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I try not to work on site much so all the boxes fitting together and brand loyalty doesn't really bother me
I wish I could cut back on site work and stick to the shop but can't quite bring myself to relinquish control of installation. As such I don't care too much about brands but a lot of my site kit is battery stuff, less to PAT test that way. This means I can't buy stuff other than de Walt or Bosch as it would be too expensive to buy into another overpriced battery system just so I could chop and change.
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We've got a mix of all sorts in our workshop. I try not to work on site much so all the boxes fitting together and brand loyalty doesn't really bother me. I just nerd-out on each tool and buy the best (value), regardless of brand. Mafell plunge saw (with cheaper Bosch tracks and clamps - pro tip), Dewalt mini router, huge 3 phase lump of cast steel from the 70s for a pillar drill, Mirka 24v sander etc.