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Cordless drill
- Thread starter SnapOn88
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Major Ramifications
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These little gems can come in handy. I especially like to use them with a cordless impact driver.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00925818000P?vName=Tools&keyword=drive+adapter
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00925818000P?vName=Tools&keyword=drive+adapter
ColdDuckTime
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This kit is on a sale in the $15-$16 range on Amazon quite often.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EB88V8/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Looks identical to the Mac ones that are on sale on eBay all the time.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EB88V8/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Looks identical to the Mac ones that are on sale on eBay all the time.
george4
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These little gems can come in handy. I especially like to use them with a cordless impact driver.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00925818000P?vName=Tools&keyword=drive+adapter
Roger that, they also have the 3/8.
boiler7904
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These little gems can come in handy. I especially like to use them with a cordless impact driver.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00925818000P?vName=Tools&keyword=drive+adapter
I've got them in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2". I use the 1/2" with my cordless impact driver the most when rotating tires. The 3/8" was used a lot last weekend driving lag screws for a kids playhouse.
gotmud13613
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I have the 1/4, 3/8, 1/2" Ryobi Bits that I bought when i got my 18v Ryobi Impact driver, I got them at HD for a couple of bucks each, and so far they are holding up good.
boiler7904
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Anyone know what you call the adapter you can attach to your cordless drill so you can but sockets on it instead of drill bits . Im looking into buying a cordless drill any good brands at home depot ?
It's not just about brand when picking a cordless drill.
What is the main use for the tool? If it's mainly drilling holes a drill is the right choice but if you'll be driving a lot of fasteners, you might want to look at a cordless impact driver.
What's the budget? HD goes all the way from Ryobi at less than $100 all the way up to Makita and Milwaukee Lithium Ion at close to $300.
Are you planning on adding to the cordless system in the future? If so the DeWalt 18 volt is by far the most versatile pro level platform with something like 30 different tools available. The Ryobi one+ system also offers a lot of tools for a lower budget.
After you consider those, there are the intangible things to consider like how the tool fits in your hand, weight, etc.
Personally, I have a Bosch 14.4 volt drill and 12 volt cordless impact driver. If I was in the market for new ones, I'd be looking at the new Makita Lithium Ion or Milwaukee.
I'd also put it off as long as possible into the holiday shopping season. I've heard that retailers are real nervous about this Christmas. Might open the way for some really good deals and / or rebates.
I've got the Bosch 14.4v model 32614-2G.
http://www.boschtools.com/tools/tools-detail.htm?H=175970&G=54647&I=67512
So far it has been used to build a raised-bed garden (lots of screws and big holes for that project) it's been dropped in dirt, mud, on the concrete.. and still keeps on ticking. The 30 min. charger works great too when you're in a pinch. The drill is made in Switzerland and the batteries in Japan. Lowe's had a enormous tool sale 20% off power tools or something like that about 5 or 6 months ago... that's when I got it. I like it... it works well.
http://www.boschtools.com/tools/tools-detail.htm?H=175970&G=54647&I=67512
So far it has been used to build a raised-bed garden (lots of screws and big holes for that project) it's been dropped in dirt, mud, on the concrete.. and still keeps on ticking. The 30 min. charger works great too when you're in a pinch. The drill is made in Switzerland and the batteries in Japan. Lowe's had a enormous tool sale 20% off power tools or something like that about 5 or 6 months ago... that's when I got it. I like it... it works well.
eschoendorff
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I've got the 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 drive socket adapters - various brands, even HF and it really makes no difference. Buy whatever floats your boat. I use them on my Ryobi and Ridgid cordless drills and they all work exactly the same.