cordless drill Q?

[tweety652]

I need input on a good cordless drill for drilling through A/C ducts. This will be done on a daily basis. about 20 holes, 1/4 and 3/8 holes. i was looking at the newer milwaukees but i'm on a tight budget. How do the HF's drills hold up to daily use?

 

[cowboy73]

I seen on TV where Sears was closing out 12V Dewalts for 100 bucks.

 

[Abbott]

I would go with Sears 19.2 volt nickel-cadmium cordless tools if I was on a short budget. They have one here for $59.99. You are going to want a second battery.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM1758112403P?vName=Tools&cName=Portable+Power+Tools&sName=Drills&prdNo=7&UnitNumber=&storeOpenDayInd=&blockNo=7&blockType=G7

 

[Busted_Knuckles]

my step son came home with a HF 18v, Im laughing while Im typing this, uhhh dont bother, its not even worth the explanation, buy something used before you do that. Thats coming from a guy who owns bosch and milwaukee everything. If it was 1977 and they where selling that thing, it would be ok, otherwise, Id go used.

 

[simonb]

bosch bosch bosch bosch
$150 amazon
i just got one- works great
light
powerful
slim
lithium with 2 batteries
18v which is really the same as 19.2

 

[Abbott]

bosch bosch bosch bosch
$150 amazon
i just got one- works great
light
powerful
slim
lithium with 2 batteries
18v which is really the same as 19.2

I like the Bosch drill and purchased one because it was so comfortable as it has the same body as the best cordless drills going..the Panasonics. However I returned the drill within two days becuase it didn't have enough torque. But I agree, they are very nice drills.

Since then I have purchased the Makita drills which are almost as comfortable and have quite a bit more torque. However the OP said that he was on a short budget so that kind of leaves out name brand stuff unless he can.. as one poster has suggested find a good used drill.

 

[impulse922]

18v lithium porter cable reconditioned for $115 shipped

http://www.cpoworkshop.com/factory-...pcbrpcl180dkr,default,pd.html?ref=amznproduct

 

[nexum1919]

One of the better values i've ever seen: $102 shipped... two batteries, should have more than enough power to drill thru ducts. i'm pretty sure there are better ones out there, but overall can't go wrong with dewalt
DEWALT DC730KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 14.4-Volt Compact Drill/Driver

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X1PZVK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[mrholeshot]

These are very nice for the money. Two batteries and will drive deck srews all day long so drilling wouldn't be a problem. this set is 99 dollars and if you could swing another 30 dollars you can get this set with the Circular saw, recip saw and flashlight. There are many other tools you can buy for this set. I bought it as just a set for my workbench and ended up using it all the time. Ive used it almost everyday for a year and not a single issue. I paid 129 for the set with Drill/driver, recip saw, circular saw, flashlight and have added the grinder,impact and jigsaw since then. Batteries last a long time and quick charge time. Way better tools than I expected.

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay...gId=10051&cmRelshp=sim&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

 

[dualsub2006]

You really can't go wrong with that Milwaukee. I got the M12 drill, driver, sawzall and copper cutter for my truck and I haven't been let down yet. Sears has the drill alone on sale for $89. I have been getting the higher capacity batteries of late and they last a long time.

 

[Strouty]

These are very nice for the money. Two batteries and will drive deck srews all day long so drilling wouldn't be a problem. this set is 99 dollars and if you could swing another 30 dollars you can get this set with the Circular saw, recip saw and flashlight. There are many other tools you can buy for this set. I bought it as just a set for my workbench and ended up using it all the time. Ive used it almost everyday for a year and not a single issue. I paid 129 for the set with Drill/driver, recip saw, circular saw, flashlight and have added the grinder,impact and jigsaw since then. Batteries last a long time and quick charge time. Way better tools than I expected.

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay...gId=10051&cmRelshp=sim&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

I have used the porter cable tools, seem pretty decent. They got good reviews from a couple of magazines I was looking at. They are cheap, plus if they did not work like you expect, I would imagine Lowes will take them back. My 2cents

 

[truckdriver]

I have bought some milwaukee stuff from this place and have been very satisfied. Everthing is refurbished at the factory.
http://cpooutlets.com

 

[dualsub2006]

I have bought some milwaukee stuff from this place and have been very satisfied. Everthing is refurbished at the factory.
http://cpooutlets.com

Their prices are higher for everything that I bought straight up at Home Depot. New to boot. I have no problem with buying a refurb item, but not at those prices.

 

[truckdriver]

Their prices are higher for everything that I bought straight up at Home Depot. New to boot. I have no problem with buying a refurb item, but not at those prices.

http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/factory...aukee-m12-tools&prefn1=condition&prefv1=recon
http://www.homedepot.com/Featured-P...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Looks like a $50 savings to me. The new items are listed first and recon items are marked reconditioned.

 

[scott37300]

I have ordered a bunch of reconditioned power tools from CPO and have been very happy. The reconditioned prices have always been lower than anything I found.

 

[comedyman809]

about 75% of my milwaukee cordless tools are refurbs.

they work as new, and i saved probably 40-50% on them.

i would always go with a refurb, it is also warrantied as if it were new.

so im happy with that, the only thing, is, it will have a date code to let you know when it was refurbished, and some scuff marks.

other than that, good as new.

 

[comedyman809]

http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/factory...aukee-m12-tools&prefn1=condition&prefv1=recon
http://www.homedepot.com/Featured-P...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Looks like a $50 savings to me. The new items are listed first and recon items are marked reconditioned.

33% off the new price, is a great price for anything.

 

[comedyman809]

im interestes to hear about the new M28 line of tools milwaukee has.

is the hammer drill/driver smaller than the v28??

 

[bonneyman]

Always liked the Makita 9.6 because the thin battery/handle profile would fit between ducts. Most higher voltage drills have the bulging battery pack at the end of the handle.
I have a used 9.6er I don't use much anymore - will sell it to ya cheap.