[Shop-talk] homeowner/ shop guy cordless drill

[Jim Stone]

I went through this decision not that long ago. I focused mostly on Dewalt and Milwaukee, but also gave serious consideration to Craftsman and Ryobi. I went with Milwaukee M18 in the end because already have their M12 tools and liked the fact that one charger could handle both batteries. I like the M18 tools a lot, but am not sure I’d make the same decision today for two related reasons. First, I am cheap and Dewalt (and the others) seem to go on sale pretty regularly. Significant Milwaukee sales are rare. The other reason is that the other manufacturers seem to have more tools available and they are introducing additional ones more frequently.  I used to buy tools from multiple brands and have too many different batteries and chargers. I am determined to stay focused on one brand and going with someone other than Milwaukee would have made that cheaper and easier. I know you are only looking at a drill right now, but it doesn’t hurt to think ahead to other tools you might want. 

Hope that helps. 

Jim

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> On Aug 2, 2023, at 3:16 PM, john <jniolon at att.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> what is the consensus on a decent cordless drill for a homeowner/shop tinkerer/classic truck owner.
> I finally let the smoke out of it (literally) yesterday and the torque setting ring is just about stripped...yea I overworked it
>  
> the internet likes the Dewalt 20v  DCD771C2) for around a hundred bucks  and that's pretty much in my budget.  It seems that Dewalt has
> at least 576 models of 1/2" drill depending on whats included and what month it is.
>  
> Won't be used daily and certainly not trades type work...Just an above average shop guy at home
>  
> https://www.amazon.com/Dewalt-DCD771C2-Cordless-Lithium-Ion-Compact/dp/B00ET5VMTU?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1    
>  
> you recommendations are always appreciated but keep them under 150.00   don't need all the included gizmos and bits and screwdrivers and carrying case...just a basic drill/charger and a
> couple of batteries
>  
> john
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