My corded portable drill died the other day, with a horrible grinding noise.
My first thought was a disintregrating bearing, but disassembly showed
numerous missing teeth on the final drive gear. I bought it about ten or
twelve years ago, and I've *definitely* gotten my money's worth out of it. It
wasn't real expensive to begin with, so replacement seems to be more practical
than attempting to repair it (if parts are even available).
I have a Bosch cordless that I'm real happy with, but it's nice to have the
higher torque and unlimited power supply of a corded drill sometimes. I also
figure that you can't have too many drills... so it's time to buy a
replacement. My primary uses for a corded drill are home repair or remodeling
applications such as boring holes through floors or joists, running hole saws,
and occasional drilling of masonry for anchors.
Any recommendations from the group, either WRT what to buy, or what to avoid,
would be greatly appreciated.
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<<snippage about dead corded drill>>
> Any recommendations from the group, either WRT what to buy, or what to
> avoid,
> would be greatly appreciated.
>
Doug...
...others have mentioned Milwaukee and they are fine drills, but I've had
very good luck with my 3/8" Porter-Cable and if you want a hammer drill,
I've got a Bosch that I'm quite happy with. I do not have any of the red
brand, but I've used them and, to my mind, aren't quite better enough than
the PC to be worth the extra money.
Just my $.05...accounting for inflation, don't ya know!
Mike
On Thu, 4 Nov 2004 10:08:46 -0600, Curly Woods <[email protected]>
wrote:
>> >Do you use SDS drills over in the US ?
>My initial thoughts are that he is referring to the Bosch drills.
Bosch invented SDS and hold the trademark, but many others license
them. Forget hammer drills - try an SDS and see what drilling
concrete is really about.
Most hammer drills are rotary drills, with a cam mechanism to add some
hammering. An SDS drill is a hammer acting directly on the drill bit,
with some optional rotation to clear the waste. Although they're often
electrically small, their "drilling ability" is hugely increased.
There isn't a chuck as such, the drill bits all have a standard shank
with splines cut into it and are held in a retainer that allows them
to slide back and forth while hammering.
You can also switch rotation off completely, which allows them to be
used with chisels, breaker points and cable chasing spoons. I've even
got wood chisels for mine 8-)
Cheap SDS drills are now around, right down to the bottom end. Mine
was a $300 AEG though, still one of the most useful tools I've bought,
as value per pound. This one also has an interchangeable "normal"
chuck and has a second speed range that's fast enough for drilling
small holes in steel. At slow speed with the hammer off, I can also
core drill. With this I can carry a single drill on-site and know
that I can drill _anything_ I might meet.
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On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:49:43 GMT, [email protected] (Doug Miller)
wrote:
>My corded portable drill died the other day,
Do you use SDS drills over in the US ?
Doug Miller wrote:
> My corded portable drill died the other day, with a horrible
> grinding noise. My first thought was a disintregrating
> bearing, but disassembly showed numerous missing teeth on the
> final drive gear.
> Any recommendations from the group, either WRT what to buy, or
> what to avoid, would be greatly appreciated.
Doug...
Last year I bought a ~$30 corded VSR drill from HF that's held up
well for me.
I liked the price; but the primary reason for choosing it was its
2500+ RPM top speed - which made for much "cleaner" holes when
used with a Kreg jig.
My only reservation has been that the foreward/reverse selector
lever seems a bit on the flimsy side - not much of a problem
since I only ever drive the step bit in the foreward direction. (-:
--
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DeSoto, Iowa USA
Millwaukee imo, have the best corded drills. I have a few. All have more
than enough power, and are very rugged. The trigger allows smooth, linear
application of power.
"Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> My corded portable drill died the other day, with a horrible grinding
noise.
> My first thought was a disintregrating bearing, but disassembly showed
> numerous missing teeth on the final drive gear. I bought it about ten or
> twelve years ago, and I've *definitely* gotten my money's worth out of it.
It
> wasn't real expensive to begin with, so replacement seems to be more
practical
> than attempting to repair it (if parts are even available).
>
> I have a Bosch cordless that I'm real happy with, but it's nice to have
the
> higher torque and unlimited power supply of a corded drill sometimes. I
also
> figure that you can't have too many drills... so it's time to buy a
> replacement. My primary uses for a corded drill are home repair or
remodeling
> applications such as boring holes through floors or joists, running hole
saws,
> and occasional drilling of masonry for anchors.
>
> Any recommendations from the group, either WRT what to buy, or what to
avoid,
> would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> --
> Regards,
> Doug Miller (alphageek-at-milmac-dot-com)
>
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"Leon" wrote in message
> So have you been busy Swingman? I should be designing a small
entertainment
> center right now. I have been overwhelmed with work since September.
Just poured the foundation on a new housing start and dealing with the
various screwups of architects, engineers and material suppliers, while
trying to stay in budget is enough to make me cry uncle at this point.
I'd rather be woodworking ... but I'll soon have enough of that when I start
on the kitchen cabinets for this one. I'll probably hire a couple of day
laborers to help me as I am not getting any younger and it makes me tired to
think about it.
However, the property tax bills are coming in, so at least some extra
incentive is there. :(
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In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
> In article <[email protected]>, Andy Dingley <[email protected]> wrote:
> >On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:49:43 GMT, [email protected] (Doug Miller)
> >wrote:
> >
> >>My corded portable drill died the other day,
> >
> >Do you use SDS drills over in the US ?
> >
> If that's a brand name, I'd have to say no. It's not one I'm familiar with,
> anyway.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Doug Miller (alphageek-at-milmac-dot-com)
>
My initial thoughts are that he is referring to the Bosch drills.
"Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> Any recommendations from the group, either WRT what to buy, or what to
> avoid,
> would be greatly appreciated.
While my corded drill is a 14 yeas old DeWalt that has serve me well, I may
switch to Milwaukee when the time comes.
Doug,
> it's time to buy a replacement. My primary uses for a corded drill are
> home repair or remodeling applications such as boring holes through
> floors or joists, running hole saws, and occasional drilling of
> masonry for anchors.
I have two drills that replaced several old junkers I used to make do with.
The first is a Craftsman 18V cordless drill. This was a Xmas gift from my
wife, and handles the vast majority of drilling and screw driving needs.
It's about 4 years old now and is still running strong despite being drug
around in the dirt building foundation forms and whatnot. We used it to
install drywall, as well as many other tasks in the course of building our
home.
My second drill is a DeWalt 246. It's a 1/2", keyless chuck, 7.8 amp
reversable drill. I had to order this drill online, as all of the Dewalts
in the home centers are the low torque, high RPM models. The 246 has a low
RPM (maybe 600 max?) but it has LOTS of torque. I used it drill many 2-1/4"
holes for our plumbing runs and it never even blinked. But, you have to be
careful, use the extra handle, and brace yourself. If the 2" bit grabs a
knot or nail it'll rip your arm off! :) The DeWalt 246 replaced a few
older, and much larger, heavy duty drills I used to have. I don't use it a
lot, but when I need the power it's the one I use.
Anthony
"RonB" wrote in message
> Problem is the
> batteries are about gone and I don't think I can economically replace them
> without buying a set.
Chances are you can: www.primecell.com
If they're anything like the batteries I've sent in, they come back stronger
and with more depth then when brand new.
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I was going to suggest that the 3/8" Milwaukee I bought at the pawn
shop for home and the 1/2" Milwaukee bought at Borg for work have
always done the job. Real substantial drills that appear that it would
take a lot to destroy.
"ks" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Millwaukee imo, have the best corded drills. I have a few. All have more
>than enough power, and are very rugged. The trigger allows smooth, linear
>application of power.
>
>"Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> My corded portable drill died the other day, with a horrible grinding
>noise.
>> My first thought was a disintregrating bearing, but disassembly showed
>> numerous missing teeth on the final drive gear. I bought it about ten or
>> twelve years ago, and I've *definitely* gotten my money's worth out of it.
>It
>> wasn't real expensive to begin with, so replacement seems to be more
>practical
>> than attempting to repair it (if parts are even available).
>>
>> I have a Bosch cordless that I'm real happy with, but it's nice to have
>the
>> higher torque and unlimited power supply of a corded drill sometimes. I
>also
>> figure that you can't have too many drills... so it's time to buy a
>> replacement. My primary uses for a corded drill are home repair or
>remodeling
>> applications such as boring holes through floors or joists, running hole
>saws,
>> and occasional drilling of masonry for anchors.
>>
>> Any recommendations from the group, either WRT what to buy, or what to
>avoid,
>> would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>>
>> --
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>> Doug Miller (alphageek-at-milmac-dot-com)
>>
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On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:49:43 GMT, [email protected] (Doug Miller)
wrote:
>My corded portable drill died the other day, with a horrible grinding noise.
>My first thought was a disintregrating bearing, but disassembly showed
>numerous missing teeth on the final drive gear. I bought it about ten or
>twelve years ago, and I've *definitely* gotten my money's worth out of it. It
>wasn't real expensive to begin with, so replacement seems to be more practical
>than attempting to repair it (if parts are even available).
>
>I have a Bosch cordless that I'm real happy with, but it's nice to have the
>higher torque and unlimited power supply of a corded drill sometimes. I also
>figure that you can't have too many drills... so it's time to buy a
>replacement. My primary uses for a corded drill are home repair or remodeling
>applications such as boring holes through floors or joists, running hole saws,
>and occasional drilling of masonry for anchors.
>
>Any recommendations from the group, either WRT what to buy, or what to avoid,
>would be greatly appreciated.
I will anticipate a flame here, but I'm very happy with my 3 year old
craftsman 3/8" drill.... the only problem that I've had with it is
when a neighbor used channel locks on it because he didn't understand
a keyless chuck, and when I took it in to sears (to see about buying a
new chuck) the exchanged the whole drill!
My guess is that it's made by B&D or Skill, or whoever makes tools for
them..
"RonB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:wd5jd.46224$EZ.11749@okepread07...
> I bought a 14v Makita so long ago I can't remember. However, it was
> purchased at a Builder's Square liquidation if that dates it (8-10 years).
> The drill looks like an old beat-up stock-car but runs well. Problem is
the
> batteries are about gone and I don't think I can economically replace them
> without buying a set.
>
> I was looking at the newer Makita in the store and it surprising looks a
lot
> like mine. Based on my experience I would certainly recommend the brand.
>
>
I'm not sure that Makita corded drills are anywhere near the cordless ones.
For my money - Milwaukee.
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-Mike-
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In article <[email protected]>, Andy Dingley <[email protected]> wrote:
>On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:49:43 GMT, [email protected] (Doug Miller)
>wrote:
>
>>My corded portable drill died the other day,
>
>Do you use SDS drills over in the US ?
>
If that's a brand name, I'd have to say no. It's not one I'm familiar with,
anyway.
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"Doug Miller" wrote in message
> Any recommendations from the group, either WRT what to buy, or what to
avoid,
> would be greatly appreciated.
After some research I replaced my 30 year old 3/8" B&D hammer drill last
year with a Milwaukee, 1/2" "Heavy Duty". So far so good, although It
doesn't get much use these days with the DeWalt 18v cordless/primecell
rebuilt batteries getting the majority of the work.
If they're still made by the same company in the same locations as last
year, I'd think a Milwaukee would be something you'd want to check out.
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"Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>
> I'm maybe all wet, but didn't Charlie Self do a magazine review of corded
> drills within the last year or two?
I think there was something like that IIRC Bay Area Dave got into a
discussion regarding the difference between a hand drill and a portable
electric drill.
So have you been busy Swingman? I should be designing a small entertainment
center right now. I have been overwhelmed with work since September.
"Leon" wrote in message
>
> "Doug Miller"wrote in message
>
> >
> > Any recommendations from the group, either WRT what to buy, or what to
> > avoid,
> > would be greatly appreciated.
>
> While my corded drill is a 14 yeas old DeWalt that has serve me well, I
may
> switch to Milwaukee when the time comes.
I'm maybe all wet, but didn't Charlie Self do a magazine review of corded
drills within the last year or two?
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I bought a 14v Makita so long ago I can't remember. However, it was
purchased at a Builder's Square liquidation if that dates it (8-10 years).
The drill looks like an old beat-up stock-car but runs well. Problem is the
batteries are about gone and I don't think I can economically replace them
without buying a set.
I was looking at the newer Makita in the store and it surprising looks a lot
like mine. Based on my experience I would certainly recommend the brand.