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Um, aren’t all saws cordless? Isn’t that kind of like stating a cordless hammer? lol

Now if you stated a cordless electric saw, then you have something! hehehe

Chris, I’m pretty sure Dewalt was bought by Black and Decker quite a few years ago now. I don’t know a lot about the different brands but in my eyes Dewalt is a slightly higher quality product. With that said my Dad owns a Dewalt cordless drill that has been dropped numerous times and once from a height that is sure to scare anyone, yet it still works. The drill will outlast the batteries.

DeWalt is the professional level tool by Black and Decker. I personally use both Craftsman and Firestorm because I cannot justify the cost of the pro level tools for the limited use I have for them. Admittingly, I am more handy than some but still, I don’t have the cash. If you are looking at pro level tools, look at DeWalt, Milwaukee, Porter Cable, and Bosch. I also regually read Family Handyman magazine. Great projects and tip for the home.

As for what tools, here is my list

Cordless Drill
Corded Drill
Circular saw
Combination wrench set, both metric and SAE
Screw drivers of all lengths
Speed Square
Two foot level
Torpedo level
Hacksaw
Hammer
Adjustable wrench

There are even more but a lot depends on what projects you are doing. As one radio ad here in Minnesota states, projects are just excuses to buy new tools.

DeWalt is Black and Decker’s upscale brand (Kind of like Honda’s Acura!). It is decent. My dad has a lot of DeWalt stuff.

I would suggest buying affordable tools first because like any new thing, you don’t know how long or how interested in this you will be. I wouldn’t tell someone who’s never bought a computer before to buy an Alienware or something. If you buy mid level stuff, you can always ebay it and buy better stuff if you feel like you need something better. If you buy high quality expensive stuff right away, what if you decide you don’t like diy? Chances are you will just keep the tools and be out a bunch of money.

Now you’re talking about stuff I can get excited about! Bob Vila’s got a pretty good list of the ‘essential’ tools:

http://www.bobvila.com/HowTo_Library/The_Essential_Toolbox-Purchasing_Tools-A2048.html

When I started getting into DIY several years ago, I started here, but basically added something every weekend - either out of necessity for a specific project or because it just seemed cool!

Forgot the tape measure.

Dewalt is good. I just bought a Ryobi set from Home Depot that is good. It was $99 and was all cordless. 2 18volt batteries with a charger. It also had a Drill, Skill Saw, Sander, and Flashlight. And the kit is expandable. You can get a small chainsaw and a Jigsaw to go with it. Among other things.

Awesome deal at $99.

For a good set you need a Drill, Skill Saw(Circular Saw), Hammer, Jigsaw, Cordless Screwdriver, Tape Measure, Level, and probably a couple of more small things I can’t think of right now. You will find you always need to add more to your kit depending on what you are doing.

Good Luck. Let me know if you have any questions about tools.

Black and Decker is a name I would personally trust. Been around since the Age of Dinosaurs.

Good luck with your home projects! :)

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If only there was a guy like you, only he talked about home improvement all the time. We could name him Bob and he would have his own show to teach the geeks about home improvement.

To find good home handyman tools talk to construction guys. Or just peek at them over the fence if you are shy.
Good tools, like a good computer, will last a lifetime. Well the tools will anyways. A good computer will probably only last a few years.
But you get the point. Don’t buy junky tools because they are cheap. They are just frustrating. LIke open source software or help forums.
And always RTFM. Just like help forums tell you every friggin time you ask a simple question..

Few merchants are going to carry poorly designed tools except maybe the local dollar store, so you can hardly go wrong (though I’m sure there are fans of individual brands who’ll say I’m wrong). Time to subscribe to Consumer Reports online maybe?

On rechargeable saws, I wouldn’t recommend them (yet). They are so much less powerful, their charges don’t last very long, AND it takes forever to recharge (or you have to pay for extra batteries).

There ARE basic tool lists out there — I don’t remember where I’ve seen ‘em though. C’mon, it’s the Internet! A search for “basic home improvement tool list” has to come up with something.

*I* have a cordless hammer.

With BlueTooth and wireless G, I might add.

I buy a lot of tools at Harbor Freight (www.harborfreight.com). They have store where I live (Pasadena, CA), so I avoid the shipping charges. Even with shipping, I doubt you could find anything at a lower price. You won’t find brands like Dewalt or Craftsman there, but you also won’t see the high Dewalt prices either. They carry brands like Chicago Power Tools, Pittsburgh, Central Pneumatic, etc… I know, you’ve never heard of ‘em, but they’re good quality tools. And for what you’re doing (or likely to be doing), I doubt brand is going to matter too much. A lot of contractors and like professionals

Check them out.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_&_Decker

Yup, DeWalt is a division of Black & Decker. IMO, after spending 10 years in the construction industry before starting my online business, B&D tools are still a good investment.

At one point I was buying the latest cordless drill every 2-4 months because they kept crapping out on me. Each time it happened, my 15 y/o $29.95 B&D with the cord was the backup I relied on. I still have it in my closet somewhere.

Craftsman, all the way. Lifetime warranty. Good products. Always.

Don’t forget a Dremel tool and associated add-ons (widgets, I call ‘em). For small jobs, cutting off nails that can’t be pulled out, polishing small pieces, case mods…a cordless Dremel tool is an inexpensive and quite useful addition to your toolbox.

ya know, tools are a very personal thing for a man. some keep power tools, some of us keep mean looking kitchen utils, and some own powerful computing machines. it’s something about having huge, powerful devices that stirs something deep inside all of us. who doesnt go, ‘awwwww’ when he sees that slick mitre saw or santoku knife or laptop??

the problem is, we hardly ever use them to their fullest.

by the wey, Bosch makes some of the best tools on this planet. make sure you get the ones they make in switzerland. Dewalt is just as good too.

I am looking for a Drill that has a lifetime battery. Can you help

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Chicago Power Tools are complete junk. DeWalts and Black and Decker are middle ground stuff. I work in construction and as an electrician. The 28 volt Milwaukee cordless is not only reliable but very powerful and recharge does not take long at all. Panasonic is not too bad either but a tad expensive.