Jerry Burton
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Need a new drill. Waiting for your suggestions.
Help to find a drill
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mikehaugen
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And I'm waiting to win the lottery...
Really... your very first post on here is that? If you can't take the time to at least make complete sentences, let alone put a little effort into describing your needs or budget or anything else that might help someone narrow down your choices then don't expect anyone here to take the time to write out a thoughtful answer.
Really... your very first post on here is that? If you can't take the time to at least make complete sentences, let alone put a little effort into describing your needs or budget or anything else that might help someone narrow down your choices then don't expect anyone here to take the time to write out a thoughtful answer.
NORTON'S SHOP
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I've been very happy with Norseman, Nachi, and Chicago-Latrobe drills. Drill America has a U.S. made line that's also pretty good.
Bosch drills are **** these days, Precision Twist isn't much better.
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Bosch drills are **** these days, Precision Twist isn't much better.
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X1 Mike
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I really like an 11/32" drill.
Make sure you have a good drill motor to turn that thing and do not try to tap it with the drill just hand tap it.
Make sure you have a good drill motor to turn that thing and do not try to tap it with the drill just hand tap it.
theoldwizard1
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The "average" DIY homeowner really only need a 3/8" battery operated drill.
If you need more than that, get a 1/2" TRIPLE GEAR REDUCTION corded drill.
If you need more than that, get a 1/2" TRIPLE GEAR REDUCTION corded drill.
And if you need more than that a radial arm drill press is hard to beat. Carlton made a good press, if you can get one home.
I'd probably get a Ryobi drill. Here's a great price on a 12V drill, battery, charger. $34
https://www.cpooutlets.com/factory-reconditioned-ryobi-zrhjp004-12v-cordless-lithium-ion-3-8-in--keyless-drill-driver/ryorzrhjp004,default,pd.html
Or an 18V one for $44. Get the 18V if you think you may wanna add other tools like 1/4 impact driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw, multi-tool, radio, lights. 1/4 Impact is great for driving even large fasteners with ease.
https://www.cpooutlets.com/factory-reconditioned-ryobi-zrp1810-18v-one-plus-lithium-ion-3-8-in--starter-drill-driver-kit/ryorzrp1810,default,pd.html
Either kit will get you into the Ryobi universe, and then you can add other tools to it as needed. I am in Makita and Ryobi.
https://www.cpooutlets.com/factory-reconditioned-ryobi-zrhjp004-12v-cordless-lithium-ion-3-8-in--keyless-drill-driver/ryorzrhjp004,default,pd.html
Or an 18V one for $44. Get the 18V if you think you may wanna add other tools like 1/4 impact driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw, multi-tool, radio, lights. 1/4 Impact is great for driving even large fasteners with ease.
https://www.cpooutlets.com/factory-reconditioned-ryobi-zrp1810-18v-one-plus-lithium-ion-3-8-in--starter-drill-driver-kit/ryorzrp1810,default,pd.html
Either kit will get you into the Ryobi universe, and then you can add other tools to it as needed. I am in Makita and Ryobi.
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Here's a suggestion. If you need one, go buy one.
LOL that is about it... unless op give more info.... there are thousands of drills out there... drill for what ? Budget ?
LOL that is about it... unless op give more info.... there are thousands of drills out there... drill for what ? Budget ?
Since he doesn't offer much info., he probably just needs a basic homeowner drill I assume.
I'd stick with a Ryobi, Makita, DeWalt, etc., as it's not much more than a piece of **** from Wal-Mart. Especially if he buys from a place like CPO.
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Pneumatic.
isb cornbinder
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I have MILWAUKEE everything in battery and corded. Guess what I am going to recomend?
Dumber than lumber
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I have a couple of Festool drill kits. Bought first about 10 years ago. All the various attachments in the kit can come in handy.
Now I am aware that Festool is not the cheapest, but they put it together in a way that it is easy to use.
Before the Festool I had a battery DeWalt and it was unimpressive.
Maybe someone makes just as good as Festool for less money. But I spend too much time looking for “something better“ already.
Now I am aware that Festool is not the cheapest, but they put it together in a way that it is easy to use.
Before the Festool I had a battery DeWalt and it was unimpressive.
Maybe someone makes just as good as Festool for less money. But I spend too much time looking for “something better“ already.
a little more effort in your post might help. such things as type of work, how often , what size bits, corded/cordless, and so on would help a lot
You don't need a drill.... you need a battery platform of tools. Need to decide 12v or 18v, and what color you tool manf has the most tools that fit your needs. You can't just buy A drill .... this is the Garage Journal for God's sakes man!
For all we know he might be looking for these Tunnel boring drills...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunnel_boring_machine
WittHay
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thinking he's a troll
MushCreek
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Sgt Carter should be able to give you a pretty good drill.
ekimneirbo
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Ignore all those other guys.......
Just kiddin. I have had several NAME brands of drills over the years. These days the "brushless" drills are what you want as they have phenominal power for their size. They will bite and wrap your wrists around each other if you aren't paying close attention.
So price and durability seem to be the first consideration, but you actually need to consider warranty length and replacement battery costs.
I gave my Dewalts to my son cause he still had good batteries and I got tired of replacing them every two years just after the warranty expired. Two pack was $179 or more and sale price was $140...so $70 ea for 2 years.(4ah)
Craftsman has some nice drills but they have a two year battery warranty and the batteries are $99 ea.
Bought a Kobalt brushless lithium drill. Sale price is about $79 which is cheaper than the other two. It comes with a 2ah battery . I think the Dewalt and Craftsman have less than 2ah and cost more.
The 4ah (amp hour) battery for a Kobalt is only $50. Buy it at Lowes with my military discount and I'm out the door for less than $50....AND it has a 3 year warranty on the batteries AND a 5 year warranty on the drill. I'll vouch for the fact that it is a very powerful and reliable drill.
I like their products so well I bought my wife a 40volt weedeater and a 40 volt leaf blower. I never used any Kobalt products before I bought these other than a few wrenches. Forget the "name" brands and give one of these drills a try.....I hesitate to say awesum, but they really are awesum.
My son is getting rid of the Dewalts and has bought his own Kobalt.
Just kiddin. I have had several NAME brands of drills over the years. These days the "brushless" drills are what you want as they have phenominal power for their size. They will bite and wrap your wrists around each other if you aren't paying close attention.
So price and durability seem to be the first consideration, but you actually need to consider warranty length and replacement battery costs.
I gave my Dewalts to my son cause he still had good batteries and I got tired of replacing them every two years just after the warranty expired. Two pack was $179 or more and sale price was $140...so $70 ea for 2 years.(4ah)
Craftsman has some nice drills but they have a two year battery warranty and the batteries are $99 ea.
Bought a Kobalt brushless lithium drill. Sale price is about $79 which is cheaper than the other two. It comes with a 2ah battery . I think the Dewalt and Craftsman have less than 2ah and cost more.
The 4ah (amp hour) battery for a Kobalt is only $50. Buy it at Lowes with my military discount and I'm out the door for less than $50....AND it has a 3 year warranty on the batteries AND a 5 year warranty on the drill. I'll vouch for the fact that it is a very powerful and reliable drill.
I like their products so well I bought my wife a 40volt weedeater and a 40 volt leaf blower. I never used any Kobalt products before I bought these other than a few wrenches. Forget the "name" brands and give one of these drills a try.....I hesitate to say awesum, but they really are awesum.
My son is getting rid of the Dewalts and has bought his own Kobalt.
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I'd just use the DeWalt stuff until it blows up (maybe in 10 years unless he's a pro tradesman). Kobalt stuff is good -- not sure if it would hold up to pro use not that you, your son, or OP is a pro user. I am not -- just DIY (but help several friends and relatives).
Nothing wrong with having DeWalt and Kobalt stuff at the same time. I am in Makita and Ryobi. I buy Makita for my main stuff like impact driver, drill, saws, and I have Ryobi for radio, lanterns, light, multi-tool, spare impact driver, so forth.
I was helping a friend build a deck. I handed him the Ryobi impact driver to shoot screws in. We had 2 impact drivers zooming fasteners in. Very efficient.