cordless drill

[ed_v]

What cordless drill do you guys recommend in the $100-140 range? It is gonna be a gift for someone. Thanks

Ed

 

[Crusty Nut]

I love my 18V lithium Ion Milwakee

 

[waltmcq]

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

 

[ramtuff]

I second the Ryobi. I've had the 5 piece combo for close to 10 years now. They've held up fine (the sawzall was run over by a van and was just fine), and have plenty of power. I like them so much, I've bought a bunch of the other Ryobi 18V tools...another drill, grinder, caulk gun, jigsaw, brad nailer, and some of the Homelite yard tools (takes the same battery).

 

[mmhouse]

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Better yet....

http://www.ryobitools.com/promotions/105

I also have a number of the Ryobi 18V tools and they have held up well.

 

[NOTABLAZER]

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Thanks for the heads up,that's something I've been looking for. I'm about ready to kick the remainder of the black and decker I have to the curb...

 

[JustBob]

This is the Porter Cable set I bought after my Dewalt set was stolen. Bought it to have something to use right away, intending to replace the Dewalt set at a later time. I have been using them at home and at work, they have held up so good I bought the jigsaw as well as extra batteries. They are holding up better than I thought they would, I dont think I will be replacing them after all.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_36099-79992-PC418C-2_4294857540_4294937087_?productId=1244431&Ns

 

[djd99]

My dewalt 14.4 hammer drill is 10 years old going strong, I've had to replace the batteries once in that time frame. Although a lithium drill would be nice my old 14.4 is still kickin and still being abused.

 

[MScott]

x2 on the Dewalt. Mine has been unstoppable.

 

[V-10 Killer]

Suprisingly enough, I'm gonna throw in a vote for the Black and Decker 14.4v firestorm drill I have. Had it almost 10 years now I think and I use it for everything. I love the detachable chuck, so I can keep a phillips/square drive bit underneath for quick task swaps (drilling/driving). I think they're only available in 18v now, but still a real nice option

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM1055105401P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=

 

[PSYKO_Inc]

I had a Black and Decker 18v drill, was still going strong after 5 years until the battery went flat. Replaced it last year (the replacement battery was $40 and I only paid $50 for the drill, which included an assortment of bits and a stud finder) with a Craftsman C3 set and have been very pleased with it as well.

 

[MOPARINMYCAR]

Everyone is saying this or that drill but to me its more importnat to get a drill that has larger capacity battries that wiil not keep running out on you you want at least 2.6 Ah and up and if in your buget you can score one with such batteries all the better. I cant see the specs of the linked tools but at that price I would think they are just 1.3 Ah.

 

[santagary]

Sears/Craftsman 19.2 volt set...powerful and Sears is just up the street...I've always loved their service and warranties.

 

[cashishift]

Ridgid or Dewalt.

 

[mp23]

Ridgid or Dewalt.

Yes, Dewalt is a great drill but Rigid has lifetime battery replacement, that is the deal sealer for me. If i didnt have all dewalt stuff already I would be getting Rigid.

 

[sneezer41]

Ryobi, have almost every tool and they are hard to kill. Batteries are cheap and die no worse than others. Have 6 batteries, and bought a gang charger, but left it in the rain
Did a roof [complete redeck] on the last house, same on this and the rest of a major reno
[seen here] http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l317/t92006/house/

you can see the drill in a couple of shots. drove 6 inch foam screws all day long

 

[mrpowderkeg]

I'm partial to Milwaukee, Dad uses dewalt, both make holes. Just stay away from tool shop or some generic brand.

 

[DARKSCOPE001]

I have the milwaukee M-18 stuff and I love it. My 18v drill is just as light as my 14.4 dewalt. Or well was i gave my dad my 14.4. So anyways Yea its a nice little drill but In my oppinion. All big name tool manufactures are going to put out a decent tool. If they didnt they would not be in the biz. Now with that being said some of the new craftsman stuff looks a bit disapointing. (the c3 line still looks ok tho and im interested in the new 20v stuff) But just read some reviews but most of the big players put out a good toy. That will give you years of fun... cough I mean work

Thanks
Sean Scott

 

[SCutchins]

I can't believe no one has mentioned Bosch. I had a 14.4v Compact Tough for many years, recently upgraded to an 18v Litheon Brute Tough hammer, out of the price range you mentioned but the 18v Compact Tough (still has a 1/2" chuck) should be in that price range.

I did a head-to-head with my friend's 19.2 Craftsman and my 18v Bosch was substantially more powerful than his.

 

[tcianci]

Yes, Dewalt is a great drill but Rigid has lifetime battery replacement, that is the deal sealer for me. If i didnt have all dewalt stuff already I would be getting Rigid.

Lifetime battery replacement is a great thing, ask me how I know. After I bought my Ridgid Li stuff I got a user satisfaction survey from them. Just about every question had to do with the batteries which indicate that they know they have a problem on thier hands. Blue dog posted in another thread that he has never had a problem with his stuff but I'm thinking since he is in CA the climate may be much more hospitable to Li batteries.

 

[Tscott]

I had the same decision to make earlier this year. I looked around and was split between Milwaukee and Dewalt. I decided to go with the Dewalt 18 volt hammer drill because of ease of finding parts like batteries at the local home depot. I also decided on the Dewalt because of the abundance of 18 volt tools they have. Every time I buy a new tool, I get an extra battery that fits all of the cordless tool I have. Also, all their newer 18 volt batteries are back wards compatible to the older tools. So far the drill has been a brute and the batteries have a long life. A Little heavy because of the hammer feature, but all in all, a really good drill.

Tom

 

[fotoflojoe]

Suprisingly enough, I'm gonna throw in a vote for the Black and Decker 14.4v firestorm drill I have. Had it almost 10 years now I think and I use it for everything. I love the detachable chuck, so I can keep a phillips/square drive bit underneath for quick task swaps (drilling/driving). I think they're only available in 18v now, but still a real nice option

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM1055105401P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=

I had this same one (18v version) for a few years. The removable chuck with a driver bit underneath is a pretty innovative solution. Unfortunately, after a while, the chuck started experiencing a great deal of run-out. After replacing it with a Makita, I passed the Firestorm onto a buddy who only needed it for driving screws. AFAIK, he's still using it.

 

[Jayincali]

I also went with the Makita Li-Ion. Batterys charge from dead to full charge in 15 minutes and last quite awhile. Plus they are lighter than other drills I have used in the past.

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

 

[HarashoPuck]

Miwaukie: Hands down

What cordless drill do you guys recommend in the $100-140 range? It is gonna be a gift for someone. Thanks

Ed

 

[jam0o0]

18v dewalt gets my vote. they were the only tools thriving in the shop i started in. everything else was surviving...just. ryobi died a quick death in the metal fab shop. the 18 volt is nice but if you don't need the power you can get one of the smaller ones to save weight. the 18 volt is heavy. but i've dropped it off a ladder, run it over, left it uncharged for 4 months and routinely use it in grinder dust filled environments. the instant stop is also a wrist saver for me. no more 1/2" drill bits breaking hands when they hang up.

 

[mgilde13]

I just bought a new drill 2 months ago. I had a DeWalt that I loved and lasted me 12-13 years and finally started getting weak. I researched all of the drills on the market and checked with Consumer Reports. Of all the drills, the 18v li-ion Hitachi got the best reviews. I was very hesitant with the Hitachi but I bought it anyway (I was debating between a Makita, Bosch and the Hitachi) and I'm glad I did. The drill rocks. Very powerful, long lasting batteries and a lifetime warranty. FWIW, I bought the combo kit with the impact driver and the flashlight and that impact driver is awesome too.

 

[lucky3]

I love my milwuakee drills. I have the old v18 lithion batterys. Can't beat a 5yr warrenty on there stuff, the best out of all of them.

 

[dayvsea]

I'm with the guy that said Sears..I'm in the elevator trade and we beat the **** outa all the tools.. We use Dewalt cause it's easy to get parts, batts etc.. But the slip clutch and the chuck are junk.. The Craftsman we had had tons of power, and we showed it no mercy and it kept coming back.. Never broke.. was retired still working.. PS: I think anything over 18V on a ladder with any drag.. (hole saw, forstner, big bits) and you could get tossed off.. Just an aside..