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Message: [QUOTE="jleves, post: 5320914, member: 757"] I have an old set of Porter Cable cordless tools that are OK, but definitely not high end. I use the drill/driver and the reciprocating saw the most. They are definitely in need of replacement. I'm kind of stuck on getting Milwaukee but you can't go wrong with DeWalt. One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the difference between brushed or brushless power tools. This comes back to the discussion of if you aren't going to use them much, Ryobi is fine, but the afore mentioned Milwaukee and DeWalt are better but more expensive. Same issue with brushed or brushless - brushless is definitely better and will last longer, but more expensive. I figure this is my last set of tools I'll ever buy so I'm going with brushless. I'm thinking a 12v fuel drill/driver and impact driver for most common things and the 18v fuel impact drill/driver, reciprocating saw, multi tool and circular saw. Oh and a good orbital sander. That should set me up for anything I need to do. As for hand tools and wrenches, I have a bunch and they all get used from time to time. Good socket set, good set of screw drivers, pliers (linesmen, channel locks, adjustable, strippers, dykes, needle nose, vise grips), hacksaw, woodsaw, holesaw and hammers should do. And as mentioned, a full set of allen wrenches. [/QUOTE]