need a new cordless drill

[acer66]

for a non hammer drill i would get this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IDEH1OS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I still not have not really used that one since I got it when on sale.
Very impressive drill but also very big.

 

[rice rocket]

I got a few bosch refurbished tools was quite impressed by them. Strip Mall in PA had them in a factory store they had set up in the mall. New an refurbished factory stuff is all they had. Good prices on the stuff i got.

Where's this?

 

[acer66]

Dewalt.

For Dewalt among other things speaks this.
http://toolguyd.com/dewalt-brushles...il&utm_term=0_64ed05eb8b-5c4c2cdab5-303438453
While not all the way, it is a step in the right direction.

 

[acer66]

Where's this?

Online this would be one source.

http://www.cpotools.com/bosch-recon...sch-reconditioned-power-tools,default,sc.html

 

[Monte]

I still not have not really used that one since I got it when on sale.
Very impressive drill but also very big.

about the same size than competitors 3 or 4 speed models...it´s ok i think...for that price and the features.....(carbide jaws Rohm chuck, 4 speeds, electronic clutch, dual ball bearings at the spindle, Made in Germany...) ...hard to beat...

 

[acer66]

about the same size than competitors 3 or 4 speed models...it´s ok i think...for that price and the features.....(carbide jaws Rohm chuck, 4 speeds, electronic clutch, dual ball bearings at the spindle, Made in Germany...) ...hard to beat...

Dont get me wrong, I am very impressed with the build and the features of the drill,
I just wanted to point out the size to the OP.

 

[rice rocket]

Yeah the 4 speed gearbox makes it really big, the same holds for Festool's implementation of that same gearbox; the PDC and DRC are huge. The DeWalt 3-speed is better in that regard if you want more-than-2 gears, I'm pretty fine with just two though.

 

[99LeCouch]

I ended up getting the Ridgid 12v Li-ion drill and impact driver about a month ago, and confirmation on the LSA about a week ago. For my fairly light and intermittent use, they seem to fit the bill nicely. Fairly lightweight, can get into a good number of smaller areas, and fairly powerful. They did a good job hanging new blinds the other day. They're no Milwaukee Fuels, though!

 

[PT Doc]

I bought the brushless Ridgid impact and drill/driver/hammer drill.i am very happy with the battery duration. Registering is easy and you are covered for life. No brainier for me since I use these outside of work so being covered for life works. There might be lighter ones but I like the ridgid set I got.

Are these actually made by ridgid or do they put their name on another manufacturers tools?

 

[jd_1138]

Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt -- can't really go wrong with any of those. I'd also get a cordless impact (1/4"). They are extremely powerful and small -- great for driving fasteners easily. Don't mess with 12V. I'd stick with 18V unless you're a pro carrying around a drill all day to where the lighter weight of the 12V would be less fatigue on the lighter jobs. 18V is more powerful/useful for the heavier duty jobs that you need to do.

 

[lynnbilodeau]

thanks for all the suggestions.
Going by a couple of stores on Tues.

 

[lynnbilodeau]

I bought the brushless Ridgid impact and drill/driver/hammer drill.i am very happy with the battery duration. Registering is easy and you are covered for life. No brainier for me since I use these outside of work so being covered for life works. There might be lighter ones but I like the ridgid set I got.

Are these actually made by ridgid or do they put their name on another manufacturers tools?

So, is this the set you got?: http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-G...Speed-Impact-Driver-Combo-Kit-R9205/206127587

Lifetime free service and batteries is tempting. I had a Rigid Corded hammer drill that I wore out (Sherri and I put in 400 feet of retaining walls, and drilled and pegged many of the blocks), and they replaced it for free with a brand new one. Incredible power. My biggest concern with it is sticking a bit and breaking my arm!!!

I REALLY like the Bosch power tools I have, and am also considering this set for less money. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bosch-18V-L...0d13614&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=121892027373

 

[lynnbilodeau]

Held the Bosch and the Rigid and there really isn't much difference. Bought the above Rigid set simply because free parts service and batteries for life was too good to pass up. I took my old drill with me to the store to make certain the new breed of batteries would run my old tools. Sure enough it fits and runs. So, I will still be able to use the compact circular saw from time to time. I only use it if I have one or two cuts to make. Otherwise will bring out the Hitachi corded saw.

The new drill is more powerful, but smaller and lighter than my old one.

As a bonus, when purchasing the above Rigid kit, you get a free gift at the checkout (don't have to mail off for it) of a big flexible work light and a Random Orbital sander. I doubt I will use either very much, but hey, they were free. I can see using the sander on a very small piece with getting out the air powered DA just isn't worth it.

Charged the batteries last night and am good to go.

 

[jd_1138]

Held the Bosch and the Rigid and there really isn't much difference. Bought the above Rigid set simply because free parts service and batteries for life was too good to pass up. I took my old drill with me to the store to make certain the new breed of batteries would run my old tools. Sure enough it fits and runs. So, I will still be able to use the compact circular saw from time to time. I only use it if I have one or two cuts to make. Otherwise will bring out the Hitachi corded saw.

The new drill is more powerful, but smaller and lighter than my old one.

As a bonus, when purchasing the above Rigid kit, you get a free gift at the checkout (don't have to mail off for it) of a big flexible work light and a Random Orbital sander. I doubt I will use either very much, but hey, they were free. I can see using the sander on a very small piece with getting out the air powered DA just isn't worth it.

Charged the batteries last night and am good to go.

Good choice. I think you have to register the tools to keep the battery warranty activated. I've never Ridgids so am not too sure.

Wow your impact driver has 2,250 inch pounds of torque -- kinda stomps my Milwaukee's 1,600 inch pounds of torque. You're gonna love that thing.

 

[fras_auto]

Napa has a dewalt 20v lithium ion drill with 2 batteries...charger and tool bag for 129$


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