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    Best Drill for scrapping computers/servers?

    I'm in the market for a new drill today, I want something that has enough balls to get the job done, but it also portable, lightweight, and smaller and size.



    Can anyone give me recommendations? I'm currently looking on Amazon, but wanted to get some input.

    Appreciated as always.


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    My favorite is I have a Makita FD02. 12V Lithium Ion batteries. The kit comes with 2 batteries and a charger. You could go around it a different way on ebay though for cheaper. You can get the drill itself for around $25 new, then the generic batteries are $15 each, and then pick up a charger. The new kit costs around $150 I think so that would save you some money. I haven't tried the generic batteries though.

    Lightweight, holds a charge for a good amount of time, has decent power, and an LED light to see what you're doing.

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    I prefer my Makita 18v lithium for just about anything I do whether I'm building something or breaking something.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KzScrapper View Post
    I prefer my Makita 18v lithium for just about anything I do whether I'm building something or breaking something.

    Agreed best drill power driver whatever I have ever used.......I have four of them........When I get a new one I say i'm going to sale the old one (THEY ALL WORK) but I just put a different bit in it and use it like that!!!!

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    We have 4 Dewalt with the LI-Ion battery.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ResourcefulRecycling View Post
    We have 4 Dewalt with the LI-Ion battery.
    i bought a couple of dewalt items and had trouble with the battery.......Never bought another Dewalt battery powered tool (NOT THAT THEY CARE)........LOL

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    Bosch 12v li ion 3/8 drill driver. mine has survived 18 months of constant duty. thousands of towers and servers.
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    Bosch 18v lithium cordless drive impact gets real heavy after awhile. I want to get Bosch cordless fastening driver.
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    Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit - Power Tool Combo Packs - Amazon.com



    I bought 3 sets of these for my guys a year ago, they are used all day Monday thru Friday and are still going strong.

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    I use two of these as my go to drivers for computers and anything else "lighter" duty:

    DEWALT DW920K-2 1/4-Inch 7.2-Volt Cordless Two-Position Screwdriver Kit

    Amazon.com: DEWALT DW920K-2 1/4-Inch 7.2-Volt Cordless Two-Position Screwdriver Kit: Home Improvement

    Had great luck with them and the batteries. No issues and they are worked hard.

    Also have two of these:

    Milwaukee 6547-1 2.4-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Screwdriver

    Milwaukee 6547-1 2.4-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Screwdriver - Cordless Electric - Amazon.com

    I use them for more "micro" work on hard drives, etc. No issues again. Well made tool.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeinreco View Post
    Agreed best drill power driver whatever I have ever used.......I have four of them........When I get a new one I say i'm going to sale the old one (THEY ALL WORK) but I just put a different bit in it and use it like that!!!!
    I have always been a big fan of Makita's and Milwaukees. They can take a beating and run thousands of hours. It took me two years to finally burn out the motor of my last Makita

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    I have three of the RYOBI 12V drivers, good price-value. I like them because they are light weight and because they don't have the torque of the 18v its easier on my wrists. Mike
    "Profit begins when you buy NOT when you sell." {quote passed down to me from a wise man}

    Now go beat the copper out of something, Miked

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    HITACHI hands down against any of them. if you can only get one get the driver not the drill it is much much faster.

    less then $100

    very fast battery recharg.

    A charge will last 1to 3 days under constant usage

    Light weight.

    They have been left in a bucket of water for 2 weeks by a worker, dried the batteries and the driver and still useing them after 3 years. I have owned them all. this is my favorite in every job.

    I also have a 36V De Walt that will break the bolt or your wrist which ever is the weakest bot it weighs about 8 0r 10 lbs. You have to use two hands on it or it will hurt you. (gave the whole $600 set to the wife .
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    craftsman nextec. we have 5 drills & 1 1/4 impact. All have lith ion batt & have enough tork to run 2 inch wood screws in a 2x4 with ease. nothing against the drills above but when processing thousands of towers & equipment all things must be considered. you must have a drill that is lightweight,compact,very fast but with a speed adjustment & most of all a batt that will last all day. i have helped several scrap yards & goodwill hubs with there deman setup & all are using these drills. some of those guys were using air & every type of high end drill that you can think of. best thing about the drill is the price, have bought them for as little as $39.95 complete new in the box. Craftsman 17586 NEXTEC Drill/Driver: Power Up With Deals at Sears

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    We have the Dewalt 20V max drill/impact combos here. We have tried Craftsman Nextec, Hitachi, and Milwaukee. These were the best of the above. Batteries do very well after a lot of use, drills and impact is VERY light weight and the 3 ring LED is EXCELLENT at illuminating material. I bought one for my lead man to use and this is all we have used ever since. Every man has the below combo at their station and we keep a set in the truck as well. Won't be buying anything else. It does cost a lot up front but it's part of it. You expect a man to hold a tool for 8 hours, it better work good and feel good.

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    The Impact Driver is the key factor for me I had a nice DeWalt but was stolen
    I also find DeWalt batteries not long lasting .

    Heck you can find a low cost Impact Driver from harbor freight after all
    your not building decks your doing constant light duty work .

    Still remember putting in lag bolts with that DeWalt a real power house

    But Still

    18 Volt 1/4 in. Cordless Variable Speed Hex Impact Driver

    Put a 2 year warranty on it how can you go wrong , the inch pounds Torque of harbor freight Impact Driver 1050 in. lb. is more then sufficient .

    18 Volt 1/2 in. Cordless Variable Speed Drill/Driver

    For now those 2 items with a warranty will hit a touch over $100

    just the same
    this will make you feel like the big man on campus
    Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit - Power Tool Combo Packs - Amazon.com
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