<div dir="ltr">I'll throw in with the group that is quite happy with the Ryobi tools. I find the termination of lines of batteries (forcing an expensive battery guts replacement) terribly frustrating, so I like that Ryobi's 18v tools all (that I've seen) interchange. Started with a drill/reciprocating saw combo, then got a blower/weed eater combo, then multi-tool, sander, extra batteries - all when found on sale. I've found no incompatibilities between batteries and tools, and despite some ham-handling on my family's part, they've all survived. <div><br></div><div>Plus, when they're in a Project Farm lineup, quite often they seem to end up towards the upper part of the pack.</div><div><br></div><div>In fact, right now, you can pick up a drill/driver/hammer with two batteries for $129 at Home Depot. They're having a sale.</div><div><br></div><div>Link to sale page <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools/RYOBI/Super-Savings/N-5yc1vZc1xyZm5dZ1z1phe1?sortorder=asc&sortby=price&Nao=24">here</a>.</div><div><br></div><div>-Peter</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 4:15 PM john <<a href="mailto:jniolon@att.net">jniolon@att.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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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" target="_blank">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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