Tool advice...

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
Sounds like you are settled on Makita. Why not just go buy it?

Because I was hoping for some advice...

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: AlienCraft
My RYOBI driver has outlasted the MAKITA driver of my partner. Battery life, tool rugged-ness, etc. He bought a RYOBI 18v combo pack and is very happy. He wishes RYOBI made a 90 deg driver, so he' stuck with one MAKITA in a box full of RYOBI.
BTW, my 12 v RYOBI jut recently broke after falling off a ladder. I sent it in, hoping they could replace the cae, I was sent a BRAND NEW 14 v driver. Great Customer service, parts , product support, and the company is HQ'd in South Carolina, o you get to support American worker to boot.


BTW, get a flahlight to discharge your batteries completely or you'll be buying a new one prematurely.

Psst...comes with a light.

pssst , also sold individually, AND you still have to ue it as a discharger rather than a lightsource for it to be effective in the manner indicated.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser

Originally posted by: Insane3D
Also, AUser, the Makita drill design has been revamped in the past 6 months, and all of the people I've talked to said they are much better than they ever have been, and are solid. The Makita's are also user serviceable.

The product you linked to is not the newer design though, which might explain why it is priced as low as it is. Even if Makita has improved their drills lately, I (personally) would still be leary since they are new and their last gen drills were't so great.

I have seen way too many Makita's replaced in the time I have had my Milwaukee, yet I got ribbed for not buying a Makita...

The one I linked includes their latest design drill. It's this one...the D31 motor is the newest...

http://www.toolbarn.com/product/makita/6337DWDEX1/

I can't really tell if they are the same drill. They look alike, but there are no specs given on the drill in the combo kit (just says free drill and light).

EDIT >> Google search for "Makita 6935FDWDEX" does show 6337 MForce drill included.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Insane3D
Ok, for those that are talking about the 14.4v drill having less torque than the 18v ones, that's true. The 14.4v Makita has 350in-lbs...the 18v Makita has 400in-lbs, and the Dewalt 18v has 450in-lbs. I think you are all missing the impact gun though. The impact gun has 1,240in-lbs (103.3ft-lbs), so anything that the 350in-lbs drill couldn't handle, the impact would. Does anyone have any input on the kit I'm looking at?

Also, AUser, the Makita drill design has been revamped in the past 6 months, and all of the people I've talked to said they are much better than they ever have been, and are solid. The Makita's are also user serviceable.

Sounds like you've already made up your mind.

So, I guess you started this thread just to argue with anyone who likes brands other than Makita?

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Insane3D
Ok, for those that are talking about the 14.4v drill having less torque than the 18v ones, that's true. The 14.4v Makita has 350in-lbs...the 18v Makita has 400in-lbs, and the Dewalt 18v has 450in-lbs. I think you are all missing the impact gun though. The impact gun has 1,240in-lbs (103.3ft-lbs), so anything that the 350in-lbs drill couldn't handle, the impact would. Does anyone have any input on the kit I'm looking at?

Also, AUser, the Makita drill design has been revamped in the past 6 months, and all of the people I've talked to said they are much better than they ever have been, and are solid. The Makita's are also user serviceable.

Sounds like you've already made up your mind.

So, I guess you started this thread just to argue with anyone who likes brands other than Makita?

:roll:

As I said previously...I was hoping for input on the kit I was looking at. I am not totally set on Makita...I'd also look at Bosch, and I know Milwaukee prolly is better than both. I'm looking for bang for the buck. Was the response I gave not relevant? I got several repsonses to not bother with 14.4v because 18v is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much better. I responded to that...should I clear all my posts through you from now on?

 

[Ornery]

1. 325 ft.lbs of maximum torque, Lithium-Ion battery pack

 

[Pepsi90919]

start from Opiate, go from there.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

One additional note Insane,

The impact in that kit is not your standard "square drive" impact. It requires a 1/4" Hex adapter, so make sure you can use it. I couldn't use it myself, and know some people have been upset to find it wasn't the standard square drive like they were looking for/expecting.

 

[rudeguy]

once again...Makita is all any of us at work use.

There is a footnote now though. Drills are all working good, but our battery charger did die after 5 years of faithful service. I bet that thing charged over 10k times before it finally died.

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser
One additional note Insane,

The impact in that kit is not your standard "square drive" impact. It requires a 1/4" Hex adapter, so make sure you can use it. I couldn't use it myself, and know some people have been upset to find it wasn't the standard square drive like they were looking for/expecting.

Thanks for all your input. I guess my main question in this thread was whether or not it was a good deal. Right now, all I have for a drill is osme old POs Craftsman corded drill complete with a key for the chuck.

I really can't spend anymore more than around $200, and this drill/impact won't really be used and abused...it's more for personal use around the house and on the car. I was just going to buy a 18v Makita drill, but it's $185 for the drill alone...that kit seems like a much better buy.

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: Ornery

1. 325 ft.lbs of maximum torque, Lithium-Ion battery pack

That's insane....! :Q

If I had $400+ to spend on a impact only, that would prolly be one I'd look at.

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: rudeguy
once again...Makita is all any of us at work use.

There is a footnote now though. Drills are all working good, but our battery charger did die after 5 years of faithful service. I bet that thing charged over 10k times before it finally died.

Would you say this is a good deal for a good all around drill and impact gun? I had a buddy that picked up a similar kit the other day, didn't have the light, and the drill an impact were light, strong, and seemed well balanced.

 

[freakflag]

All the cordless tools you'll ever need.

I have the drill and the saw. They are excellent, professional quality tools. A little on the heavy side when stacked up against Dewalt, but, I attribute that to the better build quality of tthe Ridgid.

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: rudeguy
once again...Makita is all any of us at work use.

There is a footnote now though. Drills are all working good, but our battery charger did die after 5 years of faithful service. I bet that thing charged over 10k times before it finally died.

Would you say this is a good deal for a good all around drill and impact gun? I had a buddy that picked up a similar kit the other day, didn't have the light, and the drill an impact were light, strong, and seemed well balanced.

IIRC I paid about $150 for my drill over 5 years ago. If you really need an impact and a light, then yes. I have never used an impact that was battery powered though, so I don't know about this one. I don't really see the value in the light either. If you are planning on using this for automotive repair, you might want to look at something more like this.
It isnt as powerful, but it will get into smaller spaces. That is pretty much the exact drill that we use.

 

[Insane3D]

I need a drill mostly. If I buy the 14.4 Drill by itself, it's $165. The 18v is $185. I don't really need the impact or light, but I'm sure the impact could come in handy from time to time. Since the impact sells for $200+ by itself, it seems like spending ~$15 more for another tool, and a light...seemed like a good deal.

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: Insane3D
I need a drill mostly. If I buy the 14.4 Drill by itself, it's $165. The 18v is $185. I don't really need the impact or light, but I'm sure the impact could come in handy from time to time. Since the impact sells for $200+ by itself, it seems like spending ~$15 more for another tool, and a light...seemed like a good deal.

if you don't have an impact already, then go for it. Your friend was right about the weight and balance of these drills. I will never use anything but my Makita. Take the plunge and let me know how that impact works out. I wouldn't mind having a cordless one, dragging the air hose around everytime I have to use the impact gets kind of annoying.

 

[dartworth]

DeWalt fanboy myself...

DeWalt makes a better product than Makita, and has a better product line and support.

I use these tools everyday. Well worth the $ to me...

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: dartworth
DeWalt fanboy myself...

DeWalt makes a better product than Makita, and has a better product line and support.

I use these tools everyday. Well worth the $ to me...

what exactly do you use them for?

I am not trying to flame, but I have never heard anyone who uses their tools for serious work say that they like DeWalt.

 

[IAteYourMother]

Nik's one of the best tools i ever saw

 

[dartworth]

Originally posted by: rudeguy

Originally posted by: dartworth
DeWalt fanboy myself...

DeWalt makes a better product than Makita, and has a better product line and support.

I use these tools everyday. Well worth the $ to me...

what exactly do you use them for?

I am not trying to flame, but I have never heard anyone who uses their tools for serious work say that they like DeWalt.

When was the last time you were on a real construction job...?

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: dartworth

Originally posted by: rudeguy

Originally posted by: dartworth
DeWalt fanboy myself...

DeWalt makes a better product than Makita, and has a better product line and support.

I use these tools everyday. Well worth the $ to me...

what exactly do you use them for?

I am not trying to flame, but I have never heard anyone who uses their tools for serious work say that they like DeWalt.

When was the last time you were on a real construction job...?

a long time ago.

I do car audio installs, so I am pretty much limited to automotive uses.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog

Strange. All the contractors I've seen or worked with have used DeWalt. Also the Dewalt 18V drills are 450lbs of torque which is almost 30% more than the 14.4V.

It also costs about as much as that whole set.

 

[Trent257]

We've had lots of problems with milwaukee tools at work (I work for a hvac contractor) and there warrenties are laughable. the bosch corded drills are nice. i have no experience with a mikita but i really like my 18v dewalt hammerdrill, and other dewalt tools have seemed to stand up to day to day use. They do have good customer support and fast repair.

 

[dartworth]

Originally posted by: rudeguy


a long time ago.

I do car audio installs, so I am pretty much limited to automotive uses.

well most tools I see on the job are DeWalt. I should say...most new tools that I see are DeWalt.

I've never had a problem with them and feel they are a great balance between price and performance.

IMHO

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Insane3D
Ok, for those that are talking about the 14.4v drill having less torque than the 18v ones, that's true. The 14.4v Makita has 350in-lbs...the 18v Makita has 400in-lbs, and the Dewalt 18v has 450in-lbs. I think you are all missing the impact gun though. The impact gun has 1,240in-lbs (103.3ft-lbs), so anything that the 350in-lbs drill couldn't handle, the impact would. Does anyone have any input on the kit I'm looking at?

Also, AUser, the Makita drill design has been revamped in the past 6 months, and all of the people I've talked to said they are much better than they ever have been, and are solid. The Makita's are also user serviceable.

Sounds like you've already made up your mind.

So, I guess you started this thread just to argue with anyone who likes brands other than Makita?

:roll:

As I said previously...I was hoping for input on the kit I was looking at. I am not totally set on Makita...I'd also look at Bosch, and I know Milwaukee prolly is better than both. I'm looking for bang for the buck. Was the response I gave not relevant? I got several repsonses to not bother with 14.4v because 18v is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much better. I responded to that...should I clear all my posts through you from now on?

Yes, yes you should.