Originally posted by: Kelemvor
If you're going to be doing a lot of these, get a CORDED drill. Every time I've done deck word and such which was using 3-4" nails, it's just sucked the life out of my cordless drill very fast. I'd go buy or borrow a corded drill and get a long extension cord if needed. Otherwise be sure you have extra batteries charging while you're draining the first one.
Originally posted by: NoShangriLa
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food for thought...predrill the holes and you won't be eating up batteries.</end quote></div>
Already do... doean't change the fact that they die eventually </end quote></div>
I usually use a corded drill for drilling holes and a cordless drill/driver to drive screws. Can't beat a corded drill for drilling holes, can't beat a cordless drill/driver for driving screws.</end quote></div>
I agree, but I'd need over 300ft. of extension cord to get a corded drill out to where im working... and I'm not really interested in purchasing a generator
Also, what about impact drivers/hammerdrills.
I have absolutely no idea how those things work.. Will it easily strip screw heads? Can it be used in one hand? I take it that it can't be used for sensitive jobs like putting brackets onto boards correct?</end quote></div>
They are lighter than corded & cordless drills. Doesn't torque the drill out of our hands like drill does, however it will break the screw/bolt if screwing into hard material if careless.
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But for wood to wood screwing it would be ideal correct?</end quote></div>
It is great for screwing decking & rough work, but isn't great for fine finish work because it is hard to control the powerful torque with the trigger.
Originally posted by: Greenman
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Kelemvor
If you're going to be doing a lot of these, get a CORDED drill. Every time I've done deck word and such which was using 3-4" nails, it's just sucked the life out of my cordless drill very fast. I'd go buy or borrow a corded drill and get a long extension cord if needed. Otherwise be sure you have extra batteries charging while you're draining the first one.</end quote></div>
You haven't been using the right drill. A good cordless impact driver with two batteries will twist in 3" wood screws non stop.
Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser
Best cordless drills/drivers - For professional use (in no particular order):
Bosch
Milwaukee (still using my 7+ year old 12V to this day)
Makita
Panasonic
2nd Tier - Good for general purpose/home use:
Dewalt
Hitachi
Ridgid (very heavy)
Porter Cable
Craftsman (very heavy)
3rd Tier - Not recommended (I would recommend corded instead):
Ryobi
Firestorm
Black and Decker
Skil
I had a home project requiring 4 dozen 3/4", 2" deep holes in concrete. I started with a 1/2" corded Craftsman hammerdrill, and killed 4 drills making 12 holes before giving up entirely on Craftsman. Stopped at WallyWorld and grabbed a B&D Firestorm 1/2" hammerdrill, made one hole and returned it because the chuck wouldn't grip the bit well enough to continue. Got a Ryobi 1/2" hammerdrill at Home Depot and finished the job with no more problems.Originally posted by: xgsound
My boy uses Ryobi 18V tools so much he hardly uses his corded tools anymore. Thier drill has a 2 speed lever for extra high torque when needed.
Check out the 18v Ryobi sets at Home Depot. Batteries are $38 for two. They'll still recharge for 6 months to a year if you use them a lot. The drill/ circular saw/ flashlight combo with 2 18V batteries, charger, and tool bag is $99. For $159 you get all that plus a great sawzall and a small vaccum. At those prices you can get one set for the truck and one set for home which gives you 4 batteries to work big jobs with.
Here's some info from ryobi's site. http://www.oneplustools.com/combos/C75 Check out the one+ 18V tools and combos. I think they have about 35 tools built around the 18V system including a impact driver, a hammer drill, and a chain saw.
Many vendors batteries are costly ($40 to $100 each) when you can find them. Next time you need a battery, buy a $99 Ryobi set instead that includes two batteries.If Ryobi was lousy, (it's not) it would still be more usable because the batteries are so cheap and easy to find.
Jim
Originally posted by: bctbct
You need to put milwaukee in the second tier, they went to hell 2-3 years ago. Bump Dewalt to Pro, we have at least 30 combo kits at work and have had excellent performance for the last two years.
We do commercial carpentry work and use the impacts daily for 90% of the work we do, those things are awesome.
I have also used the 14.4 dewalt for building decks. They perform ok, however they do overheat if you are screwing down planks and the batteries will not keep up with production even trying to cycle 3-4 batteries at a time. The 18v might handle it though.
Originally posted by: LikeLinus
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As for Milwaukee, show me another cordless tool with a 5 year warranty.</end quote></div>
Hitachi - http://www.hitachipowertools.c...ompProfile/Press?id=26
"And with Hitachi?s industry leading 5-year warranty, they are a safe bet for the long haul."
On that note, you're a fool if you don't think DeWalt are pro tools. I don't know a single contractor or construction company in my area that isn't using DeWalt tools in some form of another.
Milwaukee only started their 5 year warranty in 2003. It's just a gimic to help sales. I've had my DeWalt 14.4 for 7 years and It's still running as strong as ever. Even with the same two batteries it came with.
Yup!edit, warranty is a hype. Many crap chineesse tools carry a lifetime warranty.
My co-worker Hitachi drill lasted him just over a year and both of his batteries failed (they hold enough charge for maybe 10-20 screws)."And with Hitachi?s industry leading 5-year warranty, they are a safe bet for the long haul."
Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser
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You need to put milwaukee in the second tier, they went to hell 2-3 years ago. Bump Dewalt to Pro, we have at least 30 combo kits at work and have had excellent performance for the last two years.
We do commercial carpentry work and use the impacts daily for 90% of the work we do, those things are awesome.
I have also used the 14.4 dewalt for building decks. They perform ok, however they do overheat if you are screwing down planks and the batteries will not keep up with production even trying to cycle 3-4 batteries at a time. The 18v might handle it though.
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Nah, I would never consider Dewalt cordless a "pro" tool again. They are the least refined of the "pro" drills, and they aren't the most reliable either. Their corded products are much better, though.
As for Milwaukee, show me another cordless tool with a 5 year warranty. Makita only has a 1 year warranty (LXT series is 3 years), Dewalt is 3 years, and Bosch is also 1 year. I can even use Milwaukee's newest batteries with my 7 yr old drill, but the batteries it came with were so good that I only just recently had one of them rebuilt.
I tried the Ridgid 14.4 drill for 2 weeks prior to returning & exchange it for the Makita 14.4 drill & impact combo kit.My Ridgid tools have a lifetime warranty. Even on batteries.
Maybe if you tried a different key...Originally posted by: NoShangriLa
Ridgid cordless drill is powerful with excellent 30 min dual charger that included cooling fan, however the largest size & heaviest in it class is the down fall. It work very well for screwing down things and drilling, but is impossible in tight places and is a choir to work with when I have to use it for long period of over head work .
If you don't register it with Rigid, you only get the 3 year warranty. If you register it with them, you get a Lifetime Service Agreement which covers all worn parts in properly maintained tools, including normal wear items. Registration for the LSA requires that you send in the UPC and a copy of the receipt. With that said, the Rigid drill is a heavy beast and is no fun to use overhead.Originally posted by: NoShangriLa
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>My Ridgid tools have a lifetime warranty. Even on batteries.</end quote></div>
I tried the Ridgid 14.4 drill for 2 weeks prior to returning & exchange it for the Makita 14.4 drill & impact combo kit.
HD offers lifetime Limited wWrranty on Rigid tools, but it doesn't hold much water because it only cover defective parts/workmanship.
Ridgid cordless drill is powerful with excellent 30 min dual charger that included cooling fan, however the largest size & heaviest in it class is the down fall. It work very well for screwing down things and drilling, but is impossible in tight places and is a choir to work with when I have to use it for long period of over head work .
Ridgid warranty PDF
90 day satisfaction guarantee with limited 3 years warranty for defective & workmanship. It doesn't cover normal wear & tear, misuse, abuse, alteration, or repair by unauthorized dealer.