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If you were looking for one AND your primary consideration was battery life (needs to be able to drive a big ol auger bit too)....what would you choose? What would your 2nd choice be? I freakin HATE to spend a ton of money because it's not gonna get used very often at all, but just curious what you gents in the know would recommend.
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My Dewalt does a good job but in my opinion none of them are made for heavy duty, continuous use. If you have a lot of work to do get something with a cord on it. I had a Milwaukee that was junk.
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I like my BlackandDecker 18.5 but then it is the only one I have ever had.
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If you're going to be driving a big auger bit, get an impact driver, 18v, lithium ion.
There's a really good review of them in a recent issue of Fine Homebuilding--you can probably see it on their website.
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If you're going to be driving a big auger bit, get an impact driver, 18v, lithium ion.
There's a really good review of them in a recent issue of Fine Homebuilding--you can probably see it on their website. I used one of these while helping on a Habitat rebuild in Hackleburg. I was quite impressed, with the speed/power, and the small, lightweight battery.
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We have one of the 18v DeWalts in our shop that takes a lot of abuse. It's the best I've used.
"Why do you ask"?
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My dad had a milwalkee once that would break your wrist. I have a craftsman 19.2 and the battery life is good. I drove a bunch of 5 inch lag bolts with it.
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We were drilling 3/4" spade bit holes in our pier joists and through the pilings at the gulf. My neighbor had a 18v Milwalkee and I think it would break your wrist if the bit got caught in a knot. It lasted longer than I did and was throwing fingernail sized wood chips. I'd get one myself if I didn't have a key to his storage room 
not sure what the best way to handle them is but they shouldnt be on tv and gettn married and raisin kids
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I use the old faithful 18v DeWalt and beat the crap out of it.
Not that you are asking, but if ya'll ever have the need for a slightly lighter duty drill/driver, I picked up a Makita 10.8volt kit that has both a drill and driver and LOVE that thing! Great for around the house stuff where you don't want to lug a 50lb 18volt drill! Especially if you are working over your head.
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LOVED my 18v dewalt. That thing would go through anything you pointed it at, but it was $299 bucks and even at that, after 10 years the batteries have quit holding a charge. New batteries are $99. So one day at Lowes I saw a four piece porter cable 18v set (driver, light, reciprocating saw, and circular saw) on sale for $120 and bought it. I've been just as pleased with it so far as I was with the Dewalt.
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Lowes has TWO Dewalt 18v for $129.00
I bought one new one from a friend for $50.00
Dewalt is tough, but i've read bad reviews on the lithium batteries....
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I've had good luck with Ryobi. They are priced right and do anything around the house I need it to.
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Im in the construction business and I've tried them all. The Ryobi has them all beat. They do not turn that fast but they are strong with the best battery life of any of them I've had. One charge usually last me two days of some pretty harsh drilling in red oak. Very reasonably priced as well
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Second the Ryobi, but get the lithium batteries. I have the regular 1/4" impact driver and it works very well. But if I have to have lots of torque I grab the 1/2" impact wrench they sell. It comes with an adapter so it will acccept the 1/4" hex bits as well as 1/2 inch drive sockets. Used mine this weekend to change the tire on a set of hydraulic discs and also used it to pull a wheel off an old cotton wagon that hasn't moved in over 5 years. No problem with either set of lugs.
Buy whatever set Home Depot has on sale to get batteries/charger then buy the 1/2" impact or another $100. Should get out under $250 total.
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i use cordless drills everyday. There are only two i would ever cosider buying. Dewalt or makita. Have a few of each the makitas are 18v lithium and are light and last with plenty of rpms. The dewalts are tough and get dropped off roofs regular. Ryobis are slow,heavy and cheap built for what i do. Would only use one to scotch the trailor tires
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I bought a Milwaukee 18 volt red lithium kit that has a hammer drill/ driver, impact driver, sawzall, and light. It came with 2 batteries and a charger. I work construction, and I use the drill most every day. The batteries have very long life, and have a battery life meter in each one. You can get the drill for cheaper than I bought the set, but it is worth the money.
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I use Dewalt,but. Right now Lowes has introduced an 18V drill/driver from Kobalt for around $159. If it breaks ,no prob. Lowes warrantys all tools they sell.
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For the money you can't beat a sale priced craftsman 18 volt deal. Sometimes you can get one with 2 batteries and charger for less than $100 on sale. I bought a new 18v hammer drill with a bad battery in Scottsboro at a catalog returns store for around $30 to go with my 3 or 4 batteries and regular drill. I have driven lots of 3" screws in a shooting house with a single charge.
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Sounds like cost and lack of use is your major consideration other than battery life.
Harbor Freight. Got several cordless drills from there and been pleased with them all.
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It all depends on what you are using it for and how much use it will get. Most any product out there will be fine for a few years of once in a while use. If you use them everyday, it is a different story, but you can see that everyone has their own preferences.
From my experience:
Best Product:
Makita or Milwaukee Lithium. Tough, powerful, great battery life, will go and go and go. I have a Makita and my Father-in-law has a Milwaukee. He replaced his DeWalt after it started having troubles after a few years.
Next Best:
DeWalt or Ryobi: Either are great, but a slight step down from Makita or Milwaukee. Lots of diehard DeWalt fans would disagree though. I have a sheetrock buddy that only uses DeWalt and a guy who does fences that can't stand them. Subjective. These two are probably the best marriage of costs-durability-power. The best cordless screwdriver I've ever had is my Ryobi 4v lithium...I use this thing for work and home and it is awesome. Took out, inspected and reinstalled 34 switches and 28 outlets along with plate covers today on one charge, with power still left. Heard good talk of the Ryobi Lithium drivers too.
Great choice for occassional use:
Craftsman, Black and Decker, Harbor Freight. Much cheaper and will serve you well for light use as in frequency. Run them a lot and they will start to have issues.
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