As a Geek, I see power tools just a little different than most. I'm excited about the details and which ones have what makes sense instead of just which one is best for the ego. Sure, I like powerful. But I also appreciate it when someone just gets the balance of power and usability right.

Monday, April 24, 2006

Milwaukee 14.4V Deal

I was browsing our site and came across one that looked like a great deal today. It appears we bought quite a few 14.4V combo kits that are currently at a great price. I can't say how long they'll last for sure, but if you want to pick up some decent tools, check this one out.


Drill, Impact and Flashlight

This kit includes a drill, an impact driver, and a flashlight. Most people tend to use these tools quite often, so it's a great combo. Of my kit, I use the drill and flashlight the most and often wish I had an impact.

14.4V Power

This kit includes a couple of 2.4Ah 14.4V batteries, which is enough power for most anything you'll need to do. Sure, there is more power available, but do you really need to drill through anything other than wood and light steel with a cordless? Do you need to break the studs off when tightening lug nuts on your vehicle? Do you need to blind animals and direct aircraft with your flashlight? I'm being silly here, but the point is that most people can function just fine with 9.6V power, so 14.4 is plenty for everyday use.

Nice Flashlight

Milwaukee does make a nice flashlight. The fact is, most cordless tool manufacturers do. But they've got one distinct advantage over the Makita that I currently own: a belt clip. Sure, the LXT line fixed that, but it costs considerably more.

Contractor Bag

Unlike my kit, which has this huge plastic case that doesn't fit in my back seat real well, this one fits neatly in a contractor bag which could be placed just about anywhere. I know, many people prefer the plastic cases. Personally, I like to use the tools outside of the case. The zipper makes getting at one of these tools much quicker and the bag keeps it all bundled up neatly without taking up a huge amount of space. If you could only see my closet full of plastic cases from tools, you'd understand why I like the idea of a contractor bag so much.

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