Thread: Buying cordless tools from the USA or o/s

G'Day "Arry",
I've purchased Milwaukee M18 skins & batteries from ToolKing with very satifing results.
I already had the charger with locally purchased tools.
They also have "factory reconditioned" tools, which is what I bought.
Enjoy your woodwork.
Cheers, Crowie.

Makita Tools | Dewalt Power Tools | Porter Cable Tools | Milwaukee Tools | ToolKing.com

Would you need a different charger I guess due to the difference in AUS power to US power?

What do ou mean by skins?

G'Day "Arry",
USA runs 110v 60hz while we run 240v 50Hzs so you have to hve an Australia charger.
"Skin" is a term for "bare tool", no battery.
Hope it helps.
Cheers, Crowie

I've got a set of US Dewalt 18v cordless. I, also, already had a 240v charger, but also got a cheap step down transformer as a back-up. All works fine.
cheers
TM

You will find that most electrical goods these days including chargers can run on either 110 or 240V and 50 or 60 Hz. You'll just need to change the plug top.
The details will be on the device somewhere under 'Input Voltage'

Originally Posted by yowie

You will find that most electrical goods these days including chargers can run on either 110 or 240V and 50 or 60 Hz. You'll just need to change the plug top.
The details will be on the device somewhere under 'Input Voltage'

I wouldn't bank on that. My DeWalt definately only has 110V input. Don't know about other brands, but I have seen quite a few blokes with step down transformers. If it was as easy as changing the plug, I'm pretty sure most would just do that.
cheers
TM

crowie - could you tell me what methods ToolKing uses to ship to Australia (i.e. USPS, Fedex, UPS?), and roughly what it cost to get your stuff here?

I'm seriously thinking about buying some 110V DeWalt gear to run off a stepdown transformer.

Cheers

Originally Posted by Mr Brush

crowie - could you tell me what methods ToolKing uses to ship to Australia (i.e. USPS, Fedex, UPS?), and roughly what it cost to get your stuff here?

I'm seriously thinking about buying some 110V DeWalt gear to run off a stepdown transformer.

Cheers

G'Day "Mr Brush",
The ToolKing people use "UPS" for international customers and it cost me US$69 and arrived at my door about 2 1/2 weeks.
Can't help on the Dewalt purchase as I purchased Milwaukee skins & batteries, already having Aussie chargers.
Cheers, Crowie

Thanks crowie - I'll see if I can add up enough DeWalt gear to make it worth the shipping cost. UPS isn't the cheapest, but at least they tend not to lose things...

It isn't just price that would make me buy US powertools - they get some really nice stuff that we just never see here. DeWalt have a nice compact handheld trimmer with variable speed - perfect for light handheld use - but it isn't sold in Australia. In fact, I have been unable to find ANY trimmer-style router here with variable speed...

G'Day Again "Mr Brush",
I thought the US$69 was pretty good & reasonable for 2 skins and 2 batteries plus door to door.
Cheers, Crowie