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Bart

06-13-2004 12:11:49




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My Makita crapped out. Between Bosch, Porter Cable, Millwakee, Panasonic and De-walt. Anyone have any experience on any of these they would consider sharing? Was not at all impressed with the 14.5 Makita. Or maybe another brand I don't know about. Thanks for any advice. Dick in Vermont.




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Robert in W. Mi

06-14-2004 11:42:24




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 Re: Cordless drill in reply to Bart, 06-13-2004 12:11:49  
I've had a few, and i like the DeWalt 14.4 V i have now best.

Robert



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T_Bone

06-13-2004 22:57:17




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 Re: Cordless drill in reply to Bart, 06-13-2004 12:11:49  
Hi Bart,

Being a sheetmetal worker, shoot a couple thousand screws a day you will quickly find what works (last longest) and feels comfortable on the hand.

Milwauke has always proven to be the best both in cord and cordless. MY son bought a 18v 1/2" hammerdrill VSR cordless and it lives up to the Milwaukee reputation. About $220 but well worth it. Metal gears, nice grip, well balanced. 2 NIMH batt, charger, case. Will snap off a #14 screw.

I Like the Makita model 6095D 3/8" 9.6v, VSR with 2spd gear box. About $88, 2 NIMH batt, charger, case. Shoots #7 sheetmetal screws steady for about 3 hours and #10 for about 1hr. Has trouble with #12 screws without predrilling. Great cheap cordless for running screws or predrilling holes. Well balanced and comfortable to the hand, metal gears. My second one in 25yrs as I dropped my other one too many times.

Although the Bosch is well made, they were ackward to use and caused alot of hand fatique. Have no idea about the new ones tho but from looks they appear to be the same.

T_Bone

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Bart

06-14-2004 01:29:10




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 Re: Re: Cordless drill in reply to T_Bone, 06-13-2004 22:57:17  
Thanks for all the help. You know T-Bone, I have two other Millwakee tools and this should have been a no-brainer. They are excellent tools. Thanks again. I always enjoy your posts T-Bone and thanks all for the advice. Dick in Vermont.



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Mike Cady in WA

06-13-2004 22:09:10




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 Re: Cordless drill in reply to Bart, 06-13-2004 12:11:49  
I was at a trade show about 10 months ago and while there I watched a Bosch representative allow contractors drop a 14.4 V Bosch rechargable off a 12 foot ladder at the extent of their reach over and over again until someone could drop it hard enough to keep it from running once the battery was replaced ( the battery usually came out of the handle on impact). The one that could break it won a drill motor. I saw one motor hit the ground 87 times before it broke...dropped from well over 16 feet. I didn't win or buy one there but bought one 2 weeks later and love the s##t out of it.

MC

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Ken

06-13-2004 20:58:27




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 Re: Cordless drill in reply to Bart, 06-13-2004 12:11:49  
We use Bosch at work for cordless drills and air staple guns. They last about two years and are put through alot of abuse.



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jls

06-13-2004 20:45:07




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 Re: Cordless drill in reply to Bart, 06-13-2004 12:11:49  
been using dewalts(yes plural)but contractors I run with have been moving back to Milwalkee esp since dewalt moved offshore but so is the milwalkee. I agree the jacobs chucks are junk



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Dieselrider

06-13-2004 18:51:34




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 Re: Cordless drill in reply to Bart, 06-13-2004 12:11:49  
I have a Dewalt 14.4 volt and the drill is ok but I am dissapointed in the Jacobs keyless chuck. For a Jacobs it doesn't hold as securely as it should and you really have to torq on it to keep the bit from slipping.



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Ron

06-13-2004 12:29:51




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 Re: Cordless drill in reply to Bart, 06-13-2004 12:11:49  
My Makita has taken and incredible beating, looks like he!!, but still works perfectly. Of the list you presented, I'm partial to Bosch but I would replace my Makita with another if it ever dies.



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Bart

06-13-2004 12:48:22




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 Re: Re: Cordless drill in reply to Ron, 06-13-2004 12:29:51  
Thanks Ron, I take very good care of my tools and tractors. I must have bought a lemon. Bosch? Hmmmmm .



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DL

06-13-2004 20:55:07




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 Re: Re: Re: Cordless drill in reply to Bart, 06-13-2004 12:48:22  
check out porter cable 19.2... been running one since they first came out & I've been nothing but satsfied! TONS of power!!!



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Mark

06-13-2004 17:00:17




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 Re: Re: Re: Cordless drill in reply to Bart, 06-13-2004 12:48:22  
Check out Hitachi at Lowes. My 18V is the best drill I've ever had. It's cheaper than some of the other brands and I think just as good. It came with case and Flashlight plus 3 batteries. It only cost $140.00 last fall.



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Davis In SC

06-13-2004 19:38:28




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Cordless drill in reply to Mark, 06-13-2004 17:00:17  
Hitachi makes great power tools !!!! 5 years ago, I went to a supply house with the intent of buying a Dewalt circular saw. Clerk said he would be glad to sell me one, but showed me a Hitachi saw for much less, he said all the contractors were using them. I took his advice & have been very pleased. Regards, Davis



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