Is the brand Chicago Electric any good?

[superHARD]

Option #1

Or

Option 2

or

24v Option 3\

I know this is not a Power Tool forum but I figured somone would offer some additional info for me.

And while I am asking does anyone have a coupon they won't be using from harbor?

super

 

[zimu]

never heard of the brand, but i'd go for option 3

 

[Ronstang]

Get the Makita....quality is much more important than voltage.

 

[Zenmervolt]

The Makita is the best value. The second battery is great to have. I got the 18 volt Chicago drill for free from a friend who had gotten it as part of a two-for-one deal and didn't need it. It's a decent drill for the basic stuff but the Makita will be higher quality.

ZV

 

[hytek369]

Chicago WHO?

 

[superHARD]

So you are thinking to go with the Option 2 (makita)

 

[superHARD]

any more help?

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

no. They are made to sell at HF and out of box vans in parking lots.

Get a Milwaukee if you can afford it. It will last a lifetime.

DeWalts are fine too, but seem to be heavy compared to others.

 

[T2T III]

For $89 (with the Craftsman Club discount) you can get the 19.2V "EX" drill/driver from Sears which features:

- Quick-charge battery charger
- 3.6V screwdriver
- Stud finder
- Canvase carry bag
- Heavy duty drill/driver

Not sure about Chicago Electric. They might be fine for a "weekend" hobbyist, but not for daily use by a contractor.

 

[superHARD]

Is Craftsman a good brand?

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: superHARD
Is Craftsman a good brand?

I've had good luck with the Craftsman drill/drivers. Craftsman drills are made by Ryobi - which also makes the Rigid tools for Home Depot.

 

[superHARD]

Really they Ryobi makes Craftsman? Same parts and everything? Or cheaper parts?

 

[Homerboy]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
no. They are made to sell at HF and out of box vans in parking lots.

Get a Milwaukee if you can afford it. It will last a lifetime.

DeWalts are fine too, but seem to be heavy compared to others.

Good ole Milwaukee. Best out there... I have piles of DeWalts too. Milwaukee just too expensive for me to buy.

The Makita out of the 3 is the best deal. Im not an overall fan of Craftsman (power) tools (hand tools rock of course).

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: superHARD
Really they Ryobi makes Craftsman? Same parts and everything? Or cheaper parts?

It probably depends on the item. Given that the Craftsman "EX" drills/drivers are meant more towards competing with the better brands (e.g. DeWalt) my guess is that the Craftsman is of higher quality. Ryobi, to my knowledge, doesn't have something under their name that can supply that amount of torque. Also, the Rigid-branded tools are of very high quality. Actually, if you were to have purchased one during the end of last year, it would have come with a lifetime limited warranty.

The main thing to keep in mind is that sure, there are some brands out there that are better than others. However, you have to consider what the use of the tool will be. If you are a contractor using something on a daily basis, then you should buy the best that you can afford. If you are a person who just uses the device for two weekends out of a year, then you can accept something of lesser quality - and it should still hold up fine for your needs.