Toymeister
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1/2 milwaukee corded 75th aniversary edition ((about 1999) made in USA with metal box. It cost more then that the amazon's of today. Of course those aren't USA ones
What drill do you use?
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PCO6
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I bought a DeWalt 20V cordless recently and really like it.
bobemmerich
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I've got several....
A very old drill with no markings on it, other than "Thermo-Weld motor Won't burn out" I believe it's an old Sears model and believe this as it's well over 40. It's 1/2 and powerful as hell, although it IS getting older...
A older corded C-man 3/8"
A older corded B&D 1/4"
A older corded Wen 1/2"-Powerful
A corded Harbor Freight 1/2 hammer drill
Cordless:
Riyobi 14.4 V
Ryobi 18V
2 Skil 12 V (They were on sale for 19 bucks each-I couldn't resist
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A no-name 18v multi-kit I got from The Handyman Club of America-Although this thing is not name brand, it works excellent and I keep it in the garage for most of the stuff I need a drill for.
A Drill Master 18v from HF-Cheap and cannot recharge the battery-The charger doesn't work anymore-HF was no help in trying to get a replacement, either
A very old drill with no markings on it, other than "Thermo-Weld motor Won't burn out" I believe it's an old Sears model and believe this as it's well over 40. It's 1/2 and powerful as hell, although it IS getting older...
A older corded C-man 3/8"
A older corded B&D 1/4"
A older corded Wen 1/2"-Powerful
A corded Harbor Freight 1/2 hammer drill
Cordless:
Riyobi 14.4 V
Ryobi 18V
2 Skil 12 V (They were on sale for 19 bucks each-I couldn't resist
)A no-name 18v multi-kit I got from The Handyman Club of America-Although this thing is not name brand, it works excellent and I keep it in the garage for most of the stuff I need a drill for.
A Drill Master 18v from HF-Cheap and cannot recharge the battery-The charger doesn't work anymore-HF was no help in trying to get a replacement, either
JayL
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Metabo SB18LTX for up to 1/2" thick mild steel .... lots of torque and good battery life.
Krokodil
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Nice Metabo!
bobcatdan
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At work I use a 18 v and 14.4 v SO. 1/2" Mac air that I have no idea when I last used. At home I have a 28v Milwuakee, a 15 year 12 v Makita that is worn out and should be toss. Also have have a big corded Milwaukee I have no idea why I bought it, but it was only $50 new in the box.
1984Datsun
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Either an old B&D 3/8" or a newer Milwaukee Magnum Holeshooter 1/2"...
Depends on what needs to be done.
Oh, and on softer stuff, I'll just use one of the two hand drills that I have. Not gonna bother to get a cord out if I really don't need to.
My Magnum Holeshooter was free, as well as identical twin Magnum Holeshooter, I just had to buy new cords for them and that was a mere 30 bucks.
Kinda like that old B&D grinder that I have. Big huge beast. Broken slide plate in the trigger assembly. I JB welded that back together and repaired it, and boom! Got a huge 7-9" grinder. Price, 8 bucks for the tubes of JB Weld, and I only used about .05 cent's worth of those tubes to fix that slide plate.
Depends on what needs to be done.
Oh, and on softer stuff, I'll just use one of the two hand drills that I have. Not gonna bother to get a cord out if I really don't need to.
My Magnum Holeshooter was free, as well as identical twin Magnum Holeshooter, I just had to buy new cords for them and that was a mere 30 bucks.
Kinda like that old B&D grinder that I have. Big huge beast. Broken slide plate in the trigger assembly. I JB welded that back together and repaired it, and boom! Got a huge 7-9" grinder. Price, 8 bucks for the tubes of JB Weld, and I only used about .05 cent's worth of those tubes to fix that slide plate.
bagsanthony
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R those the norseman mechanics length that everyone on here raves about?Metabo SB18LTX for up to 1/2" thick mild steel .... lots of torque and good battery life.
KnurledNut
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ridgid cordless
milwaukee corded
milwaukee corded
canuckian
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Depends on the application. I have
Milwaukee 18v
Regular and right angle Milwaukee m12
Dewalt 3/8 corded
Snap On 3/8 air drill
Mastercraft hammer drill
Ridgid drill press
I do need a decent 1/2 chuck drill. Also like the look of those new 20v dewalts.
Milwaukee 18v
Regular and right angle Milwaukee m12
Dewalt 3/8 corded
Snap On 3/8 air drill
Mastercraft hammer drill
Ridgid drill press
I do need a decent 1/2 chuck drill. Also like the look of those new 20v dewalts.
MOPARINMYCAR
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I use a panasonic and a makita set both are lithium 14 volt sets as I find the 18 volt set a bit heavy for all day long working above your head
PCO6
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They look good and I find the handles the most comfortble of any I have tried.
chumley360
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Depends.
At work I use either a Sioux 3/8" air or a Porter/Cable 1/2" electric, cause they were free.
At home I have a MAC low RPM 3/8" & 1/2" air, Snap-On 90* 3/8" air, Craftsman 3/8" cordless, Dewalt 3/8" AC, & a Craftsman-pro 1/2" AC. The Dewalt was free and the rest all suit my needs and were a good price.
At work I use either a Sioux 3/8" air or a Porter/Cable 1/2" electric, cause they were free.
At home I have a MAC low RPM 3/8" & 1/2" air, Snap-On 90* 3/8" air, Craftsman 3/8" cordless, Dewalt 3/8" AC, & a Craftsman-pro 1/2" AC. The Dewalt was free and the rest all suit my needs and were a good price.
skeletonizer
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Ridgid 18v auto shift. Love the drill. Batteries leave a little to be desired. Both units that came with it were dead two years out. The big 8 cell unit I have now seems to be holding up pretty good though.
At home I use a porter cable 12v lithium that works pretty nice, it replaced an old ryobi I bought 10 years ago. At the shop I currently have craftsman 19.2 stuff, gets the job done. I was contemplating buying some dewalt stuff when my dad bought a bunch of the craftsman stuff at auction for cheap; so I got a drill, impact driver, and impact. I may still buy some of the 20v dewalt line eventually though because that impact driver is so compact it would be handy under dashes. I also have an ancient B&D 1/2" corded drill in my toolbox for those tough jobs when nothing else will do.
shampoop
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I have a 18v makita impact driver because it's one of the best, so if I get anything battery powered it will be a makita. If I get something corded, I'll get whatever I can get the best price on off of craigslist and try to stick to either makita or milwaukee.
dodge610
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I use my craftsman C3 as my main drill has yet to not do what I have needed it to do. Know a lot of guys dont like the C3 but i love mine.
trackwelder
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Milwaulkee v28, dewalt 18 volt.
Krokodil
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Nice collection, Monte.
saturdaymechanic
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18v DeWalt
Love it for DIY use.
Love it for DIY use.
onewaydave
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2 Ryobi 18v, love em and Ryobi promises it will always make batteries to fit it.
Makita 1/2" corded, love it.
Makita 3/4" hammer, used once for concrete.
B&D 3/8" so old the copper is showing in the cord. Love it.
Noname 3/8", too cheap to throw it away.
A 3/4" alum bodied monster that needs repair.
Craftsman 20" floor DP.
Several brace and bits.
A couple of hand drills.
PTO augar on a F-5000.
A couple of T handle borers, circa pretty darn old.
Dave.
Makita 1/2" corded, love it.
Makita 3/4" hammer, used once for concrete.
B&D 3/8" so old the copper is showing in the cord. Love it.
Noname 3/8", too cheap to throw it away.
A 3/4" alum bodied monster that needs repair.
Craftsman 20" floor DP.
Several brace and bits.
A couple of hand drills.
PTO augar on a F-5000.
A couple of T handle borers, circa pretty darn old.
Dave.
jamesc
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18 v li ion milwaukee 1/2
corded dewalt hammer drill 1/2 7.8 amp
18 v b&d 3/8
12v ridgid multi tool right angle drill 3/8
corded bosch drywall drill
15 in ridgid floor drill press 1/2 hp 5/8
the dewalt hammer drill is quite scary when the bit binds up it usually sends you across the room.
I am very pleased with the millwaukee m18 stuff very fast charge times, good power, good price.
corded dewalt hammer drill 1/2 7.8 amp
18 v b&d 3/8
12v ridgid multi tool right angle drill 3/8
corded bosch drywall drill
15 in ridgid floor drill press 1/2 hp 5/8
the dewalt hammer drill is quite scary when the bit binds up it usually sends you across the room.
I am very pleased with the millwaukee m18 stuff very fast charge times, good power, good price.
Jawn
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I have one of those too (DWD110K). Got a good deal on it when I needed a drill for some random small project back when I lived in an apartment. Was surprised at how powerful it is. Does great with a wire cup brush.I picked up one of these Dewalt 8amp 3/8" corded drills recently to replace the OLD SCHOOL black & decker corded drill that's older than me that my dad gave me. He bought it when he was my age (26). I bought it for when I need extra torque for stirring thinset and grout.
I also have a 12v Li-Ion Makita that is great for small jobs. I got this one because I figured I'd drive screws with it as much as drilling holes with it. For that, it's great.
More recently I came across a US-made Rodac air drill. Picked it up since it was cheap. So far I've only used it a few times, but I like how it stays cool, how small it is, and how powerful it is.
PassnThru
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DeWalt 3/8" corded
DeWalt 1/2" corded hammer drill (as noted above, a torque monster)
DeWalt 1/2" 18V cordless hammer drill (rarely used for it's hammer function)
DeWalt cordless impact driver
Craftsman 12V Nextec cordless
Depends on what I need to do. If I had to get rid of one - it would be a hard choice.
DeWalt 1/2" corded hammer drill (as noted above, a torque monster)
DeWalt 1/2" 18V cordless hammer drill (rarely used for it's hammer function)
DeWalt cordless impact driver
Craftsman 12V Nextec cordless
Depends on what I need to do. If I had to get rid of one - it would be a hard choice.