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1. What types of innovations or improvements would you like to see most in new tools? (Rate by importance from 1 – 6, with 1 being most important)
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Durability62.5% (1,109)14.3% (254)5.5% (97)3.5% (63)4.1% (72)10.1% (180)1,775
Safety11.2% (194)26.7% (460)19.2% (331)17.9% (309)13.6% (235)11.4% (197)1,726
Ease of Adjustments6.5% (111)24.4% (419)30.4% (522)22.0% (378)11.7% (200)5.0% (86)1,716
Ergonomics and comfort9.1% (158)17.0% (295)26.0% (451)28.6% (496)12.8% (222)6.4% (111)1,733
Noise5.1% (90)11.7% (205)11.1% (195)17.8% (311)37.4% (654)16.8% (294)1,749
Dust Control9.2% (164)8.0% (143)9.9% (176)9.0% (160)18.3% (326)45.6% (811)1,780
Other (please specify)
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2. Which tool would you rather use?
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Feature-loaded model even if larger and heavier?
16.2%302
Lightweight and compact with plenty of power – minus some features?
83.8%1,566
Other (please specify)
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3. Tool designers continue to make tools lighter without affecting their power. But is there a point at which a tool could feel too light to be considered "heavy-duty?"
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Percent		Response
Count
Yes. A very light tool would make me wonder how tough it is.
44.3%830
No. I would like tools to be as light as possible - as long as they performed the same as heavier tools.
55.7%1,042
Other (please specify)
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4. Assume a basic tool cost of $100. How much more would you be willing to pay for electronic features like speed control, soft start, or a battery fuel-gauge on cordless tools?
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Percent		Response
Count
$5
20.8%388
$10
33.7%628
$15
26.9%500
$25
18.6%346
Other (please specify)
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5. CORDLESS TOOLS: Which is more important to you in a cordless tool?
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Percent		Response
Count
Run-time per charge.
40.4%756
Power
32.5%608
Torque
17.2%322
Number of battery recharge cycles
9.9%185
Other (please specify)
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6. How much voltage is enough for each of the following cordless tools?
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Drill drivers1.7% (32)10.4% (196)15.3% (288)1.9% (36)59.6% (1,123)4.6% (87)1.0% (18)3.5% (66)0.9% (17)1.1% (20)1,883
Circ saws0.3% (6)0.6% (11)1.4% (26)0.7% (14)45.6% (851)5.0% (94)3.5% (66)25.7% (480)4.3% (81)12.8% (239)1,868
Recip saws0.2% (4)1.1% (21)2.3% (43)0.9% (17)52.5% (981)5.7% (106)3.2% (60)21.6% (404)4.5% (85)7.9% (148)1,869
Hammerdrills0.4% (7)0.6% (12)1.9% (35)0.9% (17)45.7% (848)5.2% (96)3.5% (64)24.3% (450)5.8% (108)11.7% (217)1,854
Rotary hammers0.3% (5)0.4% (8)0.9% (17)0.6% (12)26.0% (482)4.5% (84)3.7% (68)30.6% (567)8.1% (150)24.9% (461)1,854
Right-angle drills0.6% (12)5.9% (109)7.3% (135)1.6% (30)46.6% (864)5.5% (102)2.7% (51)16.9% (314)4.5% (83)8.4% (156)1,856

7. How many different battery voltages do you use now?
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1
22.1%417
2
42.4%800
3
24.5%462
More than 3
10.9%206

8. Have you purchased a cordless tool with lithium-ion batteries yet?
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Count
Yes
67.2%1,266
No
16.1%303
Not yet but I plan to.
12.3%232
I'm not sure they are worth the extra cost.
4.4%82

9. Are you planning on buying a cordless combination kit in the next 12 months?
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Count
Yes
33.2%623
No
66.8%1,256

10. PURCHASING DECISIONS: Rank the following purchasing considerations from 1 to 8 in order of importance.
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Brand reputation16.6% (299)21.2% (382)16.3% (293)11.4% (205)7.5% (135)9.2% (166)8.9% (160)8.8% (159)1,798
Quality57.3% (1,046)21.6% (395)5.2% (94)2.4% (43)1.2% (22)1.6% (30)3.1% (57)7.7% (140)1,825
Price6.6% (119)22.5% (403)25.7% (460)13.7% (246)10.1% (180)7.4% (133)7.6% (137)6.3% (113)1,791
Latest technology3.1% (55)5.9% (106)14.1% (251)21.2% (379)15.3% (273)12.6% (224)11.9% (213)15.9% (283)1,784
Availability3.5% (62)5.2% (93)8.6% (154)15.2% (272)19.0% (340)16.8% (299)13.2% (236)18.4% (329)1,785
Service3.0% (53)5.6% (100)8.6% (153)12.3% (220)15.7% (280)21.9% (391)20.7% (370)12.3% (220)1,787
Warranty3.6% (64)7.5% (135)10.0% (180)10.7% (192)15.1% (271)17.7% (319)21.2% (382)14.2% (256)1,799
Performance features8.0% (145)11.1% (202)12.6% (228)13.4% (243)16.1% (291)12.5% (227)12.0% (218)14.2% (258)1,812

11. How do you rate the following aspects of "Tool Quality?" (Place in order from 1 - 6, with 1 being most important)
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Durability (potential years of continuous use)75.2% (1,385)8.5% (156)3.1% (57)1.9% (35)2.0% (37)9.3% (172)1,842
Features (ergonomics, rubber grips, tool-free adjustments, etc.)6.7% (121)30.0% (542)27.3% (493)18.1% (327)13.2% (239)4.8% (87)1,809
Workmanship (fit and finish of knobs, adjustments, and cosmetics; usefulness of owner's manual)6.2% (112)25.2% (457)25.5% (462)19.7% (356)15.0% (271)8.4% (153)1,811
Versatility (useful in multiple applications)4.3% (77)19.5% (351)20.7% (373)29.6% (534)15.4% (277)10.5% (190)1,802
Ease of maintenance2.3% (42)11.5% (208)15.3% (277)20.2% (364)36.9% (666)13.7% (248)1,805
Includes latest technology6.7% (121)6.3% (114)8.4% (153)9.9% (180)16.8% (305)51.9% (942)1,815

12. Rate your perception of tools manufactured in the following countries on a scale of 1 -- 10. (Rate for each country with 10 as the best)
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Germany16.5% (307)8.8% (165)2.0% (38)0.5% (9)1.8% (34)1.6% (29)2.8% (53)9.7% (181)18.8% (350)37.5% (699)1,865
China19.1% (355)10.8% (200)9.9% (184)11.7% (217)15.1% (281)9.2% (170)7.5% (139)5.1% (94)3.9% (72)7.8% (145)1,857
Japan5.2% (96)8.3% (155)12.1% (225)6.0% (112)9.6% (178)7.6% (142)9.4% (175)18.9% (352)14.3% (266)8.5% (158)1,859
Mexico10.2% (190)9.0% (168)11.9% (221)15.8% (294)19.3% (359)11.1% (206)8.9% (165)6.1% (113)3.6% (67)4.0% (74)1,857
United States13.6% (254)9.3% (173)4.2% (78)1.3% (24)2.4% (44)3.6% (68)5.6% (105)13.0% (243)20.0% (374)27.1% (507)1,870

13. How would you describe the level of quality for new tools?
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Excellent
19.8%370
Good
69.0%1,289
Fair
10.1%189
Poor
1.1%21
Other (please specify)
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14. ...Are they...
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Getting better
75.8%1,389
Getting worse
24.2%443
Other (please specify)
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15. How old is your favorite power or pneumatic tool still in use today?
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1 year
3.5%66
2 years
6.3%119
3 years
9.3%175
4 years
8.4%159
5 years or older
72.4%1,364

16. Where do you buy most of your tools?
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Count
Local independent tool store
25.1%466
Warehouse/home center
34.0%633
Discount store
1.5%28
Lumber yard/building material dealer
10.3%192
Internet websites
24.9%464
Catalog
2.3%43
Direct from manufacturer
1.8%34
Other (please specify)
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17. Approximately how much do you spend on tools each year?
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Count
Less than $500
17.1%322
$500 to $999
35.5%668
$1,000to $2,999
34.3%645
$3,000 to $4,999
8.2%155
$5,000 or more
4.8%90

18. Where do you learn the most about a tool before you choose which one to buy? (Rank from 1 - 5, with 1 most important)
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Word of mouth at the jobsite27.4% (497)18.8% (341)19.5% (355)18.4% (334)15.9% (289)1,816
Sales staff at tool distributor location8.8% (158)16.0% (287)22.0% (395)31.6% (568)21.7% (391)1,799
Internet websites19.6% (355)24.3% (441)25.6% (464)17.6% (319)12.9% (234)1,813
Trade shows and conferences9.0% (163)14.8% (268)17.5% (316)19.8% (358)39.0% (705)1,810
Professional trade magazines37.1% (686)26.2% (485)15.5% (287)11.9% (220)9.3% (172)1,850

19. Please make other comments below.
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