Lowe's and amazon has this 7 tool dewalt Powertool max for $399
Not sure if the list price is accurate but it is listed at $679
Combo kit includes DCD780 20 V MAX 1/2-in cordless drill, DCF885 20 V MAX cordless impact driver, DCG412 20 V cordless angle grinder, DCS393 20 V MAX circular saw, DCS381 20 V MAX reciprocating saw, DCL040 handheld flashlight, DCR006 portable speaker
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For myself, I'd get more use out of an oscillating tool compared to an angle grinder but everyone's needs are different. But I agree with @pzmosquito you'll likely want to pick up some 5ah (or greater) batteries at some point.
IF, however, you only expect to use two or three of the tools... for pretty close to the same price ($400) you could piece together the stuff you actually have a need for, in brushless XR level tools, and probably wind up with more or larger batteries. Just food for thought.
As an example, there was a deal posted yesterday for a brushless drill/impact driver kit for $160, and in the replies I pointed to a better option XR brushless drill/impact driver kit with larger batteries for $200. So for half the money or less you could have two of the represented (and most commonly used) tools in brushless versions. Also, Home Depot sometimes features the Dewalt Atomic drill/impact driver combo for $200ish bundled with your choice of a third free tool. Deals are frequently available on Dewalt tools with a little patience and only a little effort, and the end result would be a "kit" with upgraded tools matching exactly your needs for very close to the same $400 price of admission.
IF, however, you only expect to use two or three of the tools... for pretty close to the same price ($400) you could piece together the stuff you actually have a need for, in brushless XR level tools, and probably wind up with more or larger batteries. Just food for thought.
As an example, there was a deal posted yesterday for a brushless drill/impact driver kit for $160, and in the replies I pointed to a better option XR brushless drill/impact driver kit with larger batteries for $200. So for half the money or less you could have two of the represented (and most commonly used) tools in brushless versions. Also, Home Depot sometimes features the Dewalt Atomic drill/impact driver combo for $200ish bundled with your choice of a third free tool. Deals are frequently available on Dewalt tools with a little patience and only a little effort, and the end result would be a "kit" with upgraded tools matching exactly your needs for very close to the same $400 price of admission.
I don't know the difference really between brushed and brushless. I'm purchasing a house that needs work and hoping to do some things myself like demo kitchen, crown molding, some cabinet installation and such... would you suggest investing in brushless for this type of work?
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For myself, I'd get more use out of an oscillating tool compared to an angle grinder but everyone's needs are different. But I agree with @pzmosquito you'll likely want to pick up some 5ah (or greater) batteries at some point.
The projects you've described are ideal candidates for better quality tools (ie: brushless XR tools). Also, don't disregard the inherent value of corded tools for select platforms. For example a corded circular saw and/or miter saw might be a good fit in your use case. A quality corded circular saw is half the price of cordless versions, have more power, unlimited runtime with no battery to worry about. For crown molding you definitely want to invest in a better quality corded miter saw and probably a cordless or pneumatic nailer/stapler. Then use those tools for the wainscoting project in the den. 😉👍🏻
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Regarding the endless brushed vs brushless debate...if in 2021 I started my tool collection I'd make a point to choose the brushless option if at all possible for one reason: longevity. I'm not super concerned with battery life as I'm always near a charger and I can swap easily. But to know I (likely) won't have to replace a tool for a while because it's designed to minimize mechanical wear and tear...that's the main point for me. I say that not as someone who's had to replace a bunch of brushed or having been disappointed in some way with my brushed tools, they just weren't an affordable option when I started buying. They're much more affordable in 2021. I agree with the power differences generally being negligible.
Regarding the endless brushed vs brushless debate...if in 2021 I started my tool collection I'd make a point to choose the brushless option if at all possible for one reason: longevity. I'm not super concerned with battery life as I'm always near a charger and I can swap easily. But to know I (likely) won't have to replace a tool for a while because it's designed to minimize mechanical wear and tear...that's the main point for me. I say that not as someone who's had to replace a bunch of brushed or having been disappointed in some way with my brushed tools, they just weren't an affordable option when I started buying. They're much more affordable in 2021. I agree with the power differences generally being negligible.
You'd have to use a quality brushed tool several hours a day, day-in day-out, for many years before wearing out its brushes - and even then it is typically a cheap, quick, and easy job to replace them.
You'd have to use a quality brushed tool several hours a day, day-in day-out, for many years before wearing out its brushes - and even then it is typically a cheap, quick, and easy job to replace them.
And to your point, my brushed tools are going strong many years. For anyone not a contractor there's a good chance your power tools will outlive any battery platform they're running on.
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