<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">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. <div><br></div><div>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. </div><div><br></div><div>Once you start with a brand you can add additional tools as needed by buying bare tools & share the batteries you already have. </div><div><br></div><div>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. <br><br>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. </div><div><br></div><div>Peace,</div><div>Pat</div><div><br><div dir="ltr">Pat Horne <div>We support Habitat for Humanity</div><div><br></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>On Jan 10, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Tim . <tims_datsun_stuff@outlook.com> wrote:<br><br></div><div dir="ltr">
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I know this has been discussed ad nauseam but I didn't save any of those emails.....</div>
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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
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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,
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