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Reddit mentions of Bosch CLPK234-181L 18-Volt Lithium-Ion 2-Tool Combo Kit with 1/2-Inch Drill/Driver, 1/4-Inch Impact Driver, 2 Batteries, Charger and 2 L-BOXX Cases
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We found 3 Reddit mentions of Bosch CLPK234-181L 18-Volt Lithium-Ion 2-Tool Combo Kit with 1/2-Inch Drill/Driver, 1/4-Inch Impact Driver, 2 Batteries, Charger and 2 L-BOXX Cases. Here are the top ones.
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Most compact and lightest weight drill/driver in class: Delivers better balance and control of the tool in tight areasOptimized impact performance: Provides the best runtime and torque controlTorque control limits stripping of screws and helps prevent screw heads from shearingElectronic Cell Protection (ECP): Increases battery lifetime by preventing damage caused by misuse1-Click Stacking: Easily lock tool cases together for easy transport and handling
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I'm not a big fan of cordless saws as I feel like they just chew through batteries too quickly and the power is always lacking over their corded counter part. I also find that if using a circular saw or reciprocating saw that portability isn't that big of a factor and that I'm likely to be doing a lot of cutting with both. That said this is what I would start with for under $400. You can then supplement as needed with the tools that you actually need as you need them.
Bosch CLPK234-181L Drill and Impact Driver $205
Makita 5007F 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw $99
Dewalt DW304PK Reciprocating Saw $79
Angle Grinders, work lights and jig saws can be handy when needed but they don't need to be part of a set in my opinion. A halogen work light will get you a lot further in my opinion.
I'm a professional carpenter and general contractor, and from my personal experience and the anecdotal evidence from the guys I regularly see, Bosch is of the best you can get for cordless tools nowadays. DeWalt used to be the go-to, but their quality has dropped considerably over the last 5-10 years. They still have some decent products, but I know of a lot of people who have had major issues with their drill chucks being off center.
This said, you kind of need a grab bag to get the best of each tool.
Here's my current setup, which is the same as quite a few contractors I work with:
So there you go. Those are the ones that have gone through the ringer on a construction crew and have survived heavy abuse and regular moving/dropping without any signs of letting go. Some may be overkill for your situation, but they're what I've found to be best. I'm probably missing a few loose ends so look out for edits.
I am a huge fan of Bosch - I have never had a problem with any of my Bosch tools and I use them pretty hard. My 18v drill is still going strong on the original 2 batteries after 5 years. My latest project was a 12x25 deck and I used my Bosch drill to put in all of the screws, drill pilot holes for lags, anchors etc. because the battery would last twice as long as my Ryobi driver with a similarly sized battery (And I only had 1 battery for the Ryobi).
http://www.amazon.ca/Bosch-CLPK234-181L-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Batteries/dp/B00BQV5IW2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416094727&sr=8-2&keywords=Bosch+drill