I want to buy my father a cordless powertool kit and my budget is between $125-150. The kit I have decided on has a cordless drill, circular saw, reciprocating saw, and flashlight (w/2 battery packs). I see names like Hitachi, Porter-Cable, Skil, Craftsman, and Ryobi, but I don’t know which is the best. All fall within my price range. As for DeWalt and Mikita, I just don’t have the money for those. So, can anyone tell me which brand they would choose, given my budget limts?

Hello everyone,

I’m purchasing a tool set for my husband. I have selected a Makita Lithiom-Ion tool set for him that includes a drill, an impact drill, a light and a circular saw (whatever that is). The price is quite hefty (over $400 for the set).

My question is, is Makita a good brand? I’ve never heard of this brand.

It seems to be top rated, but I wondering if I should buy Dewalt, Skil or Milwakee instead. I’m trying to replace that piece of crap Black and decker set that i gave him for chrismas a couple of years back LOL.

Your thoughts?