Good 3/8” 120 volt drill?

[ron350]

I am replacing a 1975 Black&Decker 3/8” corded drill because the switch is worn out. This old drill has an aluminum housing and is variable speed and reversing.

So far the DeWalt DW222 is the closest thing I have found to my old drill but the DW222 is all plastic and I just do not trust plastic gear housings. The DW223G has the aluminum gear housing but I do not need the long color for the T handle attachment.


DeWalt DW222
http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=12

DW223G
http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=15

 

[VegasBruce]

I have a 3/8" Dewalt

http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=5464

and a 1/2" Milwaukee

http://www.milwaukeetool.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductId=0244-1&CategoryName=SC:++1/2+in.+Drills

These two take care of all my hand drilling needs without a problem.

 

[bry@n]

I have an older version of the dw222 and I still have it. Runs great. I think I paid $50 for it.

 

[gofastman]

I am replacing a 1975 Black&Decker 3/8” corded drill because the switch is worn out. This old drill has an aluminum housing and is variable speed and reversing.

So far the DeWalt DW222 is the closest thing I have found to my old drill but the DW222 is all plastic and I just do not trust plastic gear housings. The DW223G has the aluminum gear housing but I do not need the long color for the T handle attachment.


DeWalt DW222
http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=12

DW223G
http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=15

Post up some pics! Im sure someone here can help you track down a new switch.

 

[malibu101]

Tools from different manufacturers have different features that may or may not be of use to you.
Just like SO versus HF, like Ford versus Chevy, like Maytag versus Kenmore.......
I personally, when it comes to power tools both corded amd cordless, am a Milwaukee man.

 

[Art From De Leon]

I have a corded 3/8" reversible DeWalt, and am happy with it.

 

[DHS]

Post up some pics! Im sure someone here can help you track down a new switch.

Yep, I got a switch for my Black & Decker drill from www.toolpartsdirect.com. The Black & Decker pro line is very tough and you can buy a 1/2" drive in ebay for about $40.00, and will outlast any of the new dewalts.

 

[Diablo]

i have a 1/2" milwaukee i use at work when my cordless isnt enough. works great never been able to stop it.

 

[ron350]

Guess I need to start a new thread about a replacement switch.

 

[cashishift]

why not just get a 1/2 inch ?

 

[06jds377]

I'd find a Milwaukee, we had Dewalts at work that were total garbage recently.

 

[a390st]

The cheap Hitachi corded drills at Lowe's are garbage. The chucks are total junk.

 

[scottybaccus]

I bought this one earlier this year. Probably the best I have ever used, period. I have used ever brand from ever era back to the '40s. This one beeats the vintage aluminum craftsman my dad had when I was growing up and the new Makita we have at the shop.
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductId=0302-20&CategoryName=SC%3a++1%2f2+in.+Drills

 

[Merkava_4]

My 3/8" Bosch will drive a 1" auger bit through a 4x4 Doug Fir.

 

[Monte]

 

[Mickey O]

I've got/had, newer Skil (****), Makita 90 (not bad), plastic DeWalt (****), older plastic/steel Craftsman (Bulky), B&D professional (excellent), AEG (not bad) and 8 - 15 year old Milwaukee (excellent). I'd look for a nice used Milwaukee (US made), used B&D professional, occasionally I find real nice hardly used power tools at estate sales. If new Bosch, Makita, etc. I had a DeWalt (may still have it or threw it out) and the thing got real sloppy after a bit of use, not good for accurate hole. I would definitely go with double insulated, those old all metal tools can be dangerous.

 

[DHS]

Guess I need to start a new thread about a replacement switch.

Its your thread, do anything you like, lol. I could not find a switch to fit your drill. Good luck