I'm looking to get a line laser.
Any special criteria to look for?

Thank you for the article.
While this is good for general knowledge but not everything are relevant to Malaysian market.
For example, we have 3/5/many lines models, different battery system, different brands may be some are over claimed.

Or put in another way.. Any specific model to recommend?
Many hardware shops are selling China unknown brand models, anything good comparing to big brands from the German, American and Japanese?

As mention by ceo684, you need a corded rotary hammer. Since you looked into DCA, they also have promotion for their rotary @ RM199.

DCA / Dongcheng is a little different from other China brand. They actually reliable. Is there any chance that their factory produce OEM for Makita?

Thank for the input. I think ill go for the corded drill since I'm doing work on the bench and not need the mobility.
One thing bothered me about the cordless one is  the battery endurance.

How's the performance?
Hi all sifu sekalian
For scope of work to cut a nice looking square manhole in the plaster ceiling ("drywall" or gypsum board), any difference between cordless/corded performance?

Coz other than cutting manhole in plaster ceiling, I may not use the oscillating tool much (have existing 18V bosch batt). Any corded worx/bosch/makita oscillating tool circa 250-300W should be plentiful enough, or it will be a hopeless scenario like using the "impact drill" in RC wall?

Read somewhere that circular saw not a good idea coz it will produce a desert storm of dust.

not using yet ...

I know this is a thread for Power Tools. I wanted to ask somewhat related, but not exactly a power tool question. But I can't find a thread for that. Because I'm new to this section. Lol.

Can I use a rawl bolt / wall bolt / expander bolt on a cement sand bricks (normally used for landed house in Malaysia) to create an anchor point to hang a Hammock (support human weight)? Will it crack my wall or the set up won't withstand the load? If you guys know an exact thread I can ask for, please do point out.

*Edit 2120hrs, sort of got the answer thanks to @ceo684 . thank you.

https://shopee.com.my/FOX-GSB-16E-800-Watts...6208.3836718566

is this good?

https://shopee.com.my/PRODIY-PID-Cordless-I...0870.7413509811

what is those 36v drills? is it more powerful than those 18v bosch drill?

Brushed vs Brushless. Is the brushless motor overhyped?

RM200 difference worth spending for brushless motor? The brush replacement is only RM12 and according to the internet, the brush only required to be replaced after 50-60 hours of usage.

I would understand the advantage of brushless motor in heavily used appliances. But for occasionally used tools especially for DIYers, is the brushless option worth the money?

My option would be GSB 180-li vs GSB 18v-50.

Maybe you can take a look at the spec sheets and advise me the advantage of the later over the former from your experience handling tools.

The thing about me, I tend to buy overspec stuff, and sometimes I don't really use the specs that I paid extra for. Probably I should start buying according to my own usage pattern rather than buying overspec stuff thinking that I would use them one day:sweat:

Between the two
I believe the higher priced tool has a metal chuck, TBH for fixing screws like wall plug size, drilling tile bits, mixing paint, the GSB180 is already more than enough..I usually run at 1-5 lowest setting to avoid overtorquing the screws too deep in the material (kitcab), driving into 1.75/2" wall plug maybe around setting no.5 (highest is 20) on low speed gear. The price diff is almost enough to buy another GSB180 solo unit 

If you run this in screwdriver mode most of the time it is plentiful enough. Important to get impact rated screwdriver bit like the milwaukee shockwave 10 bucks per pc, less prone to snapping the screwdriver head off. Comes in shorty 65mm or 110mm length. For fixing shelves 110 easier. For tight spot 65mm minus off the 1in in chuck it makes for a shorter tool but its not very flexible for non head on (as in not aligned 90deg perfect angle) application.

haiz.. i use the wrong dill size drill(40cm Cloth/Towel Hanger) on my door and now have a bigger hole.... i now using duck tape to wrap my wall plug and stuck it into the hole... so far able to hag around 2kg and seems solid... any idea to fill up that big hole🥲🥲🥲

No choice...my door is not normal size I think...102inch high and 27inch wide

hollow wall anchor? Can get it normal hardware shop..? I now just use wayaring tape to wrap the wall plug into size I want then I hammer it down into that hole...will move abit but once I screw in it only shake abit like 1mm like that still acceptable...

Don't use the plastic "Butterfly plug". It is designed for the thickness of plaster ceiling/plaster board/sheetrock. If you use it for your door, constructed from plywood, you won't be able to tighten the screw enough until the ends actually anchor the plug. Your best bet would be the toggle bolt in Zot's post

No it won't. You can't physically tighten the butterfly plug infinitely. These plugs are designed for the thickness of sheetrock, but go ahead and be the typical M'sian installer, and use the wrong item for the task.

Maybe you'll get lucky and the butterfly plug will hold by the very tips of the wings, and you can repeat your anecdotal story "it worked for me for 30 years...!", but it still is the wrong fastener for this use case.

I prefer to do things the right way, especially if I am DIY-ing. I DIY not just because I want to just save money (and the truth is, it often is more expensive all in. Just ask the serious DIYs like ceo684 who buy their tools how much they spend to DIY and "save money"    ) but also because I want it done right, not by some bangla (apologies, I refer to the working culture, not the person) "Ok bos, boleh bikin", and have it fall off in 3 months after he has taken the money and disappeared. But you do you.

OK Tq sifu..Will go to hardware shop and check it 1st...I never see this wall anchor b4 honestly But if I cant find then might go to ACE to try my luck... Saw Shoppee got selling it but quite expensive as have to bear the Rm5 shipping :/
Just to confirm is this the correct type? - https://shopee.com.my/MAJU-HD2-Nylon-Butter...7111.6041975860

I think this type more suitable for thin plywood?
https://shopee.com.my/Spring-Toggle-Wall-Pl...1664.3519674740

Metal spring that will open