Top 10 Buy it For Life Power Tools

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Skilsaw Circ Saw: amzn.to/3VXFm6Z
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Skil Circ Saw: amzn.to/3VDPKiM
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Bosch Jig Saw: amzn.to/3VGQ0gR
Skil Jig Saw: amzn.to/3XFIi9I
Fein MultiTool: tinyurl.com/2x6pgfj7
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Rockwell MultiTool: amzn.to/4cAYPQb
Makita Grinder: amzn.to/3xweykQ
Metabo Grinder: tinyurl.com/2fmnedr6
Dewalt Grinder: amzn.to/3VForVh
Makita Sander: tinyurl.com/24km4uds
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Bosch Router: amzn.to/3VDCVVB
Skil Router: amzn.to/4cyPit2
Dewalt Palm Router: amzn.to/3RGwLTq
Bosch Palm Router: amzn.to/3REAzor
Bauer Router: tinyurl.com/ypkfszql
Bosch SDS: amzn.to/3VWwY7z
Metabo HPT SDS: amzn.to/4chCF5J
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[@raymondjurado9203]

I'm a simple man. I see Den of Tools and a top 10 and I click.

[@donnie017]

It’s always a good decision. It’s like sitting around the garage with an old friend, shootin the breeze about tools, and that sounds just fine with me.

[@jons2447]

*AGREED!*

[@paulleavitt9550]

Absolutely right

[@donnie017]

My high school shop teacher loved his Makita tools. He was a good man and a good teacher, a big influence on me during my teenage years. I made some fond memories with good friends in the high school wood shop. Hard to believe it’s been almost 30 years ago.

[@jons2447]

Hiya, Donnie; I graduated in 1973. Tell me about it.

[@sherndon1234]

I have a milwaukee Sawzall and hammer drill corded since 1986 still works as new

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

I purchased a K-Mart drill & jig saw in 1976. Both made in USA & still work like new. My Dad's Skil circular saw (#559, USA) is from the 1960's. Again, like new today.

[@Nanogrip]

My dad still has his old Delta corded tools bench tools from 30 years ago and they still work to this day: bench grinder, table saw, and miter saw. We live in a small Pacific island where it is almost always hot and humid, aside from a few exposed screw heads and springs, they are absolutely rust free and run as when they first were installed.

[@wsmarshjr]

"He took care of his tools." describes my late father and -- I hope -- his son.

[@Fitchett2012]

I appreciate the videos you produce. Would you consider adding chapter markers for each tool?

[@v8packard]

I am a Milwaukee corded guy from way back. A few years ago the local tool repair place closed. They were a Milwaukee, Panasonic, and Greenlee repair center. I got a corded Milwaukee Magnum drill for $10, and a 15.6 volt Panasonic drill with a battery and charger for $30. The Milwaukee dates to the early 1980s, works perfect. The Panasonic is outstanding, they made great drills. But, the battery is long obsolete.

[@jamesnickelson8482]

I have gotten most of my corded tools at estate sales or auctions for very little money. Just picked up a ryobi 10 inch table saw with two carbide bit blades for free a few weeks ago , works great 😊 My advice is to much like yours for most guys who are looking for a tool you’re not going to use that often get a good corded one cheap. I have tools from my father that still work fine 50 years old or more 😊

[@BTimmer]

My two buy it for life tools are both Makita: a 1/2" plunge router and a 4" angle grinder. I've had them for well over 25 years and they are going strong. My more recent purchases have been in the Ryobi line and they are doing well. My best pawn shop purchase was an air nailer which I just replaced with a HF 21 degree framing nailer. For gas powered equipment, it's all HONDA.

[@SoManyDogs]

Normally agreed on most of your picks…but on the SDS drill….got to give it to the Hilti as the G.O.A.T. My company has drilled thousands of holes in concrete installing encapsulation vapor barriers in crawlspaces over a decade with the same Hilti. It’s an absolutely bulletproof piece of equipment that’s been dragged thru everything imaginable and it’s unkillable.

[@codyheape4830]

Love my makita skill saw. Been using it for the past 10 years. IF it ever dies I’ll buy another one

[@Barrett_Fodder]

I'd have to add a generator to this list as most of my work has little or no access to ac power. Generally speaking the logic here is sound and I apply it to my cordless tools as well. Thanks for the lists bear!

[@StardustADV]

I dad has an old Makita angle grinder, it has never let him down. He's had it for years, and it never stops working. He also has his old craftsman corded sander, i know that thing is older then I am. Probably not the best sander, but that thing is immortal.

[@lastchancegarage]

For a Makita fanboy, I am surprised you passed over the Makita Hypoid saw. It costs just a little more than the mid-tier Makita sidewinder you picked. Makita also offers a magnesium hypoid at about the same price point as the mag Skil.

[@woodrowsmith3400]

I truly lament the demise of Porter-Cable. I own three right now that will be my 'cold dead fingers' tools. Model 843, a left-side mirror image of the classic 347 with the brake included. Bought it new around '95, still run it with my homemade track saw set. Model 555 biscuit cutter. First American biscuit cutter. Inherited it from my bro, who bought it new within months of issue. I just last month replaced the blade for the first time. Shoulda done it decades ago. Last but not least, my 42 year old Model 690 router. Been in the shop three times for brushes and bearings, and would have sent it two years ago...but that's when I found out that P-C took their ball and went away, ad Jeff so sussinctly put it. It sat in a router table for three years at a frame shop and got three-six hours a day of run time. I made my own router plate from 1/4" T6061 stock, bought the speed reducer and all that. I still run it on occasion these days, but it is really tired and happy to sit in that groovy stamped steel carrying case. Surprised you didn't include the DW 618 kit in with the big routers. While I own two 1618's (Bosch) I got respect for that yellow and black one. Nearly bought the Stanley version (precursor to 618) when I bought the 690. My routers get a ton of use both in my shop and on the road. I wanted a known quantity at the $200 price point. Amazon had a sale on Bosch...not DeWalt, so I got blue ones. Only downside is the proprietary guide bushings... can't use my industry standard P-C set.

[@astridsactionrc545]

2015 I picked up a 12v Dewalt drill and it’s B&D brother for $5. Both in cases with batteries and charger. I’ve had to buy replacement batteries, but I still use the Dewalt in my hobby shop to this day. Yes, I have better brushless, lithium drills, but those are for work. I have 2 dremmel 200s. Because the first one the collet lock broke. It has a cutoff wheel attached permanently.

[@garymiller5937]

Thank you, Jeff. I believe you nailed it on the buy it for life tools. All of them are excellent picks! 🙂🙂🙂❤❤❤

[@DKWalser]

I have a Makita 7 1/4" circular saw that I bought at a garage sale more than 30 years ago. It still works!

[@bigb7157]

I’ve had the B&D version of the dewalt 1/2” corded drill for an easy 20 years. To this day it’ll drill a hole, break the bit, or break your wrist. It’s never failed to deliver either in wood, metal, or concrete.

[@PhillipDavis830]

I bought the skill jigsaw when you featured it on deals of the week a couple years ago. I needed it to do a job at my parents house. I put a Bosch blade in it and that thing cut as fast as I could push it without getting bogged down. Just amazing.

[@allphasestech]

I've been considering some more corded options for the home shop. Thanks for the rundown. 💯

[@paulhopkins1905]

Lol I've had a Dewalt corded drill for years, and I haven't used it one single time

[@SweeturKraut]

I’m hoarding skilsaws. Every time I see one at a reasonable price on marketplace or Craigslist or even a yard sale, I buy it.

[@joselozano0528]

I have the Bauer rezip saw, I paired it with a diablo blade. I demoed a 20x60 ft pool with a 4 ft deck around it. I was cutting metal pipe, hard wood, screws, & nails. I'm a 220lb dude & couldn't get this saw to quit, it was eating like it wanted more.

[@77gmcnut]

I have a couple of routers, 40 yr old blue Ryobi half inch drill. Bosch Hammer drill. Makita hypoid drive skill saw with a 12 gauge 30' long cord. Craftsman 7-1/4 sidewinder. Craftsman jigsaw. HF multi tool. Sanders and Grinders galore. Ryobi reciprocating saw. And 12 gauge extension cord. Oh, and a Makita Track Saw which I love

[@MarineX]

Great video. I'm doing this for EDC

[@denoftools]

Great idea!

[@wwclark]

Love my Rockwell oscillating tool

[@mrrevival6565]

Picked up the Dewalt angle grinder from Lowes few years back. The box looked like it was ran over by the delivery truck but everything still works great to this day (plus got it at a ridiculous mark down)

[@paularnold6616]

I found an older Makita scroll saw with orbital selection in the original metal case for $5. Works great.

[@allanhallett]

I agree with each one of these tools!

[@TheAngryBear]

I have a selection of hand tools and some power tools that my late father had for years throughout my childhood. When he passed I took his tools and use many of them today. He had a good selection of the original USA Craftsman tools. The drills and such are all corded and still work but I use my new cordless ones for ease of use. I'm only a DIY level guy so I don't need anything over the top. I have a wide selection of Dewalt tools that I think will last me well past the warranties. Of course I'm buying plenty of new tools over time to fill out the gaps and I'll eventually expand into a new toolbox. I did take a 12" Skil miter saw that my father had. Purchased in 2014 for 59 USD! Runs like a champ!

[@wsmarshjr]

Me, too! My Sawzall is so old it's made of metal. 😂

[@monteglover4133]

I have/had 2 old B&D Industrial reciprocating saws from the 70’s that we beat the crap out of and never stopped can’t find them after moving, lots of 70’s vintage commercial grade tools still kicking after years of trades usage

[@pt4242]

we get a fair number of old tools that are still working and usable at our local Habitat Restore. My best personal was (still is) and old B&D 1/4" drill that i ran so hot that the grease all ran out and after it cooled down i reloaded the front end with fresh grease and it still works just fine.

[@jamesduncan3673]

I just broke my Ryobi recip saw, so I may be headed to HF for that Bauer saw.

[@karenstein8261]

For the most part, you’ve managed to list all the corded tools I used to have, or have rusting away in the back of the barn. Why the past tense? Simply because I’ve gone 100% cordless. The biggest obstacle to any job, and especially a quick task, is the chore of running a power cord. If you’re in the trades, power might not even be there. Were I to have to “start over,” my “first ten” tools would be: - Bosch 12V 1/4” hex impact; - Bosch 12V “hacks all;” - Bosch 12V 3/8” hammer drill; - Milwaukee 18V portable light (#2146-20); - Makita 18V 4-1/2” angle grinder; - Makita 18V top-handle saber saw; - Makita 18V stick vacuum; - Makita 18Vx2 Track saw; - Makita 18Vx2 10” sliding compound saw; and, - Makita 18Vx2 SDS+ roto-hammer; Note that my tool type selection varies somewhat from yours. The Dremel, trim router, and palm sander (in cordless form) would make my “second ten” list. I am not loyal to any battery platform, though I will avoid tools with proprietary batteries where possible. I just happen to like a lot of Makita tools. Makita isn’t all that common near me. I do own tools of many makes (even DeWalt).

[@ras4230]

I picked up a Dewalt DW788 scroll saw for $135 off Marketplace. I went through about a dozen sanding discs getting rid of the rust on the table top but it beat paying $300-400 for the other used saws on Marketplace.

[@markluxton3402]

Some of my choices.... These have all the options I wanted; Corded, lock on, VSR, keyed chucks, etc.. Not really budget options unless they last and keep working well. DeWalt Hand Drill DW245 triple gear reduction. For drilling metal and mixing paints. Makita Hand Drill DP4010 two gears. Has everything. Best hand drill I found. Only missing a clutch. Makita Angle Grinder GA5042C. Has everything. 5" version. Same speed as 4.5" version, but takes both sizes. 6" version is a bit slower. Variable speed is very useful. Makita Die Grinder GD0800C Has everything. Makita 6952 Impact Driver. No longer made...to sell batteries??? Still some new ones out there. Very nice too, so far. Way too expensive, and I got a good deal.

[@markluxton3402]

Oh..."SDS-plus® Bulldog™ Xtreme 1 In. Rotary Hammer" 11255VSR I haven't broken in mine yet. I have a large block of concrete I need in smaller pieces to move. If memory serves, mine was made in Mexico. I didn't realize at the time I bought mine, that the slightly more expensive choice is made in Germany, and is rated for slightly larger holes. Slight increase in power.

[@Techreux]

Great Idea - your "buy it for life" list! I can't complain much about your selections.. though I will say I would take the Dewalt random orbital sander over your Makita.. even with the extra vibration.. the thing simply is a workhorse.. and one of the hardest working tools in my shop.. a game changer! The other game changer for me was the angle grinder.. they are cheap enough that no shop should have to be without one! Ditto the Dremel.. Though I only gave up $7.99 (Brand new price - for real!!) 43 years ago. I also second your suggestion to look at used.. big time!! Even though used prices have gone up a lot.. you can still get a lot of otherwise unaffordable power tools on a tight budget - IF you're patient and shop around online, garage sales, etc. The Bosch 1617 is simply the best.. and any Skil tools.. even the cheapest.. really hold up and perform well - this coming from a guy who owns tools no man should be allowed the privilege of having.. thanks for the great video!

[@jstutzman1301]

Bought a (1960s?) delta router for $5 at Restore. Same style router that my wife's grandfather used for many years as a carpenter (and hobby woodworker) .

[@thomasjefferson1081]

Starting out with the wrist breakers, I see Still have my old Makita, but for the last 20 years been using cordless and my wrists are still fairly usable because of it. Thinking of getting an HF drill press for tougher drilling.

[@scoutmaster33]

Have several HF angle grinders for stone work. Haven’t shed a tear yet at trashing bearings in a $10 grinder…..24 pallets of block, 14 pallets of pavers, and another 12 pallets of block caps later I still have 3 of 4 working soon to be 2 of 4 as another bearing is getting noisy.

[@mavision6525]

I currently have the Hercules plunge router and it's a great machine but I only use it occasionally. I mostly use both my dad's older Porter Cable routers. The PC's don't have all the flashy options and colors, but I use them the most. Guess I'm an out dated old man now.

[@m3rdpwr]

I already have most of those, so I guess I'm all set. Haha

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

Hello again, Jeff and Mrs. Bear 🐻 Thank you for another Great Video 👍

[@Dis-Emboweled]

I'm old enough to have the Craftsman circular saw that was tops next to the SkillSaw for as long as they made it.

[@alexpolicht9332]

You should do a handtool section, maybe throw in general should have likes a bench or a roller seat or chemicals like brake cleaner Kroil. I’d love to hear some ideas on that stuff too

[@scottmorris4914]

I would add on here. The Makita palm router. It is so heavy duty, that it is used in some CNC machines. Check out the OneFinity, thats the go to router for the 1F.

[@master11pizza63]

My Makita corded Jig Saw is top dog in that category

[@johnfuhrman2854]

For a 1/2 inch drill, I have always been happy with my HF. At this point I don't know if I will ever use again since the cordless Flex drills are more than capable of any drilling task.

[@jimtownsend7899]

My son gifted me with an old school Milwaukee SawZall, in the metal suitcase, in used but very good condition. He got it at a garage sale for $25.

[@tim362]

Thumbs up on this video just for the Earthquake pills reference.

[@sethpinson4694]

I feel like you missed out not mentioning the DeWalt reciprocating saw, they are well built and will take an absolute beating. Not only that, you can put the blade in sideways for those hard to get at areas.

[@jeffreybaker7406]

Also, if you have a town “dump”, they usually have a “reuse room”. I’ve gotten a Delta planer that just needed new blades, tools that the owner just didn’t know how to use and other finds.

[@jeffreybaker7406]

Wow! Makita really went up in price. I bought the grinder and sander for $44 each at Big Orange 4 years ago. I’m not sure if they’re the same models or quality, but neither one has failed me yet.

[@Rudimentary007]

Hot damn. Don’t need’em but gotta have’em.💰👍

[@silentpoet75]

One of my bench grinders was 5-10 dollars at auction. It is a Dunlap from the mid 40s. I think I have 3 Dewalt angle grinders, not sure the total as I seem to have a breeding population. I think I got the 7 inch for 25 or so at a pawn shop. My metabo 9 inch was about 50 at a different pawnshop. My latest find at a thrift store was a 4 by 36 belt sander for 25. If I decoded the date right it is a craftsman from 1988.

[@noelv1976]

Best find on Marketplace was the $300 Veto backpack I got for $200. That’s it lol

[@jessegarrett6343]

I had that Makita sander and just removed with the Bosch lol

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

That DeWalt Hammer Drill looks EXACTLY Like My 1997 Black and Decker 1/2 drive hammer drill. The same shape style even the directional switch lever is in the same location. The only difference is my B&D IS Green and Black, while this is Yellow over Black. Wow😮😮😮😮

[@mikehenthorn1778]

the Mikita 9.6 v cordless drills are still running out there. mine still does. i have to get no name batteries but it runs.

[@thewoodlandschoolltd3999]

Best find was a milwaulkee m12 multitool in 2ah batt and charger for £25

[@Rodbuilder109]

Iphone a couple off old three eighths Black and decker drills that I got for like five dollars or ten dollars or something. I also have a old craftsman three quarter horse router.

[@jayblizzy89]

The Skil 6.0 amp jigsaw is $42 on amazon. Is that a better deal than the 5.0amp?

[@robnhannon]

I have a late 90s Porter Cable Tiger Recip saw and a jigsaw that I have been wanting to replace for models with quick blade change forever, but I can’t kill them. I am downright mean to them and they just keep taking it. Wont buy another Dremel after getting a Proxxon rotary tool.

[@thatguy6054]

Porter-Cable did not take their ball and go home. After Stanley Black and Decker assimilated Porter-Cable they stuck a knife in Poter-Cable's ball, stomped all over wearing golf spikes and kicked it over the fence.

[@scottshannon3654]

Hitachi 10 inch miter saw that I bought for $80 or will outlive me

[@GCrocker662]

I got 2 Porter Cable routers that I got from garages. I think one was $50 and the other was $35.

[@harlanborders943]

Have to agree the better ones you showed are indestructible. You will be passing them down to your kids if you halfway take care of them

[@dougrybarczyk4449]

What about a belt sander?

[@Rodbuilder109]

I have seen some of the tools on your list but in my area in southeast minnesota they think it's made out of gold and they want near retail price for them on facebook marketplace and craigslist

[@danielfield3580]

Anything that hot can get that way with a too small extension cord.

[@DonLyke]

Keep the saw jokes a coming!

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

LOL He Said This Is A Mans Saw. I'm laughing hard. Because He said Exactly What needs to be Pronounced. Man's Saw. Enough Said. I still have my 1st Circ Saw that I bought at Sears in 1995 A Black&Decker Corded. I love pulling it out when I need to cut wood, sure I have DeWalt Batter Powered?Mitersaw with all the bells and whistles. But there's nothing more nostalgic than hearing a powered circsaw cutting plank wood then that familure Cling sound of the blade being pulled out of the wood.

[@jons2447]

Hello, Mr. King; *WHAT!* NO Harbor Freight 1/2" corded drill? I need to replace my old B&D 1/2" corded drill & I was hoping you'd say which HF 1/2". Now I guess I'll just have to guess, Thanks for everything else you do. PS Don't say, Buy it for life". I'm 69, I don't need a 30 year drill.

[@denoftools]

The Bauer corded drill is pretty decent actually.

[@1Irvinv]

Aren't all Corded tools brushed?

[@johncwhite]

What about the 3M extract sander? You may have dropped the ball on this one.

[@ST-0311]

I'm pretty sure his recommendations are for non-professionals. The Xtract (no E) may be awesome, but it's $500. Makes sense for a pro shop, but not the average home owner. Unless one has money to burn, it makes no sense to pay more for a sander than a for descent table saw. There was nothing from Hilti or Festool on this list either. Same principal apples.

[@denoftools]

You hit the nail on the head with this. I had actually said in the video that I was not including super high end stuff like the 3m and Mirka but I guess it got lost in editing.

[@dellhart7076]

Actually for rotary tools the Milwaukee M12 is better than the Dremel. I've used rotary tools for over 3 decades and the Dremel isn't at the same quality level they used to be. The Milwaukee is far superior.

[@peteganze6416]

Buying for life and a bunch of cords doesn't really mesh for me. I should think that if I live more than 1o years all the corded tools are going away.

[@thewoodlandschoolltd3999]

Makita with plugs, milwaulkee without.

[@Kreacher1974]

No thanks on the Makita, they are under powered and over priced.

[@markpinther9296]

I love how you are completely unafraid to advocate for CORDED tools. Try making a 20 inch rip cut with a battery powered circular saw. NOPE.

[@brianwittman5172]

Makita is junk.

[@markburkey3659]

I still have all my pro quality corded tools, including a few of the examples shown here. Somewhere. As far as estate sale finds, i have a heavy duty 1/2” Dewalt drill. Its a low rpm, non varible speed beast. I use it to mix mud or thinset