@smorgasbord - not Michael, but I have similar habits
Not pictured: Ryobi, which I have in the backyard shed (I like their outdoor mister / fan thing), or my outdoor-only tool batteries (EGO mostly, but also Greenworks Pro bc it's the only battery powered string trimmer with bicycle handles that I could find).
I use Festool and Makita the most. Makita makes some really cool outdoor tools, though I agree their non-outdoor line is not innovative. They acquired another company specializing in outdoor tools several years ago, IIRC. I have a 18V battery powered wagon / wheelbarrow that is just about the neatest thing since sliced bread, particularly if you live on a slope.
I also use my Milwaukee stubby quite a bit, often in tandem with the CXS. Milwaukee also has some specialty hits for me, like the hatchet mini-chainsaw and laser level kit (both on the 12V), and a good metal circular saw on the 18V.
The Metabo is actually for my Mafell track saw. I don't own anything else on that battery platform. I would love to own more Mafell but it's so darn expensive (and that's coming from a Festool fan lol).
I almost never use the Dewalt, but I have some legacy tools (multi tool, brad nailer) that I don't feel inclined to replace, so it stays.
If I had to do it again, I would have started on Makita, vs Dewalt / Milwaukee like I did.
Coincidentally, I found this thread while googling for the Flex table saw. I am very interested in adding a table saw to my collection, and the Flex looks like a great value. If money were no object, I would get the CSC, but I can't justify the price for how little I would use it.
I have a Lowes near me, but they don't seem to have the Flex on display. I feel like Lowes has some really good tools, but they are strangely bad at selling them vs Home Depot.
