Local HD has bargains galore -----
- Makita 18V drill/driver for $79 (Manager's special)
- Milwaukee M12 drill/driver for $75 (scratch/dent end cap)
- Bosch fixed - base router for $139 (clearance end-cap)
Not really sure what the deal is ---- non of these things excite me all that much.
The Makita drills are left overs from a special promotion back in April. They didn't do that well since they only come with a single battery. For me - 18V is more of a construction tool than a woodworking tool. My 12V Makita set feels just right.
The Milwaukee is a scratch and dent special ---- likely a Christmas return. I couldn't find the scratch for the life of me (besides - who doesn't scratch their tools?) I would have sprung for this (M12 is the best rated 12V drill). However - like I said - I'm really content with the Makita.
My local HD decided Bosch tools don't move fast enough - so they're dropping them. Not a dang thing wrong with the router except HD doesn't want it.
No doubt, there will be more Christmas returns in the end cap, soon. Problem is - I just don't care! I might get excited about a Ridgid Table Saw scratch/dent ---- but even that would e far-fetched, since I have a kid headed to college in September.
In any event - guys --- keep an eye out @ HD if you're in the market for tool bargains.
- Makita 18V drill/driver for $79 (Manager's special)
- Milwaukee M12 drill/driver for $75 (scratch/dent end cap)
- Bosch fixed - base router for $139 (clearance end-cap)
Not really sure what the deal is ---- non of these things excite me all that much.
The Makita drills are left overs from a special promotion back in April. They didn't do that well since they only come with a single battery. For me - 18V is more of a construction tool than a woodworking tool. My 12V Makita set feels just right.
The Milwaukee is a scratch and dent special ---- likely a Christmas return. I couldn't find the scratch for the life of me (besides - who doesn't scratch their tools?) I would have sprung for this (M12 is the best rated 12V drill). However - like I said - I'm really content with the Makita.
My local HD decided Bosch tools don't move fast enough - so they're dropping them. Not a dang thing wrong with the router except HD doesn't want it.
No doubt, there will be more Christmas returns in the end cap, soon. Problem is - I just don't care! I might get excited about a Ridgid Table Saw scratch/dent ---- but even that would e far-fetched, since I have a kid headed to college in September.
In any event - guys --- keep an eye out @ HD if you're in the market for tool bargains.
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