It's Christmas time, which means...New tools!

**lousypirate** · 12-16-2013, 05:19 AM

those ingersoll Ti impacts are super nice. All I would ever order at my previous job (for tearing down injector core).

IMO SSA, pay more for something you intend on using. Pay less for that thing you use once in a while, or have to replace often. I use my sawzall more often than not, so I picked up a dewalt (from an online auction) for like $25. I paid $200 for a Rigid Drill/Impact/Radio kit because it was the only one with lifetime warranty. I use them all the time.

I did just buy myself a small scale (the one that goes up to 11#) and the security bit set from HF yesterday. I want their 4ton work jack. I haven't complained about their breaker bars and sockets as a cheap set. I don't trust their electronics. (search for reviews of HF angle grinders

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**ryanw** · 12-16-2013, 06:00 AM

I got this drill last year for Christmas -

Black & Decker Tools | 20V MAX* Lithium Drill/Driver LDX120C

It's lightweight, and works well. It's one of my backup ones, and for now the main one I use until I can find my Makita drill (I think it's hiding with about 100 different bits and my sledge hammers).

Also, I have an LED light on all my drills. It's amazing how much that comes in handy.

**lousypirate** · 12-16-2013, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by ryanw

Also, I have an LED light on all my drills. It's amazing how much that comes in handy.

Mine is down by the battery. I like it more than the ones up by the bit, shines better to see what I'm looking at. It has a separate trigger for just the light so you can see without having to spin the bit.