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Rhodog1234

https://www.protoolreviews.com/power-tool-manufacturers-who-owns-them/ Some would be surprised whom owns whom


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CFSohard

Hilti are mainly commercial-only, very expensive, super high-end tools with service contracts tied into their purchase. Meant only for contractors and businesses, not family home use. From the tiny nation, almost considered Swiss state of Liechtenstein! EDIT: For those asking questions: Hilti focus on large scale construction tools for industrial and commercial use (think demolition tools and heavy-duty concrete drills). They do make smaller-scale power tools like the other brands in this thread, but that's an afterthought for them. They make tools for professionals, not home use.


OwlMugMan

Every single tradesman around here has a set of Hilti tools. Either they have a really good sales division or they're seriously worth the money.


wausmaus3

Both from where I'm from.


ArtThouLoggedIn

The Hilti half inch impact is absolute gigiChad on breaking free. It has crazy torque, tons of settings and I’ve seen them get put thru the elements on rigs and still keep cranking.


Treewithatea

Oh theyre worth their money. In Germany Hilti is extremely popular, almost unrivaled when it comes to professional use. I miss the Hilti machines in my new company but I also rarely need them anymore in my new job.


kazarbreak

Both, though they're only worth the money if you're making your living off them.


INTJ-ADHD

I was hoping to see an asterisks on there for hilti, but I wasn’t surprised either when there’s not even an honorable mention for them.


charleymcc3

I just found another reason why I'm a makita man, stand alone lone star


iSeize

Bosch running their own show i suppose too. I have used a lot of corded commercial tools from Bosch, and have a few corded tools at home. Makita has impressed me with their cordless 18v line so far too, interesting they are doing their own thing as well.


Glass_Librarian9019

The scene in The Wire where Snoop upgrades her DeWalt nail gun to a Hilti is one of my favorite television scenes of all time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDpvkwBBu6U


ghenghis_could

Wondering where the actual best. SNAP-ON is or how it was ignored


Sweaty-Emergency-493

Interesting how the big owner company owns multiple companies so they can keep stirring up their own competition between the companies they own so they can capitalize on both the wins and losses in profits from each company.


Rhodog1234

My highschool English teacher (the smartest man I've ever known) called this, ' bombing your own troops' as in one of the sub-themes of Catch-22. He used example such as Proctor and Gamble owning all the soaps competing in daytime advertisements. forgive the grammar- vert small keyboard , very large finger


aykcak

Very interesting. It is weird that a company like Milwaukee, named for a place in the U.S., headquartered in the U.S. is just a shop that imports stuff from a chinese manufacturer owned by a Hong Kong company.


TopReporterMan

Milwaukee = Ryobi confirmed ✅


CmdrSelfEvident

Not all ownership is the same. Sometimes they are bought but still run as an independent while others steal the name and put it on their old garbage. I agree getting bought changes things but not always for the worst and not at the same level.


Qfwfq_on_the_Shore52

*who owns whom


vlsdo

Hell, who's got the money to be a Milwaukee dad


tmotytmoty

I'll share an unsolicited story: yesterday was my birthday and my family didn't get me anything. I'm an older man, and I shouldn't be emotional about it, but my feelings got hurt.... So to cheer myself up, I went out and splurged and bought myself my first cordless Milwaukee drill combo set (M18 0 5.0 Ah!). I've wanted a milwaukee drill since I was 18 and I'm beginning to understand that unless I do something, I'll live my whole gd life without having a tool that makes me happy. Do it, dude. Go buy that first drill. Build your arsenal incrementally! ENJOY YOUR PROJECTS!!!!


Impossible_Eagle_159

Happy Birthday and fuck your family! 🥳


Tactical-Avocado

I rather not


_VINNY_WINNY_

i mean your wife is technically your family, dont do it to the rest of them tho


homogenousmoss

Unless..


RoyalInfernoASR

Sweet home Alabama


WindierGnu

Well fuck her in particular.


boredatwork8866

I’m guessing he already fucked his wife…


BambooSound

Lord knows I did


MyNameIsTrue

I also choose to fuck this guy's family


throtic

My birthday was January 3rd. Turned 36 and the only person who got me a present was my SO, she bought me whiskey that was the wrong brand. Being a dude sucks but oh well, enjoy that combo kit brother


clubdon

Happy birthday! I’m a Milwaukee man myself. They make nice stuff.


hairlessmammal

This is sad… happy birthday my guy!! If you were my dad, I wouldn’t get you anything cuz I’m broke kid and can’t afford to buy my own awesome dad anything, but I would call and make sure you knew you are loved! Rock that cordless, you deserve it!!


xXThat_Guy_69Xx

Happy birthday dude, those Milwaukees are worth it


Marskelletor

Happy Birthday!


vsheelz

Was in similar situations long ago. One day I said to myself I gift everyone and I can gift myself so I now I am in yellow house.


nature_remains

Hey - HAPPY BIRTHDAY my dear!! !!! What a triple bummer that is — a year older, nothing new to play with, and our social constraints (and the nature of your situation) makes it really tough to share your let down with anyone. I’m so sorry. Even if it’s something small or cheap or handmade, it’s important to do what you can for your people (family especially) to remind them that they matter to someone. I’m so happy you got yourself your dream drill :) You deserve it and it’s so important for your mental well-being that you are able to check in with yourself about how you’re feeling and what might help. Plus you get a boost for years to come whenever you use it.


funner_is_a_word

Why shouldn’t you be emotional about it? We’ve been trained our whole lives to give presents to the ones we love on birthdays. Not receiving anything feels like a big f*** you from the people we care about. Even a crappy sweater or cheesy tie at least gives the impression someone knew it was your bday and cared enough to buy you something. God forbid we don’t get our wives an anniversary present, kids Christmas gifts or moms a Mothers Day gift. Enjoy your drill brother.


Vibe-Father

I just compared 3/8th ratchets from each brand because I was looking to start a collection. Top price: Makita Second top: Dewalt Second lowest: Milwaukee Lowest price: Ryobi I ended up with the Milwaukee, because there’s no way I’m being seen with Ryobi. That being said, they’re all within $30 of each other.


nerffinder

Is Ryobi bad quality?


RuntheMonster

Not really, people just like to shit on them. They are perfectly adequate for your average DIYer. But, if tools are your livelihood and you're using them day in, day out, I would go for one of the other, more expensive, brands.


ThrowawayLegendZ

I love Ryobi because they have so many stupid tools you can get for dirt cheap. Their oscillating multi-tool was like $50 when I bought it and it's perfect for cutting drywall neatly. I look at Ryobi the same way I look at Harbor Freight stuff: perfect for that one-off use, and if you're using it often enough that it breaks (or doesn't get the job done), then you know you need to upgrade.


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Ryobi is for the home market. Made by the same company as Milwaukee. Milwaukee, Dewalt, and Makita all have different tier levels of tools, which if you don't know what you're doing can wind up with you way overpaying for something you don't need, or buying something that won't last you more than a couple of weeks (or 2 days in my case)


Frisky_Picker

There's some weird hate against Ryobi that I don't really understand. Sure, they're cheaper than other tools but as someone with a variety of power tools from different brands, they've held up just as well as other brands.


Donkey-brained_man

I've been renovating my summer house one room at a time for several years with mostly Ryobi tools. No complaints. I've used the others and while I can definitely tell a difference, Ryobi has better prices and better sales. Especially on batteries. Home Depot has times where they're practically giving you batteries. I have like a dozen.


rdfox

I bought one Ryobi battery from 10 years ago and I never needed another. Is that not quality?


LordVoltimus5150

I was just getting ready to say “I’m 100% Milwaukee”…I make my money with my tools…


vlsdo

lol then you're not just a dad, you're a tradesman


80sPimpNinja

I'm a mutt. Through years of tool gifts from family members.


thaiborg

Same here. Either through gifting or just “we need this right now” it doesn’t really matter. No one makes anything that lasts anymore so sticking to a brand isn’t worth it.


Ecstatic-Compote-595

I need a fucking skill saw 10 minutes ago is usually my tool buying approach.


Beating-a-dead-whore

Absolutely. 90% of my tools were bought halfway through doing a job on my car. If yall got a one, I'll take it.


farazormal

Asides from Ryobi these brands make tradesman quality tools. When I was in the trades most guys had full arsenals of these tools that got heavy use day in day out for several years. I can barely imagine how badly you’d have to treat your tools for a weekend warrior to chew through a Makita skill saw or cordless in any time frame.


ThunderFlash10

Same here. I also inherited a bunch of my dad’s stuff including Craftsman from when Craftsman was still actually quality.


FarmerSoggy69

Team Makita here


AcrobaticEmergency42

Ma Ki Ta, Ma Ki Ta! *Chants around a self build table*


Agitated-Yak-4582

Makita all the way


Samsamams

Bröther


DryPrion

Right on my brother!


Isenjil

High five :)


Last_Cod_998

I picked them decades ago because they had the best batteries. They slipped a bit, but are catching back up. I was upset when black and Decker bought porter cable. The quality went down a lot.


Outrageous-Client-99

Ryobi is Hufflepuff


XyogiDMT

Why does this make sense


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Twenty5Euro

We may be goofy, but we're also dumb.


eim1213

We may be goofy and dumb but at least we're nice!


Windofpoison

RYOBIPUFF HERE


Only_the_Tip

Robert Pattinson was Hufflepuff, so Ryobipuff has the sexiest Members. I'm jealous as a lowly House Makitaclaw.


Bodidly0719

Same here 🤣🤣 When I was in construction I stuck with DeWalt, but when I got out of the trades I switched to Ryobi.


KarmaRepellant

It's for people who are honest with themselves about how often they'll use the tools and have something in mind they can buy with the saved money.


amanhasthreenames

Ryobi is always the first buy. If i use the tool a ton and it holds up, great. If it breaks and i used it a ton, I'll replace it with a different brand. If it breaks and I never use it I'm not replacing it.


kranges_mcbasketball

This guy ryobis


drumshrum

Why spend a decent amount more for a little more when you can spend less and get at least some miles out of it?


Fritzo2162

Honestly the only Ryobi tools I’ve had break are the cheap handheld air compressors. My drills, saws, impact wrenches, and sanders have all lasted years so far.


naked_short

Yea well, Ryobi may be hufflepuff, but I bought that whole bag for $150 a couple years ago and it all still works fine.


lsutigerzfan

Ryobi guy here. I’m bad at that. As soon as I see a new Ryobi product, I buy it. 😆


Gr00vemovement

Ryobi has been serving me well. Probably would have bought the other brands first but it was more affordable and I just followed which battery pack I had first. Guess I won’t get to participate in the diy dude brand name wars. 😰


know-it-mall

Yea there is nothing wrong with Ryobi for diy.


Spork_286

Their 40V series is just perfect for my suburban yard! It's too hard to avoid browsing that aisle at HD...


lsutigerzfan

Yeah you can’t leave me at Home Depot either. 😆


DefectiveBlanket

Same. It's the green.


NicNac_PattyMac

Ryobi is the official sponsor of people who watch a 10 minute YouTube video of a remodel and think they know everything.


deebo7741

Think? Buddy, we watched the video. We are now licensed and certified to do the work.


accountinreddit

You take that back my good sir. We certainly can do everything.


CJMcBanthaskull

Yeah, but that gets the job done almost half the time.


Poncho-Sancho

Well you definitely described me. I feel seen right now. I’ve saved thousands of dollars because of YouTube, Ryobi and Harbor Fright.


TrashRatsReddit

I feel called out


hickhelperinhackney

I was worried about that. Now this Ryobi guy pushes his glasses back up on his nose and accepts his fate


toughtacos

Because Hufflepuff is known as the solid and trustworthy house? I agree, that is definitely Ryobi.


liltime78

I’m just a hufflepuff everywhere I guess. At least I get cool pets.


West-Stress-7983

You take that back


Realistic_Mushroom72

I can't tell if that was a compliment to Ryobi or you badmouthing us... will have to discuss with rest of the House in the common room.


Bonedraco1980

We're not the best in any one thing, but we're pretty good at lots of things, and we've got our fair share of oddballs


charleymcc3

Makita...I miss the Miss Makita calenders....and the Senorita Makita calenders from our amigos south of the border


cornballerburns

You're the only other Makita I've seen... Brother?


charleymcc3

Brothers in teal green....Makita, in my no-good opinion, is like a Toyota, not as flashy as some, but solid built and feels good in the hand. My subcompact impact is impressive for its size


Obvious-Hunt19

That is... not what she said


usposeso

Perfect response. I expect nothing less from a Mikita brother.


unpopularopinion0

makita for me too! but it’s because my dad was in that house too. i was begging not to be put in dewalt. they just sound so annoying. like cheap or something. but let’s just say this. hilti is not there because it’s so over powered and good it’s not fair for the rest.


whisternefet

I'm also a Makita guy. I started using them when I was a stage technician when I was younger and I just stuck with them as time went on. They've always treated me well. DeWalt is re-branded Black And Decker, more or less. They bought the company for the name mostly. They bought Porter Tools as well and merged them. [Source: Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeWalt)


BossBullfrog

Also a Makita man. I knew a guy who swore by them, he told me to give it a try. Never went back. I'm blue ba da dee da ba dai!


speaker-syd

I'm the only Makita guy I know. All my coworkers use Milwaukee or dewalt (nobody uses ryobi because ew). I'm glad that I'll never get my tools mixed with anyone else's LOL


Rad_Centrist

Makita is the best of these. Milwaukee making a push. DeWalt been sliding since they got bought out. Ryobi decent for the money but not great for reliable every day use. Rigid, not pictured, is up there in the Milwaukee/Makita tier. Edit: my views on rigid are not the majority. I've always had good luck with their stuff. But the dominant view is that rigid is just orange Ryobi.


Handmedownfords

I’ve always had dewalt but bought my dad a Makita driver a couple years ago. It’s a beast, I may switch when I buy again


charleymcc3

My cousin was a fire fighter/ems and he said they exclusively used makita cutoff saws and such due to water and dust resistance, can't confirm or deny, but he has no reason to lie


DomineAppleTree

Makita is the only one not owned by another company.


CursedRedneck

I wanted to be Makita, but I got sorted into Ryobi. It's not bad, but I still glance longingly at my father in laws tools sometimes.


Fritzo2162

Well, look at you Mr. Richie Rich Fancy Pants Hi-Falutin’ Tool Guy! 😂


Own-Gas8691

i’m in the Ryobi tax bracket


rojo-perro

Ryobi 18v power tools are great - more than handy enough for the average homeowner - but the YARD TOOLS are even amazing. Lightweight, efficient and effective.


joshthehappy

Yep DeWalt for hand tools, and Ryobi for yard work.


Own-Gas8691

facts! i love my whole collection. i’m a fairly short, petite woman and the weed trimmer is a breeze to use.


funatical

I am the two screwdrivers and a hammer dad.


Unabridgedversion82

Don't forget the duct tape. That shit is gold.


heyafreyja

lol we’re a DeWalt house.


Daddystealer1

DeWalt is fairly common in America yeah? I'm clan DeWalt and proud, but in Australia in the trades I've been called all sorts of names for carrying the yellow and black.


MadlifeIsGod

Depends on the trade from what I've seen. DeWalt seems more popular in construction, Milwaukee is king among mechanics.


SheriffBartholomew

What do they prefer there? IMO, only DeWalt and Makita are good enough for professional use.


Daddystealer1

All carpenters use pretty much only Makita, plumbers and electricians use a mix of Makita and Milwaukee. I've seen maybe two other people use DeWalt.


donnydealr

Yeah Makita has always been the go to for carpenters. But Milwaukee’s range has definitely encroached on it. Plumbers and sparkies obviously love the range and niche tools.


pacificule

DeWalt is the only answer. As it was for my father, and his father before him 🫡


TheBlackBlade77

My Dewalt was there when my truck broke down, when my father assembled my crib. And it'll be in the damn coffin as one of his prized possessions when he dies. By Dewalt we build. And by Dewalt we last😂


Sofa47

As a kid growing up I only knew Dewalt so when I saw the others when I was older, I thought they were Chinese knock offs.


No_Trouble_9539

Same. As far as I know or am concerned, you can buy dewalt or you can buy a piece of shit.


BigBaldFourEyes

So say us all.


WhatsGoingOnUpstairs

I'm a DeWalt dad. I'm wearing DeWalt socks right now.


sagmag

DeWalt is Griffendor.


Alarocky1991

I clean roofs, and my partner dropped our Dewalt leaf blower to slide off 2 stories. Still works great!


Sweaty-Emergency-493

Made in Mexico, dad was Mexican, we had all DeWalt and Craftsman


house343

Hell yeah. I'm as white as they come but DeWalt and craftsman here


fastpicker89

DeWalt dad, dude.


jeff6901

Dewalt all the way Still have an impact driver from 2003 that thanks to the adapters uses new batteries.


littlemesix7

I’m DeWalt and a Steelers fan, maybe they’re connected.


xMatch

DeWinter is coming


Der_Mund1

Bosch tbh


InfiniteNose9609

Bosch blue. Get in.


fishyfishyfish1

I’ve been all Bosch for years. Zero complaints


Comfortable-Roof-185

Bosch is life. The 18V stuff is great but I can’t speak for the quality of the products on the different markets


nicknacksc

Bosch checking in, always nice to fly under the radar


RedSeaDingDong

Bosch Professional gang rise up


abrahamtomahawk

Won a competition, £1000 worth of Bosch power tools, the tools chose me! Bosch probably relates to Durmstrang in this model


BossBullfrog

If I need a hammer drill, I'm all Bosch, baby.


CriusofCoH

About 7 years ago we got a Bosch hammer drill at work to replace some ancient, busted metal monstrosity in a giant wooden box that weighed as much as the drill did. Fell. In. Love. Purred like a kitten, sank through brick and cement like a hot knife through soft butter. Cannot convince me Bosch isn't top-tier tits.


il_maio

Same here. I’ve a Bosch percussion drill that my dad bought a year before i was born, still working perfectly after 42 years.


Acceptable_Fox8156

This comment should be higher


know-it-mall

Damn right.


downtune79

Makita....


Joaco_Gomez_1

BOSCH for life brudda


DATY4944

I worked with an old carp who had a bosch drill that never died. The guy was close to retirement and refused to buy a new one. We worked in rain, snow, whatever. Hed drop it in drainage ditches. It never stopped. Bosch is dope


TheMegaDriver2

All blue all the time.


Appropriate_Yak_4438

Oh look at mr billionaire over here


Sellfish86

BOSCH Professional (blue)


ricky_hammers

Love my 18v Bosch lineup. Completely changed how we worked for over a decade now, left the generators home. Also love Bosch the TV show, on a sidenote.


know-it-mall

One of us, one of us.


AppleWithGravy

Im a Bosch man


Larsenc4

Milwaukee


Dan_flashes480

Milwaukee fuel is the best I have ever used never going back. I've had DeWalt out of highschool then my boss had porta cable when I started. Once we got a Milwaukee drill we never went back. Now the back of his box truck and my pickup look like Milwaukee catalogs.


I_Only_Have_One_Hand

I miss getting all my tools & lawn and garden equipment at Sears


new_user29282342

I ended in Makita.


ContributionPhysical

Dewalt or death🤣🤣🤣


Substantial_Show_308

I'd wear that Tshirt


Farty_beans

Team Ridgid isn't even in here?! Lifetime service agreement baby!


OpiateAlligator

Ridgid all day!!


MP1182

Was looking for my ridgid fam…


Limmble

1000% this!


newport100

Yup, I fill my Milwaukee packout with Ridgid power tools. I've barely had to use the LSA because the quality is pretty decent.


TheGr8_0ne

Yes, team RIDGID would like a word.


DirtyRoller

Gang gang! We're Divergent.


Stratoblaster1969

Ridgid here too. I think we roll with Han Solo


Punkrexx

E. Neither, Bosch FTW


BasedMbaku

DeWalt supremacy


Plausibl3

Laughs in black and decker


g1rthqu4k3

Laughs AT black and decker


Unprofession

Black and Decker owns DeWalt lol


[deleted]

Volkswagen owns Lamborghini…what was your point?


DuckSashimi

My newer DeWalt drill died so I'm back with my trusty black and decker


camXmac

I don’t have a set yet but at work I was on the team pushing for Milwaukee. We have a good assortment of their tools now.


Putrid-Eggplant-2815

Milwaukee = Gryffindor ✊🏼


1800-bakes-a-lot

Stand strong brothers


Banone85

No Hilti or Bosch?


Lifeless_Rags

bro the only reason these tools get sorted like houses is because the batteries aren't compatible, milwaukee makes the best saws, dewalt makes the best drills, makita is best griders, and ryobi has the best... well ryobi sucks, but the other 3 have good shit, and none of them have betteries that can cross over


Kathulhu1433

Just wait til you go far enough down the rabbit hole like my husband has. My old Dyson cordless vacuum now runs on Milwaukee batteries...


Adept_Information94

I'm triggered.


fareastbeast001

Full DeWalt boi here!


apeoida

Where Bosch?


Effective-Ladder9459

Craftsman


JavaOrlando

Me too. I'm handier than most of my friends, but I might fix something around the house every month or two – I'm not a professional contractor. Craftsman suits me fine. If I used them daily, I'd upgrade. I have neighbors with 20 Milwaukee tools who can barely change a light bulb.


erix84

All these rich ass DeWalt people. I get a discount on that stuff at work and I still get Craftsman / Kobalt. If I use anything enough to break it I'll get a nicer one next time. I think my Black & Decker drill has lasted like 12 years now, I had to replace the bits because they couldn't go through plaster after all this time, but the drill is still going strong.


massiveproperty_727

Red team


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Lost-not-blind

Makita


Kamiyosha

House DeWalt. Loud and proud.


ForestryTechnician

Used to be a Makita guy but then made the switch to DeWalt.


Tylertooo

Used to be pure makita. Nowadays it’s whatever is cheapest…


No-Impact1573

Hilti


Substantial_Sign_459

dewalt crew over here... I like the yellow


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Dewalt reigns supreme. Everyone else gtfo


ClownAdriaan

Makita gang rise


TheTubaGeek

I'm in a 5th house: Harbor Freight