I've never worked with real tools in my life, so I'm not really looking for a $200 drill. I'm looking for a good cordless drill for sub $40 if possible...
Any recommendations?
Any recommendations?
Cordless drill for a newbie?
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^^ Agreed.
Whats your projected needs? I picked up a Ryobi (I think it was) like 3 or 5 Volt for around 30 bucks on sale. Its good for small (Key word: SMALL) projects. Like to drill a quick hole to hang something up or whatnot. Generally the biggest complaint I have with the small ones if battery life. They have a decent amount of oomph so you can tackle good sized projects, the batteries just run down too damned fast.
So, I got tired of recharging every 15 minutes. Went out and grabbed a 14.4 Milwaukee Hammer Drill. 200 bucks. Best drill I've ever owned for cordless work.
Whats your projected needs? I picked up a Ryobi (I think it was) like 3 or 5 Volt for around 30 bucks on sale. Its good for small (Key word: SMALL) projects. Like to drill a quick hole to hang something up or whatnot. Generally the biggest complaint I have with the small ones if battery life. They have a decent amount of oomph so you can tackle good sized projects, the batteries just run down too damned fast.
So, I got tired of recharging every 15 minutes. Went out and grabbed a 14.4 Milwaukee Hammer Drill. 200 bucks. Best drill I've ever owned for cordless work.
I bought my 12v Craftsman for around $50 and its worked fine for a year. If you just need one do to basic crap and don' t plan to use it to much you can probably get buy with one of the cheapy $20 12v ones from http://www.harborfreight.com/. Think most of the real cheapo ones only come with one battery.
Well I probably won't be using the drill for more than a good 10 minutes at a time. Just need one for small things around the house requiring me to take out 10-15 screws but don't wanna do all of it by hand.
I'll probably get a really good drill later on in the future, but for now I just want an OK drill for under $40.
I'll probably get a really good drill later on in the future, but for now I just want an OK drill for under $40.
Just go to home depot and grab the one they have there. Should be able to find one for around 40 bucks or so. Or even Sears or Wal mart will have one.
A lot of that is BS. Sears/Craftsman have these red special edition drills every now and then for about $80-$120ish . Don't spend less than that. DeWalt makes good stuff but out of your price range..
Originally posted by: ElFenix
every thread! what a nef!
Yeah, I'll bet I am.
I'm just real tired and board...boared...bo-red..bored.
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Originally posted by: MacBaine
Originally posted by: ElFenix
every thread! what a nef!
Yeah, I'll bet I am.
I'm just real tired and board...boared...bo-red..bored.
OK, I was scared for a minute that this was some kind of complex joke that went totally over my head. Carry on.
Maybe it would get me to go out and do something...
Thats all we need for geek-fitness... Bans-of-Steel!
Around here, we have a tool store called Re-Tool. They sell used tools. Maybe you have a similar store around. Maybe you could pick up a good used "classic" Makita 9.6 V. The model number is 6095, and they've been sold for years, and still sell today at Home Depot (for around $100, I think). They're the freaking Sherman tanks of cordless drills, they last forever, and are more than enough for light home work. I even used mine in a job installing office furniture, and it got everything done that the 14.4 volt Dewalts did (some guys bought more VOLTS as if it made their dicks bigger), just a little bit slower due to lower gearing.
generally, depending on the screw type, you should use a powered screw driver, they have lower torque and generally lower voltage. you dont want to strip screws.
sears has some cheap drills. i have a 16.8 they had on clearance. they work fine, as long as you dont use it for a job. dewalts are great for the job. if you can, try it out, some drills are quieter than others. and as for the weight, the higher the voltage, the heavier. and metal bearings are a good thing.
anyway, get a kit that gives you 2 batteries and a charger. and 3/8" chuck is standard. get a set of drill bits and screw driver bits with magnetic bit holder. if you have plans on cutting metal, get tungsten carbide bits. dont go wild on those 1000 piece sets or what not. just get the basic sets, and what you think you may need later. and then buy as you go. a small socket set may do some good too.
a 9.6V or 12V drill is fine for small jobs such as drilling soft materials and screws. but, go as high as you can for masonry.
sears has some cheap drills. i have a 16.8 they had on clearance. they work fine, as long as you dont use it for a job. dewalts are great for the job. if you can, try it out, some drills are quieter than others. and as for the weight, the higher the voltage, the heavier. and metal bearings are a good thing.
anyway, get a kit that gives you 2 batteries and a charger. and 3/8" chuck is standard. get a set of drill bits and screw driver bits with magnetic bit holder. if you have plans on cutting metal, get tungsten carbide bits. dont go wild on those 1000 piece sets or what not. just get the basic sets, and what you think you may need later. and then buy as you go. a small socket set may do some good too.
a 9.6V or 12V drill is fine for small jobs such as drilling soft materials and screws. but, go as high as you can for masonry.
Got this Ryobi 6 Volt Model HP63K (UPC CODE: 033287125883) from Home Depot for under $20.00 including hard case, bits and more. I use it STRICTLY for electrical and electronics light duty stuff. Saves my wrist from spinning long screws in junction boxes and what-not. Well worth $20.00, but no good for bigger jobs.
The Milwaukee 1/2" Magnum Hole Shooter 0234-6 is my main drill. It pays to buy good quality in the long run. You'll buy a few cheaper drill motors over the time this one will last you. Might as well do it right the first time, and enjoy top quality over those years. Sears will match the lowest price you can find on the web. Not cheap initially, but the best deal over the long haul.
The Milwaukee 1/2" Magnum Hole Shooter 0234-6 is my main drill. It pays to buy good quality in the long run. You'll buy a few cheaper drill motors over the time this one will last you. Might as well do it right the first time, and enjoy top quality over those years. Sears will match the lowest price you can find on the web. Not cheap initially, but the best deal over the long haul.
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