- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
OT, help me chose a new Lithium Drill
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:05 am
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:05 am
Bought the Makita 18 volt combo from Home Depot but brought it back. I've always used Makita power tools in the past but i noticed the Lithium battery is only 3.0 ah.
And has a brushed motor.
After seeing that other companies are offering 5.0 ah lithium batteries and brushless motors in their drills i decided to not even open the Makita package up and look elsewhere.
I see Porter Cable offers a 20 volt drill but i haven't ever used that brand. Milwaukee i've heard good things about but they're very expensive compared to the other offerings i've seen.
And has a brushed motor.
After seeing that other companies are offering 5.0 ah lithium batteries and brushless motors in their drills i decided to not even open the Makita package up and look elsewhere.
I see Porter Cable offers a 20 volt drill but i haven't ever used that brand. Milwaukee i've heard good things about but they're very expensive compared to the other offerings i've seen.
28
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:09 am to meauxjeaux2
Do you use it daily or pretty often? If so go Milwaukee. My step dad has been using Milwaukee for yrs and I'll tell you that if that man can't kill it no one can.
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:11 am to meauxjeaux2
For homeowner DIY use, I've been happy with the Ridgids since I've had them for the last 2 years. Go ahead and get the drill and impact driver combo. Lifetime warranty on the batteries with Ridgid as well.
Dewalts are good too, but the warranty on the batteries is what sold me on Ridgid.
Dewalts are good too, but the warranty on the batteries is what sold me on Ridgid.
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:12 am to meauxjeaux2
Milwaukee 20V
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:13 am to meauxjeaux2
For home use I've been happy with my Bosch cordless stuff, if you are going to be using it daily then Milwaukee
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:16 am to meauxjeaux2
I use an eighteen volt Milwaukee and I'm happy with it.
This post was edited on 12/30/15 at 8:19 am
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:22 am to meauxjeaux2
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:22 am to meauxjeaux2
I went with the Milwaukee 18v fuel brushless combo two months ago when I started building my house. It can turn a 1" auger bit through multiple 2x4s without a prob.
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:22 am to meauxjeaux2
Milwaukee.
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:25 am to meauxjeaux2
I have the Dewalt and have no complaints at all. The set came with the impact driver which is nice. 2 guys I work with have the Rigids and love them.
I think it's hard to go wrong with any of the top name brands.
I think it's hard to go wrong with any of the top name brands.
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:26 am to meauxjeaux2
quote:
OT
quote:
help
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:27 am to REB BEER
Rigid with lifetime warranty
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:28 am to meauxjeaux2
I bought the dewalt 20v and have been happy. Same price as the milwaukee but came with two batteries. Think it was $200
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:29 am to weadjust
quote:i've never had a drill fail on me. It's always the battery. Plus i see Rigid does not offer a high ah battery like i asked about in the OP.
Rigid with lifetime warranty
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:29 am to meauxjeaux2
I have the 18+ Ryobi set and use it all the time. Works great for around the house work. Amazon link.
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:34 am to meauxjeaux2
Very happy with my 20v Dewalts
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:36 am to LSUBoo
quote:are you serious?
I have the 18+ Ryobi set and use it all the time. Works great for around the house work. Amazon link.
$100 for a piece of crap ryobi with only a 3/8 " chuck?
And a 1.5 ah battery?
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:37 am to meauxjeaux2
Yup, dead serious, that thing kicks arse for projects around the house.
And it gets great gas mileage.
And it gets great gas mileage.
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:39 am to meauxjeaux2
Dewalt
I've have this one for a while, hasn't given me trouble yet.
I've have this one for a while, hasn't given me trouble yet.
Posted on 12/30/15 at 8:42 am to LSUBoo
why would you opt to pay $100 for that when you could have bought a Makita or Dewalt with 1/2" chucks for the same price?
Page 1 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News