My son-in-law is an HVAC installer and uses his cordless power tools every day. He opted for Mikita 20v because of their durability. On the other hand, I purchased a Ryobi cordless 18v set when they first came out years ago. I have built decks, bunk house, and done home repairs with no problems.
My only expenditures have been switching to L-ion batteries when the originals would no longer hold a charge. My son-in-law has had to replace two faulty batteries.
I have owned my set for well over 10 years. He has owned his for less than 5.
What does all this say? Buy tools that fit how they are going to be used. If you are a pro, spend the $ to get the best you can. If you are a home owner, maybe not. At 50 years old, did I really need power tools that will last 30 years? Hell no - I expect my son-in-law to be doing my carpentry work for me when I’m in my 70’s[emoji14]
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