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Smitty
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What's you favorite Cordless Drill?
Original Message Feb 12, 2005 10:02 pm |
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I'm looking for one around 14-18 volts. There a lot of models to choose from, just curious about which model others like? I would kind of like to spend no more than $100
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18Degrees
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Re: What's you favorite Cordless Drill?
Reply #15 Feb 13, 2005 4:03 pm |
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I have used the De-Walt 18v 4pc. kit for five years. It was an fairly good drill, somewhat clunky and heavy for the power it had, but good for the price. My Bocsh 14.4v had the same power as the De-walt 18v. I perfer the Bosch 18v the most., but all overpriced for your search that you are doing for this thread. Stay away from Millwaukee cordless tools=they are junk. Millwaukee corded tools are great, but whoever makes their cordless stuff for them needs an enema. 18 degrees
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Dave___in___CT
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Re: What's you favorite Cordless Drill?
Reply #17 Feb 13, 2005 4:45 pm |
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Smitty... You're right... many many choices... tooooo many... Think about and describe your needs/wants... What tasks will you use it for... and which task is most important ? Use how often ? What are your criteria for selection...? #1 seems price... ~$100 #2 ? #3 ? Some are better for heavy duty jobs... some for tight places... some for scews and slip clutch effectiveness... versus drilling... which is more important ? some for weight... some for battery use among other cordless tools... keyless chuck ? variable speed ? 2 speed ranges ? reversible ? battery type ? recharge time ? run time important ? 1 or 2 batteries ? etc... Dave...
This message was modified Feb 13, 2005 by Dave___in___CT
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Walt
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Re: What's you favorite Cordless Drill?
Reply #18 Feb 13, 2005 8:31 pm |
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EMMO, MY SON!!! I take back whatever I said when I kicked you out of the house. Please bring the new drill over right away, I have a glass of Ice Tea waiting for you along with a sandwich... My Makita also had the NiMH batteries. They were a relatively new product at the time when I got the drill but lasted quite a long time. Walt
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Bill_D
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Re: What's you favorite Cordless Drill?
Reply #22 Feb 14, 2005 4:52 pm |
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I have used and owned I think all, of the above mentioned. I am 100% partial to Milwaukee tools. You can p/u an 18volt hammer drill driver for about $130. Lots of deals all the time trhat you can get a nice combo package, i.e. sawzall ,drill, flashlight, etc. cheap. Of the other choices mentioned, I would put Dewalt in 2nd place. Other off/cheaper brands will get ya by, but treat them like a disposable lighter, they can and will break fairly easily under moderate use. In my business I'm a heavy user, and MIL stands up better than the rest IMHO.
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skippertoo
Location: Atlanta GA
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Re: What's you favorite Cordless Drill?
Reply #24 Feb 14, 2005 6:08 pm |
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Go with 18 volt but not less than 14.4. Dewalt is best overall in my opinion but if you don't really use it a lot Ryobi is probable good enough. My wife bought me one of those sets (the works) for Christmas and so far I am very happy.
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