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Old 26-02-2021, 07:21 PM   #10
aussiblue
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Default Re: Longevity of power tools, best brands for DIY?

I use SP tools 12V cordless as my arthritis make heavy tool hard/painful to handle and they have these Ratchet wrenches useful for mechanical repairs: https://www.sptools.com/product-cata...eck-skin-only/ and https://www.sptools.com/product-cata...nch-skin-only/ They are cheaper on ebay from sellers like Sparebox and discount traders. I have their complete 12V cordless range except the torch and the have all been good. I do also have a range of 18V Makita for the drywall home renovations stuff as they are the only ones that do a ceiling drywall saw (this tool https://www.totaltools.com.au/18v-dr...cutter-dsd180z) and I needed to cut down some old water damaged ceilings and SP Tools don't do any drywall tools. So I also have a Makita Drywall Screwgun and reciprocating saw and a few of their other tools. The rubber nose on the Screwgun has had to be replaces few times but so far no other issues and I think they make the best stuff and have the widest range for drywalling. My wife uses a range of Ryobi One+ 18V rechargeable stuff for gardening and she loves them (and best of all it means she now mows the lawn and loves doing it) but they don't seem as robust as either the SP Tools or Makita but Bunnings always replace them under warranty when the die prematurely as a couple have.
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