So much has changed over the years. Makita was the original one and only name for cordless tools. If nothing has changed with them then they are probably still pretty good. Craftsmen was always a good name. then the buyout came. Not sure where all of their warranties stand at this point. When I was contracting Dewalt was the absolute stuff. I still have all of my Dewalt tools and they have had seriously heavy use.
It is nice to have a warranty to replace something when it breaks, but it is even better when it doesn't break and you don't have to take a day off work to go and replace it.
I have never lost work due to needing to replace a Dewalt tool. I have with Craftsman. I do like Craftsman for their hand tools, but won't buy their power tool line anymore.
I used to buy broken Craftsman hand tools at garage sales and go and replace them with new. I have not done that in some time.
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