DFD

Ii did actually pay a good bit of money for one of the best hitch racks available. So it's not exactly an outright refusal to pay for this kind of thing, but it's annoying to need to have multiple ecosystems and whatnot. Picture investing heavily into Milwaukee electric tools and then having to pay big bucks for a Makita tool/batteries/chargers/etc. because Milwaukee doesn't make that one tool. Not the best.

D Griff wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 1:35 pm Ii did actually pay a good bit of money for one of the best hitch racks available. So it's not exactly an outright refusal to pay for this kind of thing, but it's annoying to need to have multiple ecosystems and whatnot. Picture investing heavily into Milwaukee electric tools and then having to pay big bucks for a Makita tool/batteries/chargers/etc. because Milwaukee doesn't make that one tool. Not the best.

I need a new drill. My Milwaukee 12v is good for hanging pictures but I need something with more ass for these old growth timbers in my home. Probably Dewalt but Makita makes quality tools too.

Johnny_P wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 1:54 pm

D Griff wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 1:35 pm Ii did actually pay a good bit of money for one of the best hitch racks available. So it's not exactly an outright refusal to pay for this kind of thing, but it's annoying to need to have multiple ecosystems and whatnot. Picture investing heavily into Milwaukee electric tools and then having to pay big bucks for a Makita tool/batteries/chargers/etc. because Milwaukee doesn't make that one tool. Not the best.

I need a new drill. My Milwaukee 12v is good for hanging pictures but I need something with more ass for these old growth timbers in my home. Probably Dewalt but Makita makes quality tools too.

I'm a Makita man.

Makita and Milwaukee are both pretty dope. I have a Milwaukee 20V M18 ecosystem that is quite robust.

Johnny_P wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 1:54 pm

D Griff wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 1:35 pm Ii did actually pay a good bit of money for one of the best hitch racks available. So it's not exactly an outright refusal to pay for this kind of thing, but it's annoying to need to have multiple ecosystems and whatnot. Picture investing heavily into Milwaukee electric tools and then having to pay big bucks for a Makita tool/batteries/chargers/etc. because Milwaukee doesn't make that one tool. Not the best.

I need a new drill. My Milwaukee 12v is good for hanging pictures but I need something with more ass for these old growth timbers in my home. Probably Dewalt but Makita makes quality tools too.

Milwaukee is the best, Ryobi is good 2nd best for home-DIY based things, and they have a million tools for their battery ecosystem.
They also often run sales on tool + battery combos. You can also get reman units off ebay for like 50% off a lot of times. Prot tip - add it to your watchlist and a day or so later you usually get an offer for another 10-%20% off.

For this reason I have a million ryobi tools. They are all winners.

I love my Milwaukee stuff except for my trimmer. I swear, I CANNOT get that thing to release more line without taking the head apart and restringing it every time. Typically you just tap the thing on the ground and more line will come out, but that does not work with this thing. I have no idea what's up with it, but holy hell is it annoying.

D Griff wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 2:35 pm Makita and Milwaukee are both pretty dope. I have a Milwaukee 20V M18 ecosystem that is quite robust.

I guess the M18 could work. I don’t dislike the one I have it’s just a bit weak. The Dewalt drivers I’ve used have all been pretty wild in how powerful they are.

coogles wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 2:44 pm I love my Milwaukee stuff except for my trimmer. I swear, I CANNOT get that thing to release more line without taking the head apart and restringing it every time. Typically you just tap the thing on the ground and more line will come out, but that does not work with this thing. I have no idea what's up with it, but holy hell is it annoying.

I bought a Stihl battery trimmer and it’s pretty great

I have Ryobi 40V lawn stuff - blower, weed whacker (which apparently in Indiana is called a trimmer, in NC we call them weed eaters), lawn mower, hedge trimmer... I really enjoy it.

D Griff wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 4:44 pm I have Ryobi 40V lawn stuff - blower, weed whacker (which apparently in Indiana is called a trimmer, in NC we call them weed eaters), lawn mower, hedge trimmer... I really enjoy it.

String trimmer is so much more refined than weed whacker.

Tool because everyone is afraid to buy cars

D Griff wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 4:44 pm I have Ryobi 40V lawn stuff - blower, weed whacker (which apparently in Indiana is called a trimmer, in NC we call them weed eaters), lawn mower, hedge trimmer... I really enjoy it.

Weed whacker definitely works here too bruh.

Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 4:46 pm

D Griff wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 4:44 pm I have Ryobi 40V lawn stuff - blower, weed whacker (which apparently in Indiana is called a trimmer, in NC we call them weed eaters), lawn mower, hedge trimmer... I really enjoy it.

String trimmer is so much more refined than weed whacker.

The suburbs have had a bigger effect on me than I thought.

coogles wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 2:44 pm I love my Milwaukee stuff except for my trimmer. I swear, I CANNOT get that thing to release more line without taking the head apart and restringing it every time. Typically you just tap the thing on the ground and more line will come out, but that does not work with this thing. I have no idea what's up with it, but holy hell is it annoying.

I have EGO lawn equipment and the string trimmer is awesome, it automatically releases line so it's always long.

I have Milwaukee tools, and Johnny, you probably need the hammer drill or possibly the M18 drill.
I'm still thugging my Craftsman cordless hammer drill. Still going strong.

I was just looking at used gas powered lawnmowers on Craigslist last night.

SAWCE wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 5:40 pm I was just looking at used gas powered lawnmowers on Craigslist last night.

Imo lectric is superior

max225 wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 6:03 pm

SAWCE wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 5:40 pm I was just looking at used gas powered lawnmowers on Craigslist last night.

Imo lectric is superior

Probably

coogles wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 4:48 pm

D Griff wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 4:44 pm I have Ryobi 40V lawn stuff - blower, weed whacker (which apparently in Indiana is called a trimmer, in NC we call them weed eaters), lawn mower, hedge trimmer... I really enjoy it.

Weed whacker definitely works here too bruh.

Yeah we use both here too (trimmer and whacker). Hue

Melon2.0 wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 4:52 pm

coogles wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 2:44 pm I love my Milwaukee stuff except for my trimmer. I swear, I CANNOT get that thing to release more line without taking the head apart and restringing it every time. Typically you just tap the thing on the ground and more line will come out, but that does not work with this thing. I have no idea what's up with it, but holy hell is it annoying.

I have EGO lawn equipment and the string trimmer is awesome, it automatically releases line so it's always long.

I have Milwaukee tools, and Johnny, you probably need the hammer drill or possibly the M18 drill.
I'm still thugging my Craftsman cordless hammer drill. Still going strong.

Yeah I wanted the EGO stuff but I wanted to support the local lawnmower shop more than HD/Lowes.
I’ve been using the Milwaukee 12v hammer drill and it’s ok too. But you’re probably right I need the 18v stuff. The drill also has an issue where the chuck wobbles / orbits so drilling anything fine is a little annoying.

max225 wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 6:03 pm

SAWCE wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 5:40 pm I was just looking at used gas powered lawnmowers on Craigslist last night.

Imo lectric is superior

i was just thinking about this last weekend as I was tuning up my now 21 year old Craftsman mower with a 6.5 hp Briggs and Stratton engine. Went out and bought oil and a spark plug, cleaned the air filter, and sharpened the blade. As I was draining the erl and gapping the new plug, I suddenly thought how stupid this was. Like these days, with good battery options, it's as dumb as having a a gas vacuum cleaner. As soon as this thing dies I'm getting a battery one.

max225 wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 6:03 pm

SAWCE wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 5:40 pm I was just looking at used gas powered lawnmowers on Craigslist last night.

Imo lectric is superior

Depends on what you’re doing but for smaller yard residential use yeah battery is the way to go I think.
Haven’t decided yet but I’m looking at the Toro Recycler for the next mower. My current one is a shitty craftsman with a Briggs and Stratton motor but the damn thing won’t die lol.

Johnny_P wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 7:18 pm

max225 wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 6:03 pm

Imo lectric is superior

Depends on what you’re doing but for smaller yard residential use yeah battery is the way to go I think.
Haven’t decided yet but I’m looking at the Toro Recycler for the next mower. My current one is a shitty craftsman with a Briggs and Stratton motor but the damn thing won’t die lol.

How old is yours?

wap wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 7:39 pm

Johnny_P wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 7:18 pm

Depends on what you’re doing but for smaller yard residential use yeah battery is the way to go I think.
Haven’t decided yet but I’m looking at the Toro Recycler for the next mower. My current one is a shitty craftsman with a Briggs and Stratton motor but the damn thing won’t die lol.

How old is yours?

I have no idea, got it with the house, but the air filter is caked absolutely solid and I have no clue how it keeps running.

Alright, I’ll start looking at electric. Thanks boys.

SAWCE wrote: ↑Fri May 02, 2025 12:07 am Alright, I’ll start looking at electric. Thanks boys.

For a yard your size electric is fine. The worst thing about them is when it breaks, fixing is usually not a DIY operation, and you just need a new one.