platypus20 Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 I really like the Metabo grinders that I've used, for a long time at work, all of time corded. A while back I got a Metabo #W 18 LTX 115, 18 volt cordless angle grinder, aside for the difference in balance between the corded models and the cordless ones, it works very well. I'm probably going to be in the market for a cordless electric drill/driver, as I would like to standardize on batteries, does any one have the Metabo cordless drill that uses the "18 V Li-Power Extreme" battery system? If so how do you like it? Would you recommend it??Cordless drill wise, I've been using numerous variations of the 18 volt Milwaukee cordless for about 12 years, the latest one took a 20+ foot drop last week and it didn't really fare all that well from the drop. The last version of the Milwaukee 18 volt, is the only tool I have in that battery design.Aside from the cordless drill , the only other cordless tool I own and use is the Metabo Grinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Your not going to see to many people here that have a bunch of Metabo cordless experience here. If you find Wayne around here has used Metabo tools before I haven't seen him around in awhile though. Metabo just isn't a huge brand over here it does help that Lowes is now selling Metabo tools online. From what I have heard Metabo has some of the best battery pack and charger design out there 5.2ah and actively air cooled while charging.http://www.lowes.com/Search=metabo?storeId=10151&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&N=0&newSearch=true&Ntt=metabo#! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Sorry Platypus, all I've got is the 3-1/2" corded sander. Awesome fine sander. Metabo is a well known brand outside of the US with many of their tools being made in Germany which is arguably the best manufacturer of tools (I'm a festool guy). Wayne Burgess is a moderator here and is a big Metabo guy and he lives in the UK. Honestly, I'd love to try the new 18v stuff coming out from them, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Wayne, who rarely posts anymore, was a big supporter of Metabo. In all fairness, we've had several Metabo guys here over time and I've never really heard anyone say anything negative aside from limited availability in the US.I wouldn't hesitate to go with a Metabo drill. Also, Ridgid's corded grinders are OEM'd by Metabo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I wasn't 100% sure on the Ridgid grinders. I heard they were OEM'd by Metabo but wasn't sure if that still was the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Hi Guys I just got another 18v Metabo grinder the new 6 inch model so I can switch between this and the 4 inch on site more quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 WAYNE!!!!!!!!!! How the heck are ya?!?!?!?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Honest answer guys is am sick of funerals.It has been a string of them recently, but onwards and upwards and all that Am back and reving on all cylinders and ready to help in as many ways as I can 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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