Longevity of power tools, best brands for DIY?

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Originally Posted by jaydee

Been looking at buying an impact driver for a few weeks, my Mrs just gave me one for my birthday, my daughters boyfriend helped her pick it out.
It's a Ryobi so I went looking on the box to see where it's made, expecting to see "Made in China", but no, "Made in the P.R.C."
I'm guessing the maker company for Oz and NZ trying to disguise it a bit.

Have look where Dewalt & Milwaukee are made..