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I tore up the charger of my cordless drill and can't find a replacement. I even contacted the manufacturer and was told the hadn't made that model since 2008. Looking around, it seems getting a new drill wouldn't be much more. Now I'm trying to figure out the differences with different types of chargers - NiCd etc. Looking for quality. Price is not the main concern but not wanting throw it away, either. Any recommendations? (No Craftsmans. I have been boycotting Sears since 1981.)
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Yknow I get plenty of service from the hf cheapies for under $20. And speaking of buying chargers, I was going to do a job requiring multiple charged batteries for this drill. Instead of buying 4 more batteries I bought 4 more complete drills for only $2 more each.
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You might look for the newer style of battery their using NIMH instead of NI-Cad. The Ni-Cads will take a memory set and the Nimh will not.
I stand corrected, the newer battery could be the lithium ion batt.
one of those new style you can recharge anytime without taking a memory set.
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like Burly said, I have gotten a lot of use out of the HF drills. I have 2 in the shop. but my favorite, for the money, is the Ryobi 18-Volt with a Lithium-Ion Battery. jus my 2 BroJer
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ive got em all, dewalt milwaukee makita and even sears, i like the milwaukee 12v tools the best and have the 18v series also, the 12v are very compact and light, batteries charge in less than an hour but rarely need charged even breaking down computers(we use mainly on cars tho), if you go milwaukee id go with the combo with the impact driver, then next purchase 1/4 or 3/8 ratchet or hackzall, we use these tools every day
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I used Dewalt 12v Ni-Cads for years but about 3 years ago I bought a set of Makita 18v Li-Ion...Love the tools but have had 2 battery failures since buying. I do use them daily but it seems the batteries should last longer, first failure was about 6 months old and warranty covered it.
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Is that the M12 and M18 series? I was just looking at them - pricy but looks like it'd be worth it.Originally Posted by corycouch
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My old Black and Decker 18v hammer drill has held up the best (I don't know if they even still make it). The 19.2 Craftsman is junk. I even had a charger go bad and take 5 batteries with it.
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Dewalt xrp i never leave home with out it but honestly i prefer impacts to drills
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I use the Ridgid 18V impact driver w/lithium ion battery for my break down. They sell them at home depot and they have a lifetime warranty on parts and service after you register them. The extra features that I like about the drill are:
-its LED light can be turned on before you start drilling. There is a separate little trigger where you can turn on the light.
-There is a hook that can be used to hang it to your tool belt.
-On the battery, there is a button that you can push to check the amount of charge that is left in the battery.
-The Lithium Ion battery charges very quickly. Id say about 30min.
-The power of the drill remains constant till the battery runs out. So, it doesnt slow down as the battery gets low.
Here is the link for the drill
Hyper-Lith X4 18-Volt 1/4 in. Cordless Impact Driver-R86034K at The Home Depot
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I love the craftsman 19.2v drills, a bit heavy but never short on power. Got 2 drills, 1/4" impact driver, sawzall, mini circular saw, work light, and 1/2" impact. Nice only having to have 1 battery for all that stuff and owned em over two years without one problem, would highly recommend them to anyone. Not overly expensive either and that 1/2" impact works greats changed over a dozen tires and still had battery to go
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my friend and i swear by these pricy but well worth every dollar
Cordless
Yes
Max. Torque (ft.-lbs.)
111
Impacts Per Minute (IPM)
0–2,700
Drive (in.)
1/4 Hex shank quick release
Speed - No Load (RPM)
0–2,400
Volts
18
Battery Included
Yes (2)
Charger Included
Yes
Case Included
Yes
Tool Length (in.)
5.75
Tool Weight (lbs.)
3.2
Manufacturer Warranty
12 months parts / 12 months labor
Ship Weight
11.8 lbs
Item#
ooh found good price amazon http://www.amazon.com/DeWALT-Cordles...+impact+driver
Last edited by chrisc; 10-03-2012 at 12:24 PM.
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the lithium ion batteries lasting longer is a myth, ive bought new tools from the store just to have the lithium ion batteries not take a charge after 1 year, so buyer beware, then your shelling out $60-$100 per battery
also ive seen alot of stores that either dont rotate there stock or have had it in stock for 3 years between the store and there warehouse before you buy it, buyer beware
Ridgid give lifetime warrenty on the battery also. Although it is still an inconvenience if your battery dies and you have to send it in.
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When the clutch went out of my 10+year old Craftsman 18V earlier this year I replaced it with a Dewalt 20V lithum ion hammerdrill/driver and also bought the 20V cutoff tool. I couldn't be happier with them after using them hard all summer. If you're just looking to remove screws then you certainly can get by with cheaper, but if your going to be knocking down heavy machinery like I do then get something that is up to the job.
It's either bite the bullet once and purchase quality tools and be happy ever after or buy cheap and cuss the thing everytime you use it.
If it wasn't for the $ in $crap, it would just be.....
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Dewalt or Milwaukee are indeed top shelf but Who can afford it ? I'm willing to put my 19.2 volt craftsman against of ANY of the rest and I'm willing to bet its just as good for way less money
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Id like to see an 1/2 air impact go up against an electric 1/2 impact that only has 50% of the torque. If you have air in your shop your better off using it. Just bought a 3/8 drive craftsman air ratchet to try to save some more time on car teardowns.
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For people without an air compressor this is the next best thing. And I've yet to find a lug but this can't loosen
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i guess just hand tools then if your budget is that limited, if you can afford power tools you can afford a compressor, air tools have more power and last longer than the electric version so your better off in the long run, i still use my electric drill, angle grinder, chop saw and sawzall though
Last edited by jghilino; 10-03-2012 at 03:42 PM.
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Let's keep this on track. The OP was looking for recommendations for a cordless drill and now you want him to buy an air compressor. ROFLMAO!
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