I spent $2500 on TOOLS! What did I get???

[@Samho1982]

I have that brad nailer and it’s definitely the bees knees! So good for trim work when you don’t have to drag around a compressor and hose.

[@alitabattlechicken9732]

Florida carpenter here. I’ve been using that brad nailer for 6 months and it hasn’t jammed once. Best nailer I’ve ever had.

[@andrewmacartney76]

I have the Milwaukee nailer also. I find the nailer is brand brad specific.. meaning.. i used brads from my compressor derived brad nailer in the Milwaukee.. jammed all the time,, till i switched to porter cable brand brads

[@ryane6719]

Makita has been the most consistent for us over the last 18 years. Good choice on expanding your line.

[@rbenoit1978]

I own stock in Makita. I'm happy with his purchasing decisions lol.

[@ryane6719]

@@rbenoit1978 are they publicly traded?

[@eskilover]

I have every tool you brought out except the stiletto hammer and I can say as someone who makes their living with their tools all of them are needs. I can’t tell you how many times I said I can’t believe he didn’t have that already. Your back will love the table saw stand. Love the channel!

[@carriebrown4727]

Love new tools, its like Christmas

[@edover50]

So good you did this For yourself Ben! Don’t miss out on buying the cheap amazon battery adapters so you can mix and match between Milwaukee and Dewalt platforms.

[@chazIII7III]

Battery adapters?

[@edover50]

@@chazIII7III Yes, for Dewalt to Milwaukee or vice versa. 20v to 18 doesn’t matter. I also use a Dewalt 20v to Ryobi adapter. About $25 cdn and way cheaper to use what you’ve got instead of buying multiple battery chargers or batteries.

[@KnifeKnoob]

@@edover50 you’ve just saved me hundreds, Thankyou sir

[@edover50]

@@KnifeKnoob actually we all should thank Ben for starting this community!! Although it has cost me significantly since he started my Columbia tools addiction….

[@L.Scott_Music]

WARNING WARNING! Outfeed ROLLERS can be very dangerous with table saws! If they aren't perfectly aligned with the end of the saw they will roll the work piece to the left or right and can cause binding on the blade, or at the least mess up the cut, at worst cause kickback and injury. Don't do it! Table saws need a flat table like support or roller bearings. Those roller supports are only good for chop saws.

[@AlexKunstar]

Hopefully that's what he will actually use them with. I was also thinking they don't make much sense with a table saw and just assumed he miss-spoke. In the minute chance he didn't, I hope he listens to your warning and anyone else who would think about a similar dangerous setup.

[@SpringRubber]

Great advice and thanks! It's comforting to know I'm safer using my small table saw on the ground with an old milk crate on 2x4 scraps for the out feed table. : )

[@ericpuse5151]

Since you mixed battery tool brands, consider investing in some battery adapters. I got one to adapt my milwaukee batteries to ryobi tools so I could get the ryobi brad nailer instead of the milwaukee (way cheaper and im not a pro). Works nice and the adapters usually have USB ports in them for charging.

[@SteveHiemstraAKAspeg]

🤯 this may solve the missing cordless desalt pin nailer dilemma I have!

[@nellof1244]

Stores love guys like you buying the stuff just before everything goes on sale for Christmas

[@kevinhamling1963]

Hey man, Kevin here from Australia. Nothing wrong with buying tools. The more tools you can have the better. I actually have a tool cabinet on each side of my garage/workshop with basically the same tools in each . Why, so I can have one set of tools for each side of my car. Anyhoo stay safe and healthy man. ✌🏻 Peace.

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

Most of my hand tools are DeWalt and I've had good results with them. My larger tools like table saws, and band saws, and drill presses are Ryobi. Ryobi tools may not last as long as DeWalt but they are a lot cheaper, so if one wears out it doesn't set you back much. And all of my lawn tools are Ryobi. I like the interchangeable batteries. Even my lawnmower is a Ryobi electric. But I still have some very old Craftsman tools that just keep going, a jigsaw and and drill. I wore out the old Craftsman circular saw a few years ago. I built a lot of stuff with that tool, remodeling projects, a ground level deck, stairs and a landing to the upper deck, and a screened in porch on the upper deck. It died cutting the last board of the screened porch. May it Rest In Peace.

[@jakeklassen3702]

So those stiletto hammers are totally worth it! I noticed a difference in my wrists and arms when I started using one. And vibration is a lot less in them. You can also buy them with wooden handles.

[@user-zz8ln3uh5x]

I probably shouldn’t have been so rough with mine… I chipped out the claws when pulling nails out of concrete. Titanium is softer than steel. My Estwing wasn’t handy : /

[@jakeklassen3702]

@@user-zz8ln3uh5x so I ruined the grip on my stiletto because of my callused hands and my claw was a bit beat up, I gave it to my local tool supplier to get fixed and stiletto just sent me a new hammer for $50. I gained a lot of respect for the company after that.

[@user-zz8ln3uh5x]

@@jakeklassen3702 Never considered that. Good to know. Thanks

[@ProxyFinal]

The tool that got me in the Makita line -- the brushless circ saw, which I use all the time on all kinds of cuts. Not the perfect saw, but it does the job.

[@GustavEindrich]

I have a 6 1/2" 18v Makita circ saw at home and use it lots. At work we have a 36v Makita 7 1/4" with the two batteries and it's really nice. Nobody grabs the corded saw anymore unless we're doing lots of long rips.

[@cndjonno]

Anytime you buy batteries, I recommend picking up the 21700 cell versions. While the difference between the small cells and the larger are not as noticeable when fully charged, when you get down to 50% charge you will see large differences in power output with some like the circular saw.

[@TheOldBlackCrow]

I only do diy stuff, but my Home Depot kit of circular saw, saws all, flashlight, and drill are about 18 years old and still kicking ass.

[@Swwils]

Surprised you didn't pickup a modern laser?

[@alder50]

Thanks for taking us through your tool selection. Two questions. First, how important is it for you to buy tools of the same battery platform / tool brand? Or, is it more important for you to get the best tool for the job? And second, work van or work truck?

[@alder50]

To further 2nd question. Which is more of the benefit for your remolding / drywall work?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks for the super thanks Jim. It’s quite important to me to use tools from the same platform. That being said I will still choose a different brand if I like the tool better. But it’s annoying and expensive to have to have batteries and chargers from multiple brands. I have a minivan because I have four kids. It’s the only thing I can carry all my tools and kids in at the same time. However, after years of hauling tools and materials in the same unit that I drive in I would love a pickup truck. The separation would be nice and I think my next vehicle will be a pickup truck as my kids are all getting older now and I never have to drive more than a couple of them around at one time.

[@alder50]

@@vancouvercarpenter my wife and I had 2 minivan over the years that the kids were growing up! They are great because they are very versatile. For the family and hauling for work. Easier access to tools and materials. And everything stays dry. Unless you have a cover or cap on the box of a truck.

[@astromaddox1989]

Keep up the good work. Always look forward to your videos. Good to see someone just being honest and be yourself.

[@klmbuilders5385]

The angle gauge is magnetic so you can stick it on your table saw blade for accurate bevels. I use mine for also reading stair degrees. Helpful when ordering custom vinyl railings. Have fun!

[@Chris.Rhodes]

I'm a huge fan of my M18 stuff and I'm a service tech, so I invested in some of the M12 line.... I'm absolutely in love with the M12 line! Also, when I get new tools, I pull it out of the box and drop it on the floor!

[@mkelebay]

Got the dewalt brad nailer a couple years ago, and It’s probably my favourite battery tool, HATED lugging compressors up and down 3-4 stories at a time for just a few trim pieces. Side note, let us know if you think that hammer is actually worth it, I’ve always thought they’re ridiculous, but I trust your honest opinion.

[@TheAxecutioner]

I’m going to get the m18 nail gun with an adapter so that Makita batteries will power it. I’ve got all Makita cordless so I have many batteries, but the Makita 18 gauge nail gun has bad reviews so best of both worlds

[@chiebert290]

Good for you Ben. I am a firm believer that if you have the means it’s good to do this early in your business.

[@304spencer]

When drilling Euro hinges. Drill until the top of the forsner bit is flush with the cabinet door. That will get the correct depth and keep you from going through.

[@daryldavirro4237]

I love my tools. You can never have enough.....lol. definitely makes the jobs easier.

[@theplaid1]

Your swearing definitely caught me off guard. Appreciate your humility and sense of humor. You are a good teacher

[@kiwdwks]

Tools are an investment that helps you get the work done as efficiently as possible. Even the ones like the hammer that are somewhat of a splurge, keeps thing interesting...

[@8antipode9]

My tools are also Makita 18v LXT, and my collection is still growing! Also, I don't do trim as much but I'm super envious of your finish nailer. Watching a few other KZbinrs, it seems Hikoki and Milwaukee also do a cordless framing nailer, which I also don't really need but want!

[@koubasaki]

The makita skill saw is buttery smooth and cuts on a dime, just get a diablo blade for it.

[@BahianoReno]

Great buying brother, keep safe and enjoy your new tools.

[@LaBaticuerva]

The cordless nailers work pretty good and get the job done! I used them for my baseboards after installing some nice looking cheap vinyl floors and it worked soooo well.

[@christopher3963]

Ive got mostly Makita but now dewalt is starting to creep in, their tools are always on sale in the big box stores and usually a lot less than makita. Makita doesn’t seem to market their products as aggressively as Milwaukee and dewalt.

[@davidrodriguez5804]

I agree but here in youtube there are people who test this brands and makita almost always comes on top.

[@Newokie59]

"The way someone opens a box tells you about them..." ~ Your in good company then! My first thought is your fellow Canuck, AvE!

[@Lu_Woods]

It's 3:30 am, all of sudden I feel a need for a new impact driver. ...exciting stuff, looking forward to seeing it all get dirty ; )

[@JonnyDIY]

Nice! I just bought a crap ton of Makita n Milwaukee tools too lol. I always spend 3x as much as I thought I would because of all the "deals" this time of year lol 😄

[@hexhex7220]

son convinced me to get that Makita drill combo... absolute best tool ever.. contour gage... Christmas present from daughter last year...you deserve good tools Ben... great video

[@Matt-my7pz]

Not arm chairng here Ben, but I have those two same outfit rollers as you do and actually used them for a long time. I had an epiphany the other day and realized that it should get the ball bearing out feed rollers as the directional roller ones can really affect your cut on longer heavier things. It either directs it towards the fence of the saw are away. If you don't have it dialed in just right to your saw. I'm sure you've used these things lots before, but I think I might invest next in some ball bearing rollers so that it doesn't pull the material toward or away from the fence binding the blade

[@EvilWhiteColonialist]

Im a 100% Milwaukee guy. Have all their basics and a lot of their specialty stuff. Thoroughly impressed with them.

[@natashawilliams3604]

I’ve not had good experiences with battery operated nail guns, but I’ve never tried my fav brand so very jealous of you right now. Can’t wait to see how well it works

[@pittsburghmike9569]

Be careful, the 18g was my first.. very soon after I found myself buying the 21 degree, 30 degree, crown stapler and my favorite.. the 15g

[@Or0s_808]

You really can't go wrong with most Makita tools. I used to run all Milwaukee for cordless tools but I've been changing over to a lot of Makita the last few years. You made the right decision with the m18 nailers though. Makita really needs to step up their game when it comes to their cordless nailer lineup. Cordless finish guns (or any cordless guns for that matter) are a big productivity boosters on small remodel jobs. I still break out air if I'm doing a big job but I don't even keep an air compressor on the truck anymore.

[@MyName-ht9ir]

Good for you. Glad you got some luxury things.

[@painterdave1998]

You can buy a adapter for mikita batteries to fit and use on milwaukee 18v for about 22 Canadian bucks on Amazon. So you dont have to pack another charger and batteries.

[@HamidA-to8vy]

For home workshop, you could've bought full Makita combo kit instead of drill/impact kit with almost the same price. For kid use safely, I rather prefer tack saw over circular and table saw

[@roboh27]

I have the Makita combo kit and the circular saw, I couldn't live without them. You'll be very happy with both of those purchases.

[@danclu5171]

Gotta love this guy! Cheers from the Island!

[@conradcoolerfiend]

Vancouver carpenter ballin out hard with that google adsense moola

[@jennykatz2953]

Can you make a video about how to finish drywall where it butts up to other kinds of surfaces? For example where drywall meets a brick chimney, or where a cast iron pipe goes through a drywall ceiling, or where drywall meets tile?

[@adude7050]

You might also like a Montana counter sink and driver combo kit. It turns one drill into two.

[@Bigrush310]

No bro! A Milwaukee charger will run you about $90 in the states!

[@nicholaserkelenz6431]

That 18 gauge nailer is a game changer. I picked one up this summer and rarely pull the compressor out for my brad nailer anymore. The milwaukee framing gun is awesome too but its really heavy

[@telman5221]

you don't have to showoff, i have Ryobi entire line and I'm so happy

[@kickyourfaceandlaugh607]

Ryobi 🥴

[@diycentral]

Sweet haul! I'm assuming by now though that you found out or someone mentioned that you bought the wrong type of calipers for the need you were describing. Those are for inside measurements.

[@alfredoramosalvarez6645]

I had my makita 1st gen sub compact drill and impact for ten years before I retired them to my dad and they still work great

[@reddawgrup1779]

My experience in over 38 years of framing and trim work is Makita and Milwaukee has been the most reliable. I think you'll be more than happy with that 18 gauge trim gun!! Absolutely love them!! Now don't go out n get hurt skate boarding!! Thanks for the video 👍👍

[@debandmike3380]

notice how the 1/4" impacts are always thrown into a set regardless of brand. It is the only tool I never use. I have a milwaukee mid torque 1/2" that I love and use whenever a job calls for an impact.

[@goprobeto_1527]

Love the videos, do you have and videos that combine building and skateboarding? I’ve got an off grid property, trying to develop some skate obstacles, and eventually a small park.

[@adude7050]

You should check out the Bessey gear clamps use them for installing cabinets mostly.

[@d7a7s7]

Battery adapters , as mentioned already , are the way to go - I also would swap out the roller stands for Triton multi-stands . I have both and the Triton stands are a lot more versatile and with low friction slide surfaces don't affect your timber feed direction - see L. Scott Music post below .

[@normandybeach9230]

Loved this. Would love to have a drywall installation video.

[@Thedeadbird8]

Ya'll will like that Makita combo,

[@toddhibb5184]

Cordless nailer is a game changer. Tools=happiness

[@biedawo]

For portable infeed/outfeed for the table saw, I like the ridgid flip-top stands best.

[@daltonking3723]

I have both stiletto wood handle and regular handle like you got and I love them both but I realized I ably use the wood handle one but I really love the stiletto head design, one because of weight differential and because of the shape of the claw.

[@reddeadredemption2709]

i got the DHS 680 and i love it. i think you will be happy with it.

[@Bernard-zf6rq]

I have a Milwaukee framing nailer it’s good but it’s so heavy I contemplate setting up a line every time

[@AndrewAu01]

Great video, I like the format and candidness!

[@perwilly99]

So I have that Milwaukee 18ga brad nailer too, and love it. Uses senco brads with no problems. But now I have a dilemma. I have some mdf door trim and baseboard work to do, and I don’t think brads are strong enough, so I should get the 16ga angle nailer. Am I right in my thinking?

[@scottdecoster4002]

18ga plenty good. I use 2" for mdf base (into studs) and 1.5" into case. Never been called back because something fell off. You would need 16ga if installing the jamb. But don't let me stop you from a new tool. I'm not that guy.

[@1jeetS]

I would recommend makitas sub compact brushless circular saw. It's more compact and more importantly the blade is on the correct side of the saw👍

[@wally7856]

That Makita drill is a torque monster, plenty of power to mix mud. I still keep a little one in the kit as its lighter for light duty work. That's a good saw and impact too.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks !

[@wally7856]

@@vancouvercarpenter That left hand steer handle it came with wasn't for decoration, that drill can twist. The electronics inside the drill will save you of a sprained wrist, it'll shut off if it senses a sudden wrist twist.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

@@wally7856 good stuff :)

[@alexb.1524]

Hey there, if your nailer is like my dewalt nailer, go ahead and order extra tip covers. The little red rubber tip. Mine comes off often between the trailer and whatever I plan to nail. Very frustrating. Any tips to keep my tips?

[@andrewcusack3338]

I’m guessing you picked all that up at KMS; I recognize those out feed stands! I love that store - you did well getting out of there only dropping $2500 :)

[@jasonangstadt3226]

Great nail gun. FYI they sell conversion pieces you can clip onto any tool. For instance I have that exact gun but I run it on a dewalt 20 volt battery. You chew the math!

[@teejaye110]

I've used both brand new, and old, abused makita and milwaukee impacts and in my experience the milwaukee fuel hits harder and lasts just as long with a 4 amp battery as the 5 amp makitas. I have my own little square rover milwaukee work light which is awesome too, nice strong magnet and you can clip it on doors, studs or really anything, I can always find a good place for it for optimal lighting and it's very bright and lasts easily 6+ hours on full brightness. I don't work for milwaukee I just think the dewalt/ makita impact hype is is undeserved and I'm a huge fan of the work light i just wish it had a usb port on it

[@billwilson6096]

Your buys make perfect sense to me.

[@southbendkid]

Get a Makita impulse driver with a 2 AH battery. Screws quietly "melt" into the work.

[@ianbrown4242]

Actually - a shout out to whoever does the camerawork on these. I just noticed how good it was, which really shows how good it is 😃

[@lincolndickerson1293]

Thanks for sharing. Why the Milwaukee nailer when the rest of the tools are Makita? Also would you please make a video describing different kinds of mud and typical when to use them. Thanks

[@lincolndickerson1293]

Oops, just found your mud video. Thanks.

[@Socoolral]

Good for you brother, keep going strong with your channel and thanks for being one of the better KZbin personality’s. Stay safe and healthy inside your body 😉🤙🏼

[@Matt-my7pz]

Flexing the Stilletto Ben. noice!!! Mentioned it in your previous vid hahaha. It's a right of passage to splurge on that hammer. Somehow I feel it says something about a person who buys one. A person wants a beautiful awesome tool and you're willing to spend considerably much more to get it. The nay sayers would say too expensive or it's just a hammer big deal... Somehow this makes two different groups of people. I support your decision Ben!!!

[@rickb403]

I hear ya man, I’ve been limping along on 1 battery for my drill for about 3 years now. Sucks when you’re in the middle of something and it dies lol

[@ShahriyarNasir]

This video was so wacky lol. Love it. Learned about a lot of new tools though.

[@SpringRubber]

I like that you crack yourself up (lord only knows what you do that does get edited out). lol. I, too, recently got some new trigger-type bar clamps and was surprised at how much stronger they clamp than my 25 yr old Vise-Grip ones. Those are still strong but with some rust spots and just not as positive as new. In 10 years when you next go tool shopping, maybe pick up a pressure gauge and your son can do a video on clamping force of dad's old tools.

[@nelsoncarpentry]

Those sharp claws on Stilettos make excellent back scratchers!

[@robertbamford8266]

That Milwaukee nailer sure gets good reviews. Especially interesting with the adapter to use dewalt batteries. Did you look into cross-platform adapters? And you buried a gem (approximately): “my wife was bugging me to buy some tools”. A relationship to be treasured. Thanks for the video.

[@dhammer5645]

The table saw stand was way over due. I managed to reuse a stand from a mastercraft table saw, just threw a piece of plywood on top away I went.

[@jestinloveday584]

Keep the digital angle finder with your table saw. Your miter joints will thank you.

[@rjt135]

I love my Makita stuff. I'm on the tier just below what you picked up but eyeing the top end kit during the upcoming holiday sales. You can never have too many drills, right?

[@haivuong9686]

10 seconds in and you still have the best humor 😂😂😂. Shame on me haha

[@bensonyoutuber7944]

I too am tired of dragging my compressor around. I got a super cheap Menards brand 18ga stapler/brad nailer combo. It is quite handy, but I can only use it when I don’t mind having a big staple sized punch in the surface. I have plans to get better cordless nailers, but somehow other tools keep taking priority. Most recently, a cordless Makita rotary hammer because $150 USD means I don’t have to rent one anymore.

[@mkotrba2]

I have a cheap combo nailer too and found that if I tilt the head of the nailer so that only the side with the brad nail is touching the wood (verses keeping the head completely flat) it will not make the full size stable dent. Took me way too long and too many nails to figure that out but since I'm wood filling and painting trim it isn't a big deal but if you are nailing to a stained or natural finished surface definitely get the correct tools.

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

Is this your own house you are renovating?

[@j4zzx297]

What's the link to your skateboard channel. Been watching your stuff here for a while, I didn't know you had other channels. You should link it in your descriptions

[@laurahubbe2439]

I was going to comment the same!

[@j4zzx297]

@@laurahubbe2439 I found it by typing " Ben degros" on KZbin.

[@Matt-my7pz]

Also Ben I did a recent splurge upgrade too. I have been team red pretty much my would life and at a Milwaukee rep day I bought a 5 tool Fuel set. Was 1200 bones 😖

[@subieracer005]

DUDE!!!!! You just got mad love on the 9 club!!!!!!

[@ssl3546]

I can't believe you went to Milwaukee (and separately bought a charger, battery and bag) just for a nailer you said you won't use much. Makita has one, it's fine.

[@slatsgrobneck7515]

Yes, why have 2 ecosystems. The batteries are where the $$ is, and I don't want to have 1/3 (2 of 6 total) of my batteries only useable on 1 tool.

[@milesharlan1]

Christmas came early for Ben!! Keep up the good work Ben!!

[@Alex-B2357]

Best intro to one of these ever!

[@peternorthe1912]

I need bar clamps. Bessey makes a good clamp but man are they pricey! I priced out what I wanted to get, fully knowing that it would be large cha-ching, and just clamps came close to CDN$2000! I would rather improvise for a little while longer instead of buying junk so I'll just have to buy a couple at a time until I get everything on my list.

[@jasonhill1520]

Hey Ben look into the battery adapters to go from brand to brand. Great video

[@Malungeon18436571]

Milwaukee tools without batteries are surprisingly affordable. Buy 4 or 5 batteries and then buy the tools only as needed. All tools having compatible batteries is much more convenient. All of mine are Milwaukee. Circular saw, nail gun, angle grinder, impact driver, 3/8 drill, 1/2 inch hammer drill, two 12Ah batteries, one 9Ah, two 4Ah one 3Ah , and two1.5 Ah all m18 and an m12 inspection camera with two 1.5Ah batteries. I do rental property maintenance for 84 rental properties with these tools 5 or 6 days a week, and have to recharge batteries less than once a week.