10 Ways To Save Money And Time When You Buy Tools EXPLAINED!

The best tools on the market can come from a variety of sellers, but it can be daunting seeing just how many options and brands you have to choose from. In this video, we run you through 10 tips to keep in mind while shopping for power tools. Things like price, quality, and your personal needs should all be at the forefront of your purchasing decision, but sometimes other factors get in the way of making what might be the best buy for you. If you avoid these mistakes, you're sure to be happy with the decision you make and the products you add to your toolbox!

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[jlsgarage]

I'd like to note sometimes people act like the top of the line brushless tools are the only thing you can buy, but something like Milwaukee brushed tools that are still being made are great choices for somone whose only doing small diy projects

[gauldenj]

Two thumbs up on the corded vs cordless. Some tools are better corded. I have the DeWalt xr palm sander, batteries die faster than I like. Will be buying the corded version soon.

[michaelnichols]

All the pro tool brands are great, cant go wrong with any of them. For someone buying their first cordless tools, if you know of specific tools you'll want down the line buy into a platform that has those tools.

[justinmackey]

im a service plumber and i love Dewalt tools, and prefer to buy mostly team yellow HOWEVER i have a few tools from other brands the Milwaukee 12v drill and driver is what a carry in my tool pouch because its light and holds a charge forever. each company does everything ok, but each company does one or two things great. i totally agree with the " don't be a brand snob". it will hinder your performance as a workman in the long haul

[johnw]

That was a well thought out video. I do think being brand loyal based on either one’s own experience to that of a trusted friend/colleague. I would consider myself a prosumer and have purchased many tools in my life. My first cordless drill was great until the nicad batteries gave up the ghost. I went to a big box store to buy new batteries and while there saw another brand on sale and it was a higher voltage unit. It was slight more than 2 new batteries for my old unit. Needless to say I bought the new tool. After slightly over a year of use around my home it crapped out. I stopped and thought of how many years I had the older unit that served me well and retired it for battery replacement cost. I went out and brought myself a new combo kit of the same brand as my first. Here I sit over 15 years after that purchase and both the tools and batteries aren’t showing any signs of stopping. 😃👍

One other thing to consider is sticking with the same brand. For the average prosumer or professional it makes more sense to have less chargers on the bench and the ability to swap a battery into any tool. I have a close friend who is a general contract and I laugh every time I go to his shop and see the sea of chargers he has to have available to keep all the various brands at the ready. 🤪

[larrycroft]

I trust Kenny recommending and reviewing tools as much as as my favorite 4. He is straight truthful clear and backs up his observations with facts. Another great upload. Thank you.

[actionjksn]

Okay I will give one professional tip and even a lot of pros may not have thought of this.
If you are going to buy a tool and you really don't have as many batteries as you would like, do not buy the bare tool if you think you will be buying a battery soon.
I buy Dewalt tools so I don't what all brands this applies to.

A couple of examples would be the DeWalt hammer drill and the 60 volt circular saw.
The bare saw is $200 and the kit with a 9 amp battery and charger is $300. That battery cost way more than $100 if you bought it by itself, plus you get the charger with the kit.
The flex volt hammer drill bare tool is $175 and the kit is $275 and again you get a nice big battery that would cost a lot more than $100 plus another charger.

If you're getting a super good deal on a bare tool I guess that's fine but if you're paying anywhere close to retail you're better off getting the kit.

I guess if you have all the batteries you're going to need, bare tools are fine, but most of us can use some extra batteries. You cannot buy a pro brand battery for what you pay extra for the full kit.

[TekuTaurus]

When I bought my impact driver, I didn't know jack about the differences in the power tool brands. So I bought a Kobalt because I like their design scheme. Now, almost a year later and having used it almost every day since I first took it to work, I can say I still made a good choice. Only problem I have is that I only got one battery

[felixf]

Good point regarding corded tools. Sometimes we forget. Enjoyed the video. Happy Holidays, everyone!

[aratafreecs]

I think you made a few great points here, the corded vs. cordless argument is always something to consider. I don't really need a cordless circular saw for my few jobs around the house, also because it just fights the batteries and always comes up on top.

Buying the right tool for the right job is also very important. I use two different cordless drill drivers and two impact tools, impact driver for furniture and screws the drill can't deal with and impact wrench for work on the car.

Also not everyone needs pro tools. I personally probably fall mostly into the DIY category, maybe leaning towards prosumer, but I only buy pro tools. Cordless electric tools 18V/54V are from DeWalt and 12V are Milwaukee. I just had too many cheaper tools fail on me and would rather spend more to have something that will last and definitely be up to the task.

All other hand tools I just get whatever brand makes the best tool or something I'm convinced is good enough by reading and watching reviews. You can't get the best electric tools for every job, because it differs from brand to brand, sometimes Milwaukee makes the best, sometimes DeWalt, sometimes Makita, or someone else. I won't buy into every battery system just for one or two tools.

Anyways, I love your channel, keep up the great work!

[csimet]

Try to buy within one cordless tool line (or two, if needed)... saves money on batteries and chargers you can swap between all the common brand tools. "Tool only" sales tend to be far cheaper than having to purchase combo kits with the battery (or two and a charger) and with each unique tool. I stick with two lines for all my cordless tools. Totally agree on the corded tools... sometimes they are better... like my hammer drill, 1/2" heavy-duty drill and 7-1/4" hand power saw.

[duanemcclurg]

For the weekend warrior, I have learned to embrace and love corded tools! The power is there when you need it and you don’t have to worry about buying a single brand of tool to be battery compatible. A drill and impact driver are the only cordless tools I have.

[elcheche]

Rule number one dont let your wife know how much you paid for them

[gentoonix]

When I decided to go cordless, I had 2 concerns in mind.
1. Which platform has all/most the tools I will need?
2. Which platform has the best money to warranty ratio?

In my opinion, Milwaukee ticked both boxes. A huge line of tools in both battery platforms (I’m mainly on 18v, but I do have a few 12v tools). And a good warranty to cost ratio. They may not have the best W/C ratio, but the number of tools vs that small discrepancy wins my vote. I’m not a brand snob, I’ve owned Bosch, Bostitch, Dewalt, rigid, Porter cable, black and decker, skil, hart and many other lesser known brands. But I haven’t found a corded/cordless tool I need that Milwaukee doesn’t manufacture.

Great video, especially on cord vs cordless. Don’t spend the extra money, if you don’t absolutely need to.

[phidip]

Another tip: don't get sucked in to promotional deals on expensive tool lines. You might find a nice sale at Home Depot on a Milwaukee battery-powered tool, but if you're a normal home owner you probably don't need that level of quality. Once you start buying cordless tools in one line, it's harder to switch to another line that might be a better fit for your budget and need in the long run.

[normanfortin]

I also tell people to actually hold it in your hand. If it does not feel comfortable in your hand, your likely to use it only when absolutely necessary.

[ToolHombre]

Another important consideration is: know what line you might want to expand into.

If you think you'll want some Outdoor Power Equip... consider a brand that has 36V + OPE compatibility. 36-80V OPE stomps all over 18-24V in my experience.

If you think someday you'll be doing a garage extension, cordless framing nailers FREAKING ROCK! I cannot express how much time my off-grid projects are saved by cordless nailers. Go into the woods, have enough battery for a day, build away. Fantastic.

Also, 12V is fully capable of most indoor projects these days. Take the weight savings unless you are planning on working with beams and joists.

[ckone]

Corded will forever be king in my book!

[MrSupernova]

Team read here. I only buy quality tools and cost is usually a second consideration. That said, I have been known to dip into team yellow to chase better performance. I think the problem for non professionals is that there are too many options and they don't have the time or refuse to spend the time researching the strength of the various tool brands.

[robsdeviceunknown]

Very Very nice. Great advice for the person new to the tool scene. Greatest advice a friend told me was .. Share your knowledge and let curious users use a tool (under supervision). This does so much to grow our industry and foster good will. I LOVE working with curious Kids, women and men who have little to no experience. I will gladly spend time letting them play with some new gadget i got and show them safe and proper ways to use them.