Power Tools Reviews

I believe the circular saw combo kit is a very good machine.
Taking proper care of your circular is very important also.It can do wonders for you each time you start a new project. caring for your blades will make the cutting job a lot easier and smoothier too!

If you are looking for a package that can do it all this is the one for you. The battery life is great considering the power it puts out. This is not a toy but rather a very serious tool. You probably can spend less but you truly get what you pay for in this little black box. The hammerdrill capability is wonderful and I was a bit sceptic that I could actually have a cordless masonry tool that actually can do the job. The chuck tightens the bits with more power than I have ever seen. The bit never slips even in tough situations. Dewalt is a great name and they have raised the mark with this tool. It has enough power for the tough jobs without the big weight of going 24v.

First I'll highlight my experience to lend weight to my review. I am a serious DIY'er who occasional does side jobs on my own, and who often gets calls from contracters when they need a hand on a weekend job(My day job is in computers, I'm so ashamed!!).

This drill is a little different than most drills on the market because of its pistol grip design, but don't let that scare you off. That pistol grip lets you apply an incredible amount of pressure directly behind the bit your using. It does take some getting used to, but once you figure out that your index finger and thumb fit perfectly in the two groves along the top of the drill you'll love it. This drill excels for working above your head or below your feet but is very usable in the horizontal plane.

Pros:
1. Monster single sleeve racheting chuck is a joy to use, with the spindle lock it is hands down the best chuck on the market
2. 3 speeds is useful as hell. 1 for driving big screws/self feed bits, 2 for driving normal screws and spade bits 3 for twist bits (my recommendations)
3. Hammer drill, I can't say how great it is to not have to go back to the truck to get your hammer drill to drill just 4 holes
4. Inline handle makes it so much easier to apply force directly behind the bit, doesn't end stripping out bits/screws but delays it quite a bit

Cons:
1. Doesn't do stud cavity work easily
2. Speed change can be a little sticky

Good drill indicative of DeWALTS better tools. Very nice combo kit! The pistol grip has the added advantage of being able to apply more force through the bit into the work. This drill has plenty of torque for just about any job and the battery run/charge time ranges from good to great. It's probably easier just to list a couple of improvement areas (nonimpacting overall):
1) The speed range selecting switch needs to be persuaded on occasion to change position.
2) The torque clutch works better on the second and third speed range.
3) The chuck's run out could be a little better, although there is no impact from this when drilling.

All and all this is a great drill package! I'm very happy with my purchase!!

The router bit set was just what I needed to use with my Dremel.

I use these router bits and the two styles of routers for building minuature wild west buildings and doll house furniture
With these bits I can make very percise cuts and with the finished product I've sold them for as much as 250-300 dollars each. My only regret is that dremel would make some other types of router bits just like the big boys.

And we have owned a bunch. We just replaced our Fantom with this Eureka...so we are familiar with bagless/Hepa units. We liked the Fantom but were swayed by the great reviews we saw for Eureka's. This is an order of magnitude better. Our carpets feel softer and look revitalized. Unbeleavable the cat dander and fine silt that this pulled from the carpets. Call me crazy, but even the air in the room smells cleaner. Compared to our Fantom, the filters are easier to change and are more reasonably priced with this unit. We picked this model because we did not need all the bells and whistles on the higher priced rigs. We are extremely happy with our decision. We made sure that we could return it if not completely satisfied...we're gonna keep it. EXCELLENT basic vacuum...super performance.

I just received my vacuum and I just love it. My Mom has the 5740 and it's great too, but I like this one better because of the added features...15" width, the stretch hose and furniture guard are great! The bonus Copperhead I think will work out well for cleaning my car and hard to reach places.
This purchase was to have a second vacuum on hand and I think this one will be getting more activity. If you don't own one - you gotta get one. It's amazing how powerful this vacuum is and how deep it cleans. All I can say is WOW!

Smooth is the word here ...... soft starts, and no bogging down with the electronic motor control. Dead on right out of the box. Nice cutting capacities ......... will do the vast majority of what a SCMS will do for a lot less money. Easy to carry despite its size- handle is in just the right spot. Highly recommended.

The Makita was delivered in six days. Everything was in excellant condition. I have had no problems with the saw and I love it! The larger size blade is exactly what I need in order to cross cut the various sizes of lumber I am working with. I believe the 12" saw will work better than the sliding 10" compound Makita. I encourage anyone who would go with a 10" to step up to the 12" blade.

I will not say that this will be the last drill you will ever own but its the last drill you will ever want for light to medium heavy duty drilling. At this price you can not go wrong. For an all duty drill this is the best. It has more than enough power for just about any job.

If you are a gearhead used to Black & Decker or Skill quality tools, this is going to be an eye opening experience. The Milwaukee drill can out torque, outlast, and just plain outwork any other makers drill. It literally can twist you around, its that torquey. The thing can drill all day and still remain cool to the touch, and ready for more. I get pleasure whenever I take it out of the drawer I keep it in, its obvious quality is a treat to handle, and I know it *WILL* handle the job at hand, whether drilling a 1/2" hole in a truck frame to install a hitch, or finessing a 1/16" hole in hardwood to drive in a brad. You will not regret this purchase!

Wow - this is how a reconditioned tool should be. This thing has been hand inspected, polished, tuned and packaged with everything like new. Yes, there is a wear mark on the RAD, but I'll put plenty more there myself. This tool came with all the gizmos and gadgets that come in the new package (wrench, manual wrapped in plastic, chuck removal tool, new handle and extender). The quik lok cord was brand new, the drill had been freshly lubed (a little extra in the case attested to that!). The mark of "reconditioned" was discreetly placed underneath, not glaringly on top - not important, but another nice touch on the part of milwaukee. This is the second reconditioned drill I have bought from Milwaukee, and I have not found a reason to regret either purchase. I think they are better than new, since that have been tested and adjusted a second time before arriving. All the features and a lower price - Milwaukee reconditioned tools work for me.
I will be adding my review of a recon Porter Cable nailer on how a reconditioned tool shouldn't arrive.

An elcellent drill to be used in those tight corners and spaces where any other drill & bit will no go. Right angle head rotates through 360 degress to aid in those tight spaces. With the ability to drill stright as well this "specialized" tool is not. Typical Milwaukee construction. Just finished a 3500 sq.ft. home wiring job. Worth every penny and then some for timely completion especially with owner changing partitions nearly daily.

Top recommendation.

Once again I bought a tool "reconditioned" from Amazon...and it looks absolutely 100% brand new to me...inside and out. All the plastic parts on the outside are new, the hardware, cord, handle, you name it. are all brand new. I would defy anyone to pick it out from one in a store that costs a lot more. I've had nothing but great luck with these reconditioned tools. Years ago I borrowed a Milwaukee polisher to work on a trailer's paint job...and was very impressed. Other makers try to copy it...but I think it's still the best..and a great deal on Amazon. The variable speed is a great feature on this one too.....

This is the best high speed buffer you can buy. I have used them for years in the past to buff out cars. Dropped them, run them over with cars, burnt the edges of paint on cars with them and made a lot of money with mine. I have had Makita and DeWalt in the past and had problems with both. The only problem I had with the Milwakee is the electrical cord shorting out. That was after years of abuse. The balance and weight of the machine also feels better. If you are an auto bodyman, painter or detailer, this is a must have tool. If you just want to wax your car you don't need this. You also can damage your paint if you don't know how to use it. If you do know how to use it, may be the last one you'll ever need.

I don't need to mention the quality and reliability of Milwaukee products. It goes without saying. But I want to mention the unbelievable service. I was given this reconditioned saw a few weeks ago as a gift. It was in near mint condition with all of the accessories, case, and blade intact. I noticed that there was a fdeep scratch in the shoe, so I called the service number for advice about either grinding it out or getting a replacement. To make a long story short, they immediately sent me a replacement shoe UPS no questions asked. Whereas some companies would have made me bring the saw back for this minor glitch, Milwaukee stepped up to the plate and got the issue resolved in the most expeditious manner possible. Based on this treatment, I will not hesitate to purchase Milwaukee products in the future. By the way, the thing works perfectly, and the tilt-lok feature is incredibly handy- I'm left handed and any leverage advantage I can get is much appreciated!

Outstanding value compared to other products with such robust specs as 7 �" blade and 3 � HP. I didn't feed it anything overly massive - standard 2x4 pine, oak, some plywood and mdf - which didn't even give it a pause. The cuts were clean - which was not expected with the standard blade. Repeated use was not laborious with the overall light weight and handle design. Well balanced and everything in the right place - this from a history of B&D and Dewalt loyalty and use. Biggest job change was a bit more safety and attention required with the lack of electric break. Five stars because it does everything I asked of it.

I have used my PC siding cutters on cement siding for which it was designed and last night I discovered a new use...cutting plastic laminate. I noticed an ad for a plastic laminate cutter and saw how closely the cutters resembled the PC. I tried it and discovered that if I have the back side up, it does a terrific job.
It does a first class job on siding with no dust filling the air, not the best choice for very straight lines but great for general cutting.

I have owned this fiber cement shear long enough to realize that it's a quality tool. The design is nearly flawless, effortless to use, can cut dead straight "bad joint quality". The tool will cut gentle arcs if need be. It raises no dust at all and the blades are extremely durable. It's variable speed allows the user to slow down for a "cut out". I've owned other brands of shears, some costing a hundred dollars more, and none holds a candle to this tool.