I started off with a Makita 9.6V then upgraded to the 9.6V / 12V combo drill when it came out, one of the best on the market at that time. I then moved to Makita 18V drill, impact, radio, light, and maybe a few other tools. When it was time to upgrade, I heard the local Milwaukee dealer would give $100 credit for any drill/driver tool on trade, so I made the switch to red. By now I probably have a 100 Milwaukee tools everything for wood working, mechanic, outdoor power tools, radios, lights, heated gear, you name it. I just picked up a new chainsaw Tuesday and can't wait to try it out Saturday. I do have 5-6 DeWalt tools as I like their routers the best. I use Festool for all my dust extractors and finish sanders, and I have 1 lone Makita sliding miter box saw.