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kit with the glue gun is still available online for the same price: http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Rapid-Heat-Ceramic-Glue-Gun-Sticks-and-Clamps-Combo-DWHT74986D/206291530

i can usually relate my experiences at lowes to my walmart visits, while going to HD is more like going to Target. they both get the job done, but damn it's nice when people actually smile and are interested in helping you or just saying hi, which happens consistently at HD and rarely at lowes. price wise there's hardly a difference, and both are eager to price match to keep your business. i will say that even if HD wasn't a nicer place to visit, I would still choose them over lowes simply because their tool selection is way superior to lowes.

saw this dewalt bit set for a pretty good price. if i didn't already have so many 1" bits i would've picked up a couple.

still $129 here in north atlanta too. i got excited when i first saw the post since i don't really need bluetooth. maybe it'll drop more...

Stumbled across this online-only deal. Seems like a good value at $239 for all the tools, although I can't personally speak to their quality since i've never used the dewalts. not sure who would need 2 12v impacts and a 12v drill, but they're offering it if you want it! http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-12-Volt-MAX-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Combo-Kit-4-Tool-with-Free-1-4-in-Impact-Driver-Tool-Only-DCK413S2DCF815B/206353189?MERCH=RV-_-OD_gm_pip_rr-_-206353155-_-206353189-_-N Includes: DCD710 3/8 in. drill/driver DCS310 pivot reciprocating saw DCF815 1/4 in. impact driver DCL510 LED work light *Free 1/4 in. impact driver (I assume same DCF815, doesn't specify) Two 12-volt MAX lithium-ion batteries Fast charger, 2 belt hooks, one 4 in. 6 TPI wood cutting reciprocating blade, one 4 in. 18 TPI metal cutting recip blade and kit bag

One of amazon's deals of the day is the Bosch 12v drill/driver and impact combo kit for $119. nothing particularly mind-blowing about the specs on either of these tools, but seems like a solid value if you're looking to get into a 12v line and don't dream of red, although I'm sure it will come down in price even more towards the holidays. http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046ZRYPE?ref_=gbps_tit_s-3_0382_7dad38be_GB-SUPPL&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

this is great info! my area rarely has the deals that i have seen others posting about, but at least now i'll know what to be on the lookout for. what is the deal with the giftcard rebate you linked to? is that good for any purchase made at HD between those dates? it's not really clear after reading the fine print on the form, and i don't see any real info about this promotion on HD website.

agreed. you know it's a good value when the battery alone would cost more than the combo is on sale for... definitely worth checking out

agreed with most of you guys... tape measures, flashlights, and not really by choice, but #2 phillips since they seem to be packaged with everything i buy. i'll piggyback on the shockwave hate... got caught up buying all kinds of milwaukee product after i fell in love with my m12 and m18s, but holy crap do the shockwave bits suck. they just never seem to grip properly.

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i'd say the price will still drop closer to the holidays, or it will at least be included in some kind of free tool promotion milwaukee frequently runs. as a bare tool $75 doesn't really strike me as a great deal. i was able to pick up the kit with battery, charger, and case last year as one of home depot's daily deals for $59, which i would say is an awesome deal. unless you need it i'd say wait a couple months for the great holiday deals to start.

like you, i'm an occasional use guy. i like to think i'm handier than the average guy, but by no means am i using my tools daily, sometimes not even weekly. i love more power, better features, longer runtime, and everything else the newer versions of tools bring to the table, whether brushed or brushless, but the reality is that even the entry level m12 offerings would compete quite well with many of the entry level 18v drills that came out only a few years ago. of course they can't come close to competing with current 18v lineups or the m12 fuel versions, but they're not supposed to. there's always going to be something better, but the trick is finding the right balance that puts the best tool FOR YOU in your garage. i have the m18 line, too, but i rarely reach for them because the m12 has just never let me down. it's not that common, at least for me, to need that much torque for my around-the-house jobs. regardless of what you choose, i don't think you're going to be disappointed with any of the current milwaukee tools.

Nope. The "cost" of 169 is actually not that great a deal. the drill and impact combo is routinely available for 99 if you're on the lookout for it, and last year that 99 bucks got you 3 batteries instead of the usual 2, and 1 of them was the XC. not sure what 3rd tool options are included in the deal you're referring to, but the price difference of 70 between this deal and the one i usually see would easily buy you one of the more common bare m12 tools. unless you need any of these tools asap, i'd suggest waiting for the holiday sales since milwaukee and home depot usually partner to put out some really good priced (albeit entry-level) kits. my point is pointless if you decide to go brushless, though. personally i don't have experience with the brushless line so i cant comment, but the brushed models have been great to me for 3+ years now. they can tackle most of the around the house jobs i have.

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