[Shop-talk] Cordless drill/screw driver

[Pat Horne]

Since you say that you are not a contractor, you won’t be needing the biggest drill/driver you can afford. I think the most bang for the buck falls @ the 12 volt units. If you need more power for the 10% of your work you can break out the extension cord & your current drill. 

I now the real debate. Brand. I’ve been using DeWalt since the early 90s. Why? In the beginning they were the best fit for my needs & wallet. I’ve upgraded a few times in those years & am still satisfied with them. I did use them for construction work, building many houses for Habitat for Humanity as well as 2 for myself. Milwaukee seems to be getting a lot of good press these days but I haven’t used any so I can’t speak to them. 

Once you start with a brand you can add additional tools as needed by buying bare tools & share the batteries you already have. 

One additional tool that I should have bought way earlier than I did is a 1/4” impact. I now reach for it more than I do my drill. 

You mentioned that weight wasn’t a problem. One side of lighter is that the lighter batteries are usually more powerful than the older battery types. 

Peace,
Pat

Pat Horne 
We support Habitat for Humanity


On Jan 10, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Tim . <tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com> wrote:


Hey all, 

I know this has been discussed ad nauseam but I didn't save any of those emails.....

I have a $100 menards rebate check and a $60 rebate visa card that are both burning a hole in my pocket. Also, I have the 15% "anything you can fit in the bag" sale bag. I figure $160 is a good starting point and am willing to at least match that 160 or more if necessary to get the best out there right now. 

So, what is the best right now? I am not worried about a little heavier than most as I am not contractor and this won't get used every day. I am just getting tired of dragging cords. I'd like whatever I get to be the start of going all cordless (skill saw, Sawzall, etc).

Thanks all
tim
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