I Bought $12,000 Worth of Tools, to Find the Best Tool Brand

[@tylobedo]

For any other American viewers: Hikoki = Metabo HPT (Lowes & Amazon) AEG = Rigid (Home Depot)

[@TBird89]

Don’t confuse the Americans mate…they don’t know where Hawai’i is let alone changing names on tools. Anyway the Yanks would be pissed because the handyman tool brand Milwaukee didn’t win !!!!

[@danielp3345]

Weird we have Metabo as another battery tool system in Australia besides Hikoki (which was previously sold as hitatchi here)

[@proudbacteria1373]

@@danielp3345 I guess that Metabo and Metabo HPT are different brands which just owned by the same group. Metabo is German based company while Metabo HPT ( Hitachi Power Tools) is Hikoki.

[@Lyonscarpentry]

@@proudbacteria1373Hikoki was brought out by German giants Metabo awhile ago, hence the name change from hitchi tools to hikoki

[@tylobedo]

@@danielp3345 they used to be called hitachi here as well! Prior to hitachi selling off their “Koki” tool division they purchased the German tool company Metabo. They actually rebanded to Metabo HPT (“Hitachi Power Tools”). What’s great is an American company actually owns Hikoki, so they’re Japanese tools owned by an American company sold under a German name in the United States 🙃😂. The actual German Metabo is sold here as well and the two system are not compatible so it’s quiet confusing.

[@DaveDoesCarpentry]

I want to make a disclaimer that with a lot of these tests, there are multiple variables that could influence the results. If I was to repeat all these tests, there could be slightly difference results. I also want to correct what I said at the begging of the video. I didn’t buy the 10 piece AEG kit, that was gifted to me by AEG for a previous video I made.

[@dylb8801]

We just appreciate this video and effort you went to. Massive step!

[@thewarehouseproject2634]

my theory about the grinders on the threaded rod being easy after the first cut may be because the rod is hotter and therefore cuts easier, just food for thought.

[@bleyz3557]

Is it just me or Dewalt wasn't actually second to last in the grinder test? Bosch and AEG had worse times, somehow AEG getting 3 points and Dewalt 2. It doesn't change a lot, pretty much Dewalt is equal to the Milwaukee. Also those kits kinda represent what you can get from each brand but at the same time it's not really apples to apples comparasion, many brands throw mixed staff into those kits so in many instances you can get better in each brand. For example I belive that was 3rd or 4th milwaukee (doesn't matter both are great, 4th gen have slight edge) which are their top dogs and I'm not so sure with other brands.

[@chase727simmons]

You could retest them with the companies, best battery tech..

[@RedVenomOS]

I feel like you should have done more research and searched for different sets of each brand because you lined up a compact dewalt against everyone elses regular sizes impact plus the m18 fuel. Then you compared 2 different reciprocal saws then the rest when both Milwaukee and dewalt make the normal versions as well.

[@Seqhael]

Your neighbours must love you 🤣

[@Gasssan]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ToolsNGames]

😂😂

[@FredTS]

Ha ha ha ha! First thing I thought too. 😂

[@DaveDoesCarpentry]

Id love to know what they thought I was building 😅 hearing a screw go in and out a few hundred times

[@ToolsNGames]

@@DaveDoesCarpentry small house

[@averageedc]

A lot of work went into this, well done 👍

[@DaveDoesCarpentry]

Cheers mate, thanks for watching!

[@cameronbenn620]

Agreed, easily the most detailed and thorough tool comparison I’ve seen on KZbin🙌🏼🤙🏼

[@camoz123]

Hikoki is pretty underrated compared to the bigger brands. They lack in how many tools you can get outside of Japan. My cousin liked my hikoki tools but he preferred the range offerings of Milwaukee the best so went with them instead. I know hikoki are trying to bring more tool variety to country’s outside of Japan but they have to get past the huge monopoly the big 3 have (Milwaukee, makita & dewalt).

[@jimmyjoe1591]

I love them and have the impact driver from Japan. nobody will steal these. They go for red and yellow

[@luckychui]

Agree. Hikoki is underrated. They are one one the big brand in Japan, just become it not popular out side Japan, doesn't mean they ain't good.

[@darcyking-qs8cm]

For anyone that doesnt know hikoki is the rebrand of Hitachi. They make fantastic tools, worth looking out for in pawn shops and the like. Have a 9 inch circular saw that survived a shed blaze and still runs a treat after 30+ years in service. Same goes for the old Japanese made makita tools.

[@V8Baydos]

Mate ya don’t get enough credit for counting those cuts on the battery test Thanks legend

[@nasirebrahim1]

and the impact battery test had to be brutal too

[@Mattittas]

Amazing comparison and tests. I applaud your dedication! As a Bosch man myself, I feel the need to comment that the kit seems dated, with a brushed a circ saw and recip saw, and an older type of batteries. (not a critique of you, just saying Bosch is SLOW with rolling out kits and new tools). Keep up the good work, loving the content!

[@neelamharia4225]

My makita and Bosch tools have been going for about 15 years with no issues. Only recently had to have my Bosch sds plus machine serviced which should give it another 5-10 years. Enjoy the tools you have. Great videos

[@joeking433]

I think Makita is the best brand today because the Japanese can be counted on not to cheapen their tools to save money like the other brands. However, they’re all pretty good. I have the green, red, and yellow tools. I also have some of the bright lime green tools.

[@bgg-jp5ei]

Spot on, I will not buy any more Chinese landfill. DeWalt are moving to assembly in US and Mexico. Let's hope that the others follow suit, especially Metabo bringing manufacture back to Germany

[@seekadv8066]

@@bgg-jp5ei if you assemble Chinese parts in the US, they’re still Chinese parts.

[@juanserna6322]

My concensus on this for the top brands: -For smaller scale maintenance/installation jobs like hvac, electrical repair, post-construction smaller scale installation, or any other final stage detail oriented jobs, or home maintenance, id choose bosh/milwaukee 12v tools and maybe some 18v. Specifically, for fine woodworking/cabinetry, definitely Bosch 12v. For auto repair/maintenance, definitely milwaukee 12v. -For heavier construction/general contractor jobs, when you are in a small team or by yourself and you own your own tools instead of your company buying you tools, then metabo hpt. Flexible tool range, great warranty, and great battery system plus the bonus of an A/C adapter for your 36v cordless tools to become corded. -For someone that wants their tools to be exclusively or almost entirely on one battery platform, but still wants to be able dip their toe in a wide range of industries or tasks, while being ok with not necessarily having access to some specialized tools and doesnt mind paying a little more, then makita it is. Even though they have a wide range, they might not have some of the more specialized specific cordless tools that you might want as a specific trades person, depending on the trade of course, such as 12v planers and routers like bosch has. -For working for a larger scale general construction company that buys you tool kits, and/or urges everyone to be on the same battery platform for the sake of big group productivity and to be able to borrow batteries from each other, then itll most likely be Dewalt in the U.S. (makita and bosch in europe/asia probably) and even sometimes Milwaukee. -I would argue that if you will be mixing tools that run on different voltages, I would run bosch or milwaukee 12v platforms (depends on what youre specializing in), and would also run Metabo Hpt 18v/36v tools alongside that for when you need a tool with more power or just as your general construction power tools. I cant justify spending money on Dewalt, because their 20v tools are comparable or the same to most other brand's 18v tool performance. I think the 20v label is a gimmick and really just a cheap way to charge more for batteries. And I think they were actually caught at one point advertising their 18v as 20v. 18v is the magic number, thats enough voltage to do construction, have decent battery life, be decent size. Its been the baseline for years for a reason. A measly 2v more is dishonest and cheap. I have the same gripe with hilti's 22v tools, 4v more is still not enough to be substantially different. And 22v is just such a silly number. If youre honestly looking for more battery output than 18v, but dont need as much as 36v tools, then buy Kobalt or spend a little more on Flex(black) since they both run 24v platforms. Theyre 6v more than 18v and 12v less than 36v so I think its the best battery for someone that wants more than 18v, but not as much as 36v or the size of 36v batteries... and thats why I love Metabo hpt multivolts. The batteries change between running 18v output in 18v tools and 36v output in 36v tools... and unlike makita, you dont need two 18v batteries to run a 36v tool, also unlike dewalt, theyre not.enormous to the point where they look ridiculous in a smaller tool like a driver. Another thing with makita is that I have the same gripe with their 40v platform as I do with dewalts 20v platform. Makita's 40v tools are comparable to Metabo hpt's 36v tools and metabo often blows them away. 40v is just a cheap gimmick for more money as 20v is. The only way id consider buying into the makita 40v is if I buy their 80v heavy construction tools that take two whole 40v battieries... but at that point, the tools are so big that It defeats the purpose of portability of cordless battery tools... so literally just buy the corded, air, or gas powered versions of those tools from Stihl, Ingersoll Rand, or Hilti or something.

[@barttrahan7037]

Your comment on working with more of the hikoki tools just earned you a subscribe

[@shinrah4772]

I understand alot of people prefer Impactdrivers for screws cause you don't have to worry about kickback as much. However, since you mentioned previously you don't use the extra handles on the regular drills at all, those drills will ram in the screws you used for your impact driver test way faster. They will also be able to efficiently bash in screws that are much much longer. Unless you want to watch an episode of your favourite show waiting for your impact to fasten a 8x400 or similiar screw ;). But driving those in without an extra handle is not sth. your wrists enjoy, so that's why you have em on higher powered drills that are meant for that type of work.

[@PazLeBon]

the guy is clueless or bought an paid for

[@xaviermacdonald1727]

I'm glad to see another hikoki fan on KZbin. Especially another Aussie, I've been with the brand ever since they released the new 36v range, and honestly, they get the job done just as easily as anyone else, and for the price point of the tools, they are a solid option compared to the other big name brands. Good on ya mate, would love to see more videos in future

[@chrxx4327]

I got rid of a lot of my Milwaukee m18 tools for metabo HPT (Hikoki). I hated the ergnomics and feel of the Milwaukee stuff, and the Hikoki stuff is such a better value, and has much better ergonomics in general. Raw power isn't everything.

[@Volkovic7013]

Thank you for such a comprehensive video. Enjoy all of your new tools! I just bought a DeWalt Drill/Driver set. Even though it wasnt the best in your tests, it should be great for the random household stuff I do.

[@MCHorner]

Good test and people are missing the point. You purchased and tested the comparable package deals against one another. That’s how most of us get into a product line. I own every product line you tested and have favorite tools spread across all of the manufactures. You did a great job showing people what the quality you can get for a specific amount of money as well as the deals and incentives offered by tool manufactures when you purchase kits. Thanks for the effort. Now a subscriber.

[@amirrahim814]

I watched this from start to finish.. awesome video and informative 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ashdell4493]

Love my Hikoki tools hardly anyone has them so it’s always good at pack up time.

[@joelockenden8296]

Can you please use the top of the range Makita impact like the other brands

[@michaellane999]

I get that the test is supposed to be fair in that you use the same value from each brand but the bottom of the range makita gear isnt great. I have a TD173 from Japan, Makita's top tier stuff is fantastic.

[@13staylor13]

He’s using what comes in the kits that are selling for $1999

[@drunkntigr]

@@michaellane999 I concur. Have the 172 cause that's all we can get in Australia with warranty and it is sublime.

[@danielshiu8926]

he used what came in the combos. Milwaukees full size reciprocating saw was substituted for the cheaper single hand one as well and I believe bosch offers better drills

[@AngeloPistilli]

@@michaellane999 Makita is a brand designed for professionals, this is why they use Murata (Japanese brand cells for batteries) for some batteries, depend on country you will get Samsung cell (not so good) or Murata (also used for F series of 40V or many 18V batteries sold in Japan). When you buy Makita you want high quality tool where price is not your first parameter of choice. Makita are for professionals or company where price isn`t important as reliability and ergonomy in your hands. By this I wanna say that Makita cheap / low-range are for home DIY people, but the expensive TOP Makita, expecially 40V serie, line is for professionals and this is why price and performance vary very much from cheap to TOP stuff.

[@JanTanda]

Love a good Aussie channel doing well! Keep up the vids! Love these videos, well made edited nicely.. indepth.. only can get better from here... Great work. Like your diy vids too that's how I found you initially

[@waisengluy7515]

When you cut the metal rod, your first cut is harder than your second and subsequent cuts become the first cut the metal temperature is at is coldest state hence it is harder to cut, the subsequent cut the metal has been heated by the previous cut hence the metal is solfter compare to the first cut.

[@mafei1517]

Hy awesome test! Fiy Bosch has new pro-core batteries, they last longer and have more output. It is made to perform well with the brushless tools. Would have changed the whole testing and they might outperformed some other tools. I don’t really know why Bosch tool are sold with the old batteries in Australia. In Germany they only come with the new pro core batteries. If you are up for it you could get one of them and try some of the tools again. I am sure that the saw will perform much better

[@danielshiu8926]

all the tool brands have come out with new batteries utilising the tablets battery cell technology. for example Milwaukee's forge batteries and dewalt power stack

[@furedi8067]

Love my Bosch gear with the pro core batteries. They honestly feel like they have double the torque

[@simonbailey9554]

I throughly enjoyed this and appreciated the effort you’ve put in

[@theSaltyCarpenter]

Hikoki, Metabo here in the States... most underated tool brand. Lovem

[@andrewsmith3362]

How can you compare the single hand skin recip saw to the 2 hand use saws. No wonder Milwaukee and Dewalt lost that

[@Cleffry]

The comparison is based on a similar sized kit each brand has provided for around the same price point, not the exact same tools are in each kit

[@mattyk82]

He's just using what came in the kits, I agree the larger size milwaukee recip saw dominates makita at least, having used both extensivley

[@PilgrimStanding]

I guess a take away is maybe don't buy a kit?

[@mattyk82]

@@PilgrimStanding kits can be great value but it’s important to work out what you are after. Most of these brands have many different kits available.

[@MasterXtatik]

Idc about screwing 2.37 seconds faster , imma still buy usa made tools no bullsht china stuff . I buy for performance and durability .

[@PeterSkovgaard]

I always wonder why the Beachmark of a tool Brand is how Quick it does something… there is never taken into context ( how long does the tool last, Service, and build durability) as a professionel i dont care if there is a few difrent seconds on how fast they screw a screw in… i would rather have a tool there last and is dependeble… Personaly i found that with the bosch Professionel line.. but awsome video serie mate.

[@bgg-jp5ei]

Have you ever heard the expression "time is money"? I'm guessing that you are not self-employed

[@AngeloPistilli]

I agree. Bad ergonomy get you tired soon and slow down your work. Also a tool that last just few years is not a good tool because will push you to buy another tool: waste of money. I love Makita tool because are well balanced in your hand, reliability is awesome and battery are very good and will last many years. Anyway here in Europe Bosch & Makita are very famous brands among professionals and almost nobody buy/wish the red and yellow brand.

[@danc2779]

Tremendous effort! Thank you for sharing.

[@newmill2191]

As a hikoki fan boy i love the video

[@kebabgud]

Its worth noting that the Bosch Impactor in this test is not really intended to compete with the others. the GDX is more of multitool, the one that should have been used is the GDR. Also since the GDX does not have any speed or power adjustement it means its the lowest power version.

[@Timtam33254]

Great content mate. I’ve had 18v makita for about 8 years and have only had to replace a recipro and circ saw. Grinder on its way out The drills are still decent and although they may be out powered nowadays they are a bloody reliable tool. I do have the Milwaukee circ saw too and not a fan aswell if I’m honest. Keen to see how the hikoki holds up in time. On ya mate! Good stuff

[@MrGodforPresident]

Makita feels the best to use for me personally, I'm not a builder though & I understand mill. Is definitely more power. Makita stuff Isnt about raw power, it's smooth , quality, & becomes a part o f you while some of the other brands just get it done. Makita also contains tech to keep motors from over working & burning out.. I thought my sub compact burnt out while hanging some drywall on some old growth wood in a home built in the 50's.. it turned out it just shut down because driving 3 " screws for shiming the joists ( joists warped) was too much for the motor. I appreciate this tech because I can run out & grab a cheaper model impact to do this raw power work & save my sub compact for more precision dialing in screws with high control

[@watosmate8935]

That's what I reckon and chose makita for more finesse work and likely reliability

[@dustinkrebs8229]

Let's go Hikoki! 👏👏👏👏👏 I use Metabo HPT and love all their tools 💯

[@fivesix-gr9lp]

Damn you really put a lot of work into this!! Thank you

[@Know3ody]

As a hikoki user..... i feel like a proud dad right now 😂

[@rn1985]

Best value dollar for dollar, team green HITACHI POWER BABY!!

[@vladiordache9701]

The first cut takes more because of the disc that is new, when it consumes a bit, it cuts better and faster

[@reeceferguson5641]

Thanks for the video! As a Milwaukee man I have to say though the impacts have so much power they're useless at doing fine jobs like nipping in screws to gyprock and even villaboard. If you try to put a kitchen together its nearly impossible to use it. Plus it has so much power for normal screws if it hits a knot it'll break the tip without hesitation. For that reason still have a faithful old Makita that's great at the fine jobs 👍 great test though thanks

[@bgg-jp5ei]

Agree entirely, I use a 12v bosch professional for light jobs, my 18v milwaukee fuel will tear a screw straight through a 4 by 2 which is great for stud work

[@sw86241996]

That's take a lot of effort test. Thanks for sharing

[@ryu-ken]

Hikoki/Metabo is underrated

[@woshinwb]

just commenting because i hope this video blows up :) lots of effort

[@DaveDoesCarpentry]

Thanks!

[@zeroyon4562]

I’ve found I can get amazing deals with Hikoki from Mitre 10 here in NZ. I scored a 36V 5” grinder for $100 with container, was the display model. Then a few months later I picked up a pack with the skillsaw, drill, impact driver (all 36v also), the same grinder I already had, 2x batteries and charger for $800, was $1000 off. Can’t really be beaten. I’ve used the grinder every day at my stainless sheetie job for nearly 2 years now and it goes hard.

[@Letmec0mmentplz]

Hikoki for life ❤ it's metabo in the US

[@nedharris6328]

Really interesting video mate, I can tell this took ages to make too. Some pretty interesting results, good stuff bro

[@karremania]

That is some SERIOUS work you done there, and love the detail on the handling on the tracksaws. Its kinda nice but same time annoying to see there is no 'one that rules em all', they each have their pro and cons, their ups and downs, specialy the tracksaw seems to be very focused on what type to actualy doing. Im still at the 18VAlliance Bosch tools, initialy i though of just upgrading into the Profession (aka blue), but seeing all those adapters now for several batteries, i serious love the black color of AEG.

[@georgebrown11boys]

one thing we've noticed at home is that Miwakee is better brand new and not good for long but Makita stay good for ages

[@watosmate8935]

Think milwaukee really push the limits of there tools for more power and twork

[@TBird89]

What impressed me the most was the display set up in the background just using a couple of ladders. 👍🤘🏻also you know what else impressed me … you had the sun come out in Victoria 😂 …… FM …

[@caitlin6543]

Aeg seems good value these days, I remember them being garbage. Awesome video mate was very excited for it!

[@carpenter2410ify]

You are 💯 NOT comparing apples with apples! That DeWalt is the cheapest compact drill they have 👎

[@drtikol4647]

He bought the sets and the dewalt was a lot cheaper

[@TheDwightMamba]

Take it up with DeWalt for putting it in the set.

[@TheDwightMamba]

Take it up with DeWalt for putting it in the set.

[@drtikol4647]

@@TheDwightMamba he had 2 options. This cheaper one with free table saw or a lot more expensive one. And the cheaper one looks like a perfect home starter pack

[@stepanvonka8575]

I found AEG BSB 18BL LI-602C , but it looks different than your AEG , is it just a new look?

[@JB-ez2jz]

Is Hikoki’s impact the triple hammer?

[@adambentley4850]

Today I've by chance come across this video, your chanel & I liked it very much! On top of the useful content about the tools and their comparison, I enjoy your australian pronunciation and can improve my English)! All in all thank you for your job about this particular video! I can imagine how tired you were after that I'm subscribing... Great wishes from Stuttgart, Germany

[@TimWatkins-eg9it]

When you tighten your chucks, tighten it up and give it half a click back to lock it in place. Try it anyway.

[@michaelfairchild]

It was proven many times as a myth. Even the manufacturers of those chucks said they have no such feature.

[@Cuautool]

Hola, gran video, muchas gracias, le metiste mucho tiempo, dinero y esfuerzo para hacerlo, es el video de comparativa que mas me ha gustado, porque es mas realista, yo soy un amante de bosch y ultimamente ya empece a cambiarme a hikoki que aca en Mexico se conoce como Metabo HPT, tu video me comprueba lo bueno que es esa marca, ya me suscribi a tu canal, saludos desde Mexico.

[@coolgamer4607]

I know everyone has their favorites on tool brands but in my opinion DeWalt and Milwaukee are the kings of tools. I personally prefer DeWalt that’s just because that’s the brand I’ve grown up with until recently granted I’m about to turn 15. You guys should let me know what brand you prefer and why I’m curious

[@xaviermacdonald1727]

For someone who seems to enjoy bashing on hikoki, you must've felt a little humbled seeing the final results!

[@iNemoden]

Since you never mention exact models of the tools, how do I know if you are not comparing top of the shelf tool from brand A vs entry level tool of brand B?

[@lockyj733]

The battery test between all brand tools was the eye opener for me milwaukee 5amp being the most expensive 5amp of the rest was by far the worst and comparing it to AEG one which was so much better being owned by the same company and costs less was a shock

[@scottanthony1892]

Saw test was brilliant. Combining battery and ease of use is great to know

[@mannyayala8313]

The hikoki skill saw is a beast. Hikoki knock it out the park.

[@philwort1873]

Great video. Super effort testing all of those tools and quite fair testing really. Many of those tools would benefit from higher capacity batteries and there are better tools from each company but it was fair as you tested the kits as they came for the most.

[@DanTuber]

Would you choose speed if the tool was the heaviest?

[@morganazzopardi2187]

Ty for the time and work u done. Awesome camera work and editing. Cant believe hikoki came first

[@amp-t]

Amazing video! wish i had been able to see this before buying my first batch of power tools! thanks so much, keep up the great work 🙏🏼👍

[@stevaAhn]

Amazing effort, thanks bro, Aeg is my favourite

[@RobK0304]

Not many tools review Bosch and AEG, so I like the inclusion! (I'm still a big Makita guy)

[@chrisvardanega829]

You used a longer impact bit then all the others for the hikoki test which gives it less torque than the others… mate seems like this video is heavily biased and you should be adding a disclaimer at the start of it saying you are sponsored by AEG

[@Ideology1122]

Reminder to turn your Chuck adjuster back slightly on the drills to lock the bits in place sir. Excellent video by the way

[@ToolCriticNo9]

Great video! Just need to say my two cents. I get that it was all in combo kits, but they are a bit missleading, with the milwaukee and Dewalt recip saws, seeing as they only had the tigersaw, not the bayonett saw. Also the Dewalt dcf850 is in the atomic line, while most the other impacts were top line. Also looked like dewalt had the atomic drill, and not the topline. Keep up the good work though!

[@Andrethealchemist999]

I love this idea but I want a faster version of the video. Where it flies through it. Great content 🙏

[@rhycespeller3046]

Wow great comprehensive video!

[@Spendishy]

Was that a legit milwaukee 5.0 battery or is that what an Australian version looks like I have seen one in the US like it

[@lebanesecarrot5028]

40:07 watch the time skip from 19 seconds to 27 seconds

[@josuecaleb5053]

I noticed that haha. Wonder why it's there. Did he explain or was it just him adding time?

[@danabenjamin3300]

The makita impact was skipping all over the place on the amount of screw test lol

[@mixedmartialmayhem7703]

Told you lads Hikoki was weapon! Doesn’t stop at just these tools either they smash with all their gear bar the first gen multi tool it’s not the best and loud as heck but does still go alright, I haven’t tried out their second gen multi yet. Well done Dave, cheers as always mate love your work! 👊🏼🍻

[@barttrahan7037]

The second gen is awesome and in the USA it's only $120

[@chippertech8340]

Great video mate. I got 18v hikoki when I started my apprenticeship two years ago and still going strong while workmates have had multiple Milwaukee tools fail and be replaced repeatedly. I was super keen on the AEG limited edition but you have given me something to think about now 😂 keep up the great work

[@nfi2nfi2]

The reason is the heat is annealing the metal slightly for the grinder test

[@k1ng0fk1ngsromelo6]

How do you think it’s fair that you tested the DeWalt and the Milwaukee mini saw saw I guess the regular 18 V

[@robbie154]

Which brand/s would you say had the lowest sound and least vibration felt in hands?

[@planespeaking]

Bosch's starter kit is really old kit. The impact and the drill driver are brushed and only the circular saw is brush less. The circular saw is good but you're right to saw it lacks torque. Bosch has just bought out another impact to catch up with its competitors. Milwaukee has really tried to improve their design and tool quality lately. One to watch. Hikoki quality is also good but they only seem to sell their whole range in Japan. Makita is a good all rounder and I would probably go with them if I was starting again in the UK due to the range but it would be xgt not 18V . A good review, thanks.

[@engineer_alv]

I have a few Bosch tools and can tell you all those are brushless except for the blower. But as you mentioned some of those were old like the impact driver and that's also the entry level angle grinder. The drill is very capable, 2nd only to the BiTurbo one but all other brands except DeWalt were using their top of the line drills. That circ saw is from last year but mid tier and the recip saw is their newest, the rest are 2yrs or older. But the issue here is from Bosch trying to fit more value than performance in a kit.

[@planespeaking]

Biturbo equals brushless. I have that impact driver too. I thought it was brushed. 🤷 Anyway basically what I'm saying is that many of these Bosch tools are a generation or two old now.

[@engineer_alv]

@@planespeaking yeah, mixing a top of the line recip saw with their 2nd best drill, mid tier circ saw and 3 other entry level tools is quite confusing. I guess the more research we do as consumers, the better

[@christopherzajac5993]

Btw the Bosch impact driver does have speed settings just that ones more dearer

[@MrAidanfleming]

Lol, top of the range Milwaukee. Bottom of the range Makita, also the Hikoki, should be the triple hammer one

[@jwanilpatel3223]

The triple hammer is designed for speed not for high torque impact ..... It would have done slower in the test

[@13staylor13]

He’s just using what the manufacturers put in their $1999 ish kits. His previous video shows this when he unboxes the tools (except the makita saw - which wasn’t supplied in the kit)

[@engineer_alv]

Well, Hikoki had the advantage of being the only 36V lineup and it shows as it came on top. Not sure what ypur complain is if this is what MFRs chose to put in their large tool kits. Bosch could've also offered a BiTurbo kit but there is none in his market (or not for the same price)

[@nizjiz]

that is a triple hammer its the Japanese model which is what hikoki sell over the world now

[@pontuslindgren1879]

When you use angle grinder on the metal it will heat the metal up. Hot metal is softer than cold, I'm not sure thats the actual reason but maybe something to consider.

[@chew_jacka9558]

Can't comment on other brands but after using a huge range of makita tools professionally with my old man for 16 years, I have to say they are so reliable. I don't think any of his Makitas have died, his impact driver is over 15 years old and only needed the brushes changing once, it's been through the ringer, used in the rain, dropped from 5 storeys, and is still going strong. I think one battery might have died once. He bought two new SDS brushless drills recently, I said why two? He said 'because they're so nice' lol. The brushless LXT range are worth every penny in my opinion.

[@4673962]

Yeah, old Makita's. New are ALL made in china. They are not as good as the old stuff. They are not selling well and they have not done crap for battery development. Im not talking in USA. The whole world they are not selling well.

[@fastergoy]

Really great work, thank you for it, I hope that giving you the gift by AEG does not affect the result

[@magnusa24]

Excellent video! Obviously you know that all the brands have different models for each tool in different price and power categories, just wanted to point it out. A prime example is the dewalt drill being a compact cheap model, whereas the milwaukee is their top of the line that comes with a side handle.

[@Alphamax92]

Davedoescarpentry as an apprentice needing to buy a framing nail gun. What would you go for? I have milwalkee tools so far but that nail gun just doest sit right with me and hard to hand on youre belt? Would you go a second hand paslode or you reckon the AEG is worth getting? Cheers.

[@MCHorner]

I have the AEG, Dewalt, Milwaukee and Metabo nail guns. My favorite is the Metabo for speed and quality but it is a bit bulky. The AEG is my second choice. The Milwaukee is poorly balanced and the Dewalt is slow with old technology.

[@alphabuilders]

About why the first grinder cut always took longer... first grinder cut is into colder metal. As it heats it softens. This will also favour the tools towards the end of the test as the bar will retain some heat from before.. Not complaining, hindsight is a thing..., awesome work..

[@WhosLeadingYou]

Should have used a screw tip auger bit for the drill test so tis up to the power of the drill to pull the bit through.

[@danielp3345]

The amount of people that didn't watch the last video saying the tests are unfair is pretty amazing. Dudes testing kits, he didn't buy individual tools 😅 Anyway good to see a fellow Aussie testing the tools instead of another of the countless guys from usa in their shed that don't appear to use tools to earn money. Hard to get a baseline of how tools perform watching them do weird shit that no one does.

[@luckychui]

You not just abusing the tools, you are abusing yourself as well😂 I keep laughing when I was watching the bettery test. Man! 2289 saw cuts and 488 screws driving in and out! You are man of steel 🫡 BTW, I was planning to buy a set of Hikoki tools, glad I found the video 🫶🏻

[@cevinzeke5110]

For your bosch impact driver, mind definitely came with a variable speed. Not faster than Milwaukee but on par with Dewalt.

[@G01f-Ba11-2]

Fantastic vid, and right in time for my planned pruchase for one of these kits as im tired of breaking my current consumer DIY level tools (Im no tradie). The AEG seems to be the best value, and faily hardy (like yourself i like the feel of the framing nailer as well). Love the channel.

[@JasonLuther1]

Idc. I thrash dewalt it works. Especially their rear handle saw and mag drill. They all do work.

[@darcyking-qs8cm]

Rarely use an impact driver to screw off bugles, find a drill on low speed gets a better bite, especially when doing new purlins to old pergola frames (especially oregon) I guess it would be to save your wrists, remember almost snapping mine off with the corded drills doing purlins back in the day.

[@anythingandeverything1258]

Not bad. Only thing I saw as a potential variable changer was the saws had different blades. Different brands and styles cut better or worse then others. Would've liked to see that comparison with the same blade on all of them

[@itsyaboyfatal8098]

with the grinder second cut is easier because you have rubbed off the logo sticker, the sticker slows it down

[@itsthedr5399]

Great video mate, had Milwaukee for years and looking at making a switch. Never considered AEG stuff, but after seeing this might be giving it a crack especially at the price. Gained a subscriber 👍

[@progenji6970]

Why are you using an M18 fuel drill against a mid range dewalt drill? Afraid the DCD999 will win?

[@grantpalmer85]

Ive got the aeg 185mm saw and its fine but uncomfortable and shit hand position.. brakes itself too much but better than the older one i had.. the apprentices hikoki 185mm is so much more comfortable to use.. but id pick a powered makita 185mm over any of the battery saws when ripping.. just lighter and endless power

[@canelo4079]

I was so proud of using my whole set of Makita tools, but now I have some doubts about them.

[@Ffoo_ffighter]

They last forever and never break, best ergo. gen4 m18 impact should be recalled. You dont need all this new tech.

[@Sausagedoglife]

Stay proud mate, they will still be going in 10 years.

[@josuecaleb5053]

These kits don't always have the top of the line of each tool brand. I don't use makita, but that could be the case here.