Which power tool brand

[mark1a]

Hey guys I'm looking to get a few battery powered tools but unsure which brand to get. I can't afford high end stuff. So far I've got einhell impact driver, cheapo Bosch drill and hikoki drill. All battery. I have various mains powered Bosch jigsaw, hikoki angle grinders, Ryobi reciprocating saw and others bits from aldi.

I would like a jigsaw just to cut up scrap wood most likely cheaper to get mains, reciprocating saw and angle grinder I'd like is battery. I been looking at einhell but reviews say problems with grinders and the button. Put me off some what but for me would be cheaper as I do have 2 batteries already. I'd love hikoki but it's a dream really and unfortunately I have to stick to cheaper end. For recip saw and grinder on einhell looking at £140 at mo v £225 Ryobi reciprocating saw, angle grinder and battery & charger.

Any other brand that maybe worth it?

 

[ETAF]

Note Just a DIYer - not used for trade

I would keep to the brands you have that the batteries work OK - Otherwise you would have to buy into a new Battery system
i have the dewalt cordless Set, and have their Grinder , using a 5Ah battery , i get about 10-20 Mins of use out of it. So you may want to reconsider a battery version , depends on the AH batteries you currently have & what you want / expect to do with the grinder

SO its just a
Grinder & Recip Saw you want to get
But you currently have
Einhell
Bosch
Hikoki
What batteries to you have for those makes and how old are they

 

[Swwils]

You can't go wrong with unifying to Ryobi, if you then break it or wear it out then get consider a better brand gear, but it should serve you well.

With this method you will have saved money because the cost point for many Ryobi tools is lower than most other brands.

 

[mark1a]

Note Just a DIYer - not used for trade

I would keep to the brands you have that the batteries work OK - Otherwise you would have to buy into a new Battery system
i have the dewalt cordless Set, and have their Grinder , using a 5Ah battery , i get about 10-20 Mins of use out of it. So you may want to reconsider a battery version , depends on the AH batteries you currently have & what you want / expect to do with the grinder

SO its just a
Grinder & Recip Saw you want to get
But you currently have
Einhell
Bosch
Hikoki
What batteries to you have for those makes and how old are they

Reason for battery grinder is I'm wanting to use it when welding. I have a 100amp gasless welder which I run off normal plug so was hoping I'd never blow anything If say welder, a large kitchen appliance or 2 was on then grinder.

Batteries I have are Einhell 2 X 3ah battery. Bosch not sure I'm pretty sure it's doesn't fit anything else. Hikoki is 3ah battery.

 

[TimboTwo]

If you can run to this you won't be disappointed.
https://www.powertoolmate.co.uk/Products/0040000d0036/EB%2FM18CAG115XPDB-0%2FM18B9

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Reason for battery grinder is I'm wanting to use it when welding.

You may be disappointed with a cordless grinder. I have a Makita 18 volt cordless (the older brushed model as opposed to a newer brushless one) and it absolutely eats batteries. This isn't too much of an issue for me as I have a fair number if 5 and 6Ah batteries, but even on the stuff I do (mainly cutting the odd bolt down or pinging off nails) I am constantly surprised at how many batteries it consumes. The brushless Makita models I have tried (I work alongside and with the steel fabrications at times) are more powerful and have greater run time and are amuch better bet, albeit expensive

My cordless recip (Makita, 2 × 18volt, brushless), despite bring major step up from the older 1x 18volt, brushed motor models had is also pretty gutless in comparison with the 1300 watt, orbital Milwaukee corded recip saw I have, so I tend not to expect to much out of cordless tools on heavy duty tasks. Having said that it will cut 8in thick beams albeit slowly, which my old recip couldn't do

 

[lostinthelight]

4 1/2" grinders only around 600 watts, are you likely to be grinding at the same time as the welder is running and is it on the same electrical circuit as heavy use kitchen appliances?

 

[mark1a]

If you can run to this you won't be disappointed.
https://www.powertoolmate.co.uk/Products/0040000d0036/EB%2FM18CAG115XPDB-0%2FM18B9

Nice bit if kit.

You may be disappointed with a cordless grinder. I have a Makita 18 volt cordless (the older brushed model as opposed to a newer brushless one) and it absolutely eats batteries. This isn't too much of an issue for me as I have a fair number if 5 and 6Ah batteries, but even on the stuff I do (mainly cutting the odd bolt down or pinging off nails) I am constantly surprised at how many batteries it consumes. The brushless Makita models I have tried (I work alongside and with the steel fabrications at times) are more powerful and have greater run time and are amuch better bet, albeit expensive

My cordless recip (Makita, 2 × 18volt, brushless), despite bring major step up from the older 1x 18volt, brushed motor models had is also pretty gutless in comparison with the 1300 watt, orbital Milwaukee corded recip saw I have, so I tend not to expect to much out of cordless tools on heavy duty tasks. Having said that it will cut 8in thick beams albeit slowly, which my old recip couldn't do

May have to re think this then.

4 1/2" grinders only around 600 watts, are you likely to be grinding at the same time as the welder is running and is it on the same electrical circuit as heavy use kitchen appliances?

My shed has its own fuse board. That shed had a tumble dryer and washing machine next to a freezer.

I've been using the welder and my partner has done the usual complaint of I can't use the washing machine and dryer. We not sure if I can use all 3 at once, and haven't.

 

[lostinthelight]

Post question in electrical section with how many watts each of your appliances uses,data plate on rear of them should give this ,also what size fuse in the consumer unit supplies the shed the shed plus length and size of supply cable.