"Mark and Kim Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Best bang for the buck. Longevity a plus. My Makita just won't cut it
> anymore, even with a fresh battery pack. I've abused it for quite a few
> years now. It used to be nice and torq-ie and last some time between
> charges. I've heard the Dewalt mentioned as a good one?!?
I just bought new batteries off Ebay for my 13 year old Dewalt 12v. I
probably should have bought them 2 years ago! Works for me.
SH
>
Bruce Farley wrote:
> http://nicdlady.com/specials.html
> I just went to the site and it still lists the DeWalt 14.4 for $25.00 I
> bought 2 and they are the same ones that HD had for about $55 each a few
> months ago.
Thanks for the link. I really appreciate it. Hell, if I'd had known about this
a couple of months ago, I wouldn't have bought my Milwaukee. At least I can get
my Dewalt running again now. A man can never have too many tools.
--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
[email protected]
http://www.mortimerschnerd.com
My suggestion is go for an 18V or 24V drill. there is not much difference
between the 9 and 12 V drills IMO.
"Mark and Kim Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Best bang for the buck. Longevity a plus. My Makita just won't cut it
> anymore, even with a fresh battery pack. I've abused it for quite a few
> years now. It used to be nice and torq-ie and last some time between
> charges. I've heard the Dewalt mentioned as a good one?!?
>
> "Mark and Kim Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Best bang for the buck. Longevity a plus. My Makita just won't cut it
>> anymore, even with a fresh battery pack. I've abused it for quite a few
>> years now. It used to be nice and torq-ie and last some time between
>> charges. I've heard the Dewalt mentioned as a good one?!?
If wandered into Coastal Tool the other day and walked out with a Panasonic
15.6 volt. Sure is sweet.
I considered others but I found the Panasonic to be a bit more compact and
lighter than any of the 14.4 or higher voltage drills. Has MUCH more power
than my old Ryobi and better speed control for driving screws.
On 10 Oct 2004 01:46:31 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Best bang for the buck. Longevity a plus. My Makita just won't cut it
>anymore, even with a fresh battery pack. I've abused it for quite a few
>years now. It used to be nice and torq-ie and last some time between
>charges. I've heard the Dewalt mentioned as a good one?!?
My cordless crapped out years ago. I replaced with a Milwaukee corded
drill--amazing quality and rugged and no dealing with battery charges.
Bruce Farley wrote:
> If you can go up a couple of volts, I would suggest the DeWalt 14.4 volt
> drill. I have used and abused (dropped from work bench, ladder) mine for
> about 5 years. The only "problem" I have has was needing a new pair of
> batteries and I found them on line for $25 each. If there is a negitive
> it is the weight if you are going to be doing a lot of overhead work. If
> so a 12 volt or smalled might be better.
> Bruce
Where did you find them for $25? I retired my Dewalt 14.4 because the batteries
got weak and replacement costs justified upgrading to an 18V Milwaukee.
I will agree the Dewalt 14.4V drill is an excellent tool otherwise.
--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
[email protected]
http://www.mortimerschnerd.com
"Bob Peterson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> My suggestion is go for an 18V or 24V drill. there is not much difference
> between the 9 and 12 V drills IMO.
>
>
The 18V and up start getting heavy though.
In the case of DeWalt, the 12V 14.4V and 18V weigh in at 4.9, 5.2, 5.9
pounds.
Panasonic 15.6V is 4.4 pounds. The Metabo is 6.0
The Bosch 14.4V is 5.3
Depending on the use, the extra pound is a lot to handle to drive a bunch of
#6 screws. Kind of nice boring holes in concrete.
Thanks for the reply. I'm leaning towards the Dewalt especially since
Tool Crib has a reconditioned 14.4v for the same price as a new Mikita 12v.
Bruce Farley wrote:
> If you can go up a couple of volts, I would suggest the DeWalt 14.4
> volt drill. I have used and abused (dropped from work bench, ladder)
> mine for about 5 years. The only "problem" I have has was needing a
> new pair of batteries and I found them on line for $25 each. If there
> is a negitive it is the weight if you are going to be doing a lot of
> overhead work. If so a 12 volt or smalled might be better.
> Bruce
>
> Mark and Kim Smith wrote:
>
>> Best bang for the buck. Longevity a plus. My Makita just won't cut
>> it anymore, even with a fresh battery pack. I've abused it for quite
>> a few years now. It used to be nice and torq-ie and last some time
>> between charges. I've heard the Dewalt mentioned as a good one?!?
>>
>
Slowhand wrote:
>"Mark and Kim Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>
>
>>Best bang for the buck. Longevity a plus. My Makita just won't cut it
>>anymore, even with a fresh battery pack. I've abused it for quite a few
>>years now. It used to be nice and torq-ie and last some time between
>>charges. I've heard the Dewalt mentioned as a good one?!?
>>
>>
>
>I just bought new batteries off Ebay for my 13 year old Dewalt 12v. I
>probably should have bought them 2 years ago! Works for me.
>SH
>
>
>
>
>
My new Makita battery held up less than a month. Either I'll look into
warranty for it or just chalk it up to the ol' Makita draining them too
quickly.
Phisherman wrote:
>On 10 Oct 2004 01:46:31 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>
>>Best bang for the buck. Longevity a plus. My Makita just won't cut it
>>anymore, even with a fresh battery pack. I've abused it for quite a few
>>years now. It used to be nice and torq-ie and last some time between
>>charges. I've heard the Dewalt mentioned as a good one?!?
>>
>>
>
>
>My cordless crapped out years ago. I replaced with a Milwaukee corded
>drill--amazing quality and rugged and no dealing with battery charges.
>
Yup, I don't want to drag a cord around. However, when I need some
beef, I pull out my Magnum 1/2". I also have the Magnum Hammer Drill
1/2". Can't beat Milwaukee for corded drills!! I've had and used them
for years!
"Mark and Kim Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Best bang for the buck. Longevity a plus. My Makita just won't cut it
> anymore, even with a fresh battery pack. I've abused it for quite a few
> years now. It used to be nice and torq-ie and last some time between
> charges. I've heard the Dewalt mentioned as a good one?!?
If you want longevity battery life, Panasonic is going to be hard to beat.
On 10 Oct 2004 15:05:46 EDT, Mark and Kim Smith
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Yup, I don't want to drag a cord around. However, when I need some
>beef, I pull out my Magnum 1/2". I also have the Magnum Hammer Drill
>1/2". Can't beat Milwaukee for corded drills!! I've had and used them
>for years!
I bought a new drill about 2 months ago from Harbor Freight.
I had a Ryobi 9.6v...about 5 years old...with 2 batteries that
wouldn't hold a charge any more...and it only had a single speed gear
box, of course. I used it mainly for screws, etc. It wasn't fast
enough to do any real drilling.
I was gonna just replace the batteries...but they were more expensive
than getting a new Ryobi drill. And I found myself carrying around 2
drills all the time...the Ryobi, for the screws...and my 14.4 PC with
a 2-speed gear box...for drilling. And when I went to replace the
battery for my PC about a year ago, it cost me $50 just for the
battery.
So I was shopping...and I stopped at Harbor Freight. They had a sale
on a drill...that I bought.
18v...1/2"...HAMMER drill...2-speed gear box...keyless chuck, that
works...1800 max RPM!!...charger, of course, with a charge-complete
light...battery on the handle swings out of the way when
necessary...battery status button on the drill...PLUS assorted drill
bits and drivers.
$29.95!!!
So far, I'm not just pleased...I'm amazed.
Is it junk? How long will it last? Who knows! lol
But I've run the heck out of it...for a remodeling project I've
started. And I've only had to charge it once since I bought it...and
still plenty of juice left.
Only came with 1 battery...but I think the replacement batteries are
under $9. Yeah...I know it SOUNDS like junk. lol
I've only used the hammer feature once...just to see if it worked.
And it passed with flying colors. I didn't need a hammer drill...but
I wanted something with the speed of this drill.
Anyway...that's my 2¢. You might consider Harbor Freight when you do
your shopping.
Good luck.
Have a nice one...
Trent
Budweiser: Helping ugly people have sex since 1876!
http://nicdlady.com/specials.html
I just went to the site and it still lists the DeWalt 14.4 for $25.00 I
bought 2 and they are the same ones that HD had for about $55 each a few
months ago.
Bruce
Mortimer Schnerd, RN wrote:
> Bruce Farley wrote:
>
>>If you can go up a couple of volts, I would suggest the DeWalt 14.4 volt
>>drill. I have used and abused (dropped from work bench, ladder) mine for
>>about 5 years. The only "problem" I have has was needing a new pair of
>>batteries and I found them on line for $25 each. If there is a negitive
>>it is the weight if you are going to be doing a lot of overhead work. If
>>so a 12 volt or smalled might be better.
>>Bruce
>
>
>
> Where did you find them for $25? I retired my Dewalt 14.4 because the batteries
> got weak and replacement costs justified upgrading to an 18V Milwaukee.
>
> I will agree the Dewalt 14.4V drill is an excellent tool otherwise.
>
>
>
>
Stick with a brand name and for the most part you wont get burned. It really
comes down to how much you want to spend. Its like a car, all will get you
there it depends in your style! If you are a home owner and just need a
drill for those occasional house jobs an inexpensive ryobi will do just
fine, something more heavy duty jump up to a Dewalt, Makita or Craftsman
(professional line), want a good commercial tool go for the Bosch, Milwaukee
or
Portercable
"Mark and Kim Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Best bang for the buck. Longevity a plus. My Makita just won't cut it
> anymore, even with a fresh battery pack. I've abused it for quite a few
> years now. It used to be nice and torq-ie and last some time between
> charges. I've heard the Dewalt mentioned as a good one?!?
>
Bosch, Porter Cable, Dewalt, My favorites in that order.
AZCRAIG
www.azcraig.us
"Mark and Kim Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Best bang for the buck. Longevity a plus. My Makita just won't cut it
> anymore, even with a fresh battery pack. I've abused it for quite a few
> years now. It used to be nice and torq-ie and last some time between
> charges. I've heard the Dewalt mentioned as a good one?!?
>
If you can go up a couple of volts, I would suggest the DeWalt 14.4 volt
drill. I have used and abused (dropped from work bench, ladder) mine for
about 5 years. The only "problem" I have has was needing a new pair of
batteries and I found them on line for $25 each. If there is a negitive
it is the weight if you are going to be doing a lot of overhead work. If
so a 12 volt or smalled might be better.
Bruce
Mark and Kim Smith wrote:
> Best bang for the buck. Longevity a plus. My Makita just won't cut it
> anymore, even with a fresh battery pack. I've abused it for quite a few
> years now. It used to be nice and torq-ie and last some time between
> charges. I've heard the Dewalt mentioned as a good one?!?
>