Budget electric hand tools

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I am looking to buy some powered tools and I am wondering about the experience’s and quality of the cheaper brands that I see the most here:
Beno
Rudo
Mukinta (hi Makita reference)
Ingco
Total (same as Ingco apparently)
-others
I am looking for a cordless drill, angle grinder, jigsaw and maybe a circular saw and router later. A DIY-er can never have enough tools! For now I rather split the budget for several cheap tools than one or two of known brands. Any advice on these brands?
 

Manuel01

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If you do use them only once in a while they will be good enough !!! Ingco, total etc are pretty reliable brands and you can be sure to still get batteries in a few years from now.
 
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JD Jones

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I have a bunch of Black & Decker stuff. All of them are more than sufficient. Can't go wrong with them.

I have one electric drill I bought to use as a screwdriver. I use it all of the time, and I have yet to charge the battery.

FWIW, go on Amazon and you will see dozens of different brands of the same drill.
 

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I am looking to buy some powered tools and I am wondering about the experience’s and quality of the cheaper brands that I see the most here:
Beno
Rudo
Mukinta (hi Makita reference)
Ingco
Total (same as Ingco apparently)
-others
I am looking for a cordless drill, angle grinder, jigsaw and maybe a circular saw and router later. A DIY-er can never have enough tools! For now I rather split the budget for several cheap tools than one or two of known brands. Any advice on these brands?
There is an excellent shop in La vega which has everything and very good prices. Bought welding machine, drills and lot of other stuff there. Marte Dias I think it is.
 
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I plan to buy locally in San Cristobal, full of ferreterias. And easier to swap if needed. Anything with batteries I will not buy secondhand anyway. I guess Ingco/Total brands are a bit better. Will have a look this week.