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That's it, while the drill (the sentimental tie) is still alive, and will likely be for a long time, I'm not likely to change course. If it died, I'd happily flog everything else. In fact, thinking about it I may do just that and keep two batteries and a charger for it.
stevo_com-
I’d flog it all and put it towards a better platform tbh.
Jigsaws and circular saws are only really any use if they’re half decent. And cheap sanders are way worse for vibration as well. Last time I used my corded makita RO for a few weeks straight it caused havoc with my hands. If I find myself in the same situation again I’m definitely buying the Festool or Mirka (but that obviously doesn’t make much sense for DIY).
I would also say that I’ve never regretted buying a decent tool, but almost always regretted buying cheap.
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Most annoying thing for me is that I have two generations of batteries. Both work with all tools, but only with their respective chargers, so I still need to keep both chargers which kind of defeats the point of the 'system'.
Nef
chiroshi
I spent a few years buying into the Bosch Green after a similar experience. I got as far as RO, jigsaw, belt sander, strimmer and vacuum after the initial gifted drill.
Strimmer was the breaking point for me, it burns through batteries and the auto feed seems like such a waste of line. I've now heavily invested in Makita 18V stuff in the last 6 months.
The original Bosch drill is still going, albeit relegated to garden and shit work duties.