I've survived a long time without an impact wrench. I suppose it's like all these motorized tools, you can survive without one until you get one and then you can't survive without it.
Would be nice to have the option to pick and choose what 2 pieces you want. How many people need an impact wrench? But, all the bundles seem to have them.
^ The older Sears line of Craftsman is made by TTI and pretty similar to Ryobi except older generations of tools and not nearly as many of them. Newer Stanley B&D Craftsman like these, have a slight edge but it's not enough to make as much difference as stepping up to a contractor grade tool. Kobalt is about the same quality, some have more power due to 24V, but a more limited tool selection (with the expectation that Craftsman will continue to be expanded).
Craftsman batteries do tend to cost the most per Ah, especially on their V60 line. I'd pick Ryobi among those three for the much larger selection of tools, or if you need more power, step up to Milwaukee but theirs do cost at least 50% more on average.
Be aware that many of the Ryobi combo kits, especially with more than two tools, have their lower tier models in them so the drill, impact driver, recip saw, etc may be weaker and/or older than their better models available at the time.
My Bosch small 20v. impact driver has been great for many light duty jobs. I have larger air tools for the heavy work. Both are essential IMO for saving time and effort.
^ The older Sears line of Craftsman is made by TTI and pretty similar to Ryobi except older generations of tools and not nearly as many of them. Newer Stanley B&D Craftsman like these, have a slight edge but it's not enough to make as much difference as stepping up to a contractor grade tool. Kobalt is about the same quality, some have more power due to 24V, but a more limited tool selection (with the expectation that Craftsman will continue to be expanded).
Craftsman batteries do tend to cost the most per Ah, especially on their V60 line. I'd pick Ryobi among those three for the much larger selection of tools, or if you need more power, step up to Milwaukee but theirs do cost at least 50% more on average.
Be aware that many of the Ryobi combo kits, especially with more than two tools, have their lower tier models in them so the drill, impact driver, recip saw, etc may be weaker and/or older than their better models available at the time. - dave_c
I think you nailed it. I'm a fan of Milwaukee but I cant see it being used to its capacity. Sticking with Ryobi.
This is still a great deal since it includes the impact wrench. THANKS!
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Craftsman batteries do tend to cost the most per Ah, especially on their V60 line. I'd pick Ryobi among those three for the much larger selection of tools, or if you need more power, step up to Milwaukee but theirs do cost at least 50% more on average.
Be aware that many of the Ryobi combo kits, especially with more than two tools, have their lower tier models in them so the drill, impact driver, recip saw, etc may be weaker and/or older than their better models available at the time.
Craftsman batteries do tend to cost the most per Ah, especially on their V60 line. I'd pick Ryobi among those three for the much larger selection of tools, or if you need more power, step up to Milwaukee but theirs do cost at least 50% more on average.
Be aware that many of the Ryobi combo kits, especially with more than two tools, have their lower tier models in them so the drill, impact driver, recip saw, etc may be weaker and/or older than their better models available at the time. - dave_c
I think you nailed it. I'm a fan of Milwaukee but I cant see it being used to its capacity. Sticking with Ryobi.
This is still a great deal since it includes the impact wrench. THANKS!
Thank you!