JcDino Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Since Milwaukee is part of TTI (Tech Tronic Industries). The same company that manufactures Ryobi. Does Milwaukee lack in quality in comparison to the big brands (Makita,Dewalt and Bosch)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Quality has nothing to do with that. Dewalt is owned by Stanley Black & Decker which also manufacturers Porter Cable and Black and Decker tools. Bosch is a bit tricky because the actually owning company is also Bosch but they also manufacture Skil and I think some others. Makita is just Makita to the best of my knowledge but they instead put out the low end tools under the same name and battery line and leave it up to users to distinguish the quality tools. In general a lot of tool brands are owned by large conglomerates and in some cases many even under different ownership will market rebranded tools from a single manufacturer. You really have the judge the tools individually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JcDino Posted April 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 8 minutes ago, jeffmcmillan said: Quality has nothing to do with that. Dewalt is owned by Stanley Black & Decker which also manufacturers Porter Cable and Black and Decker tools. Bosch is a bit tricky because the actually owning company is also Bosch but they also manufacture Skil and I think some others. Makita is just Makita to the best of my knowledge but they instead put out the low end tools under the same name and battery line and leave it up to users to distinguish the quality tools. In general a lot of tool brands are owned by large conglomerates and in some cases many even under different ownership will market rebranded tools from a single manufacturer. You really have the judge the tools individually. Thx for the comment. Yea you are right it's just I heard that Milwaukee tools are always being repaired that's what led to my assumption Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisonfangs85 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 JC welcome to the forum by the way. I agree with Jeff. There are parent companies that own some lower quality brands. Milwaukee is great quality, top notch in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builditguy Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 You are setting yourself up. Milwaukee has a die hard following. I would say the Milwaukee tools I bought 25 years ago, were not very good quality. Most lasted less than a year or two. I think they are better now, than then. In fact, I don't think I have a single Milwaukee tool from then. I think all tools have their fair share of repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 1 hour ago, builditguy said: You are setting yourself up. Milwaukee has a die hard following. I would say the Milwaukee tools I bought 25 years ago, were not very good quality. Most lasted less than a year or two. I think they are better now, than then. In fact, I don't think I have a single Milwaukee tool from then. I think all tools have their fair share of repairs. and yet back a little further in the late 70's and thru the 80's Milwaukee was untouchable along with Porter Cable....those tools were on top of their game.....in the industrial shop I worked at Makita was always getting sent out for repairs........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrippedScrew Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 I thought Milwaukee is owned by a Chinese company called TTI? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 TTI is the parent company of Milwaukee and (AEG) or RIDGID along with special licence agreement with Ryobi, Hoover, Dirt Devil ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 That is the exact opposite of Milwaukee's reputation. One of those things where a tool company's fanboy has to make up an excuse because Milwaukee's tool out performs the tool he owns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Thx for the comment. Yea you are right it's just I heard that Milwaukee tools are always being repaired that's what led to my assumption Well you know what they say when you assume, makes an a** out of you and me, but mainly you right now. No personal experience on your part? Doesnt give you much credibility.... just saying. Ok ok sorry I'm just giving you a hard time, welcome aboard! ? As you.might have guessed, I am partial to Milwaukee but I would say that about any brand. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsalas Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Funny to see this post. In the shop i work in the boys swear by snap on power tool and clown on my Milwaukee gear, but seems to me that tti makes SO tools as well. They both have a lot of similarities. Here's an example. So in my opinion, Milwaukee has great quality and they back it up with the best warranty on the market. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 TTI is the parent company of Milwaukee and (AEG) or RIDGID along with special licence agreement with Ryobi, Hoover, Dirt Devil ..... I believe you may have a few mixed up. It is my understanding that TTi owns Milwaukee and Ryobi but manufacturers certain tools under a license agreement with RIDGID as RIDGID is its own wholly owned company. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Funny to see this post. In the shop i work in the boys swear by snap on power tool and clown on my Milwaukee gear, but seems to me that tti makes SO tools as well. They both have a lot of similarities. Here's an example. So in my opinion, Milwaukee has great quality and they back it up with the best warranty on the market. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk Nah dont see many similarities.... if you put that Milwaukee and a bosch hackzall side by side you would think they were identical! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 9 minutes ago, KnarlyCarl said: Nah dont see many similarities.... if you put that Milwaukee and a bosch hackzall side by side you would think they were identical! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk I do, one is about $150 the other about 6 grand...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 to help with who owns what http://toolguyd.com/tool-brands-corporate-affiliations/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsalas Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Nah dont see many similarities.... if you put that Milwaukee and a bosch hackzall side by side you would think they were identical! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk They both have same lock switch, triger, motor housing dome, handle, battery incert(different pattern of course), and to top it off red. Maybe just me. Ill look up that Bosch. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsalas Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 i see what your talking about.... That's scarry same. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikheem Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 my fuel m12 impact is not top of the line build quality if you ask me, housing split in 2 in the bottom side of the grip. pull the battery out and look for yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 i see what your talking about.... That's scarry same. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk . Exactly! It's crazy my fuel m12 impact is not top of the line build quality if you ask me, housing split in 2 in the bottom side of the grip. pull the battery out and look for yourself That sucks, is there a metal clip that slips in the groove inside the battery housing? Now THAT is one flaw I was disappointed in, a few of mine fell out, so I had to give it an extra bend so it would stay in, hope that makes sense Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylandin Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought ridgid has the best warranty with lifetime tool and battery. As long as you register them From a fan of tools with lots of assistance from Siri #TIACREW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turner85 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 9 hours ago, JcDino said: Since Milwaukee is part of TTI (Tech Tronic Industries). The same company that manufactures Ryobi. Does Milwaukee lack in quality in comparison to the big brands (Makita,Dewalt and Bosch)? Milwaukee is one of the more popular brands among forum members here, but you really can't go wrong with any of the brands mentioned. I have a mixture of makita and dewalt and I'm delighted with both. Haven't had to use a repair centre as of yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsalas Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought ridgid has the best warranty with lifetime tool and battery. As long as you register them From a fan of tools with lots of assistance from Siri #TIACREW That is correct but it seems you have to jump through a lot of Hoops in order to get your battery replaced or your tool repaired with Rigid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought ridgid has the best warranty with lifetime tool and battery. As long as you register them From a fan of tools with lots of assistance from Siri #TIACREW Sometimes ridgid though helps a reputation for jumping through hoops to get a tool replaced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 another thing to consider is who and how the person using the tool is using it and why it needed repair, I know one of my buddies can destroy a perfectly new working tool in about 10 minutes...regardless the brand. I have worked with Milwaukee tools most of my career 25+ yrs and also have a shop of my own full of Milwaukee. these tools are mass produced there are bound to be issues here and there with any brand. But until Milwaukee goes south on me I will stick to the brand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 54 minutes ago, tonylandin said: Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought ridgid has the best warranty with lifetime tool and battery. As long as you register them From a fan of tools with lots of assistance from Siri #TIACREW don't kid yourself, RIDGID life time warranty is a gimmick too a marketing trick to say the least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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