Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - I'm switching power tool brands

I took two 12 vlt Makita cordless drills that I have owned for 12 years to the shop for some repairs. I was charged $120.00 for the repairs on each one. :mad: I didnt pay that much for them new.

Was comming home from work and was stopped a red light and got rearended pretty hard. My Dewalt saws all was in the trunk and the casing was completely smashed. I took it to the shop and got a call later from them saying that they couldnt get parts for this model saw because it had been discontinued. Dewalt sent me a brand new saw for the price of what the parts would have cost me had they still been in production...$43.00 SOOOOOO LOOOONG Makita and hello Dewalt. :D

Its nice that Dewalt did what they did for you. BUT, put yourself in a manufacturers position. 12 year old equipment. Would you replace it? You were lucky so be happy. It won't happen everytime. Not to be negative with you but I can't blame Makita for what they charged you for repairs. Makita may have nothing to do with it. Just the repair place.

If you got rear-ended, why wasn't the other person's car insurance paying for new tools? :eek:

I got zinged $70 to replace the trigger on my Makita impact drill. Still, cheaper than a new one. At least I asked for an estimate first.

I would have bought new drills for a repair of $120.00 each. At 12 years old, probably got your money out of them....

I took two 12 vlt Makita cordless drills that I have owned for 12 years to the shop for some repairs.
You've had cordless drills that lasted 12 years?
Hello more Makita!
That really is pretty mind boggling you know

After I read yalls replys I guess maybe I did overreact some. Guess I cant really blame Makita after all the guns lasted longer than most you get today. I may start my own tool museum with them now :D :D :D Thanks folks for screwing my head back on right. You have a great web site here.

Hi guys
Well i have a 7 1/4 circular saw, a flush trimmer, portable planner and router from Makita and there 25 yrs olds and still work like a new one.
:thumbup: MAKITA :thumbup:

pg

Hey guys,
Seems to me there are three points to ponder here:
1) He sure got some good mileage from those Makita tools

2) Gotta love the customer service from DeWalt-something you rarely even get at a restaurant any more.

3) Always let your power tools ride shotgun where they can be protected by the seat belt and the air bag. :)

The mikita 7-1/4 circular saws are pretty good. I've had mine 10+ years. It's getting close being replaced, but still going for now.