Lmfao 😂😆 I thought Ryobi was the undesirable brand guess they stepped it up

@@bluemantom77 you’ll have shit talking between apprentices on the job site now. Hercules vs Ryobi, which one is better?! Lol

I did the same thing, and eventually ended up selling them to co-workers. The 20v hammer drill out performed my old m18 brushed hammer drill. The recip saw is essentially a copy of the M18 brushed tool

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I wanna put my m18 stuff in a bauer bag.

That makes a huge difference!

Better than the 12v Milwaukee hacksome 😆

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The rubber flaps over the USB ports is a good idea kind of like the one on the Makita dual charger has the dust flap..... But I think the Hercules doesn't have the dust flap because it's not a job site ready tool it's a good option for a homeowner tool but I have yet to see any Hercules on a job site that I've been on

True. My Dewalt doesn't have them and I gave up on cleaning them out.

Humble af

All legends are modest...cough cough. 😀

Exactly. The drink that is😂

Wow interesting! Imma check in to that!

They wont let me post reviews that arent good at all i may have to make a video showing this

Yep. I bought the hercules electric screw driver and a milwaukee screwdriver. The milwaukee was actually cheaper.. Though the hercules screw driver is pretty darn good. It can replace a drill because it has like 3x torque and 2x speed of the milwaukee. But it has the lowend torque and actually feels nicer than the milwaukee.

Herc better than bauer

Issue with that though is you usually have to wait for those better brands to have those deals going on which is maybe a few times out of the year, whereas the HF prices are pretty much year round. If you needed a semi-decent tool right away and couldn't afford to wait for any deals to be going on due to whatever circumstances that don't allow you to do so, I'd much rather get the Harbor Freight stuff at that point where time was the main factor. Now if I had the time and extra money to do so, and the HF tool didn't end up doing the job then yeah I'd definitely invest in a better tool.

Thanks Johnny!

The color reminds me of makita

You da man Redd!

@@VCGConstruction Not me, it's the VCG!

Id 100% hire you to build/wire/plumb (insert your trade here) something for me for sure. Love that attitude. I’m a commercial fisherman and I’m super disorganized in my personal life and don’t clean often but I keep the boat as clean as I reasonably can. Had some downtime the other day so I scrubbed the screws in the port side rail because the caulking seems to attract algae lol. So I get what you’re saying. Plus, it’s a great way to advertise yourself to anyone that’s watching and knows what they’re looking at.

I appreciate that! Thank you Joseph!

Been using it for two hard years, works like new nothing has failed on it and it is still spot on with angles & cuts. Was going to buy DWS780 then this came out, went to store put my mitts on both i was aircraft mechanic, mech engineer and have build countless cars so I feel like I know what quality is. IMO the DWS is not better built and I could not find any reason why to spend the almost double price over a Hercules. I recently helped brother in law build his deck, he was so impressed with it that I was getting nervous he was going to steal it 😊. It is an excellent tool, well worth the money unless you need a brand name to make you feel good about yourself

Well I’d hope that a new saw that cost $400 dollars today would be better than a 7 year old saw lol I spent $450 on the dewalt job saw I have now. $650 with the stand. It’s the best portable table saw I’ve ever owned. The closet thing to a good cabinet saw I’ve found, and the stand is the best saw stand for a portable saw I’ve ever seen.

I mean specifically at new numb nuts... I build houses for a living i work with a large inventory and new tools daily. I was saying as comparing. Since you wanna know I also have a milwaukee m18 table saw. Along with 4 meters saws...... for the money the Hercules eats the Dewalt equivalent... now they made a rack n pinion version as well. Dewalt fucked, I mean blk and decker....

My only hercules tool is the compound miter saw. As a metal fabricator, all my tools associated with that are brand name. I only dabble in carpentry so harbor freight works for me. (It's a really nice piece and $299 with coupon).

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Lol Same here, Randy. That Chinesium . :)

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Smells like (DON.TRUP. VOICE) ChynA.

Hercules isn't a value brand when you add the warranty, and you can't really have a power tool without a warranty.

In all my years I’ve treated my tools right never pushed them beyond their limits expect a few times, but I’ve never had to return or warranty a tool. So to me a warranty is nice to have but rarely necessary.

You might say that, but on an ice cold day that cheap tape and zip ties will disintegrate in your hands

@@BluCappy419 super 33 is the only way

Makita has always had a USB port (slow charger) on their dual port simultaneous rapid chargers. The Dewalt DCB102 dual port simultaneous charger also has one USB port.

Bauer oscelater blades are actually better than Hercules.

That’s crazy Joseph!

That seems to be a problem related to that store the 2 that I go to are always friendly and helpful

I believe Cervon alsoakes Masterpiece for Menard's. And THEY have brushless drills & impact drivers!

@@l00nybin The 20v line of masterforce at Menards is made by chervon. Can confirm.

@@l00nybin yes they do

I half way agree. However on the other end of the spectrum, the warranty is insane. I purchased the mitter saw and the girlfriend got to cutting a Christmas tree on it(long story) while I was at work and broke the safety gaurd. I brought it to harbor frieght they looked at it for 2 seconds and told me grab a new one off the shelf no cost

@@scottwest18 also nuts is that 90 day or u gotta buy 1 or 2 yr upping the cost

@@nickabel8279 Not on the mitter saw its a standard 1 year warranty. and for the price i paid for it bringing it to the 3 year warranty and it was still cheaper than the dewalt's. and with dewalt if it breaks under warranty sure its free but you have to ship it and with shipping you might as well go ahead and buy a new saw

I'll say I look at Hercules as a homeowner-prosumer at best tool option, but Wow Stephen, I can honestly say I'm shocked at number 3 on your list! I know why you choose Fein, but why Hercules over the other brands? Thank buddy!

@@VCGConstruction It is complicated In my opinion Fein and Festool are almost the same machine. Bosch is a spin off of the Fein mechanically and all using Star Lock, anti vibration methods, and Bosch has a price point of $200.00. I should note that I have a lot of experience with the Fein and Bosch. ( Next in line ) The Makita is well build. Makita tools go through a 5 year testing process, comes in at a very good price point, and if it is damaged or stolen it is easily replaced. Its down side is that it is a very heavy tool. ( Now as to the other brands ) I know people with the Dewalt, Milwaukee, Ridgid, Rockwell, and Porter-Cable versions. That is off the top of my head. The people that I know who have these brands use them regularly and are satisfied with there tools. I have at times used them is a pinch. Dewalt and Porter-Cable to me are the same tool. Clunky, cheaply made, & to light weight. Milwaukee 12V Fuel - I like in a pinch. As to the Milwaukee multi tool in general I feel that It is not a Star Lock and I think there is to much plastic in the tool. I have had issues with Milwaukee tools breaking, but the warrant is very good. TO THE HERCULES - If I was on a job and needed a multi Now !!! And a Home Depot with a Makita was not close by, and Habor Freight was close at the $100.00 price point. In my opinion Hercules is the top of the Habor Freight tool lines. There warrant is pretty good for a 90 day tool. If it makes it through a few jobs thats awesome. It does remind me of a Makita physically. So to me it is the top of the bottom of tool lines. To recap my choices. Fein is $200 - $400 Bosch is $180 - $200 Makita is $150 or so And Hercules is the top of the bottem at $100.00 Hopefully this answers your questions. If not please let me know. BRANDS I WOULD LIKE TO SEE TESTED 1. The new German Metabo version with the Star Lock 2. Metabo HPT because it is a Hitachi and it also reminds me of a Makita. 3. Skill is one that I think has potential.

Which brand power tool was it of theirs that you used back then? If it was the Chicago Electric or Drillmaster brands those are absolute junk. I have the Hercules stuff rn and so far I'm fairly impressed with it. Haven't used Bauer but I've heard good things about those as well.

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They are well below the price of Milwaukee, Makita or Dewalt, in most cases they are even below Ridgid and Kobalt XTR in my area. FYI I own no Hercules.

Harbor freight may offer shorter warranty options than other brands, but they offer probably one of the best warranties out of all of them in terms of no hassle or wait times. For example, Milwaukee has a five year warranty on their power tools which seems fantastic...BUT, you have to send it back to them, they have to examine the tool to determine if it was actually defective or if it was caused by operator error (which at that point they won't cover it and could potentially come up with an excuse to make it sound like operator error just so they don't have to cover it), then having to wait for them to send it back. Too much of a hassle if you ask me. Harbor Freight literally doesnt give a shit. You could purposely run it over with your truck and they'll return or exchange it anyway same day, as long as they can validate proof of purchase, and still within the 90 days (or past 90 days with an active replacement plan). Might be a shorter warranty, but it's a guaranteed one that's worth the money if you ask me.

Chicago electric stuck rnd awhile but yeah they did lynxx dirty. So will they keep with these? Idk. They Investing a lot into the line right now. Good sign

To be fair, how is that any different than the current big name brands potentially developing a new battery design within that same time span that's not compatible with their older tools as they discontinued the old style battery? You'd have to be forced to buy newer tools anyway just so they're compatible. The only brand I see not doing that is Ryobi since they've had the same battery platform for years.

For a weekend DIYer I wouldn’t recommend Hercules but Kobalt or perhaps Skil Powercore although line is limited. It too Hercules like 5 years to get the tools past drills most those tools just came out this year (2021) and not in stores yet. Also the aka warranty is a protection plan meaning it has ONE use then you have to buy it again. Kobalt, Skil 5 year warranty Lowe’s will also offer protection plan. HF also doesn’t sell ANY combo kits just bare tool or quasi kit aka buy battery charger ( est $70-%90 get $25 off )

@@Bob-gy6ud I haven’t settled on one yet (I have the old craftsman c3 from Sears that idt they make anymore). But I do like the kobalt but they are def more pricey. If I went like the HF Bauer line I could get damn near every tool I would ever need at a fraction. I do like the skill, they have great deals on the drill and driver, but past that they are more expensive too

Yes and the Tool Bear cut the battery pack open and found top-quality Samsung rechargeable cells inside of the battery.

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@@VCGConstruction you got to get there early tho. They close at 7 daily 😂😂😂

When I was young back in the 60s and 70s I was told never buy a cheap bed your back will always hurt ,no cheap shoes your feet will always hurt no cheap coats you will be cold no cheap booze you will have a hangover no cheap tools they will always fail when you need them most and last but not least don't marry someone who is cheap you will always be miserable. Very good and wise advice glad I listen to most of it.

Dewalt is ToysRus Stanley Tools however, I'm wondering if I should actually get back into Makita for a top notch Multi tool, got 12v and corded, but need an in between 18 without the starlock, for another blade option.

Yep, I unintentionally poked “the bear” in another video, the Hercules brand is a hard sell. Just buy Bauer. Or better yet, just buy ryobi, or m12 Milwaukee as they are “proven”.... I have some Bauer items, mostly lights, a fan, and one barely used hammer drill (it stinks, literally), I like the stuff but kinda feel like I should have went with ryobi

@@cowboy41231 yea harbor freight is missing the target here. They need to analyze why big brands are doing well. Warranty, brushless, compatibility, battery life. Work on those things. Until then, I'd stay away

@@blaineturner1434 I agree, I’ve been “told” Hercules has better electronics than Bauer, but man a 2 pole brushed motor is still a 2 pole brush motor even if it has mosfets ontop of it.... I’m not saying they are “bad” tools but they look to be rebranding budget tools from Europe ( can’t remember the brand) and making it into an eco system of its battier platform (which is cool) but highlight your concerns about brushless and shitty base warranty with “premium “ pricing/marketing = look for another “proven” brand ...... on a different note, I have yet to see someone trying to modify a Bauer/Hercules battery to be interchangeable and or to use with other tools

Thought they did go brushless? Batteries I was told use Samsung cells

@@nickabel8279 a couple tools are brushless, but ones that heavily rely on motors to worn lime drills and impacts are brush. Idk about their battery tech, just seen lot of people saying they don't hold compared to HD brands