Doctor_Ink
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I use an 18v Dewalt. What do you use and why?
What drill do you use?
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Dewalt 10A corded. Decent keyed chuck (I hate keyless, bad experiences. And really, the 10 seconds extra it takes me ain't gonna kill me), and a nice handle comes with it. Boy does it have power to do anything a homeowner really needs it to. We have a junk cordless but the batteries last about as long as I do in the sack 
http://www.dewalt.com/tools/drills-12-vsr-drills-dwd210g.aspx
Tough as nails too! I don't see it slowing down for a long time. Made in mexico i think, but hey, so is my shovel and it works fine too.
http://www.dewalt.com/tools/drills-12-vsr-drills-dwd210g.aspx
Tough as nails too! I don't see it slowing down for a long time. Made in mexico i think, but hey, so is my shovel and it works fine too.
Hammer1963
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I use a 14.4 volt Matco Infinium 3/8" drill. I have several Of the Matco Infinium products and they are very high quality tools. Bulit for industrial / automotive use and really perform. One of the main reasons I went with this line, is one charger works for the 10.8 Volt, 14.4 Volt and 18 Volt product lines. Less clutter. One guy at work has 6 chargers for all his tools. I use one.
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Doctor_Ink
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Very nice! Speed one for drilling, two for screws, three for... ?
Dewalt 10A corded. Decent keyed chuck (I hate keyless, bad experiences. And really, the 10 seconds extra it takes me ain't gonna kill me), and a nice handle comes with it. Boy does it have power to do anything a homeowner really needs it to. We have a junk cordless but the batteries last about as long as I do in the sack
http://www.dewalt.com/tools/drills-12-vsr-drills-dwd210g.aspx
Tough as nails too! I don't see it slowing down for a long time. Made in mexico i think, but hey, so is my shovel and it works fine too.
Very cool! How much do these run nowadays?
shoturtle
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w1im
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I like a drill that can pick you up and spin you around.
Milwaukee Magnum Model 0234
Milwaukee Magnum Model 0234
http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWD210G-10-Amp-2-Inch-Pistol-Grip/dp/B001TKTI9O/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1328847134&sr=1-1
$112 right on Amazon. I think I paid 120 at the store, but hey, that was a few years ago at the local Lowes. It's variable speed but only in the trigger.
ChrisF250
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I use my Hitachi impact driver because I mostly drive fasteners. When I need to drill a hole I use my 19.2 craftsman because its cheap and I also have the impact wrench. Looking to buy into a set soon though either bosch, milwaukee, makita or dewalt 20v.
Dr_No
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I used a Bosch blue 10.8V drill and impact driver (marketed as 12V Max in the US). I love them! 
http://www.boschtools.com/Products/Tools/Pages/ItemResults.aspx?catid=637
Compact, light compared to a big drill, damn solid built, and powerful enough for anything that doesn't need my big corded (hammer) drill.
http://www.boschtools.com/Products/Tools/Pages/ItemResults.aspx?catid=637
Compact, light compared to a big drill, damn solid built, and powerful enough for anything that doesn't need my big corded (hammer) drill.
ishiboo
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My go-to drill for most projects is a Bosch 36v LiIon I've had for several years. It's been beat to ****. I've done everything with it from lag bolts to drilling 2" holes all the time and it asks for more. The trigger got a little funny for a while but now it's back to normal. It's been dropped, painted on by people who "borrowed" it (I keep my tools looking nice, this looks like **** now!) I plan on buying a new 36v set when I can afford it, I LOVE this drill and it can do more than you'd ever expect from a cordless other than the 28v Milwaukee perhaps.
Then, I have 3 Bosch 18v's, all bought on various sales with free batteries. Hammer drill from a Menards sale, the regular new-model drill and impact driver from the Amazon mis-price, and the old-style 1/2" clutch 18v which has the metal clutch. I use this for basic drilling/etc., but I prefer the power of my 36v.
Then, various Bosch 12v's fill in for all the common tasks - putting furniture together, electrical work, small screws, etc. Love these as well, lots of power and very compact.
Newest in use toy (I've had it for a while but never used it) is the Dewalt DWD460 11-amp stud drill. This thing is a BEAST. I bought it because it was clearanced 60% off from Lowes and just started using it months after I bought it. It'll drive a 2 9/16" Irwin self feeder through 12" thick oak and elm beams without issue.
IMO, I love standardizing on batteries and have always had terrific luck with Bosch, plus I love Bosch as a brand overall. But I think any of the mainstream drills offer relatively similar performance, construction and longevity... Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, etc.
Then, I have 3 Bosch 18v's, all bought on various sales with free batteries. Hammer drill from a Menards sale, the regular new-model drill and impact driver from the Amazon mis-price, and the old-style 1/2" clutch 18v which has the metal clutch. I use this for basic drilling/etc., but I prefer the power of my 36v.
Then, various Bosch 12v's fill in for all the common tasks - putting furniture together, electrical work, small screws, etc. Love these as well, lots of power and very compact.
Newest in use toy (I've had it for a while but never used it) is the Dewalt DWD460 11-amp stud drill. This thing is a BEAST. I bought it because it was clearanced 60% off from Lowes and just started using it months after I bought it. It'll drive a 2 9/16" Irwin self feeder through 12" thick oak and elm beams without issue.
IMO, I love standardizing on batteries and have always had terrific luck with Bosch, plus I love Bosch as a brand overall. But I think any of the mainstream drills offer relatively similar performance, construction and longevity... Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, etc.
ishiboo
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BTW, besides the common knowledge of Bosch making great dishwashers and wonderful power tools, many people do not realize that 92% of Bosch is owned by the charitable Bosch foundation (Robert Bosch Stiftung).
Essentially, 92% of the profits go to charity.
Essentially, 92% of the profits go to charity.
I just picked up the Dewalt 20V max 3A hammerdill & impact driver combo last Friday. It replaced my old tired 18V XRP hammerdrill. Was originally looking at getting a Milwaukee but this deal for $299 for the Dewalt combo pushed me over to get it.
davesnothere
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Cman 19.2v.
I don't use a drill all that much, so it suits my needs fine.
If I were to drill more, id want a dewalt.
I don't use a drill all that much, so it suits my needs fine.
If I were to drill more, id want a dewalt.
american lockpicker
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Bosch 18V made in Switzerland.
wreckerman5357
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I use a corded Dewalt at work. Cheaper than a cordless and it works good. I have had it for 8 years or so and have ran the piss out of it (I've smoked it twice) and it keeps drilling holes in metal and plastic. That's all it needs to do.
Jbullfrog
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Craftsman 3/4 drill press, makita corded 1/2" hammer drill, Craftsman corded 3/8 drill, Dewalt 18v 1/2" hammer drill, Makita 18v 3/8 and 1/2 drills, Dewalt 18v 90deg 3/8 drill, Matco 1/2" air, Snap-on 90deg 3/8 air drill, Milwaukee 5/8 corded, Black and Decker 3/4" magnetic drill press.
(4 air, 6 cordless, 5 corded, 2 stationary drill presses, and the 40 year-old magnetic drill presss)
All are great and I usually use the closest one of the type and size needed.
(4 air, 6 cordless, 5 corded, 2 stationary drill presses, and the 40 year-old magnetic drill presss)
All are great and I usually use the closest one of the type and size needed.
justin85
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I use the Milwaukee M18 Hammer drill because, first off, I have the whole set, but I bought it because it fits great in the hand, its fairly light, has a high torque, and the batteries last forever... charge quick too!
Milwaukee Tool Link
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Quiet air drills 
Because they're fast, couldn't break your wrist if they tried, comfortable, and NEVER get hot. 1000000% duty cycle
(as long as the compressor can keep up, I have yet to outrun the one in the shop at work)
Because they're fast, couldn't break your wrist if they tried, comfortable, and NEVER get hot. 1000000% duty cycle
(as long as the compressor can keep up, I have yet to outrun the one in the shop at work)defy
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I have Milwaukee M12 Drill and Snap on 18v. Perfect combination for me, the m12 is small and great for tighter locations and with smaller bits being lighter. The 18v when you need to grunt something out.
Kind of annoyed I brought the drill only version of the Milwaukee, didn't realise the Drill/driver version could be selected to non hammer mode. Kind of makes the drill only version pointless.
Kind of annoyed I brought the drill only version of the Milwaukee, didn't realise the Drill/driver version could be selected to non hammer mode. Kind of makes the drill only version pointless.
JASTECH
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My first cordless was PC 14.4v then went to DW 14v and it overpowered the PC bigtime. Then I had the accident and can't hold the weight of DW w/NiCd batts so it went to my Dad and I went to Milwaukee 18v Hammer Drill w/Li-Ion batts.
I still have DW 3/8" vsr keyless, DW 1/2" T-handle vsr keyless and DW 90° reduction gear 2-speed vsr that I may not ever use again. Wow, made me think of all the corded tools I still have tucked away.
Thanks, JASTECH
I still have DW 3/8" vsr keyless, DW 1/2" T-handle vsr keyless and DW 90° reduction gear 2-speed vsr that I may not ever use again. Wow, made me think of all the corded tools I still have tucked away.
Thanks, JASTECH
4x4gearhead
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Ive got the snap on 18v drill to go with my impact, I use it mostly because they take the same batteries. It has been ok up until a month ago when I was using it and it started to run at one low speed, so then I tried to put a different battery on it and smoke just started pouring out of it. Needless to say I now have $100 more into that drill after sending it out. Not so happy about it considering of all the snap on cordless stuff I have I use the drill the least.
VinDSL
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I mostly use my HF 1/2" air drill.
Here's a pic...
Very compact and powerful!
Well said!
Here's a pic...
Very compact and powerful!
Quiet air drills
Because they're fast, couldn't break your wrist if they tried, comfortable, and NEVER get hot. 1000000% duty cycle
Well said!
theoldwizard1
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Well, my "go to" drill is an older 1/2" Craftsman Commercial. About 10A. Triple gear reduction. More than once I swore I broke my wrist when it got stuck. I drilling holes in studs for Romex and had a 3/4" standard twist bit that was turned down to 1/2". I hit a knot and it jammed and flipped the drill around (note to self - use the the D@MN assist handle with larger bits). IT BENT THE DRILL BIT !
I reality, I use an old Black and Decker 3/8" VersaPak more than anything. Great for light duty jobs around the house. I keep it in the laundry room with "Mom's tools". Rarely use it for anything over 1/4".
I reality, I use an old Black and Decker 3/8" VersaPak more than anything. Great for light duty jobs around the house. I keep it in the laundry room with "Mom's tools". Rarely use it for anything over 1/4".
Went back to using a corded Makita 240v with a proper gearbox. I tend to have a power socket nearby and didn't find a cordless that handy. I was forever organising which batteries were on charge and when doing anything non-standard like using a wire wheel on a drill the batteries don't last long.
I still have the big cordless and it comes out for jobs where the corded is inappropriate but I have to remember to charge the thing. Going to move over to a 12v/10.8v Makita cordless as I have those batteries charged all the time and it is small enough to be used on more tricky jobs. If I need more power then the mains powered drill will come out to play.
I still have the big cordless and it comes out for jobs where the corded is inappropriate but I have to remember to charge the thing. Going to move over to a 12v/10.8v Makita cordless as I have those batteries charged all the time and it is small enough to be used on more tricky jobs. If I need more power then the mains powered drill will come out to play.
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Heavy Metal Doctor
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At work, I use an air drill for anything under 3/8" hole (think the main one is Blue Point 810 
) or up to 3/4 on the annular cutters at 1/4 thick or less.
Big stuff will sometime bring out the 1/2" Bosch corded drill - but I try to avoid that, as it's a wrist twister - I try to go to the mag drill as much as possible for big stuff.
At home, I recently bought an inexspensive Porter Cable 18V Lithium cordless combo kit and have worked the drill fairly hard through a couple of sizable projects. I'm very pleased with it for the $149 I paid for the whole kit.
) or up to 3/4 on the annular cutters at 1/4 thick or less. Big stuff will sometime bring out the 1/2" Bosch corded drill - but I try to avoid that, as it's a wrist twister - I try to go to the mag drill as much as possible for big stuff.
At home, I recently bought an inexspensive Porter Cable 18V Lithium cordless combo kit and have worked the drill fairly hard through a couple of sizable projects. I'm very pleased with it for the $149 I paid for the whole kit.
jeffmoss26
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Dewalt DC720 compact 18V. It's served me well over the past few years!
crewchief888
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B&D 3/8" corded
B&D 1/2" corded hammer dril
ridgid 1/2" 18v Li-ion
ridgid 3/8" 12v li-ion
snapon 3/8" air drill
snapon 1/2" air drill
astro 3/8" air drill
laying in the junk tools area
kawasaki 3/8" 18v cordless
ryobi 3/8" 14.4 cordless
CM 3/8" 18v cordless
B&D 1/2" corded hammer dril
ridgid 1/2" 18v Li-ion
ridgid 3/8" 12v li-ion
snapon 3/8" air drill
snapon 1/2" air drill
astro 3/8" air drill
laying in the junk tools area
kawasaki 3/8" 18v cordless
ryobi 3/8" 14.4 cordless
CM 3/8" 18v cordless
Macgyver_ga
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Here's the one I use the most
Hitachi 18V Lithium Ion impact driver. Absolutely love it! It will drive any fastener you can imagine and it's super lightweight and compact. The little belt hooks are super helpful too.
I also use the 18V drill that comes with it as a kit
I also have a Ryobi 18V cordless drill that I keep as a backup drill. It has seen some abuse over the years. It was retired to a backup when I bought the Hitachi stuff.
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.
The old black and decker than still works but I retired it because sometimes I have to wiggle the power cord at the base of the handle to get it to work. It looks similar to this.
Hitachi 18V Lithium Ion impact driver. Absolutely love it! It will drive any fastener you can imagine and it's super lightweight and compact. The little belt hooks are super helpful too.
I also use the 18V drill that comes with it as a kit
I also have a Ryobi 18V cordless drill that I keep as a backup drill. It has seen some abuse over the years. It was retired to a backup when I bought the Hitachi stuff.
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.
The old black and decker than still works but I retired it because sometimes I have to wiggle the power cord at the base of the handle to get it to work. It looks similar to this.
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IONH
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I bought a 20.0V Craftsman LI set about 3 years ago maybe. I've had two batteries die and the 3 year warranty from Sears is a joke as they could never find me in the system. The first battery I convinced them to sell me one and let me return the bad one. The second, I didn't feel like fighting with them so I just got one off eBay. I suspect my charger was the problem all along.
Side note, the ~7" circular saw slid down my garage roof and fell on some partially frozen ground (no snow) and survived without a scratch.
The drill seems to have a lot of torque and I like that it has a 1/2" chuck.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-prof...4-drill-driver-with-contractor/p-00928169000P
Side note, the ~7" circular saw slid down my garage roof and fell on some partially frozen ground (no snow) and survived without a scratch.
The drill seems to have a lot of torque and I like that it has a 1/2" chuck.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-prof...4-drill-driver-with-contractor/p-00928169000P
Gixerfixer
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Corded Bosch mostly, apart from when I am drilling number plates or maybe a couple of rivets etc then its out with an old 12v cordless Einhell, if I am working on the bench then possibly the Bluepoint Air drill 
Had a Dewalt 18V that I loved... until I had to replace the batteries. So now it sits, and more than likely will forever.
Replaced it with a Milwaukee corded 1/2-inch drill. It's a beast.
Also have a Black and Decker Model Number 1 drill from the late '40s... my dad found it in an Illinois snowbank in the early '50s. 1/2-inch chuck, aluminum body, D-handle, pipe auxiliary handle on top... 300 rpm. If it grabs, the earth will stop spinning on its axis for just a second, which of course sends the operator flying.
Also have a 25 year old Craftsman 3/8-inc corded, reversible drill I can't complain about, and an old Mall 1/4-inch single-speed, aluminum body drill I use once or twice every few years. It was perfect for chucking up Pinewood Derby axles to deburr them. I'm 41 and Boy Wonder is 16... I figure in another 20 years, I'll blow the dust off it and deburr some more Pinewood Derby axles.
-Brad
Replaced it with a Milwaukee corded 1/2-inch drill. It's a beast.
Also have a Black and Decker Model Number 1 drill from the late '40s... my dad found it in an Illinois snowbank in the early '50s. 1/2-inch chuck, aluminum body, D-handle, pipe auxiliary handle on top... 300 rpm. If it grabs, the earth will stop spinning on its axis for just a second, which of course sends the operator flying.
Also have a 25 year old Craftsman 3/8-inc corded, reversible drill I can't complain about, and an old Mall 1/4-inch single-speed, aluminum body drill I use once or twice every few years. It was perfect for chucking up Pinewood Derby axles to deburr them. I'm 41 and Boy Wonder is 16... I figure in another 20 years, I'll blow the dust off it and deburr some more Pinewood Derby axles.
-Brad
What was the problem Brad. Are DW replacement battery packs unavailable, or just way over priced?
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Gixerfixer
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Corded Bosch mostly, apart from when I am drilling number plates or maybe a couple of rivets etc then its out with an old 12v cordless Einhell, if I am working on the bench then possibly the Bluepoint Air drill
metaleltr
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Usually an IR air drill. I killed a 19.2v craftsman after about 3 years. The batteries started to go and the drill died completely before the batteries had a chance to **** out. I still use them occasionally for my angle drill. They won't last long enough to power the reciprocating saw. This is one line of tools that I do not recommend.