Cordless drills?

[les snyder]

I use a Ridgid 18v, but for a back up a Yankee Screwdriver with adapter chuck

[tombogan03884]

Can't beat the old Yankee screw driver !  😁

[billt]

My problem is like most homeowners. I don't use a cordless tool enough to justify buying a "good one". The batteries will go bad from lack of use. For a guy like me, if I were going to buy one, I would probably go with something like this:

http://www.harborfreight.com/18-volt-12-in-cordless-variable-speed-drilldriver-62427.html

There is no way I could ever justify a $360.00 DeWalt for what my needs are.

[PegLeg45]

My problem is like most homeowners. I don't use a cordless tool enough to justify buying a "good one". The batteries will go bad from lack of use. For a guy like me, if I were going to buy one, I would probably go with something like this:

http://www.harborfreight.com/18-volt-12-in-cordless-variable-speed-drilldriver-62427.html

There is no way I could ever justify a $360.00 DeWalt for what my needs are.

Same here.

I lucked up a few years ago and got a steal on a Craftsman kit: 18v drill and a sawzall with two batteries and a bag for $20. Regular price was $150. One of my d-i-l has kin-folk that managed a local Sears store and they were liquidating items that didn't sell at Christmas. My son got two sets for himself, one like mine and the other a drill/circular saw set.

I seldom have a need for it, but it is nice when the need arises. I try to charge the batteries regularly so they keep their life. Mine are NiCad and one of his uses Li-ion....the lithium seems better, but you never know when they are getting near depletion......they tend to just stop when it is time to charge, where the NiCads will slowly begin to weaken over time.

I have a 12v B & D cordless with a charger that plugs in like a cell phone.... just plug the charging cord into the back of the drill for a few hours. I probably use it more than any other drill (not often, but I grab it first when I need one) if it doesn't have enough umpf, then I grab the 18v....or a 110v corded drill.

[TAB]

My problem is like most homeowners. I don't use a cordless tool enough to justify buying a "good one". The batteries will go bad from lack of use. For a guy like me, if I were going to buy one, I would probably go with something like this:

http://www.harborfreight.com/18-volt-12-in-cordless-variable-speed-drilldriver-62427.html

There is no way I could ever justify a $360.00 DeWalt for what my needs are.

you can buy  dewalt 18 volt drill for about $80 at the box stores  it comes with 2 batterys that are worth the $80 alone.

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[TAB]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-18-Volt-LXT-Lithium-Ion-1-2-in-Cordless-Hammer-Driver-Drill-Kit-XPH012/205382798


not bad for $100

[Timothy]

My old Dewalt I mentioned earlier runs as well today as it did when I bought it!  Still using the original battery and it still holds s good charge.  Heavy though!

[Bic]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-18-Volt-LXT-Lithium-Ion-1-2-in-Cordless-Hammer-Driver-Drill-Kit-XPH012/205382798


not bad for $100

I think we may have a winner - Thanks TAB!

[TAB]

Check for the kit with the impact driver, trust me, they are the only good cordless tool.

[alfsauve]

While my drill has held together well, the NiCd batteries don't last and are very expensive compared to other brands such as Ryobi.  BTB, Batteries Plus will replace individual cells in NiCds.  Last I checked it was about $20/cell.  If only one is prematurely bad, then it's a good deal.

Speaking of expensive, that Makita drill above, DOES come with the battery.   Good thing too, because replacement batteries are, $99.99.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-18-Volt-LXT-Lithium-Ion-3-0-Ah-Battery-BL1830/202213952