I need some good cordless drill recomendations?
Question:i work in construction
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I trim houses and for setting cabinets you can not go wrong with an impact driver. I have 2 Hitachi impact drivers that are 12 volts and hardly every use my drill. Their only down side is drilling holes. They work okay but not as good as a drill. If you can give one a try, I bet you will like it. If you still have your mind set on a drill get a Ryobi for occasional use or a Dewalt if you will be using it a lot.
Can't go wrong with DeWalt. The chargers do 9.6-18v and every contractor seems to have one so if you're on a job site, you can most likely find a charger. Get the 14.4v unless you need a hammer drill cordless which then i would say the 18v. The 18 is a little heavier so the 14.4 is great for carrying up a ladder. DeWalt's XRP line give you a little extra long juice to get the job done.
Dewalt 18v w/ hammer drill. can't miss. If you do not want to part with the money, Craftsman and Milwaukee make a pretty reliable drill. Don't go below the 18v because you will need to charge the battery more often and they don't have the power when doing the hammer drilling and don't go above 18v or else the drill will get to heavy when using in long stretches.
Carpenter 10yrs
DeWalt is the only choice. that blue one sucks, don't go that route.
I prefer Milwaulkee tools myself, they seem more reliable to me. Granted I work at a supply house that sells electrical supplies and tools, but they are way easier to work on. I hear alot of people say that the 18volt stuff is good, like as far as sawzalls go, but if youre just doing random stuff a 14.4 will be plenty. They do have 24 volt stuff though if you are interested. They have an excellent warranty program, i can say that from experience.
I use Bosch cordless tools. they are lighter than most others and their batteries hold a charge longer.
They also hold a better warranty than all others.(3yrs instead of 1).
Whichever brand you pick, consider what other cordless tools you have and/or which others you may be buying. You will find life on the jobsite a lot easier if they are the same brand and take the same battery, or at least the same charger. Consider chuck size also 3/8" vs. 1/2"
14.4v is good for most of my applications but depending on what you specialize in, you may want to go up to 18v or beyond.
I would go with a Bosch. I have to use Dewalts at work and having used a Bosch while they were both in for repair I would swop in a heartbeat.
DeWALT is the market leader for cordless power tools. They sell more than anybody, and they put engineering resources behind every new product. The 18V XRP is the most popular, and probably most universal. There is a 36V tool out now that can outdrill anything on the market. However, it is a bit bulky for everyday use. A tip, if and when you buy the DeWalt, paint your battery and charger a unique color with spraypaint for plastics so the other subs don't walk off with them.
I have heard that the new Hitachi Drills are great. Someone told me they dropped theirs out a second story window and it still works!
Me personally, I go Dewalt.
The drill is only as good as the batteries that are in it. The new lithium-ion batteries rock!
I do commercial metal stud framing.
We go through a lot of screw guns each year, through wear and tear, theft, accidents.
I buy all brands of screw guns, if its on sale and at least 14 volt. Truly they all work about the same. The Dewalts are more expensive but seem to stand up to the wear and tear better. Bosch has a kit at Home Depot that is $99 for 18 volt screw gun, flash light, small skill saw, 2 batteries and a charger. Millwaulkee or is running a special on their impact drills, they are marked down ($249)and you get free batteries and free service for life on their impact drill, but Home depot was out of stock in my area.
My personal favorite impact drill by dewalt. 18 volts, more RPMs than regular 18v, and more compact in size. Cost almost twice as much as a regular screw gun but definitely worth the money
dewalt baby!! i worked with people who used milwaukees, they sent them in for repairs every few months. My dewalt was only 9.6 volts, i would drill into masonry with it, drop it off roofs-accidentally of course- and leave it in the truck overnights in freezing temperatures. Still works to this day like it was brand new. Do yourself a favor, buy a Dewalt
i recommend 18 volts or more for construction work. Anything less than 18 volts will be more of a headache than helpful. The battery won't stay strong enough to get the job done.
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