Brushless tools

[MattF]

Brushed or brushless, I've never really been fussed one way or the other, but just wondered if there are any compelling virtues to brushless over brushed?

 

[cheb]

Brushed for me, it's much easier sweeping the workshop floor than with just a stick.

 

[brightspark]

Brushed or brushless, I've never really been fussed one way or the other, but just wondered if there are any compelling virtues to brushless over brushed?

yea no brushes to wear or burn out on brushless far better

 

[rikrobson]

brushless don't wear the brushes out

@cheb Use a Hoover

 

[grim_d]

If buying new tools....brushless...more power and the batteries last longer.

It's a no brainer.

Not significant enough to replace serviceable tools though.

 

[MattF]

Brushed for me, it's much easier sweeping the workshop floor than with just a stick.

Tool.

 

[MattF]

Not significant enough to replace serviceable tools though.

Currently trying to talk myself out of buying a couple of brushless units. One is a brushless version of a unit I already have. Willpower is only just holding up these last couple of days though.

 

[grim_d]

Currently trying to talk myself out of buying a couple of brushless units. One is a brushless version of a unit I already have. Willpower is only just holding up these last couple of days though.

I don't even try and talk myself out of it anymore.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

yea no brushes to wear or burn out on brushless far better

How often have you replaced brushes in a hand drill?

 

[MattF]

I don't even try and talk myself out of it anymore.

I like your thinking. I'm pretty sure I'll fail dismally on the resolve front, but we have to make it look like we're trying.

 

[MattF]

How often have you replaced brushes in a hand drill?

Never. I know I'm having one of those want, rather than need, sessions. Hoping you lot can ground me.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

I've been chaining some cheap brushed DeWalt drill/driver for the last 3 years. Still going strong.

I could have spent twice that on a brushless.

Battery life in a drill. Meh. 5ah goes for hours and not an issue.

Stuff like planers skills etc I can see the benifits but being brushed isn't going to put me off buying a tool

 

[MattF]

Most of my tools are brushed. Noticed they've brought out a brushless version of the flexiclick though, (I already have the brushed version & heads), & a sweet little brushless driver. Standard, not impact.

 

[cheb]

Are brushless quieter when running? I'm thinking of the difference between a brushed and a brushless 240v motor. On a cordless the difference wouldn't be as much but might be worth it for all day use.

 

[MattF]

Recreational use these days, not trade use.

 

[brightspark]

just bought a dewalt brushless torch

 

[cheb]

I'm easily irritated.

 

[MattF]

just bought a dewalt brushless torch

There are just no words....

 

[Sid]

Brushed or brushless, I've never really been fussed one way or the other, but just wondered if there are any compelling virtues to brushless over brushed?

Brushless would be safer if there's a risk of flammable fumes as there's no sparking from brushes (so for me that would be for working around cars). I do recall reading that brushless is a better option for impact type tools as it can be tough on brushes, so impact drivers and wrenches.

 

[Kayos]

I bought brushless when I renewed my kit, more than happy with the tools