Don, I've heard these are pretty much indestructable. Bit changes can be
a little slow, but the convenience and price more than make up for it as
far as cordlesses go.
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:22 am ] |
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Well, deep in the middle of a project, my cordless drill dies. I was down to only one battery that would hold a charge, now they're both dead. What drill do you use and why? What's the best stuff out there for the money? I was going to buy a Festool, but can't justify the cost. I heard Panasonics are supposed to be good, but then I have no clue... Thanks! |
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| Author: | A Peebels [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:24 am ] |
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I have preferred Makita for years. Al |
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| Author: | crazymanmichael [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:29 am ] |
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i have dewalt, p-c and makita. i probably reach for the p-c first, except for those rare occasions where i need the 1/2" chuck on the dewalt. the pc just feels better in the hand. all have worked flawlessly. p.s. - forgot to mention that there are folks out there that rebuild the battery packs for about 1/2 the cost of a new battery. |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:35 am ] |
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Don I have Craftsman, Milwaukee, DeWalt. The Mil-- & DeWalt are excellant. Chuck isn't great on the Craftsman. I recently bought that new Hitachi 14.2 volt with 2 batteries and Rockler and I love it. Powerfull and feels great in your hands. Nice drill for the money. |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:38 am ] |
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I use my PC pretty much all the time. It holds a charge for a long time and the battery is also interchangable with the one in the small cordless circular saw so I can swap them if one goes dead. |
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| Author: | Lillian F-W [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:57 am ] |
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I have a Bosch. I can't find anything wrong with it. While I have large hands for a woman, it still fits comfortably in my hand. Pretty well balanced. Came with two batteries, but got a third as a mail in rebate. |
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| Author: | Cameron Reddy [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:15 am ] |
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You heard right about the Panasonic hammer drill, at least the new one with the digital controls with the little "snug up" feature. It is a revolution in drills. Nothing that I have seen comes close. I did a lot of research before I tried the Panasonic. My cordless drills include Snap-On (hammer), Dewalt (two of them), Craftsman, and my new Panasonic. Also agree that the chuck on Craftsman drills is total junk. My drill that I got free when I leased my F-150 truck, has ruined more than one very expensive drill bits. |
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| Author: | crazytooguy [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:17 am ] |
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I've worked as a cabinetmaker and trim carpenter for a number of years and have used (and killed...) a number of cordless drills in that time. My favorite are Bosch. They last the longest and have the nicest feel of any of the ones I've tried (Dewalt, P-C, Makita). My last three have been Boschs, and the current one has been going strong for three years now. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:09 am ] |
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Interesting about the Bosch...I have several of their tools and have liked them all. Never tried their drills though. |
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| Author: | RichB [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:34 am ] |
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I've used a few also. The Bosch is a good one and so are the Dewalts...pricey! I also have a couple of Makitas, but right now I'm liking a Hitachi 14.4 V Cordless drill/driver and it works real nice. It's also fairly lightweight. I paid something like $70 for a 'like new' one on ebay. It came w/ 2 batteries, a flashlight, & a case. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:38 am ] |
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When mine dies, i'm gonna go for Bosh or DeWalt, the maintenance guys here have just good comments on both. |
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| Author: | Kelby [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 9:06 am ] |
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I bought a Ridgid 18V cordless combo a few years back when they were having a "lifetime warranty" that covered ordinary wear and tear as well as defects. I have been extremely impressed, not only with the tools but with the warranty too. I had a battery that finally gave out earlier this year, and they replaced it no questions asked. Bottom line, the warranty says they will replace my batteries for free as long as I live. The warranty also includes all other kinds of ordinary wear and tear --- even the light bulbs on the flashlight! Note that this is not the normal Ridgid warranty; but they do offer it from time to time as a promotion. If you can pick ujp a drill when they are offering it, it's a fantastic deal. |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 9:23 am ] |
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Don, I've heard these are pretty much indestructable. Bit changes can be a little slow, but the convenience and price more than make up for it as far as cordlesses go. |
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| Author: | letseatpaste [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 9:25 am ] |
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Another vote for the Ridgid, I've been very happy with mine. I did just have a battery go out, glad to hear getting a replacement won't be a hassle. I bought mine around the same time when they were offering the lifetime warranty promotion on Ridgid tools. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 9:26 am ] |
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Yeah, i'm with James, i got 2 of those! 
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| Author: | Dean [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 11:02 am ] |
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I have 5 guys in my shop and between us we have or have had just about every cordless made. The general consensus is the panasonic is about as good as you'rs going to get. The number one item to look for is a lithium-ion battery, pricey but well worth the cost. nicads have very poor memory functions and nicklemetalhidride die within a year if under heavy use. Dean |
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| Author: | Dave-SKG [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 12:40 pm ] |
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FESTOOL |
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| Author: | old man [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 1:24 pm ] |
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DeWalt for me. Don, I suppose you meant the subject to be "cordless" drill. Unless, of course, you're building a "chordless" guitar. 
Ron |
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| Author: | Chas Freeborn [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:53 pm ] |
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Festool if you've got the budget- otherwise Bosch. Get the hammer one if you're only shooting screws with it. The little 9V compact is great for finish work (hardware assy, etc.) and the 18v will dang near take the lugnuts offa your car. -C |
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| Author: | Billy T [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:28 pm ] |
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I second the L-ion pack! Great but pricey! You might be able to retro one into your old drill motor. Save the money and apply it to the pack! A Win/Win!! Billy Dean Thomas |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Mon Sep 18, 2006 12:41 am ] |
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Don, If money is no object the festool is the best in my opinion. Their new 12 volt is awseome. I also have the Panasonic 12 volt and 15.6 volt which is equal in power to most 18 volt but weighs much less. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Mon Sep 18, 2006 1:59 am ] |
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Well, I looked at those Festools, and as nice as they are, I can't justify the cost of them. They don't fit in the hand as nicely as I thought they would either. I can't seem to find a place locally where they sell the Panasonics. What's up with that? I really want something lighter in weight than my old DeWalt 14.4v unit. Sometimes smaller is better. |
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| Author: | RichB [ Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:20 am ] |
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The Hitachi 14.4 V's are 4.0 lbs. The batteries last a real long time as well before recharging. Comsumer reports had given them an excellent review. That was my problem w/ the Dewalts, they're pretty heavy! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=010&item=20 0027494664&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 |
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| Author: | Cameron Reddy [ Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:35 am ] |
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Don, The Panasonic hammer drill I refer to is very small. Much smaller than any other drill that I have. And again, unless some of these competitive drills have a similar electronic torque control, with a snug up feature, they won't compare. And, of course, no offense to anyone who likes the other drills... I'm just telling Don that I'm not aware of anything that works as well as this new electronic Panasonic. It really is a revolution in how to drive a screw into wood. I have the Festool ROS 150 and it is a great tool, so I have no doubt that a Festool drill is the next best drill. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:42 am ] |
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Cameron, Why a hammer drill? I think of those for drilling into concrete or something similar... Please educate us...thanks. |
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