rusty360 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Just now, rusty360 said: That's the multi volt battery's they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Different brand, Makita only does 18V and 40V separately. Gotta be careful with those dual voltage batteries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 2 hours ago, ajg193 said: But yeah, my Ryobi gear was all 2015/16 stuff and was actually quite good for what it was, the new ryobi stuff doesn't look half as well built Dont tell me that, all my stuff is about that age too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, ajg193 said: Different brand, Makita only does 18V and 40V separately. Gotta be careful with those dual voltage batteries He is only talking about the Hikoki gear that run both voltage batteries. Never tried it myself, pretty sweet that they built the batteries to work both ways. I tend to get Ryobi for most things these days. Mainly garden tools as their range is top notch for the pricing. But still have the odd garage tool too. I'd buy all team red if they didn't cost 2-4x* as much quite often. *unless buying from i-tools, then often in same ballpark as Ryobi. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thphantum Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Welcome to Milwaukee. As @RUNAMUCK says the grinders are awesome. I still have my original one from the kit and I cant kill it. Awesome for tidying up welds with a flapper wheel. If you work with timber the multitool is a must have. The leaf blower is also a great piece of kit, you will never use a broom to sweep again and they are sweet for helping a fire to take hold. I have just purchased the grease gun. Love it. Makes those pesky pre start proceedures much more enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 12 minutes ago, Thphantum said: I have just purchased the grease gun. Love it. Makes those pesky pre start proceedures much more enjoyable. Man that is tempting, I hate grease guns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taistorm Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 The milwaukee grinder is pretty handy but I find that you burn through batteries far too quick. Works well for small jobs or on site but if I have access to a power lead, I'd rather use a cord grinder. The Hikoki 125s are pretty sweet and can handle long days of grinding disc abuse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 The Metabo grinder in my previous set is still sweet, but I go corded for anything serious for sure. Been using the red boys a bit this week, they go hard. 80mm hole saw into 3mm steel makes for a fun time lols. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 39 minutes ago, Taistorm said: The milwaukee grinder is pretty handy but I find that you burn through batteries far too quick. Works well for small jobs or on site but if I have access to a power lead, I'd rather use a cord grinder. The Hikoki 125s are pretty sweet and can handle long days of grinding disc abuse. My brother melted the brush holders on both of his Hikoki battery grinders, not even particularly heavy use - he has about 5 corded grinders for the heavy stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taistorm Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 3 hours ago, ajg193 said: My brother melted the brush holders on both of his Hikoki battery grinders, not even particularly heavy use - he has about 5 corded grinders for the heavy stuff. I meant the hikoki corded grinder! Have had a couple which haven't failed from about 3-5years abuse. Definitely wouldn't use battery powered grinders for heavy use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Brushless for life. I find I use 12v tools more than 18v. 12v ratchet is probably my favourite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty360 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 On 12/04/2023 at 17:19, ajg193 said: My brother melted the brush holders on both of his Hikoki battery grinders, not even particularly heavy use - he has about 5 corded grinders for the heavy stuff. Yep was a common problem, my boys at work did more than there fair share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysickness Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I find it interesting that both these brands are not mentioned here DeWalt 54v flexvolt at work, cordless grinder goes hard even when leant on, I know your metabo one would give up when you start leaning on it. We are slowly building up a full set, The battery vacuum cleaner has been a godsend Full AEG set at home, and its been fucking awesome, grinder doesn't have as much grunt but that's to be expected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Used to see Dewalt on sites a bit, but eventually it all changed to mostly Makita and Milwaukee. I get the impression it didn't seem to last, rough trades maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 You would know a bit about rough trade eh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 She's pretty rough out there in the building industry for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 The old boy got given a full kit of older dewalt gear. The batteries were chooched. (NiCad lyfe) he found an adapter on Aliexpress to plug his dewalt Li batter's into them. They seem to got quite well. The skill saw is mint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deankdx Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 18 hours ago, RUNAMUCK said: The old boy got given a full kit of older dewalt gear. The batteries were chooched. (NiCad lyfe) he found an adapter on Aliexpress to plug his dewalt Li batter's into them. They seem to got quite well. The skill saw is mint. @RUNAMUCK what model number is the skill saw? (i'm torn between buying one or adapting my hitachi as i have 3 brands here now) I've got old dewalt (made in Mexico) grinder, drill, massive 1/2 drive rattle gun(will never part with) the grinder weighs nearly 1kg more than the modern brushed makita grinder i have. i just bought (not received yet) an adapter to go to the Makita battery. (goes by "MAK1820" if anyone is doing similar) I've also bought some makita "DIY power wheels etc adapters" because i've got old Hitachi post type(made in Japan) with dead batteries . I'm either going to screw straight to the tool itself or to a battery case. there's no "protection" circuit in this case, but the battery BMS has some smarts in it to shut off before too flat/hot etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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