RollyTim

Is it worth while splashing out for brushless stuff at this stage? If so, would you still aim for brushless stuff with high ah ratings? From what I can tell the pros of brushless is efficency and longevity, but the cons is obviously the price. Where as brushed can burn out but are cheaper and with a decent ah rated battery should be able to go for just as long. Do drill warranties often cover burn out if they are brushed?

I'm seriously leaning towards the AEG combo I posted earlier. Pretty sure they are brushed, but they have a 6 year warranty. That should cover burn out right? Does anybody have any good online store or stores in the Brisbane area of Australia that they would recommend, a store that will 'look after apprentices'.

In terms of power tools though, a grinder or hammer drill would probably be the second most useful tool too own after an impact driver and a drill.

Cheers Everyone, This is good help. Poison fangs, we do commercial, industrial and residential. We have a drop saw, grinder/s and threaded bar cutters supplied by the work shop for installs. So a circular saw is probably low on the list of things I will need. Impact driver and drill will be first, then things like insulated screw drivers, insulated pliers, insulated side cutters, insulated vice grips, multi meter, mega meter, temperature sensing aperatus of some kind, r22 and 410a gauges, vaccum gauge, scales, pipe cutters, expanders, swaggers, reamers, benders, map gas and torch.

Yeah, this is something I had given some thought. Down the track I will need a grinder, hammer drill and maybe a drop saw. I don't know what a portaband is and I didn't know impact wrenches were actually a think. What is an sds drill also?

I'm a first year Air Conditioning apprentice, looking to start my tool collection. The first things I will need are an Impact Driver and Drill combo. I'm looking for any advice I can be given. As a starting point I've been told by workmates that I should be looking at anything that is 3ah and up, as well as 18v minimum. I have also been told that brushless is best, but I have been wondering whether it is really worth the cash. I have been looking at all brands but seem to have a bit of a liking for Dewalt for no apparent reason. I have a workmate who uses Makita and a few other mates who swear by Milwaukee. With my limited experience these are the best deals I have found/considered: http://www.bunnings.com.au/dewalt-18v-4-0ah-2-piece-cordless-drill-kit-_p6260312 http://www.bunnings.com.au/aeg-18v-2-piece-cordless-combo-kit_p6230209 https://sydneytools.com.au/makita-dlx2000m-18v-4-0ah-lxt-li-ion-cordless-brushless-2pce-combo-kit In conclusion swing us your knowledge and advice, help me make a more informed decision. P.s. I'd like to try and pick a tool company I can stick with.