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  6. Ridgid x4 drill and impact combo

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    Enjoy the set! I use to have that same set a few years back, lots of power and great features for the price.  Like others have said though, properly register the kit and you should have no trouble.  Only negatives I've heard about Ridgid wasn't really in their tools, just people not registering correctly so when something did go wrong they weren't able to help them.

  7. Milwaukee - A love/hate relationship

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    It pretty much comes down to what you can justify.  I love Milwaukee too but can't justify their premium FUEL line stuff or sometimes just their regular stuff.  With drills and drivers though I say spend the extra cash because you always seem to need them.  It's still okay to love them even if you don't own their tools.  I love the top of the line Toyota Trucks but I drive an old Honda minivan LOL.

  9. I'm finally moving to the dark (Red) side

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    I do lots of decking, and exterior siding so I use my impact driver a lot. Might upgrade to the Fuel version.

    It's worth the upgrade, or maybe even wait for the gen 2 model this August.  I have the updated brushed version right now but I owned the FUEL for 2 years.  The FUEL version has better sustained torque so it drives the screws down faster before it kicks into impact mode which would save you a lot of time if you're driving deck screws all day.  Plus the 3 speed selections are great for all types of work.  I'm still kicking myself for selling it awhile back.

  14. I'm finally moving to the dark (Red) side

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    Yes I'll have to agree about Bosch. I really like their build quality. For a small shop type environment, they are second to Festool imo. They've got awesome routers, orbital sanders, a good contractor grade table saw, great miter saws, and the small compact drills and drivers are perfect for case assembly. I have a Bosch 7-1/4" corded circular saw thats become my favorite. (Until I get the Milwaukee 2731, lol)

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

    You are right on about Bosch's 12v being perfect for assembling cabinets and getting into tight spots.  They aren't the strongest but they are unequal when it comes to being compact.

  15. I'm finally moving to the dark (Red) side

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    I really like that Milwaukee updated their older brushed lines as well.  With their premium FUEL line undergoing some improvements other companies who can't keep up will push bargain versions of their premium tools to try to boost sales.  But with those improvements on the brushed lines, the consumer will get better tools at the same price as those bargain versions from other companies.  Don't know if that makes sense but I couldn't type fast enough to catch up to my brain so as I kept going through reading what I typed I started losing my train of thought LOL!

  16. I'm finally moving to the dark (Red) side

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    Did you see Dan & Erics latest tool talk video? I found their opinions very informative. I saw how Dan was trying to hold onto Dewalt for dear life, but even he admitted that he is slowly being pulled towards Milwaukee. Eric was right, at least for right now, Milwaukee is kicking some serious ass with their innovations. In my humble opinion, the real fight is between Milwaukee and Makita. Because |Makita has the widest cordless tool selection, but Milwaukee has the latest and greatest innovations coming out. Personally, I think its no question that Milwaukee are going to make the biggest sales this year, but I could be wrong. But Dewalt is most certainly not going to be the most wanted tool brand this year for sure, and neither will Bosch or Ridgid.

    I agree that it's now between Milwaukee and Makita.  Makita definitely has a serious lineup and their new brushless saws are an excellent upgrade over their brushed ones.  I think Makita might have taken their intro into brushless a little too lightly because their first gen brushless drill seemed to run into a lot of trouble.  Since then they've definitely turned it up a notch.  I love Milwaukee's approach to new tools though.  It seems like they really do throw everything into it as far as engineering and really making an innovative tool that'll last.  Then when that tool hits the market it's as if they go straight to "Now how can we make this tool better?"  Milwaukee should be the favorite for biggest sales. 

  24. What's your take on the Milwaukee M18 2630 Circular Saw?

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    I would like to get the 2731 because I have no doubt that it would be quite the performer. The problem is, I don't do wood working for money, so I can't justify the purchase for the very little use that it will get. Plus, I don't like it when some of these cordless tools cost 200 dollars or more for just the bare tool, thats crazy in my opinion.

    Yeah it's a little steep, I'd have to keep real busy to justify it.

  25. What's your take on the Milwaukee M18 2630 Circular Saw?

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    Bothuhead: Do you have a more specific intended use for the saw, or are you looking for general purpose?

    As hardcore tool guys we tend to get hung up on high end stuff, but in reality the saw you're looking at is a great project saw. It's not going to make you wanna sell your corded saw, but in all honesty it's probably sufficient for your needs.

    I'm an average DIY'er and won't turn to it everyday for pro use or anything.  I love top of the line stuff but sometimes I can't find enough work to justify it.  Ultimately I want a cordless that will last a while since I hate being bound by a cord.

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