Craftsman v20 Cordless Tool – Best Deal?
Are the Craftsman v20 cordless tools the best deal? I was recently in the market to replace my old worn out Bosch 18v Cordless tool set. It had been a good one; lasting 3 years, but I couldn’t afford to pay the high price for a replacement kit and was looking to upgrade my cordless tool entourage. My online research eventually lead me to the Craftsman v20 8 Tool Combo Kit — a giant tool kit at a very affordable price! I had several questions when considering whether or not to buy Craftsman tools and I want to answer them for you in this article. While you’re here, check out my Shop Projects!
What Tools are Included in the Craftsman v20 Kits?
There are a handful of Craftsman v20 cordless combo kits available on the market today, which I really appreciate. Having so many tool combos to choose from allows each person to cater their tools to their needs and really get what is best — way to go Craftsman! Let’s jump into the most popular combo kits on the market and go over what each kit includes.
Craftsman v20 Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 2 Tool
The Craftsman v20 Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 2 Tool (CMCK200C2) is a classic two tool combo kit offered by Craftsman for anyone looking to drill and drive everything they can find. The following tools and accessories are included in this kit:
- 1/2 in. Cordless Drill with 2 speed gearbox and 280 UWO of power. (CMCD700)
- 1/4 in. Cordless Impact Driver with one handed bit change and 1,460 in lbs of torque. (CMCF800)
- (2) 20V Lithium Ion 2.0 Amp Hour Batteries (CMCB202-2)
- 20V Battery Charger with a 60 minute or less charge time (CMCB104)
- Fabric Tool Bag
- 3 year Limited Warranty
Craftsman v20 Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 4 Tool
The Craftsman v20 Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 4 Tool (CMCK401D2) is what I consider to be the best Weekend Warrior kit. The 6 1/2″ circular saw is incredibly handy to have for cutting lumber or sheet goods and this kit is awesome for seeing you through those short projects around the home. The following tools and accessories are included in this kit:
- 1/2 in. Cordless Drill with 2 speed gearbox and 280 UWO of power. (CMCD700)
- 1/4 in. Cordless Impact Driver with one handed bit change and 1,460 in lbs of torque. (CMCF800)
- 6 1/2 in. Circular Saw with tool-free adjustments and on-board tool storage. (CMCS500)
- LED Work Light with pivoting head and three super bright LEDs giving 140 lumens of output (CMCL020)
- (2) 20V Lithium Ion 2.0 Amp Hour Batteries (CMCB202-2)
- 20V Battery Charger with a 60 minute or less charge time (CMCB104)
- Fabric Tool Bag
- 3 year Limited Warranty
Craftsman v20 Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 8 Tool
The Craftsman v20 Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 8 Tool (CMCK800D2) is the absolute Mack Daddy combo kit you can buy. This is an entire workshop in a bag! You get just about every tool you will need to get any job done! This is the kit I purchased after researching all the various configurations. I am excited to make most of my workshop cordless with this kit. The following tools and accessories are included in this 8-tool kit:
- 1/2 in. Cordless Drill with 2 speed gearbox and 280 UWO of power. (CMCD700)
- 1/4 in. Cordless Impact Driver with one handed bit change and 1,460 in lbs of torque. (CMCF800)
- 6 1/2 in. Circular Saw with tool-free adjustments and on-board tool storage. (CMCS500)
- Reciprocating Saw with 1 in. stoke length, variable speed trigger, and in a compact size at 14.5 in. in length. (CMCS300)
- Jig Saw with 3 orbital settings and universal blade system for T and U blades. (CMCS600)
- 5 in. Random Orbit Sander with onboard dust collection and 12,000 OPM speeds for fast material removal. (CMCW220)
- Oscillating Tool with variable speed from 8,000-18,000 OPM and tool-free universal attachment system. (CMCE500)
- LED Work Light with pivoting head and three super bright LEDs giving 140 lumens of output (CMCL020)
- (2) 20V Lithium Ion 2.0 Amp Hour Batteries (CMCB202-2)
- 20V Battery Charger with a 60 minute or less charge time (CMCB104)
- Fabric Tool Bag
- 3 year Limited Warranty
Video Review of the Craftsman v20 8-Tool Combo Kit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNUBVwl8xo8
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Are Craftsman Tools Still Lifetime Warranty?
Historically, Craftsman was known for their lifetime warranty on their tools. As their product line has diversified over the years, so has their warranties and coverage terms. For the Cordless (V20) Hand Held Power Tool series Craftsman’s warranty is a 3 Year Limited Warranty.
3 Year Limited Warranty
“For three years from the date of the sale, the product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship.”
In addition to the 3 year limited warranty, they offer a 90 Day Satisfaction Guarantee that you’ll be happy with your tool or you can return it. As always, proof of purchase is required for any warranty honor so be sure to hang onto your receipts! For more information visit the Craftsman website here or call their Warranty Support at 1-888-331-4569 (in the US).
How to Craftsman Prices Compare to DeWalt?
Anytime you talk about tools, DeWalt is bound to come up in conversations. It seems to be people’s gold (or yellow) standard for comparing other tools brands to. This also seems to be a common theme whether or not the person has ever owned a DeWalt tool or if they have any direct experience with the opposing brand’s tools. I don’t want to disappoint you, so let’s compare prices between Craftsman and DeWalt tools. These prices are as of December, 2019 and are from Amazon.com additionally, I am putting the List Pricing so any sale prices are not factored in.
2-Tool Kit: Drill, Impact Driver
Craftsman v20 Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 2 Tool (CMCK200C2)
$164.00
DeWALT 20v Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 2 Tool (DCK240C2)
$199.00
4-Tool Kit: Drill, Impact Driver, Circular Saw, Light
Craftsman v20 Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 4 Tool (CMCK401D2)
$199.00
DeWALT 20v Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 4 Tool (DCK421D2)
$235.00
What is the Best Cordless Tool Kit Deal?
Answering the question of what is the best cordless tool kit deal is very subjective. Each person has their own requirements, constraints, and priorities. Here are questions to ask yourself to help narrow down your options. These are all questions I asked myself.
- What is your budget?
- How much can I afford to spend?
- What are my needs?
- How often do I plan to use these tools?
- Do I have existing cordless tools that use the same battery?
- How confident do I feel in the tool manufacture to produce a quality product?
- Tools are investments, does the company have your back if something goes wrong?
- What are my top tools that I need to get from a kit? This will give you an idea of the minimum tools you’ll want in a kit.
- What are the tools I never plan to use? This can help you narrow down kits that may include tools you do not care to own.
In the end, no one can (or should) tell you what tool to get. It’s a decision you have to make for yourself and your individual needs. I hope this article was helpful and informative for you! If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them for me below. Thanks!
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