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Why is it irrational to prefer a single battery platform? I try to keep all my tools Milwaukee because I know I have batteries for them, the tool-only package i

Why is it irrational to prefer a single battery platform? I try to keep all my tools Milwaukee because I know I have batteries for them, the tool-only package is cheaper, and I don't have to find the right charger. I got a few tools that I needed before there was a Milwaukee version and now I'm slowly swapping them for the Milwaukee version. The latest was a Metabo pin nailer. The Metabo one is slow (it needs to build up some compression when you try to fire the nail), it breaks the nail strips, it jams about every 30th nail requiring disassembly, and the anti-dry fire mechanism kicks in with ~15 nails left. The Milwaukee version is better in almost every single way (the only exception is that Metabo's safety ensures the tip is pressed against something; Milwaukee has a dual trigger safety).

CraigJPerry 4y ago
>> Why is it irrational to prefer a single battery platform? Cost and accessory compatability. Here's a real world example: if your 18v tools are Bosch and you want to add a track saw to your arsenal, then the Bosch track saw is excellent (it's made by Mafell) and it has the best rail system - specifically the joiners are more reliable than the Festool/Makita/others style. It'd seem a no-brainer to buy the bosch 18v track saw then? Rationally, the Festool track saw is the better purchase: it's cheaper (even allowing for purchasing 2 festool batteries + a dual charger), it has a deeper straight and bevel cut depth, and Festool tracks are a defacto standard for track accessories - accessories that would not be available to you on Bosch/Mafell style tracks.