Get the Shire to pay for it Andy, you could also ask the mob you got the log splitter from, if they sell them.
I have a 14.4v Makita ratlegun with the old NiCD batteries.I bought it when it was a new model about 5/6 years ago. It has more than earned its keep, for 4 years or so it was used 6 days a week in shopfitting and on construction sites in general. It is still going strong although the batteries are a bit tired these days and don't hold there charge as long. I now use it a couple of times a week at home.It originally cost me $459.
Some time ago I had a go on my mates new 18v Makita rattle gun. His is lighter than mine and has the Black Lithium batteries, it had some torque....
Brilliant!!! I was highly Impressed, I will be getting one in the near future.
And the best part......
They can be bought for $250-$300.
Col.
Get the Shire to pay for it Andy, you could also ask the mob you got the log splitter from, if they sell them.
If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
Over the budget but I love my snapon it would be two years old now and three of us ute it all day in the workshop it's showing no sign of failing but expensive
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I use 18 volt Makita. Although it is good I reckon there is better. Hitachi is one. I chose Makita because they have the largest range of 18 volt tools.
Andy as for the $300 limit, this was raised to $ $1,000 a few years ago(thank goodness, as there is not much in my business that is under $300)
Dave.
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1996 TDI ES.
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i was given a snap on gods knows how many years ago.....to my surprise the batteries have held up as i only charge them once in a blue moon.....
Just got home from getting an RWC on the Disco. The workshop was using an Hitachi 18 volt job instead of air guns.
Dave.
I was asked " Is it ignorance or apathy?" I replied "I don't know and I don't care."
1983 RR gone (wish I kept it)
1996 TDI ES.
2003 TD5 HSE
1987 Isuzu County
I had a dewalt with Ni-Cd batteries and was very impressed. Recently upgraded to a bosch and its fantastic. Lighter, better battery life, nicer to use and has a slow start up which is handy for screws and smaller stuff. I would definitely reccommend them. Can get a free 2.6 Ah battery atm as well.
If its bigger stuff then look for an impact wrench instead of an impact driver. They have a lot more grunt but the weight increase is massive.
If cost is big then go for the ryobi 18v impact driver and drill driver combo at bunnings. Very underrated for what you get with it. Its the most powerful impact driver bunnings sell off the shelf. (I do work in the tool shop bunnings and test all the new tools that come in and regularly grill the reps on why their products have certain features)
Other thing to consider is what tools accept different size Ah batteries, eg makita high draw tools will only take their big batteries.
New model hitachi brushless tools are out. Time will tell if they're as good as the old models but they are lighter and more powerful with higher capacity (4ah) batteries that are the same size and weight. Nearly every HD mech in mining uses Hitachi an I've never come across to many that fail with atrocious conditions and abuse ( oil soaking/dunking, dust, dropped from heights).
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