Home Depot’s 2018 Spring Black Friday event kicked off today. But isn’t it Thursday? *shrug*
Looking through the tool deals, there are more than a couple of decent deals.
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There’s a Milwaukee M18 drill and impact driver combo kit for $159, a Ridgid 18V 5-tool cordless combo kit for $299, a Makita 18V 5-tool combo kit for $299, Husky mechanics tool sets on sale, Ryobi combo kits, Dewalt air compressors, and a whole lot of sliding doors that were apparently miscategorized as “tools and hardware.”
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While I’m not personally excited about any of the deals, there are some good cordless combo kit bargains. Some of the other deals are interesting, but nothing to race to check out over.
James C
I’m going to buy the Ryobi 40v Expand It string trimmer for $120. I wanted an upgrade from the basic 18v version and that it comes with a battery is a plus.
jec6613
Why don’t these Spring Black Friday events ever have things in them that I’m likely to buy in the spring – you know, like mower blades, grass seed, and trimmer line. Lowes too, very little in the outdoor department from them.
James C
They do have stuff like that. Check out the HD website for all the deals. Stuart just listed the power tools.
Late Night
Stihl gas all the way
ktash
Lowe’s also has a Black Friday event. Lots of good deals on Dewalt especially. Lots of others, too.
ktash
Re Lowe’s, if I wanted a 12″ sliding compound miter saw, this would be one of my top choices and it’s down $200 to $349. $50 less than at Home Depot.
DWS779 DEWALT 12-in 15-Amp Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-12-in-15-Amp-Dual-Bevel-Sliding-Compound-Miter-Saw/1000145735
Bryan
I’m torn between the makita and rigid 5 piece combos, I’ve used both over the yrs and can’t complain about either, but the life time warranty on the rigid batteries will probably be the deciding factor.
Nils
I’m a yellow brand guy but have owned some rigid stuff that didn’t have the same build quality.
I’d say dewalt/Milwaukee quality and innovation are the best of “American” brands.
It’s truw that rigid has lifetime warranty on eg batteries but apparently they’re kind of a pain to deal with. Ie, send in affected item on your dime wait for them to fix several weeks.
Bosch, Makita and Hilti are the others i would consider.
firefly
I agree with Nils. I actually don’t own any of Mikita product but I have heard great things about them. I am relatively happy with Dewalt, Milwaukee and Bosch. I also have a Ridgid drill, it work, there isn’t anything wrong with it per se. However it’s noticeably louder than all the other one that I have so it’s the last drill that reach for. I do own and love the Ridgid modular tool box and I think that they are a great bang for the buck.
Mark
I keep hearing how it’s a pain to take advantage of the ridgid warranty. But my experience has been the opposite. It’s clearly geared toward DiYers rather than Pros and you do need to register upfront (done online)
I’ve used it on 2 occasions with ease. The first time, they asked me to bring the old batteries to a home depot rental counter. Ridgid then shipped me new ones (arrived in about a week)
The second time I just called, they asked me to plug in the battery and confirm the LED behavior. After agreeing they were no longer holding a charge they sent a replacement. No need to return the damaged unit.
And I’ve never paid shipping.
Anthony R.
The only brands I’ll buy when it comes to cordless power tools are Makita, Bosch, Metabo or Hilti. I have a 5pc Makita set and i love it. Dont fall for that ‘lifetime warranty’ bulls**t, just look on youtube and search rigid and battery warranty. Ive never had any sort of problems with the brands Ive mentioned, but DeWalt and Milwaukee both make good tools as well, though I’d take a DeWalt over Milwaukee every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
Anthony R.
One more thing, if you’re okay with buying factory reconditioned tools, check out CPO Outlets, they have some crazy good deals on stuff that is good as new, just has a recon stamped on them.
Adam
lifetime service agreement, not warranty. One of those things that is only different in a lawyers world kind of thing, but gives them wiggle room.
I wasn’t pleased with my Ridgid 12v experience. Yes they swapped the batteries, but I continued to have problems until I sold them.
Late Night
All the pros I know swear by Makita, best bang for my buck / warranty / specs was Milwaukee with all of the free battery / tool deals around Xmas. No complaints at all. The other parameter I used was hand feel and balance handling the tools in person.
michaelhammer
Makita has an inferior battery system. When you think about cordless, this is your number one concern. You are buying into a battery platform, so the battery better be worth it. When I had the LXT system, I was replacing batteries every 12 to 18 months. I used to sell DeWalt, so am quite familiar with their inferior components. I decided to go with Milwaukee and have been most satisfied. Most of my batteries are over five years old and the tools themselves take a beating. Oh, by the way, I fried three Makita hammer drills in one year. They were all warranty claims so there was no additional charge, but I had to be without a drill for weeks at a time. All set with the blue tools.
Steve
I am only real interested in their spring black friday sale each year for the $2 bags of mulch.
Blythe
The Gorilla (“little giant”) 22′ multi ladder is at the best price you will see all year at $99. Although heavier than the 13′ or 17′, its worth it because you can get on a second story roof if you have to, plus you can work on steeper slopes if needed.
Matthew
I’ve got the 22′ Werner version of this ladder and it’s been super useful over the years. I bought it when I was up over 350 lbs and it never felt weak or shaky. Now that I’m down around 300 it is like a rock.
I have “temporarily loaned” it to my business for the last year plus so I may pick this one up and take whichever feels better/easier to use home.
smee
I just bought this latter a week or two ago. I’ll have to see if they’ll refund the difference.
I’ve only used it once so far, extended to its full height as a step ladder, and I was very happy with it. It felt nice and solid (but I’m nowhere near the weight limit).
RKA
They will. I’ve called up within the 90 day return window and told them an item is advertised for less on their website and they have refunded the difference (internet order). For an in store purchase you may have to go into the store, but I don’t think you’ll have an issue.
smee
No problems. Got the difference back last night. (Just noticed my post above says “latter” 🙁 .)
Rob
Bought that Ryobi 6 tool kit for $299 two weeks ago does Home Depot offer price protection?
Schiller
They have a 90 day return policy so you could take it back and buy another.
bj
At my local HD, they discounted some of the Makita kits by $100. I was told by an associate that this was for Spring Black Friday. Even though I don’t need it, I purchased the BL 36V reciprocating saw kit for $249 + tax + free dual 5.0 batteries. The Makita track saw kit was lowered to $399 (+free rail) and the sliding miter to $499. Stellar deal with the free batts. I am sure YMMV, but this is the lowest price I’ve seen.
Bonson
I’ve been wanting a sliding door for a rental unit (the door swung in to an 8×6 bathroom. Got one at a great price. Had no plans to visit Home Depot today. Wouldn’t have seen it if it wasn’t for your comment lol.
Thanks
rob
Made my trek to Home Depot today, not for any tools but some of the bargains in the garden center. The place was packed as always and the amount of people buying the bags of colored mulch was crazy. Literally saw someone renting the HD Truck to bring a pallet of mulch back. I purchased 5 bags but it seems a vast majority of people are buying 10+ bags. I will admit at $2 a bag it’s a deal. Seems like this Spring Black Friday ad is working and drawing people in.