Corded drills

[Firebrick43]

I still use a 3/8" Skil corded drill that I received when I was 18 years old. It is now almost 40 years old. It has outlasted and outpowered the cordless drills. But it would be nice if it was a keyless chuck!

I'd get a 1/2" Milwaukee or Makita. It will handle what the cordless cannot, especially if it has hammer drill capabilities. Grew up using Milwaukee's at my dad's construction shop. They were the only portable tools they used.

Have you used a second gen m18 fuel? I have a nice 1/2 magnum and I think my 2704 m18 fuel drill may be equal in strength. I don't know about big holes in steel as I use a big Milwaukee D handle drill (450 rpm) with a right angle gear box for that function. Big holes in wood the fuel is equal to (power)and better than the magnum as far ergonomics, size, and noise. I normally use a 4.0 xc battery but have a 9.0 battery. Its overkill but I doubt many would deplete one on any typical job. I have not even depleted with any saw job yet

I sold my skill 77 worm saw when I got my 2731 fuel saw as it beat the beast in all catagories and have thought about selling my magnum drill as it sets idle in its cradle on the wall but have not brought myself to do it yet.

 

[ndr1968]

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-heavy-duty-variable-speed-reversible-drill-69452.html

I picked up one of these last year and it has become my go to drill for steel. Low RPM torque is excellent and I haven't slipped the chuck on a single bit (tighten all three holes like on a drill press). For thirty bucks it's the best bargain I made all year. It is a little on the heavy side but that really just helps for heavy duty drilling in metal.