Craftsman cordless tools made by Dewalt ???

[TxBowHntr]

Are you sure those conglomerates OWN those brands? I thought Lowe's bought the CRAFTSMAN brand so they now own CRAFTSMAN. They may have those companies produce the products for them, but I am pretty sure they are not owned by the factories that produce them. Same as Ridgid is owned by Home Depot, but the tools are made by TTI. Or am I wrong, and the larger tool manufacturers actually own those brands?

[Huntindad]

I really haven't looked at Makita or Milwaukee thought they'd be too expensive, but sounds like they are real good.

lots of options.

[MisterSanders]

Ive had good luck with dewalt impacts, but the regular drills usually mess up on me. I have no idea what it's called, but the end where you put the bit and tighten it up, usually gives out on me

[Low Fence]

I won’t say my p/c are the best but for what I paid and the money I’ve made with them and still going like day 1. I’d buy again without a problem.

[cva34]

Battery power tools

Milwaukee I think is the tippy tops.
Though I don't have any of them. I'm po'.
I am covered up in HD Ryobi green around here and extremely happy with all of the equipment I have.

Agree on Milwaukee got 3 but they ain't cheap.

I got mostly Old blue and newer green Ryobi with a pile of 4aho Lith batterys 18v. Best part about Ryobi is they all use same battery ...and tools&batterys are more reasonably priced and work hard and last

.I do have 1 Dewalt impact driver and 1 Dewalt drill both 18v lith batt..They been good tools too..But when they Die They will be replaced with Ryobi..Mainly because Dewalt and most brands Keeps playing battery game 7.5/12/14/18 /20..

As for Old Craftsman name stuff tools were OK/good and warranty was BEST in business... as for the New esp Battery tools I gota be honest I just have not even held one in my hand..But I will next trip to LOWE's

[cva34]

A few groups of large conglomerates and the tool brands they own (I can't verify how accurate this is at the time of posting):

Stanley/Black and Decker:
DeWalt
Stanley
Black + Decker
Bostitch
Craftsman
Vidmar
Mac Tools
Irwin
Lenox
Proto
Porter-Cable
Powers Fasteners
Lista
Sidchrome
Emglo
USAG

TTI (Tektronic) Owns:
Milwaukee Electric Tool Co.
RYOBI
RIDGID (“Orange”)
Empire Level
Hoover
Dirt Devil
Oreck
Stiletto Tools
Hart Tools
Homelife
VAX
AEG

Chervon ownds:
EGO
Skilsaw
Skil
FLEX
Devon
Xtron
Calmdura
Kobalt 24V (ODM for Lowe’s)

Bosch Group owns:
Bosch
Freud
Diablo
Dremel
RotoZip
Vermont American
CST/berger

Husqvarna Group owns:
Husqvarna
Poulan Pro
Weed Eater
Jonsored
Klippo
Zenoah
Gardena
Diamant Boart
Flymo
McCullock

JPW owns:
Jet
Powermatic
Wilton
Edwards
Promac
Tool Air
GYS

ATG (Apex) owns:
Weller
Wiss
Gearwrench
Crescent
Lufkin
Jobox
Apex
Campbell
Nicholson
Jacobs
Xcelite
Master Power
Belzer
HKP
SATA
Dotco
Cleco

Emerson owns:
RIDGID (“Red”)
Greenlee
Insinkerator
Emerson
Sensi
ProTeam
Klauke

KKR owns:
Hikoki (formerly Hitachi Koki)
Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi Power Tools)
Metabo

ITW owns:
Paslode
Duo-Fast
Ramset
Red Head
Tapcon
Bernard
Miller
Hobart
Tregaskiss
ITW Buildex
Texwipe
Deltar
Alpine, an ITW Company

It is rumored that TTi is manufacturing the newer power tool brands for Harbor Freight.



cricman

WOW!!! Vedy Interesting....Had no Idea

[Huntindad]

starting to see black friday deals...getting close to deciding ime.

[RifleBowPistol]

[QUOTE=Huntindad;14418737]I was at Lowes today getting a couple extra keys made and I saw the display for Craftsman cordless tools.

I ask the guy...who makes the craftsman tools nowadays...he said Dewalt. The display said something about being made in USA. Guy said Lowes is pushing Craftsman and downsizing Kobalt...

It's actually the other way around. Craftsman makes Dewalt. They came up with that name and tried to keep distance between the two. Dewalt was supposed to be their commercial grade tools, but they were afraid, if they just called them Craftsman commercial grade, they would not sell very well with some people. Obviously the idea worked and most people don't know that Dewalt was a offshoot of Craftsman. I heard about it before they released the Dewalt tools. I think it was a Snap-On dealer that told me about it.

[Strummer]

[quote=RifleBowPistol;14508082]

I was at Lowes today getting a couple extra keys made and I saw the display for Craftsman cordless tools.



I ask the guy...who makes the craftsman tools nowadays...he said Dewalt. The display said something about being made in USA. Guy said Lowes is pushing Craftsman and downsizing Kobalt...



It's actually the other way around. Craftsman makes Dewalt. They came up with that name and tried to keep distance between the two. Dewalt was supposed to be their commercial grade tools, but they were afraid, if they just called them Craftsman commercial grade, they would not sell very well with some people. Obviously the idea worked and most people don't know that Dewalt was a offshoot of Craftsman. I heard about it before they released the Dewalt tools. I think it was a Snap-On dealer that told me about it.

The guy is wrong . Stanley black and decker makes both dewalt and craftsman

[Huntindad]

I ask the guy...who makes the craftsman tools nowadays...he said Dewalt. The display said something about being made in USA. Guy said Lowes is pushing Craftsman and downsizing Kobalt...

It's actually the other way around. Craftsman makes Dewalt. They came up with that name and tried to keep distance between the two. Dewalt was supposed to be their commercial grade tools, but they were afraid, if they just called them Craftsman commercial grade, they would not sell very well with some people. Obviously the idea worked and most people don't know that Dewalt was a offshoot of Craftsman. I heard about it before they released the Dewalt tools. I think it was a Snap-On dealer that told me about it.

Your source? snap on dealer...

read previous post about who owns who...think SBD owns both.

[MadHatter]

Yes sir for many years.

Makita is the only company that is still independent and so is Hilti. I own all Makita stuff for my personal use except for the cordless grease gun and its a Dewalt.

Milwaukee has dominated the cordless line for a while now, they are very innovative and have expanded their line into the hand tool market as well. They have the best warranty on the market with 5 years on the tool and 3 years on the battery. Keep purchase receipts!

Had a customer last night trade in all his Snap on cordless for Milwaukee, I typically do not take cordless trade ins unless its Snap on, Makita, Matco, Mac or Milwaukee. I keep the Makita for my self.

Milwaulkees warranty is absolutely top notch! Especially with the E-Service.
Also I've never worried about a receit. They have serial numbers inside them and they can see when it was made, and purchased. I dont think they care who owns it.
I've used their E-Service over the yrs for multiple tools, and it's been flawless.

[Huntindad]

Folks... I am homeowner DIY'er... is the warranty really that big of a deal with the cordless tools these days...?

do some brands really crap out for a homeowner to worry about the warranty.

[Abcdj]

I am getting a new set for Christmas. I want one you can get a weed eater, blower and maybe a chain saw to run. I ve looked a little and I am leaning towards Milwaukee.

[Huntindad]

are the batteries that run the drill big enough to run a blower or chain saw?

[Flex]

Milwaukee I think is the tippy tops.
Though I don't have any of them. I'm po'.
I am covered up in HD Ryobi green around here and extremely happy with all of the equipment I have.

Same here. Always been skeptical of the battery stuff. HD had a big deal on Ryobi 1+ last year. Gave it a shot and been impressed. Now have the impact, leaf blower, air compressor, and a drill. And all are flawless. The impact has impressed me the most. No issues on lug nuts and changing tires on the boat trailer.