What drill should i get?

[bX510]

Okay, i want to mount something on the wall for my computer. Whats a good drill that is able to handle screwing/unscrewing screws from the wall? How many voltage?

I am really new to this field and hoping to spend $40 or less but not on a generic brand that can break.

Any suggestions? thanks in advance

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Harbor Freight #03670...Buy some twist drills and screw driver bits at the same time.

You should be able to get all for <$40 shipped.


...Galvanized

 

[bX510]

is cordless better?

 

[pkme2]

If you need a good home cordless drill, a 18V will do.
The 24V cordless drills are really heavy duty for contractors and the like.
You got Bosch, Dewalt, Makita, Craftsman etc. Research them online, get inform and then buy.

 

[bX510]

thanks for the brands and 18V, would u recommend cordless or not?

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: bX510
thanks for the brands and 18V, would u recommend cordless or not?

I prefer cordless, but I think they cost more, check out prices first.

 

[Navid]

Will you ever be working where there is no outlet and far away from one so that an extension cord cannot reach either?

 

[50cent1228]

i also pefer cordless...just remeber to charge the battery

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: 50cent1228
i also pefer cordless...just remeber to charge the battery

I have 2 batteries for that reason, when you're using them a lot in one sitting then they just keeping dying on you. It can really become an inconvience.

 

[bX510]

Originally posted by: Smartazz

Originally posted by: 50cent1228
i also pefer cordless...just remeber to charge the battery

I have 2 batteries for that reason, when you're using them a lot in one sitting then they just keeping dying on you. It can really become an inconvience.

Exactly like g7, when 1 battery dies, swap to the charging one. Is 18v too much for just drilling screws into wall?

 

[pkme2]

Originally posted by: bX510
thanks for the brands and 18V, would u recommend cordless or not?

The 18V and 24V are cordless.

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: bX510

Originally posted by: Smartazz

Originally posted by: 50cent1228
i also pefer cordless...just remeber to charge the battery

I have 2 batteries for that reason, when you're using them a lot in one sitting then they just keeping dying on you. It can really become an inconvience.

Exactly like g7, when 1 battery dies, swap to the charging one. Is 18v too much for just drilling screws into wall?

I think you could limit how fast it'll spin. At least some drills do.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Cordless are expensive, bulky and torque drops like a rock as the battery discharges.

For a first drill motor...Go corded.

I have one cordless drill, three corded drills of different sizes and three air drills.
The corded drill get the most use.

OP..You did saw $40. Please PM me the $40 cordless drill buy. I might want one


...Galvanized

 

[BG4533]

At $40 a corded drill is a better choice if you can live with the cord.

 

[RebateMonger]

Get a corded drill first, and THEN buy a cordless if you wish.

Years ago, when my previous corded drill broke, I bought my first cordless. Since then, I don't think there's ever been a time when I couldn't have gotten an extension cord to the work site. But there's been dozens of times when BOTH my batteries were discharged, or when I had a lot of drilling to do and had to stop work to wait for a battery to re-charge.

 

[jackschmittusa]

When I run masonry bits, augers, or large hole saws, I use a ½" corded drill. When drilling holes up to 3/8" in metal, or up to 1" in wood with a spade bit, I use an 18v cordless. I drive all screws with cordless. With the cordless I can adjust not only the speed, but the torque clutch as well.

Avoid cheap cordless models from places like Harbor Freight as the clutches are junk and the batteries are weak. I have used many brands of corded drills over the years. I would suggest that Milwalkee is the best if it fits your budget and you want to use it hard and often. For general home use, Skill and Sears are pretty good. Black & Decker generally sucks.

And buy quality accessories. Even the best power tools perform poorly with junk bits, saws, etc..

 

[bX510]

really? i always though black and decker was a good brand.

what about ryobi?

Hows this one?

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN...sults.jsp&MID=9876&N=2984+3966&pos=n24

 

[Howard]

Even a child could manually screw into drywall. Might take a little more effort to get into the stud.

 

[jackschmittusa]

Your link did not take me to a specific product. Ryobi makes pretty decent stuff but I have always felt that they were not a particularly good value for the price premium over Skill for example.

As for Black & Decker, I have owned several of their tools over the years, a few that I bought, and a few gifts. All failed during what I considered normal use. I currently have none of their products, and will not own another.

 

[Blain]

@ $40, your budget isn't up to a good quality cordless drill. Stick with a corded model, or come up with some more cash.