<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">John, I’ve been using DeWalt t power tools since the early 90s while building houses with Habitat for Humanity & am very pleased with them. They now have brushless motors which produce more torque & last the battery lasts longer on each charge compared to earlier models. <div><br></div><div>Check out CPO outlets (cpooutlets.com) they sell factory refurbished tools & excess stock. I have not been able to tell the difference between what they sell & what Home Depot sells, including paperwork & box. <br><br>Peace, 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 Aug 2, 2023, at 3:16 PM, john <jniolon@att.net> wrote:<br><br></div><div dir="ltr">
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<div><font face="Segoe UI"></font><font face="Segoe UI">what is the consensus on a decent cordless drill for a homeowner/shop tinkerer/classic truck owner.</font></div>
<div><font face="Segoe UI">I finally let the smoke out of it (literally) yesterday and the torque setting ring is just about stripped...yea I overworked it</font></div>
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<div><font face="Segoe UI">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</font></div>
<div><font face="Segoe UI">at least 576 models of 1/2" drill depending on whats included and what month it is.</font></div>
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<div><font face="Segoe UI">Won't be used daily and certainly not trades type work...Just an above average shop guy at home</font></div>
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<div><font face="Segoe UI"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dewalt-DCD771C2-Cordless-Lithium-Ion-Compact/dp/B00ET5VMTU?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1">https://www.amazon.com/Dewalt-DCD771C2-Cordless-Lithium-Ion-Compact/dp/B00ET5VMTU?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1</a> </font></div>
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<div><font face="Segoe UI">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</font></div>
<div><font face="Segoe UI">couple of batteries</font></div>
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