I have an air compressor and air tools, too. It's just that the drill usually goes with me while the compressor stays in the garage.
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I have an air compressor and air tools, too. It's just that the drill usually goes with me while the compressor stays in the garage.
People may laugh at me, but that's ok. I laugh all the way to the bank.
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And I have several electric 1/2" drills. But they're too heavy to be using much with my arthritis. I'm looking for as light as practical but still quality. That's why I'm looking at Milwaukee's M12 and M18.
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right now homers has a special on a cordless makita drill with a separate driver for $99 normally this is a $170 combo. I like the driver with the drill because the driver is lighter, battery lasts longer, quick changeover, etc. and pull out the drill for heavier stuff. saw your locale, they don't have it locally but you can order into the store
makita combo at homers
personally prefer ridgid, but they don't have any combos on sale. makita driver weighs just 2 lbs
if all else fails......MARDENS!
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The Ryobi 3/8 in 12volt kit available at Homedepot is the one I am looking to buy. My next door neighbor a construction worker likes Ryobi. I like the light weight of this unit and it nearly far less than the Dewalt I had been looking at. The price at Homedepot is $79 for the kit, includes charger and two batteries. 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
Rural scrapper
Yeah if weight is a concern I'd stick with 14 volt drill
Alvord iron and salvage
3rd generation scrapper and dam proud of it
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I would at least go 18v. I noticed a big difference when I did something at my folks with dad's 12v when I was use to an 18v.
Experienced Scrapper
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I prefer Makita. I got the impact and drill combo and I love it. They are the only cordless drills we buy where I work and they last forever. They are compact, relatively light and durable. I've used ryobi, dewalt, and milwaukee and the makitas are far superior.
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Yes the m12 and m18 , the 12s have led lights built in and battery life indicators on the tool, the 18s also have led lights on the tool and the battery life is on the battery, the good thing about Milwaukee is all the specialty tools you can buy after, IMO the best selection followed by dewalt, most of the extra tools can be found at northern tool for around $100, Home Depot sells most of the basic tools including hackzall, depending on your work the 12v will handle most anything, hope this helps
I run the milwaukee m18 and i love it.Use it on a daily basis,have the keyless 1/2 chuck as well as the 1/4 impact.Mainly use the impact cause it is very well balanced and lite weight.Will not trash the others as you get what you pay for!Dropped the impact 20 plus feet where it hit the concrete,sent it back to milwaukee they replaced it at no cost!!
Mick, what was the make/model/voltage of the old drill? ...you seem to have omited those minor details from this post
I currently use a Makita 18V but I have retired the old 9.6v makita, but still have the drill/charger kicking around somewhere as the batteries have kicked the bucket
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I think it's a good idea to get two batteries, that way you can swap and keep going.The price at Homedepot is $79 for the kit, includes charger and two batteries. Mike.
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Performance Tool. 18V.Originally Posted by Jvcr1
Mick, what was the make/model/voltage of the old drill? ...you seem to have omited those minor details from this post
I currently use a Makita 18V but I have retired the old 9.6v makita, but still have the drill/charger kicking around somewhere as the batteries have kicked the bucket
Boycott Sears all you want but the nextec stuff is the cat's meow linky
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This thread has been taken over by "mission creep".
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LOL! Yes it has. I'll take it a little further off course and show some cordless screwdrivers that I made mostly for gifts.This thread has been taken over by "mission creep".
If it wasn't for the $ in $crap, it would just be.....
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WOW!!!! That is beautiful work.LOL! Yes it has. I'll take it a little further off course and show some cordless screwdrivers that I made mostly for gifts.
Bill
Ps. the batteries must be really small.
Warranty never covers the battery. It's only the tool. The battery only has a 1 year Warranty. Gotta read the fine print.
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Thanks Bill.WOW!!!! That is beautiful work.
Bill
Ps. the batteries must be really small.
Here's one with a celtic knot that was a real challenge:
Here's my most ridiculous one which I donated to a charity auction for kids at Christmas time. I can't believe the crazy thing sold for $65! :eek:
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DEWALT IMPACT hands down....I am the ruffest person on a drill ever, I have been through every drill on the market and a couple of years ago I found out you can get the dewalt fully rebuilt for 60 dollars at the dewalt service store. Go on craigslist get somebodys beat up drill and get it rebuilt....thats been my best drill yet.
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Went with the Milwaukee M12 - 3/8" 12V today. Comes with two batteries so that "excuse" for taking a break is gone.
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