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Kermit

10-22-2000 08:24:06




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I'm considering purchasing a cordless drill / driver. There are so many different types and brands that it's a tough decision. Not sure whether to go with a 3/8" or 1/2" model. At the moment I'm leaning toward a Dewalt 1/2" drill / driver/ hammer drill model with 18 volt batteries. I felt this would give me the capability to do most anything, and allow me to get rid of several other drills. Does anyone have any input regarding the quality of Dewalt drills? Is adding the hammer feature worth it? Are other brands better? Opinions please.

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Mark R. Millsap

08-10-2001 15:02:04




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 Re: Cordless drills. in reply to Kermit, 10-22-2000 08:24:06  
I am attempting to find gears for an ATEC cordless drill and I am having no luck.I purchased this drill at McCoys lumber in Stephenville Tx. about a year ago and have stripped three neoprene gears. I found their web site when I purchased this drill and haven't had any luck since.....THank you for any help.....



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Roger Williams

11-13-2000 21:18:46




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 Re: Cordless drills. in reply to Kermit, 10-22-2000 08:24:06  
Read Scott Green's message again. I agree almost 100% with Green. Panasonic 14.2 volt cordless drill is the best there is. However, I disagree with almost everyone regarding 3/8" vs 1/2" chuck. I've had both and see no reason to get anything other than 1/2". Unless you get a 9 or 12 volt drill, which is of smaller size...then you might want 3/8" chuck. but with any drill 14 volts or more, the 1/2" chuck won't take up any more room and comes in very handy. People assume the 1/2" chuck is for drilling 1/2" holes in steel. It's handiest use is for those times when a large shank bit is used in wood, chucking a 1/2" dowel for turning, chucking up a holesaw using the hex, making that 36" long drill bit from that piece of rod you've got laying around...etc, etc. If these guys have never needed to turn > 3/8" then, sorry to say, they're weekend tinkerers. Remember...Panasonic 14.2 volt is the one you want. the extra cost will be long forgotten after the many hours of use it'll give ya.

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John in Abq

10-23-2000 17:16:56




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 Re: Cordless drills. in reply to Kermit, 10-22-2000 08:24:06  
Kermit,
I have used Makita cordless in a cabinet shop and at home for many years, without a problem. Some of the framers on job sites have been unhappy with DeWalt products. I don't remember the specifics, but some sort of reliability or service problems.
I think that Milwaukee makes the best corded tools. Also stay with 3/8 for cordless. The 1/2 are just too bulky for frequent use. If you need that capacity or power get the tool with the cord.
As to which brand is the best, I truly don't know.
See what feels best in your hand. Check if there is a service center near you. See what the return policy of the place you plan to buy the tool is. Buy it, try it on some tough stuff. If it is'nt what you want, take it back and get another brand.
Hope this helps,
John

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Scott Green

10-23-2000 04:06:42




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 Re: Cordless drills. in reply to Kermit, 10-22-2000 08:24:06  
OK Kirmit , Here is my opinion. I have used , and still do use these tools every day of the week for the past 21 years. I've had many cordless tools , from the first old clumsy ones to modern day. When it comes to 1/2" and hammer drills , the cordless ones will not even begin to compete with the tool you would plug in. The plug in tools are faster and more powerfull. The cordless tools are less powerfull , and the batteries run out of juce fast on heavy jobs. So when it comes to 1/2" or hammer drills , get one you plug in. The only place my 1/2" cordless comes in handy is when I'm installing a new exterior door , and need to drill a hole for the handle/dead bolt. A 3/8" cordless is what I think you would want. Now you want to know about brand names: I think the "Panasonic" is the best one on the market. They are the best that I have ever had or used. And I have had and used many over the years. Also , a 12 volt is all you would need for just about any job useing a 3/8" cordless drill. If you were to buy a 3/8" panasonic cordless drill , you would never be dissatisfied. Now you have my opinion , with lot's and lot's of experience. Scott

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Salmoneye

10-23-2000 03:04:08




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 Re: Cordless drills. in reply to Kermit, 10-22-2000 08:24:06  
I never wanted a cordless. Never thought I needed one.
I got a Craftsman 14.4V for a present last Chrismas. It came as a set with 2 batteries and the 'work light' along with charger.
It sat in the package unused until time for sugaring season this year. Pulled it out, charged
the batt's, drained them both with the light, and charged them again. I then tapped 200 trees in a morning with no sweat (used to use a hand auger).
I have drilled a couple hundred holes, driven a few hundred screws, and wire wheeled rusty sheet metal for a couple hundred hours since spring. No sign of weakness in the batts, and the brushes seem to be doing fine so far.
I love the light and I also use it to completely drain the batteries once a month. Still on the first krypton bulb too.
I have been impressed so far.

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bbott

10-22-2000 20:43:49




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 Re: Cordless drills. in reply to Kermit, 10-22-2000 08:24:06  
Kermit,

I'd consider what kind of holes will you be drilling and under what circumstances.

For most 'regular' use a 1/2" hammer drill is going to be a bit heavy and clumsy.

In addition, if you're usually drilling 'smaller' holes in steel a 1/2" rig will be geared down and turning too slow RPM's... fried bits.

However, If you're going to be whumping big holes in spots that are easy to work the big rig is probably what you want.

As far as brands go..

I've had a 3/8" Makita.. must be about 15 years old now. It's never failed... ditto for my Makita angle grinder... and ditto for my Milwaukee stuff.

I use the 3/8" Makita for 'ordinary' work...
but when I need something bigger I go with the 1/2" Magnum Holeshooter (Milwaukee)... or the 45 year old two-handed 'Thor' industrial drill that I have. (both corded)

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Frank

10-22-2000 13:40:22




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 Re: Cordless drills. in reply to Kermit, 10-22-2000 08:24:06  
I used to work at a farm store that sold Dewalt tools. We also sold Makita. We had fewer problems with the Makitas. I don't mean to imply that the Dewalt is a bad tool, I just think the Makita is better. Dewalt is Black & Decker's industrial line so Black & Decker repair shops will do the warranty work on them.



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Dick Smith

12-09-2002 01:26:00




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 Re: Re: Cordless drills. in reply to Frank, 10-22-2000 13:40:22  
Need information on where to get manual, batteries, charger for B&D cordless Drill Model 9049.Have universial charger, but do not know which plug to use for positive or neg. and charging voltage. Would like to have a manualand where to purchase batteries and charger.



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jimmyzz

10-22-2000 19:30:11




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 Re: Re: Cordless drills. in reply to Frank, 10-22-2000 13:40:22  
i wouldn't get rid of my cord drill. if you are ever in situation where batteries are dead you are outa luck.



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Frank

10-23-2000 11:53:52




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 Re: Re: Re: Cordless drills. in reply to jimmyzz, 10-22-2000 19:30:11  
Good point. Cordless tools aren't made to replace corded ones. They work great in places where it's inconvenient or impossible to run extension cords.



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Dean

10-23-2000 14:05:05




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Cordless drills. in reply to Frank, 10-23-2000 11:53:52  
I disagree. I always use my cordless Makita even if I'm working next to an outlet unless the job really needs my 1/2" industrial drill. All of us with cordless tools have two batteries, one in the tool, one in the charger. I've built decks with my cordless Makita. Never once have I been unable to use the tool due to a dead battery.



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Jerry Bliler

10-22-2000 10:45:50




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 Re: Cordless drills. in reply to Kermit, 10-22-2000 08:24:06  
Might be a little on the side but try to get a battery size that can be used with the flashlight. The lite will draw doun the battery much further and stop the "flat" spot that batterys get. also that lite is great! My old 7-volt mikitais still used for a liteas a lite was not made for the 12-volt "lump" battery. have had much worse battery life when I could not fully drain them.



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Dean

10-22-2000 09:17:17




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 Re: Cordless drills. in reply to Kermit, 10-22-2000 08:24:06  
Kermit,

I have Makita 3/8" that my wife bought me for Christmas many years ago. I have done horrible things to it, for example, dropped it a crawl space where it got so full of wet red clay it took hours to wash out. It's been dropped more times than I can remember, used with a 1/4' drive adapter to drive hundreds of 3/8" lag screws, and has been rained and snowed on.

Even though it is old and so beat up it looks mighty ugly, it works perfectly. I'm so impressed I wouldn't think of buying any other brand.

Dean

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T_Bone

10-22-2000 08:58:45




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 Re: Cordless drills. in reply to Kermit, 10-22-2000 08:24:06  
Hi Kermit, For 30yrs Milwaukee has never let me down. In that time I have bought 5 for work and home and still have four because of a bad switch in one. Just haven't replace it yet. A 1/2" cordless is going to be very tiresome to use as it weighs a bit. My neighbor bought the dewalt rotorhammer/drill and has about 150 holes on it and is in the shop being repaired again, in 2 yrs.
I shoot probably 4k to 5 k screws a year when I was working and Milwaukee was the only drill that would hold up for 3 to 4 yrs without breaking.
Makita would be my 2nd choice. Both in 3/8". for what few times a person will need a rotor hammer go rent one if needed as Hilti is the only rotorhammer too buy, $450.

T_Bone

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