New drill suggestions

[Rx88]

So currently I have the makita lxt hammer drill impact driver set I have had it for several years now and have been happy with it overall no issues with the impact driver. After finishing my last project I could smell the hammer drill starting to burn up a little and also the chuck does not run straight there is some wobble to it also the check will not stay completely tight I have had drill bits flung out of the chuck while using it.

So I'm in the market for a new drill. I have 2 thoughts on this 1 would be to just buy another makita hammer drill. If I did this I would get an additional battery because the bare tool is the same price as one that comes with a battery. the second is to sell my impact driver and 2 batteries junk the old makita hammer drill buy a Milwaukee m18 set with the drill and impact driver 2697-22 which has the hammer drill and the expanded capacity batteries or the compact set drill/driver and impact driver 2691-22.
I have several other corded Milwaukee tools which are outstanding and I was thinking of making the switch

Any thoughts on this? Any one have any experiences with these? How is the capacity of the compact batteries I have heard that they are kind of lacking.


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[txvwnut]

If the M18 stuff is as good as M12 fuel stuff go with Milwaukee. I've got a M12 fuel 1/2" hammer drill, 3/8" right angle drill and 3/8" impact and have been very impressed with all of it.

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

Which LXT drill? My first one (part of a $200 kit) wasn't that great and I sent it in for warranty twice for a wobbly chuck and both times the plastic gearbox was replaced. Granted its a cordless drill, so some wobble is "acceptable".

My problem was using it for everything possible and I over-taxed it, but it took it like a champ. I just picked up a XPH07 BL hammer-drill, but its heavy... powerful though (1.25" spade on speed II like a boss)!

What I've found is that most kits regardless of make... usually include low-tier products. So those $100-200 kits, don't expect the highest quality. My new Makita drill and impact set me back $280 (no batteries or charger).

Finally, the hammer portion I've never been impressed with on these cordless drill (maybe only on block/brick). The newer one I picked up has hope at concrete. My next drill will be the subcompact LXT and reserve the big guy for heavy tasks.

 

[Rx88]

Which LXT drill? My first one (part of a $200 kit) wasn't that great and I sent it in for warranty twice for a wobbly chuck and both times the plastic gearbox was replaced. Granted its a cordless drill, so some wobble is "acceptable".



My problem was using it for everything possible and I over-taxed it, but it took it like a champ. I just picked up a XPH07 BL hammer-drill, but its heavy... powerful though (1.25" spade on speed II like a boss)!



What I've found is that most kits regardless of make... usually include low-tier products. So those $100-200 kits, don't expect the highest quality. My new Makita drill and impact set me back $280 (no batteries or charger).



Finally, the hammer portion I've never been impressed with on these cordless drill (maybe only on block/brick). The newer one I picked up has hope at concrete. My next drill will be the subcompact LXT and reserve the big guy for heavy tasks.

Yea I rarely use the hammer setting it's nice to have though I may have used it 2 times in the last 3 years

The kit I have is the lxt211


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[gdocktor3]

If you're willing to go the Milwaukee route, do it. Either way, buy the brushless drills. I just picked up the Dewalt DCD996B brushless hammer drill and it's bad ***.

 

[American Locomotive]

I'd personally just stick with Makita if you already have the batteries and charger. Maybe upgrade to a higher end drill.

 

[dutchgray]

I would say stick with the Makita as well. If you have been happy with the tools why change.

 

[sberry]

Buy new with new batteries. I am all for saving money but this is something so widely used having a premium tool is well worth it. I havnt used a corded drill in years.
10 batteries, 5 flashlights. 2 sawzalls. I got 2 impacts but could use 1. 4 drills and I need a couple new as well as a couple lighter for simple screw work.

 

[Rx88]

I would say stick with the Makita as well. If you have been happy with the tools why change.

While I have been happy with the tools I would like to avoid chuck issues like the one I am having now I don't know if it is something that is common with the makita I have read of a few others with this issue that is the only reason I am thinking of switching


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[bmwpowere36m3]

While I have been happy with the tools I would like to avoid chuck issues like the one I am having now I don't know if it is something that is common with the makita I have read of a few others with this issue that is the only reason I am thinking of switching


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My newer Makita drill is rock-solid, but its an all-metal chuck (made in Japan) and metal gearbox (more weight and $).

 

[Rx88]

I'd personally just stick with Makita if you already have the batteries and charger. Maybe upgrade to a higher end drill.

Yea I may be leaning that way maybe just getting a better drill. The battery life on the makita is outstanding and I don't know if Milwaukees can match it. I installed a subfloor and put up all the walls of a medium bathroom and after all that it still lasted me another day of work on 1 battery


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[Rx88]

Buy new with new batteries. I am all for saving money but this is something so widely used having a premium tool is well worth it. I havnt used a corded drill in years.

10 batteries, 5 flashlights. 2 sawzalls. I got 2 impacts but could use 1. 4 drills and I need a couple new as well as a couple lighter for simple screw work.

How is the battery life on the m18?


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[jlipsky14]

Switch to Milwaukee, I did even though I had working dewalt 20v stuff and I am very glad I did.

 

[CJM8515]

Milwaukee. Buy the heavier duty fuel kit with the hammer/drill. I bought the non fuel kit and the impact driver is fine, but the drill sucked. Not powerful enough. I got the M18 fuel hammer/drill and was WAY happier. Much better and more powerful.

 

[Rx88]

Milwaukee. Buy the heavier duty fuel kit with the hammer/drill. I bought the non fuel kit and the impact driver is fine, but the drill sucked. Not powerful enough. I got the M18 fuel hammer/drill and was WAY happier. Much better and more powerful.

I just checked out the m18 kit you are talking about feels solid I really like the metal chuck on it. So there is a difference between the m18 and m18 fuel? How is your battery life on those m18s?


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[CJM8515]

I just checked out the m18 kit you are talking about feels solid I really like the metal chuck on it. So there is a difference between the m18 and m18 fuel? How is your battery life on those m18s?


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The regular M18 is more homeowner based, less overall powerful and of good quality however. The fuel is brushless, much more powerful and designed for contractor heavy duty use. I found that the non fuel drill I had struggled with anything but light tasks. I swapped to the fuel and its like having a corded drill. Battery life is very good with the 4.0 AH batteries. I use my M18 stuff all the time. Impact 3/8 and 1/2, impact driver, drill, and several flashlights. i really like the system and its tools.

Before I had porter cable mid grade stuff, it worked pretty well for what it was but the 2.0AH batteries it came with went quick.

 

[jlipsky14]

Battery life on the m18 is great. I use them every day in construction and with my own projects. I would also say get the fuel, I have both the fuel and non fuel brushed. I have a regular set that I keep in the garage and a fuel set that stays in the truck and goes to work with me.

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