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Firestorm is the low quaity version of dewalt and of course a lot cheaper. Bateries are a lower amp hour rating as an example. Usaly when firestorms break they are not worth repairing. For the average homeowner hanging the odd curtain rod the stuff is OK. If you can afford it I don't even reccomend Dewalt but rather Makita or Milwaukee. (I'm inthe tool repair business and we are authorized service centre for all the major brands). Also stay away from Depot's "Ridgid" brand. The pricing is not that great and parts and service hard to come by.


Wow, okay thanks. I guess someone who works on the tools should know! I'd LIKE to get all high end stuff, but I don't know if I can justify the cost. Most of my corded tools are either B&D or Skil, and they've all served me well for over 17 years now. My stuff usually sits on a shelf most of the year, and then the wife or kids come up with a "project" for me to do, and I have to go to work. I hate decisions like this, and the cheap-skate in me usually wins.