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Power Tools – Cutting the Cord

September 26, 2009
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Until the invention of electric saw and drill any construction was a long laborious precess. In the 1990′s, shock waves were sent out because DeWalt roll out line cordless power tool. Since then act of stringing out long extension cords have almost disappeared.

When battery powered drills were first become popular, they had 9 volts batteries. Those batteries did not last very long. I remember, with my first battery powered drill, I had to buy an extra battery, because the life of one battery was just not enough.

Today, you can buy tools with batteries that range from 7.2 to 36 volts. The higher voltage batteries translate to more power for heavier type work. The occasional user, like a  homeowner will get these power tools with batteries in the 7.2 to 18 volt range. While the professional, depending on the trade, will buy tools powered with batteries in the 14.4 to 36 volt range.

Now I did a little recon the other day. I went by Sears. It was there I observed a Craftsman 4 piece 19.2 volt combo kit. It had a sawzall, circular saw, drill and flashlight. The price was $159.99.

Then I went over to Harbor Freight. Of course they did not have a Craftsman tools, but they did have an 18 volts cordless 4 tool combo set. The name stamped on the side of the box was Drill Master. Obviously much inferior quality for $129.99.

1.2 volt difference along with the quality for only a $30 difference. I would not be so cheap as to save $30.

When it comes to tools, like anything else I buy. I want them to work. Work good, and I want to get the maxium life out of them.

I can tell you from past experience, I do get good long life out of the Craftsman brand. Drill Master just does not feel right.

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2 Responses to Power Tools – Cutting the Cord

  1. Online Shopping on March 29, 2010 at 5:24 am

    Interesting article. Were did you got all the information from… :)

    • The Shopping Nazi on March 29, 2010 at 9:18 am

      The information comes from walking through stores, checking prices. Then I do some comparison through reliable sources on the internet.

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