I've been wanting a drill/driver and circular saw. I've been reading thru all the post here about what you guys have. I have also been looking online. Every singe review send me to Milwaukee or Dewalt or Makita. I have seen some very good reviews about other including box store Ryobi. My projects are around the house and sporadic. Couple hours tops use and likely no more than 2-3 days. I'm not sure Ryobi is CnC? Its inexpensive as compared to the offerings of the others mentioned. I bought a Craftsmen drill/driver about 20 years ago. It was a Sears special that lasted quite a long time. One day it finally gave out ( battery ). Replacement of that battery seemed pricy as compared to just getting a new tool. I certainly got my moneys worth thats for sure. I did bring it in to Sears and the guys were like "Thats been long discontinued". My partner surprised me with a set from a box store. Drill/driver, circular saw, and reciprocating saw by Ryobi. She has seen me look over certain ones and say a number of times "I'm just getting the Ryobi!" only to not make a decision. I admit I get into analysis paralysis. I've already put the saw and drill to use. The saw blade that comes with the tools is ok, it worked. I was reading about the diablo blades and may get one. If I were to depend on these tools to make my living I'd get professional grade make no mistake. As a DIY around the house tool set I believe these "CnC" tools should make the grade. As a homeowner whose tools wont see the rigors of daily heavy use I believe there is a role for inexpensive tools. Heck if this set last me like my CnC Craftsmen did I'd be a very happy camper as I'd be well into my retired life
. Truth is I think I was heading towards the Fuel line from Milwaukee.
Now thats a bummer. I wont be using these tools hard thats for sure, occasional around the house stuff.
Maybe call the folks at Rigid? At work, we switched over from old Ni-MH Makita drills to Rigid lithium drills and impacts. Haven't had any issue with the warranty process.