PT Custom Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hello everyone. I have been reading TIA and watching on YouTube for a few months now Thought I would join the forum. I work throughout Chicagoland but live south of the cityI own a business that installs custom window treatments for decorators and designers. Primarily Plantation Shutters. But also blinds and drapes and shades as well as hanging mirrors and artwork. So I use tools all day everyday in a great variety of applications Most often I use my Panasonic 14.4 lithium ion drill as well as laser levels and Fein Multumaster and of course a variety of hand tools I am always curious what others do with their tools and how often they use them. Look forward to getting to know some of you fellow " tool people" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSionnach Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Welcome the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regopit Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Welcome and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Welcome to the forum!! Wow Panasonic!! Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Am I the only who thinks Panasonic tools look like hilti ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Am I the only who thinks Panasonic tools look like hilti ones?All I know is i am way out of there price range lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeve Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSionnach Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Am I the only who thinks Panasonic tools look like hilti ones?Their saws look similar, except that panasonic doesn't have a 36v recip. Imo none of the drill/drivers look the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT Custom Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I install hundreds of 2 1/4 trim head screws and I find Panasonic to have the best power/ weight ratio and the best trigger feel. I have been using Panasonic cordless for about 12 years. I had three NiMH drill drivers and a hammer drill ( all 15.6 volt). Last year I got the lithium 14.4 drill I love it. Much lighter than the NiMh and the same 390 inch lbs of torqueBy the way, I have never gone to impact drivers for a reason only fellow tool geeks could appreciateI don't like how noisy they are!I work only inside homes, usually occupied and very high end, so I like to keep the noise to a minimum. For the same reason I use an air tank system instead of a noisy compressor for pneumatic nailers/pinners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe M Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 The sound of an Impact Driver is one of the greatest sounds that can bless a man's ears. IMO of course. Damn it makes me just happy thinking abou it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 And here I just said 2 days ago that nobody uses Panasonic.....I stand corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT Custom Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Conductor I see Panasonic drills on jobsites occasionally but less than 5% of the time I am sureMany of the larger contractors here use Hilti in some kind of lease arrangement. The tradesmen mostly don't like them and often use their own Milwaukee and Dewalt and Makita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT Custom Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Sorry about the double posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 My understanding is that Panasonic is considered a premium brand in the Asian market. They make very good stuff, just don't see much of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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