I tried to use the tapping method to find the studs, and apparently, my whole house is devoid of them (i.e. I could not hear any difference in pitch)! You have very good hearing!
I purchased this mower 3 years ago and it’s been the greatest!!! And I agree with the 5 reasons why it’s better than gas, especially not having to go to the gas station and stink up the inside of the car with the smell of gas. I have several Ryobi tools and with the exception of one or two, they have saved a tremendous amount of time and effort, especially in the garden. Ryobi rocks!!! Also, although I myself have not, I read that some people living in Florida will mow at dusk or around when it’s getting dark to avoid the extreme heat of the day. Thus the reason for the headlight 🎉
I had the smaller Ryobi (and lighter) 40 V unit and loved it, but I sold it to a friend who loves it as I did. I did not realize how loud this newer one is . . . kind of a turn off, no pun intended. But having the two batteries is a BIG deal since you need a second mortgage to buy them! YT did exactly what I needed it to - thank for posting, well done.
You sir are delusional. Makita is definitely professional, but it is so good, precise and well balanced that a casual DIY guy can easily operate with the tools. Also Makita tools and their batteries lasts forever. I have seen 15 years old Makita corded tools still running today, strong as day 1.
I don't think you can go to far wrong with any of the big brands but I have one big problem with Ryobi now I do have and use Ryobi tools and had no problems but here in the UK there prices for there tools are way too expensive and as for the prices of there battery's 😢 you can buy DeWalt cheaper than Ryobi so now that's what I do now 😁
One thing I'm trying to figure out is which line is better for weight and grip size because as a woman I can't be as effective if my tools weigh a ton. I'm leaning toward Ryobi because my Dad uses them & my old 12V drill has been great. But I'm bit nervous about the weight if I go up to the 18V line.
Just in my opinion from what I've seen is Makita is where carpentry goes, tile/handymen/homeowners go with Ridgid, Dewalt and Milwaukee is all I see in plant maintenance with some Hilti for certain things, Hilti- specialty contractors, Ryobi- homeowners, Craftsman has just taken the place of Kobalt. I haven't seen anyone use skill other than circular saws. All have their place and are pretty good in my opinion. At my handyman business most is Ridgid and Milwaukee but at work as a Industrial Maintenance in a Nuclear plant we use Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Hilti.
I am fine with electric tool. But non of your reason on buying a battery mower have anything to do with the reasons how people use and choose mower. That is best cut, ability to cut even in not best of condition(damp or long). ability to run full power for more then 20 min. For me. If I have a condo with small yard that I can cut and finish in 15 min. Fine. if I have a bigger yard. The batteries need to be bigger and not run hot. BTW. I am still waiting for your full review currently running at 2 yrs.
Makita. 20 years ago it was Milwaukee but the quality dropped when they stopped manufacturing in the US. A lot of marketing focuses on power and speed, but with exaggerated claims. Makita also focuses on less sexy and exciting things though, like the quality of their switches and motors, machined gears, and solid connections. Things that will keep your tools working for decades.
Good vid. I have that same Ryobi brad nailer and it has been a godsend for building small wooden boxes and trays around the house. We even used it to rescreen doors
I used the 18inch at my cabin this weekend and i absolutely love it. Just being able to constantly pick it up and put it down without dealing with the gas is worth it. I cut and split a ton of good firewood i scavenged from my property. Good times.
I agree with others: Makita is definitely a PRO line! I've accumulated about 50 18V LXT tools since they came out and the only ones that have died died of serious abuse! It's important to note that brands have changed targetted audience over the years, and many have changed ownership and fill a different niche for the parent company. Dewalt used to be DIY but is now clearly pro - the top-of-the line from Stanley, which also owns Craftsman and Porter-Cable, among others. Bosch owns Dremel and others. My father bought a tank of a Metabo drill in the 50s, that is still going strong. Now they make barely acceptable DIY products.
Bosch has a extra Hobby/ DIY Line, these tools have a green color. Bosch professional tools are blue (the DIY line is at least existing in Germany). Makita is used a lot by a loot of carpenter and people who are working with wood (again at least in Germany). Another woodworking really good brand is Festool
When picking my TV's height off the floor I realized that the recommended "eye level" suggestions from the internet made the view from the kitchen of the bottom of the screen blocked by the "eye level" heads of people sitting on the couch. I stuck an above average height person on the couch, went into the kitchen and sighted just above thier head to the wall where the TV was going to mount, and that's how I picked the bottom of my screen. Moral of the story is to consider all possible viewing locations before installing blocking and/or drilling holes.
As a heavy commercial vehicle tech, I use Milwaukee and Makita, a small Makita impact gun like "Professional Struggler" uses one as well. When I need grunt and torque Milwaukee bigger tool comes to the rescue. BTW, my Makita tool range is growing.
Yes it really nice chain saw at advertisement of 18" But in reality from the plastic teeth for the case stop area its only 16" bar.... Fact: If you really want 18" bar you need 20" bar to get 18" Usage from the teeth case stopper to tip bar, (Measure it you be surprised 😮. )
I've been putting off buying any cordless tools for a while because of the whole "buying into a brand" thing but two weeks ago I found 2 Makita 18V 5.0AH batteries on a sidewalk, and then a week later my mum just so happened to be getting rid of a makita cordless vacuum, used it to test my batteries and they worked, I guess the decision was made for me. Glad to see makita getting lots of love in the comments here and its not the most expensive brand so seems to have worked out well for me, I'll be picking up a charger, battery, hammer and impact drill kit in the next few days.
Bosch for me because they fit my hands better . Not sure if that is because I'm a lefty or not. If you are using the tool all day how it feels is more important than paper specs
Facts! World class tool company, making tools for over a century, maintaining their high standards of build quality, durability and now have lots of power and runtime in their cordless tools.
Chris, as you said, the Power Care kit is an effective and complete tool for sharpening a chain saw chains. However, the instructions that come with the kit may as well be written in Klingon. Your video made everything very understandable. Thank You.
