Got Me A New Drill

[Canadian Charlie]

Well after years of using drills like Skil, Black and Decker I dedcided it was time to get myself a real drill that wouldn't break down after a year or 2 of servive. I finally went with the Metabo which is fully made in Germany, its got a gear reduction on it, 705 watts, keyless metal chuck, long cod, variable speed and reverse. I used it the other day and loved it. Looks like this will be the last drill I ever buy

[Canadian Charlie]

aluminium die cast gearbox housing for optimum heat dissipation and long life
optimal cooling by axial/radial fan
ergonomic housing design with large trigger button
Variospeed (V) electronics for variable speed change
thumbwheel for preselection of speed
two-speed gear unit
robust Metabo Marathon motor for extra long service life
Metabo S-automatic torque limiting clutch: to limit sudden reverse torque which can occur if the bit jams or catches in the material.
Metabo coil guard to protect the motor from abrasive influences
clockwise and anticlockwise rotation
robust Metabo geared chuck
spindle with hexagon recess for screwdriver bits
auto-stop carbon brushes to protect the motor

http://www.metabo.com/media_metabo/handgefuehrte/generate/com/en/produkte/normal/0083000s_51.jpg

[Jared]

Looks like a high quality drill, i have never used a metabo power tool but i have heard tones about them and have never heard anything bad.


Jared

[Jay H 237]

The Metabos are good tools. The one in the link looks similar to the ones we had in the high school woodshop and metal shop. They got abused and looked it but they kept on working. The metal shop also had 4 1/2" Metabo angle grinders and I believe a 7" one.

I personally liked the Metabo drills just as much as my Milwaukee Magnum Hole Shooter drills I have.:)

[TNToy]

Metabo, Milwaukee, and Makita all make good drills. Buy something that starts with "M" and you won't go wrong.

If you want it to last forever, a Bosch is also a good bet. :)