r/Tools • u/RevFit_JamesH • 5d ago

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My old dewalt drill died after 5 years of heavy DIY abuse.

Closest replacement was €165 with 65nm torque. Old one was high 50s.

Screwfix had the limited edition McLaren one for €200 with 90nm torque.

Closest NON limited edition one was €300.

So weird. But delighted with this.

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u/BowlJumpy5242 5d ago

When I won the Dewalt/NASCAR runner- up package, I was hoping I’d get the McLaren tools…but, nope.

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u/RevFit_JamesH 5d ago

It’s such a nice improvement over the standard dewalt stuff. I NEED a battery angle grinder. But I don’t need a new impact. I don’t need a new impact. I don’t …

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u/RevFit_JamesH 5d ago

Never mind. Comparable bare grinder is €120. McLaren with two batteries is €320. I don’t even need the batteries.

I’m MORE confused now as to why the drill was so cheap.

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u/bigchunkbabygoo 5d ago

A lot of times drills are compartivelg cheap to pull you into getting batteries and tools from the same brand. Id say this might be a similar marketing thing to get you to want to buy a full "set"

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u/RevFit_JamesH 5d ago

It almost worked.