Should I buy power tools from Big Lots?
I want tο bυу a plunge router frοm Hυgе Lots bυt іt’s $30 аnd I wanted tο know іf anyone’s hаd experience wіth thеіr tools. It’s mаdе bу Pro Source аnd I’m going tο gеt a set fοr $89 thаt hаѕ a circular saw (5 3/8″), a jigsaw, a reciprocating saw, a light аnd a power drill. Thеу аrе аll cordless аnd іt comes wіth two batteries. Iѕ thіѕ a ехсеllеnt deal tοο? Arе thеѕе going tο fall apart οr аrе thеу ехсеllеnt deals?
i would only buy from lowes because they have a fantastic return policy. you are only going to get grief from huge lots.
tools are best bought according to brand names such as Craftsman, Black & Decker, etc… if you want quality. The name of store is inmaterial as long as it is a quality band tool name.
Sometimes (rare) I find them at a pawn shop to save $; but you better know what you are looking at previous to buying there – - may not be able to get accessories because outdated, discontinued, etc…
Make sure the electric tools you buy are listed by U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories). On battery operated tools, it may be only the transformer or charging unit that is really U.L. listed. U.L. listing is not required by law in many cases but is excellent to look for,at least as safety is concerned. Perhaps consumer reports has a review of the brand you are interested in as far as the quality issue goes. For more information on U.L. see their web site at ul.com.
Really, it is hard to answer your question. But the third answer did have a excellent point.
As a general rule, you get what you pay for.
But if you will only use it a couple of times then it really doesn’t matter as long as you get your job done.
fall apart. my ps drill lasted three jobs
If you are a professional and need to use that tool every day go by best kind of brand ,if not get from huge lot they have black&deker mark.
Huge Lots are stores that have clearance items from a lot of different stores.If it is a name brand and you get your duty worth why not?They are all the same,the store is different.
For the router, I would go to Lowes and buy the Skil with detachable plunge base. $86 everyday. The cheaper electric tools seem to have harms with power and the brushes go terrible quickly. If the cordless tools are for general household use, they may not be too terrible.
I bought a cordless hammer drill from Huge Lots recently. It died after 2 days of use. I’ve had much better luck with Craftsman cordless tools. The same set will cost about 4 or 5 times as much, but the tools will last. I’m currently on my 3rd major renovation project with a set of Craftsman cordless tools I bought 2 years ago.