I have a DeWalt DW705 12-inch compound miter saw that does pretty much everything I need to do.
I also have a DW929 18v and a DW730 14.5v drill.
One of the things I really like about DeWalt is that there is a DeWalt service center nearby and I can always get parts for anything that wears out or I break. Batteries are always in stock, too. The only thing I've managed to break was the kerf plate on the saw, and that was my own fault. And the only thing that has worn out was a set of brushes in the 18v drill after about 15 years. Took me about 30 minutes to tear the drill down and replace the brushes. That'll keep the drill going for another 15 years.
Good quality gun with heavy, 10-foot cable. Probably a rebranded version of one of the well known brands or comes from the same manufacturer.
. We have 3 DeWalt 18 Volt drills, All of which still work. The oldest one is a bit slower than the other two drills, the three are all different models because each are new and improved versions of themselves. All three have been used as hammers and run through a gauntlet. The newest is from fathers day and has a nifty light so you can see your screws or whatever in lower light situations. My only complaint: you cannot turn the little light off, that seems superfluous at times. We also have a few Mikita circular saws that have had their cords cut off and such that still work great! Another good Mikita tool is an old cordless drill that has fallen into a pool a few times and still works decently. Not a big fan of Black&Decker, we tend to break them quickly here.
