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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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Mine is a Nu-tool make bought in a discount place 15-20 years ago and original battery going strong. Cheap but done a great job.
Sounds like a good buy. Mine is a DeWalt, bought from Machine Mart in 2009. Although the drill itself is fine, I found out too late that DeWalt batteries can only dream of living as long and useful a life as the Mayfly, despite being properly charged at all times  Over the years I seem to have become the living personification of the "Buy cheap, buy twice" principle. It's now got to the point where 'er indoors, if I ever mention that I'm thinking of buying a new tool of whatever description, instantly forbids it until I've saved up for another month or two and can buy something decent.
Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE
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Mine is a Nu-tool make bought in a discount place 15-20 years ago and original battery going strong. Cheap but done a great job.
It is my "go to" one for many jobs unless my Bosch drill is needed for hammer action, or more torque. I do look at the nice ones for sale but can't justify spending more for an occasional use item. If something is on a big discount though, the temptation grows!
The mix of tools covers me for 99% of my DIY and anything extra is either hired or borrowed.
If I was in business then I would definitely look at better quality for some of the gear.
I also have a NuTool cordless drill, bought it to get me out of trouble with a job in my caravan (which was kept on a seasonal pitch) about 15 years ago, the battery is still fine and it works well just not very powerful, fine for drilling wood. I also have a Makita with a twin battery pack, both batteries failed after 18 months, being a quality brand I asked at the seller and was advised that they all seem to fail as its the earlier Lithium type battery but would I like to buy another drill for £185....I declined and contacted Makita UK, they basically just wanted to sell me a pair of new batteries for more than I could buy 3 Nu-Tool drill kits for...I tried all the dodges on the internet and recovered some use from one of the batteries, the drill is really nice to use but I will never buy another from them.
BR Colin
Who used to be a Spanner Juggler
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Mine is a Nu-tool make bought in a discount place 15-20 years ago and original battery going strong. Cheap but done a great job.
Sounds like a good buy. Mine is a DeWalt, bought from Machine Mart in 2009. Although the drill itself is fine, I found out too late that DeWalt batteries can only dream of living as long and useful a life as the Mayfly, despite being properly charged at all times Over the years I seem to have become the living personification of the "Buy cheap, buy twice" principle. It's now got to the point where 'er indoors, if I ever mention that I'm thinking of buying a new tool of whatever description, instantly forbids it until I've saved up for another month or two and can buy something decent. Jane is lining you up in preparation for a really good quality Loom purchase...... 
BR Colin
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Jane is lining you up in preparation for a really good quality Loom purchase...... I think you might be on to something there... 
Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE
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I do have some good old stuff from my grandfather/father days, mainly woodworking but wheelwright/coachbuilder stuff. Obviously bought originally as long term quality tools for craftsman use.
Any self respecting Journeyman would have had good tools. I doubt whether poor quality tools were available during that era. Most things were British made and of high quality, not mass produced and Chinese. Peter
"Hasta la victoria siempre"
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I've got a cheap Chinese made electric impact driver that I bought 5 years ago for $39. It gets a couple of months of heavy use every year. No problems. Totally worth it. I use it when I'm somewhere that has ready access to power, but limited/no air supply. If it ever dies I might be tempted to replace it with a decent Dewalt or Porter-Cable, but 5 years for $40 is hard to beat.
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