TheMitchells Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Boys and their toys!! Christmas came early............... And my new bedtime reading!! Not sure which of us is happiest - is that sad or what?? and for those intersted its a DeWalt (naturally) DCS355D2 Brushless Oscillating Multi-tool 18 volt with TWO batteries. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Everyone loves new tools. I you haven't already been told. http://www.saxtonblades.co.uk/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwxLC9BRDb1dP8o7Op68IBEiQAwWggQJmFY86Dxf88TCM9-yiv5xTsJPja0tIfCqNht3TkwNIaArkU8P8HAQ Is the cheapest place I have found for blades. They also sell through eBay if that is easier I spent a decent chunk last night replacing a load of my stolen tools. It won't quite be the same but I am still looking forward to them turning up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 That multi tool is a cracker, and if Dewalt hadn't gone through a stage of producing disgustingly poor tools for a few years, I'd have one now. I went all makita because of Dewalt's hiccup a few years back, and never regretted it, but the new Dewalt stuff is undeniably good. Fwiw I bought the Dewalt chopsaw a few years back ( DWS 780 XPS shadow line ) and it's outstanding. Still going strong. Anyone seen the new 54 volt "FlexVolt" Dewalt stuff? looks good, but Jesus H Christ, it is expensive !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I got this yesterday, £15. It has to grow on a tree with a ten pound note to be so cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Phhhh, a thread like this and Amazon one-click purchase is just too damnably dangerous. I'm off............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crofter Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I guess this thread is the place to admit my Makita obsession: chop saw plus 18v kit comprising drill, driver (both brushless), circ saw, angle grinder, and sander. Fortunately I don't count tools against the house budget because that little lot cost me more than I am going to spend on the bathroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Bosch all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 50 minutes ago, Pete said: Bosch all the way A bit over priced I thought, especially the equivalent chop saw. My mates had grief with his ~ 4 year old dewalt stuff and my makita stuff ( for not much money ) is still flying. A few tools repaired free under the 3-year no quibble makita warranty . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 With the chance to buy bare tools now it makes it a lot cheaper to consider adding new to what you already have. The Bosch warranty is really good on the professional side of their tools. When I visit my brother in America I buy my Bosch tools which are cheaper over there. I think Dewalt and Makita are good tools but prefer the look and quality of Bosch. Just to add I have a Dewalt 705 Chop saw that is over 20 years old and is still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Since buying a brushless Makita impact driver early on in the build, I now won't buy any other brand. I always buy the cheapest brushless version of whatever tool I need and am consistently blown away by their quality and performance. I don't use Makita's batteries though. You can get off-brand batteries for less than half the price that seem to perform perfectly well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Jeremy said he's had good results with the copy batteries . I'll probably go that way when I need my next ones. @jack, do you have a link to the ones you went with or did you follow JSH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152199067401 i bought these. I liked them so much I have just bought another 4 edit links not working. Just type Mikita 18v 4 a in eBay. They're 76.98 for 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 51 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: Jeremy said he's had good results with the copy batteries . I'll probably go that way when I need my next ones. @jack, do you have a link to the ones you went with or did you follow JSH? Not sure what Jeremy used. I bought two of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FDEX6A4 To be honest, given how long they last and how fast they charge, I could have gotten away with just buying one. I know this is true because one of them went "missing" from the site at some point, and it took me months to notice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I've just been promised an 18V Makita drill body (the "white" one) for nowt. Friend of a friend was selling off her late husbands tools (a sparky) and the buyer just wanted the drill battery??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 You want to buy my ( spare ) charger? I just bought this bad boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 6 hours ago, Pete said: Bosch all the way Ditto mein Freund! Bei mir auch . Die Bosch Geraete sind toll. Ich habe mir viele Bosch Greate gekauft. Peiswert mit Qualitaet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 3 hours ago, Nickfromwales said: You want to buy my ( spare ) charger? I just bought this bad boy Luckily my one of those didn't get stolen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 On 12 August 2016 at 13:36, Nickfromwales said: You want to buy my ( spare ) charger? I just bought this bad boy I didn't know they made this one https://www.howetools.co.uk/makita-dc18sf-18v-14-4v-four-port-charger?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=Cj0KEQjw0MW9BRDxtYTn2_S699MBEiQAw33y44kckE7ajm63yGodIQb7gxwmgwme6ZfFgsY6B5t5cugaAhlZ8P8HAQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 On 12/08/2016 at 13:36, Nickfromwales said: You want to buy my ( spare ) charger? I just bought this bad boy Nah, the speed I work at one 3.0Ah battery lasts about 4 years! The promised white 18v Makita never materialised . Instead he's given me, via his brother a 12V DeWalt with 2 batteries. Really struggled to find the words..... Something else to take up shelf space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 My 12v dewalt was SINGULARLY the hardest working cordless drill I ever owned ( for its size ). I lent mine to my stepdad about 5 years ago and he's still 'borrowing' it with it still going good guns. I've got a charger for that somewhere too if you want a spare . Anybody else want a standard makita charger? Don't bother with it now after buying the twin one . 1 hour ago, Construction Channel said: I didn't know they made this one https://www.howetools.co.uk/makita-dc18sf-18v-14-4v-four-port-charger?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=Cj0KEQjw0MW9BRDxtYTn2_S699MBEiQAw33y44kckE7ajm63yGodIQb7gxwmgwme6ZfFgsY6B5t5cugaAhlZ8P8HAQ £209 or buy 2x dual for £120 ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 or 4x singles for £90 but i think your missing the point. It's Bigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlewhouse Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 (edited) I was particulary interested to notice in that photograph, that from your mugs logo that you are apparently "queen of the garden" . Edited August 28, 2016 by curlewhouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Dodgy territory here, as we don't know who's mug it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMitchells Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) Definately mine and yes, I am 'queen' of the garden. he occasionally cuts the grass but thats about it. Here's the view from the patio - strategically placed trees hide all the neighbouring windows so its quite secluded. Edited August 22, 2016 by TheMitchells 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Ooh, lovely view! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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