Claire Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Hi Guys, I want to buy my husband some new tools for his B-day – he mostly uses corded tools at the moment but I’m just fed up of all the cords/extension cords all over the place – so I’m looking at Cordless tools. I’m hesitating between the “Craftsman C3 19.2V 4Pc. Lithium-ion Combo Kit” and the “Ryobi 4-PC Lithium-ion power Tool Kit”. I personally really like the Ryobi green color - but I don’t know much about power tools, and I wanted to get some opinions from other Power Tool users on which one you think is a better purchase. The Craftsman kit is more expensive than the Ryobi one but I know he has many Craftsman hand tools in his toolbox. Do you have any advice?Thanks! Claire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukeetools Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Lithium is the way to go. I like the Craftsman better, but other people I know really like Ryobi better. I like the balance on the Craftsman better, which means you arm will not get tired as quick. I owned the 19.2 V Ni-Cad craftsman and loved this combo kit. Never had any problems and I put this tool through a lot. Since he all ready owns craftsman tools, I take it he likes them Therefore, I would stick with the Craftsman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Tool Worker Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 How much are you looking to spend? What cordless tools do you want in the combo kit for your husband? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty5 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I would definitely go with the Ryobi 4-PC Lithium-ion power Tool Kit”. If your husband is used to craftsman tools, that's cool. But Ryobi quality is better and more durable. If you are willing to spend the $$, go Ryobi!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drywallman Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Both systems are quality. But it really depends upon what your husband is looking for. What does he want in a kit? How often does he uses his tools? A big aspect you need to look for is how many power tools does the company offer that are compatiable with your system. Do they offer more than just a drill and saw for that battery line or do they have other tools. The more tools they have for a battery line, the more you can add on without having to buy more batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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