What do you guys think of this drill?

[Pikachu]

...after a 10 hr day...

Still looking for some mention of this being used for daily trade use... Nope, not seeing it, but I DO see he already has a cordless. Reading comprehension on ATOT is abysmal!

 

[TheoPetro]

Originally posted by: Pikachu

...after a 10 hr day...

Still looking for some mention of this being used for daily trade use... Nope, not seeing it, but I DO see he already has a cordless. Reading comprehension on ATOT is abysmal!

thinking on ATOT is abysmal. I am trying to point out, using an extremem example, that extension cords can be a real PITA. Ive used both and havnt had a problem with the cordless. They each have their place. Now back to your ball. (I thought you guys couldnt say more than your name anyway? )

 

[Greenman]

Each tool has it's use, the trick is to decide the use before you buy it. For limited use and not driving screws a 3/8 or 1/2 corded drill is fine. It's also the tool to use if you're drilling a bunch of holes. If your project is spread out, cordless is what you want so you don't have to drag a cord around. If your just driving screws, then a screw gun is what you want, like this one.
http://www.toolking.com/productinfo.aspx?cid=984&productid=6022
Thats an impact gun, great for screwing down decks. The plain drill drivers are nice because they will do both.
I own 8 or 10 different drills (maybe 12?), each has it's use.

 

[mobobuff]

Ooh, this turned into a nice little battle.

I'll admit, I use my cordless (on the job) mostly for driving screws with a 1/4" hex driver. It can drill 1/2" holes through a house, but only a few times before the battery is dead. The cordless is extremely convenient for fastening cable. I also use it for drilling 3/8" holes through floors.

But, when I'm drilling through a house, the corded 5 amp makes quick work of it, even if you factor in time spent getting the extension cord. It will punch 10 holes through a house before the cordless can even do 5, and on the 6th the RPMs will quickly fall, and then it's useless.

 

[aphex]

This craftsman model seems pretty good for the money;
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product....=TOOL&subcat=Drills&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

6 amp, 1/2"

 

[RelaxTheMind]

I buy nothing but DeWalt drills... My cordless ones (~7 years old) still work like new... with the exception of all the numbers on the torque thing faded away and batteries maybe last 5 minutes less or so... it still works.

Although... the cheapo craftsman 18v (that i "aquired" from my dads contracting biz) seems to do the job a bit faster and last a lot longer.

 

[aphex]

Does a hammer drill make a big diff?

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Originally posted by: aphex
Does a hammer drill make a big diff?

If you are drilling holes in concrete or mortar, yes.

 

[mugs]

OK, seriously - the point of my comment was that if the OP is going to use this primarily for driving screws, there are better tools for the job. I OWN this drill. I'm not knocking it. But I wouldn't use it to drive screws which is what many people use their drills for. If the OP is planning on using this drill to drill holes in stuff, it's a great drill. I bought this drill specifically because my cordless drill was not cutting it for drilling with a 3/4" forstner bit. It drained the batteries too fast. I use my cordless when I want to drive screws and my corded for when I want to drill holes.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: rhino56
for homeowners corded is better. but dont get a 3/8 chuck, get 1/2 inch

for people that use the tools at least once a week the cordless is good.

if you only use your drill 4 times a year, batteries last about 4-5 years at best

18v dewalt battery =75.00

you paid 3.75 per use + the initial cost.

I'm pretty sure you can take the batteries apart and replace the cells, but the point you raise is one of the reasons I don't own a DeWalt cordless. Craftsman batteries are like 2 for $50, but I haven't needed to replace mine yet.

 

[aphex]

well, i do very sparingly use my drill for driving screws, but 90% of the time i am drilling through cabinets, drywall, etc...

Also, what is the chuck? And why is a larger one better?

 

[olds]

That is a good drill.
It won't make a good screwdriver.
I generally use my cordless which had a clutch, as a screwdriver. That way, I can't overtighten the screws and strip out the holes. I will use two cordless drills if I am not drilling more than 3 or 4 dozen holes. One to drill, one to set screws.
But for pure drilling, you can't beat a corded drill.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
That is a good drill.
It won't make a good screwdriver.
I generally use my cordless which had a clutch, as a screwdriver. That way, I can't overtighten the screws and strip out the holes. I will use two cordless drills if I am not drilling more than 3 or 4 dozen holes. One to drill, one to set screws.
But for pure drilling, you can't beat a corded drill.

I love my quick change set... it's faster than switching drills.

 

[JinLien]

Originally posted by: aphex
well, i do very sparingly use my drill for driving screws, but 90% of the time i am drilling through cabinets, drywall, etc...

Also, what is the chuck? And why is a larger one better?

I have a similar 14.4V kit as your Makita (mine didn't come with a work light) and I primarily use the drill & 1.5"-3" holesaw to cut through 1.5" plywood. I use the impact driver for all of mine screwing average about 250-300 screws per day.

I rarely pull out the corded dill unless I have lots of holes to cut through or need to drill large holes in metal.

1/2" chuck is good when you need to fit large drill bits with 1/2" shank. There are large bits with machine shank to fit 3/8" chuck however they are not always available.

 

[olds]

The chuck is where the bit goes. Larger chucks take larger bits.
It's best to have 2 corded drills.
3/8 for light duty
1/2 hammer (on/off function for hammer) for larger holes and concrete

 

[mugs]

I think a 3/8" drill is fine for homeowners.

 

[Sluggo]

Seriously,

This is a $60 purchase. If you cant make the simplest <$100 decisions in your life throw in the towel, and just hang yourself. Just dont make a thread about what kind of rope to buy.

Every single simple purchase you decide to make DOES NOT require a thread here. I will answer this thread with an honest reply if you PROMISE not to make 24 other threads about when the fvcking thing gets delivered and every aspect of its operation like you did when you were purchasing a Dell LCD.

If you buy it and it doesnt meet your expectations, throw the goddamn thing in the trash and go buy another drill, its a sub $100 drill, take your chances and spend your money, its not the end of the world.

You forgot to mention that there is slight a possibility that you might be carrying it around in the trunk of your Mazda 3 with an accompanying picture of your car.

Get a life, it is in the realm of possibility to spend money and NOT post about it here.

 

[Pikachu]

Hmmm, I was just about to ask if the Laser Mouse 6000 was a good buy, but it's only $25.00!

 

[acemcmac]

What's the difference between a 3/8th inch chuck and a 1/2???

I'll probably be buying a drill this afternoon...

 

[AlienCraft]

Get a half inch size, then you'll have enough power for almost anything.

Nothing wrong with deWalt.

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: aphex
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006...r_1_8/103-6267817-7335850?ie=UTF8&s=hi

I think i'm gonna stay away from a cordless drill this time. My 14.4v makita, while nice, is kinda annoying in that the battery dosent last very long from a charge, or if i havent used it in awhile, i have to charge it for awhile first...

Its rare that i would be in a situation that i couldnt use an extension cord, and i never plan to use it when the power is out.

That being said, think this one is good?

You might try reconditioning the batteries by draining them with a light bulb, chilling the battery, then discharging again. Repeat several times, then charge according to specs. Then do the discharge / Chill / discharge / chill / recharge cycle again a few more times.

I made 12v Ryobi batteries last almost 10 years doing that regularly.

ymmv

 

[FoBoT]

that is a nice drill

 

[lokiju]

I'd got with one that has a hammer drill function that can be turned on and off if possible.

Makes a world of difference when doing masonry drilling.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: acemcmac
What's the difference between a 3/8th inch chuck and a 1/2???

I'll probably be buying a drill this afternoon...

An eighth of an inch.