Acme Tools has a new round of “Scary Good tool deals” for today, featuring Milwaukee, Dewalt, Makita, Fisch, and Gearwrench.
As with the other deals earlier this week, these deals are good for one day only, with the last round of deals set for tomorrow.
Here are the new tool deals for 10/26/23:
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Milwaukee M18 Radius LED Site Light w/ One-Key – $249
Fisch 16pc Forstner Drill Bit Set – $229.99
Makita 18V X2 Cordless Blower Kit – $279
Gearwrench – Buy More, Save More, up to $60 off
Dewalt 20V Max Green Line Laser – $399
Here’s a sampling of tool deals that are valid all week:
Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Blower – $129
Dewalt 20V Max Atomic Circular Saw – $129
Makita 18V Rear-Handle Circular Saw kit – $299
Dewalt 20V Max Pole Saw – $149
Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Vacuum – $99
Malco Eagle Grip Locking Pliers – $30
Dewalt 20V Max Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit – $99
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Impact Wrench Kit – $219
Crescent 6″ Combination Square – $7.99
Sola Go! Smart Digital Pocket Level – $69
Dewalt 20V Max Atomic Compact Drill Kit (New Model) – $99
Dewalt 20V Max Atomic Impact Driver Kit (New Model) – $99
Reminder: Coupon Code TOOLGUYD saves you $10 off $79 (does NOT stack with other promotions or “free with purchase offers”) and is one use per customer (resets every 30 days).
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jon
Acme also has 20% off on a Freud 16 pcs. forstner bit set.
https://www.acmetools.com/freud-16-pcs-precision-shear-serrated-edge-forstner-drill-bit-set-1-4-in-to-2-1-8-in-pb-100/008925032458.html
Anyone have insight as to the quality of Freud vs Fisch in this area and which is the better buy?
MoogleMan3
Both are very good sets; I’d go for the freud set. Cheaper and they’ve been very good performers in my shop.
fred
For somewhat less you might look at the Diablo set:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABLO-Forsnter-Bit-Set-16-Piece-FB-100/204761025
For a lot more – we always thought that the Famag Bormax Forstner bits were about the best we ever used – but that was many moons ago – and the price difference now is stunning:
https://carbideprocessors.com/bormax-2-0-forstner-16-piece-set-in-fitted-wooden-box-sizes-1-4-to-2-1-8-bormax-158-fbm64044/
jon
@fred & MoogleMan
Thanks for the input.
Is there a difference between the Freud and Diablo branding? They are both made by Freud, correct?
Michael M.
They are both made by Freud in Austria, and on the bits they don’t even bother to put the Diablo branding. The Diablo branding is just on the packaging. I guess it doesn’t make sense to have two seperate production runs for the same bits with different markings.
Fisch bits are also made in Austria.
MoogleMan3
Yep, both made by freud. Freud is supposed to be a bit higher quality than diablo, but having used both forstners in a few sizes, I couldn’t tell a difference.
fred
At one time Freud had several lines of tools like saw blades. Their Avanti (or Avanti-Pro) brand was supposedly their bargain (perhaps no-frills) offering. Then came Freud-Diablo (a step up ?) Then they sold product under the Freud name and finally ones that they branded Freud Industrial. I’m not sure how significant the differences are between the Diablo Forsner bits versus those branded Freud.
Koko The Talking Ape
Just to throw in another possibility, Bora’s Tempest line of Forstner bits seems reasonably priced, and it seems Bora is going to be included in a Scary Good Deal soon.
https://www.acmetools.com/bora-portamate/drill-bits/
Robert
Anyone know how the Hickory brand of Forster bits compares to Fisch, Fraud, Diablo and the other brands mentioned in this thread? I found a box of imperial Hickories up to 3 inch under dust at a pawn shop, and got them for I think $30.
Koko The Talking Ape
Ha! Gearwrench makes what looks like a Knipex Cobra-style adjustable pliers. Acme calls them “Push Button Tongue and Groove,” but they clearly aren’t tongue-and-groove. 8 in., 21 positions, $24. If they work half as well as the Cobras, they’re a bargain.
https://www.acmetools.com/gearwrench-pliers-8-in-push-button-tongue-and-groove-82158/099575821585.html
Stuart
I’d sooner get Irwin Groove Lock pliers – https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-Groovelock-2-Piece-Vise-Grip-1763390/dp/B0CDNLLWCL/?tag=toolguyd-20
$23 for two sizes.
or a Knipex Cobra at the higher price point.
Koko The Talking Ape
I like my Cobras too, but the Irwins are about $12 each and the Knipexes are maybe $50 each and up. These Gearwrenches are almost exactly halfway between those two price points, and offer at least some of the advantages that the Cobras have. I thought somebody other than myself might be interested. 🙂
Koko The Talking Ape
Also 10″ for $27
https://www.acmetools.com/gearwrench-pliers-10-in-push-button-tongue-and-groove-82160/099575821608.html
and 12″ for $35
https://www.acmetools.com/gearwrench-pliers-12-in-push-button-tongue-and-groove-82162/099575821622.html
Ezzy
@stuart I’m looking to put together a cheaper power tool set for a friend. A handy homeowner. How does Craftsman compare to Ryobi? Any other decent tool platforms at that price point I should look at?