Alternative or Compatible Powertools

[BradP93]

Hi all, hope everyone’s well.

I’ve got a few little projects on the horizon, nothing too sizeable, but workmanship and timescale would definitely improve with use of a few power tools I don’t currently own, like a router and track saw.
I can’t justify spending a lot as I won’t have regular use for use, so I’m looking for alternative brands that produce a wide range of tools for a fraction of the price in comparison to the major competitors.

I currently own various Milwaukee M18 and M12 tools and lamps, so better yet if there’s a cheap Milwaukee alternative that is compatible with M18 or M12 batteries, I’d love to know.

Anything similar to the Katsu tools that are compatible with Makita?

 

[scbk]

For infrequent use, mains powered is probably a better bet, keep watching lidl and aldi if you're not in a rush. I bought a lidl router for £30 quite a few years ago, and it's fine for diy use.

 

[mrrusty]

Which end of your DIY career are you? If at the beginning, buy the best tools, because they'll last and you'll forget the price quickly, but appreciate the quality for a very long time. However, if it really is a one-off, then yes, the budget brands can be very serviceable