Need to get a Cordless drill.

[J.SAN]

Hey guys,

I'm in the market for a cordless drill.

I already have a 1/2" IR 20V cordless impact gun. I purchased a Makita BTW253 3/8" impact gun but I sold it to a friend of mine so I could get the new IR 3/8" drive impact gun. The BTW253 was an amazing 3/8" cordless impact with 155 ft. lb. of torque. I sold it early because he offered to buy it at $50 loss.

So I plan to have powerful cordless tools. My cordless snap-on 1/2" impact is still running strong but I rarely use it because of my IR.

My question is should I go for a Makita/Dewalt/Milwaukee etc... brand for a cordless or Should I get the Snap-on Drill? Or wait for IR to release a 20v cordless drill. So I can have a complete set of cordless tools that use the same battery and charger?

I really do want to wait for a 20V IR drill but I don't know when they will release it. Seeing how they released the 1/2" last year and 3/8" this year the drill could be next year. Anybody know more info on the release dates? Like even the 3/8" isn't available for pre-order

 

[FiendFX]

Theres a bunch of threads regarding this matter. But Milwaukee is my choice of brand. They has a huge selection.

 

[IndyGarage]

There was a thread on this just last week. Look in the tools section.

My only advice is to stick to one kind for as many tools as you can, because the limiting factor is always the batteries and chargers

 

[Southern]

Makita.

 

[IngyHere]

Here is the BDA350 LXT Drill, and it is a workhorse. Probably one of the best tools made by Makita today.

On the label, "MADE IN JAPAN." That's what you want, not China.

 

[IngyHere]

Probably one of the best tools made by Makita today.

On the label, "MADE IN JAPAN." That's what you want, not China.

Just for further information, Makita's BTW253 (3/8" drive) and BTW450 (1/2" drive) impact wrenches are made in Japan, too, from what I can tell. Also either the jigsaw or the circular saw is made in the UK.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

2 words.... Milwaukee Brushless
Super Impressed with my Fuel Drill. I used to be a Makita fan, but while the tool itself was excellent, I was always less then impressed with the batteries. When I switched to Milwaukee M18's, I was and still am impressed with both the tools and the batteries.

 

[bob15]

German made Metabo BS18LTX. Much better than my old 18 volt German-made Milwaukee. More snot, better battery life, better chuck and easier battery removal off the drill.

http://www.metabo.us/Product-catalog-handheld-powertools.23980+M5a50e197a3b.0.html


bob

 

[tkdone]

I picked up the craftmans C-3 mechanics combo drill and impact wrench.I been very happy with it

 

[FiendFX]

Here is the BDA350 LXT Drill, and it is a workhorse. Probably one of the best tools made by Makita today.

On the label, "MADE IN JAPAN." That's what you want, not China.

At first, I wanted to get the Makita because it's made in japan.. Then I saw milwaukee in red with the 5 year warranty i thought otherwise.

 

[IMStuner]

I like rigid drills because of the life time service agreement.

 

[DARKSCOPE001]

Milwuakee. they have a huge lineup. and I have there m18 drill that thing is a real workhorse. I have had it for almost 3 years and its still going strong. Granted I mostly use it for work on aircraft so its not tortured very hard.

The new fuel lineup they are coming out with looks sweet as hell tho.

 

[LSU]

I like rigid drills because of the life time service agreement.

Agreed.

 

[Ironhorse]

Hilti....enought said...

 

[Ironhorse]

Milwuakee. they have a huge lineup. and I have there m18 drill that thing is a real workhorse. I have had it for almost 3 years and its still going strong. Granted I mostly use it for work on aircraft so its not tortured very hard.

The new fuel lineup they are coming out with looks sweet as hell tho.

err...ahh...look at your cordless see the little PRC on the label ? yes in the day Milwuakee was the brand...but they like everyone else are sell outs..and only a few of there tools are made in the us..German Drills are great..so again Hilti

 

[DARKSCOPE001]

err...ahh...look at your cordless see the little PRC on the label ? yes in the day Milwuakee was the brand...but they like everyone else are sell outs..and only a few of there tools are made in the us..German Drills are great..so again Hilti

yes i see the PRC label. I know im not proud of it but they are badass little drills. I didnt know that one of the requirements was a non china made drill. I dont want to get into a mine is better than yours ******* match. I just said that I have had mine for 3 years and it seems to be working great. I know other guys at the hangar that have milwaukees and they seem to work just fine. Didnt mean to start a fight by it.

 

[Ironhorse]

yes i see the PRC label. I know im not proud of it but they are badass little drills. I didnt know that one of the requirements was a non china made drill. I dont want to get into a mine is better than yours ******* match. I just said that I have had mine for 3 years and it seems to be working great. I know other guys at the hangar that have milwaukees and they seem to work just fine. Didnt mean to start a fight by it.

No picking a fight...that is the last thing...and no ******* match...I have been buying tools since I have had a full time job at the age of 11...and yes 48 hours a week...I make it a point to buy us brand tools after seeing what has been happening to them over the past 15 years or so...If you really want to know Makita was the cordless drill of the 90's and the first cordless drills were really just a cordles screwdrive back in 85ish...so I just call it like I see it..and for light work there are great....run the hell out of them they break...so I was just saying what drill to buy Hilti..for now.

 

[MattPersman]

what are you doing with the drill? if you have these impacts I would guess you are a tech? how often do you really use a drill? once a week? I would just wait for the IR if you need it.

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

I have had my Dewalt 18V for about 7 or 8 years. 2nd set of batteries. Works like a champ.

 

[the1nonlyjl]

Bosch and Metabo!

 

[IngyHere]

German Drills are great..so again Hilti

Real bad news about Hilti. Last time I stopped by the Depot they had a majority of items marked made in China.

If you want a cordless tool not made in China, the Dewalts are made in Mexico now. And, there are a few Makitas made in Japan still. Also, the Snap-Ons are often U.S. made since they bought Sioux a few years ago. I don't know about Euro brands not sold here.

 

[Monte]

Festool is made in germany

 

[96snma]

This is like who makes a better truck. Everyone will have a varying opinion and know one is "right." Its all user preference.