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HF 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill

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Glenn F.

04-23-2008 16:44:17




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At this point all I have is three corded drills, but I bet a cordless one sure would come in handy! I see name brand ones sell for $150-$300. If I have to spend that much on one, forget it!

What have your experiences been with Harbor Freight's 19.2 volt model? It is lot #94434, and currently priced at $49.99 at our local HF.

Thank you,
Glenn F.




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Marlowe

04-26-2008 15:20:03




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 Re: HF 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill in reply to Glenn F., 04-23-2008 16:44:17  
when it falls of the ladder and hits the floor i would rather be out 39.95 then 150.00. just over a hour ago my little 18v hit the floor so now i get a new one it was like 5 or 6 years old and served me very well. putting up new lights in the shop and a 16 foot free fall was more then it could take



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bc

04-24-2008 14:09:09




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 Re: HF 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill in reply to Glenn F., 04-23-2008 16:44:17  
I've had makita 18v and now a sears 19.2. They have plenty of torque for decks or about anything you want to screw. Can be heavy for all day usage.

I just use them part time and occasionally. The makita batteries went bad after a few years and it was cheaper to buy a new drill than the new batteries.

I now have the same problem with the sears. The batteries will now barely hold a charge for an hour worth of use or less if doing some drilling. Leave it in the drill for a few days and it will run down on its own. I don't think it is the newest type of batteries(lithium or whatever). Problem with makita and sears is each year they come out with a new drill with a different type of battery and connection so they don't interchange. Just after I bought mine, sears came out with the 19.2 EX battery but it won't work in mine. Now they have a newer one yet.

The problem with buying new batteries is that they are hard to find and cost more than to buy a new drill with 2 batteries. The other problem I have is that I bought a drill, circular saw, and reciprocating saw set from sears. Once these batteries are about dead, I can't use the saws either.

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mark

04-24-2008 10:25:39




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 Re: HF 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill in reply to Glenn F., 04-23-2008 16:44:17  
While it is true that you generally get what you pay for..... .I don"t know if that axiom always holds true on today"s rechargeable tools. Granted, the higher end stuff should have ball bearing instead of sleeves, maybe a higher amp motor, maybe a better battery.....all these are instead"s and maybe"s.

How many different electric drill factories do you suppose there are in China? Several, I am sure, but I am also sure that it"s more likely that several brands of drills are made in a few factories.

Fowl Dong Drill Factory #32 probably makes drills for Hitachi, DeWalt, B&D, and Sears and Harbor Freight. Shangdow"s Happy Dragon drill factory may make products for 4 or 5 "name brands" and a few discounters as well.

What few HF products I have bought....when compared to the name brand Chink made stuff...the HF items have proved to be a better value.

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Dave Sherburne NY

04-24-2008 08:18:45




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 Re: HF 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill in reply to Glenn F., 04-23-2008 16:44:17  
I wouldn't waste money on HF try this $57



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alg

04-24-2008 06:01:38




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 Re: HF 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill in reply to Glenn F., 04-23-2008 16:44:17  
Glenn, I had the 18v hammer drill,worked great until I dropped it off a ladder.Nothing left but pieces. Al



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Circus

04-24-2008 02:36:05




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 Re: HF 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill in reply to Glenn F., 04-23-2008 16:44:17  
The 3/8 version of that drill is fine. Dependable and strong. You'll love it.



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jack12345

04-23-2008 20:41:29




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 Re: HF 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill in reply to Glenn F., 04-23-2008 16:44:17  
Check out Ridgid at HD its really hard to pass up free battery replacement and a good brand name tool.



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Ray(MO)

04-23-2008 19:50:51




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 Re: HF 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill in reply to Glenn F., 04-23-2008 16:44:17  
I bought Channel Lock 24 volt drill from Sam's Club and used it screwing on tin on the barn, it's holding up good. $50



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Gary from Muleshoe

04-23-2008 17:41:28




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 Re: HF 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill in reply to Glenn F., 04-23-2008 16:44:17  
Don't buy the cheap brands they will only make you mad every time you use it. We have two cheap ones (14V) at work and they are worthless. I went to use one the other day to drive a screw through a piece of 1/2 inch plywood and it started the screw but when it became hard it just quit, battery had just come off the charger too. I went and got my own personal Dewalt 18v and finished the job. Buy you a good one that will last a while.

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Jim in Ma.

04-23-2008 17:34:19




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 Re: HF 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill in reply to Glenn F., 04-23-2008 16:44:17  
I got a 19.2 from sears about 6 months ago. ($70. ) on sale. the battery holds a charge good and lasts but I don't like the chuck, bits tend to slip because you can't get them tight.



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TimV

04-23-2008 17:28:26




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 Re: HF 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill in reply to Glenn F., 04-23-2008 16:44:17  
Can't speak for the 19.2, but a buddy got an 18-v from Harbor Freight for a "second drill" to leave at camp. It's drilled a ton of holes with everything from regular drill bits to big spade bits to one memorable attempt to drill through a 6" beam with an old bit brace drill he had lying around (the HF drill was up to it but the bit was too dull) and still works fine 3 or so years later. Recharge times are slower, run times are shorter, and it's no Makita, but for occasional use it was $40 well spent.

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WantACaseLASomeday

04-23-2008 17:13:48




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 Re: HF 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill in reply to Ron Anderson, 04-23-2008 16:44:17  
A cordless is a wonderful addition to your tool set. I don't know how the Chinese Freight drills actually drill but the motors and controllers are quite popular with the robot hobbyists so they must be pretty powerful.



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Lanse

04-23-2008 17:49:06




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 Re: HF 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill in reply to WantACaseLASomeday, 04-23-2008 17:13:48  
i dont know about HF, bought a new spray gun from them, and it was great for $8 its wonderful. Also bought a $30 battery charger iver the summer and it was horrible. $49 sounds like too much to gamble, but its your call. Anything you will use alot is worth the money



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