by Makita
6 endorsements on r/BuyItForLife first recommended in Feb 2025
Cordless and corded power tool lineup from Makita.
Added Jul 5, 2026, Updated Jul 6, 2026
Makita publishes part breakdowns for its tools so owners know exactly what to order when a component needs replacing.
Recommended on reddit as recently as October 2025
SDI
A full-strip metal desktop stapler made by Taiwanese manufacturer SDI, built to the same design the company has used since at least the early 1990s.
photo from redditWiss
Classic American-made scissors and shears from Wiss, including spring-loaded models for heavy-duty cutting.
Leatherman
17-in-one stainless steel multitool with outside-accessible, one-hand-opening pliers, knives, and replaceable wire cutters. Made in Portland, Oregon.
photo from redditSwingline
A classic American desktop stapler brand, long associated with durable all-metal office staplers passed down across generations.
My favorite power tools to repair have generally been from Bosch, DeWalt, and Makita.
For battery powered stuff... Makita, buy once cry once and their selection of devices is pretty nice.
Makita power tools. They have part breakdowns so you know what to order for replacement
I replaced it with a Makita saw that I still use to this day.
Makita is great.
Makita LXT 18V cordless everything