...no place to put bits or anything except the drill w/ charger. And having an extra battery would be smart for any drill or cordless tool that gets alot of use, but they didn't include a second battery...but you (and I) can get one here at Amazon.com ...45 bucks a piece...ow.
But I love the drill, it's worth it and I'm getting an extra battery because I use it so much...
If you're looking for a great cordless drill that isn't too expensive...get this one.

The tools seem to be very nice although I have not had a chance to use them a lot yet. Light is a bit of a waste but the drill, powered hand saw, jig saw and three batteries all piles into the super large case weigh a ton. It might be better to split the stuff up into 2 smaller cases.. plus the stuff seems to shift around in the case a bit. I am still waiting for the FREE tool I was supposed to receive from Dewalt on the mail order deal that was offered. If the extra fee tool comes then this was a great deal with free shipping.

I've had this set for nearly four years now.
As a collection, it's great because you dont need different sets of batteries or chargers.
but its really about the separate tools

1.The drill- the best cordless drill on the market. its perfectly balanced. powerful. sturdy. totally reliable. the hammer mode is great too. i love this tool.

2.the flashlight- a very handy option. in deciding to buy this set, i didnt think i liked the flashlight much, but i use it a lot.

3.trim saw- its great for those one or two cuts. has a nice balance and is pretty sturdy. depth adjustment is simple and easy. the bevel is a bit shakey, and not properly balance for accurancy. the guide is worthless. this saw eats up the battery very quickly. doesn't replace a corded. not even close.

4.recipro saw- again, great for small projects. i use it a lot to cut steel and copper pipes. doesnt have much power, but if you need portability or a light weight recipro, its great. for me and my needs, this does replace a corded.

5. jig saw. i hate this saw. it pisses me off when i see it in my tool crib. i really wanted to love it. i love curved cuts and intricate work. i thought i;d love the portability, but i realize i was just caught up in the cordeless craze. this tool fills no niche. get the four pack and avoid this tool. heres why: the chuck is keyless, sure, but its plastic and stripped out on me. the power is weak. the tool is improperly balanced for smooth cutting,. you need to pay more attention to holding it steady and flat than where the blade actually is. and, when do you ever need a cordless jigsaw? you don't. jig saw work is workbench work. buy a corded one.
i have an 80 dollar corded dewalt jig saw that is 10 times the saw that the cordless version is.