New Rechargeable Drill Recommendations

[moog5050]

4 minutes ago, Buckmaster7600 said:

I'm also a dewalt convert, in my opinion they are not comparable rigid hands down. If you need the absolute most power the Milwaukee are the winner but for a good tool that has the best warranty rigid wins.


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The question is whether I will put the effort in to repack and return the dewalt for the extra battery warranty.  My cheap hitachi lasted 10 years.  We shall see but it sounds like good advice.

[Buckmaster7600]

The question is whether I will put the effort in to repack and return the dewalt for the extra battery warranty.  My cheap hitachi lasted 10 years.  We shall see but it sounds like good advice.

Realistically for the average homeowner they are all way better than they were 10yrs ago.

 

 

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[chas0218]

2 hours ago, moog5050 said:

So my old drill finally kicked the bucket.  I wanted a drill that was of good quality, 2 batteries and good battery life.  Ordered the DeWalt 791D2 based on good reviews on Amazon (several hundred) but since ordering have a seen a few reviews where the chuck is releasing the bit due to the brake.  Anyone have this particular drill or have a recommendation for one?  I can return the DeWalt if I missed something better.  18-20v mainly to be used for non-commercial DIY stuff but I prefer to buy reasonably good quality within reason.

Yup we have one here at work and it does it. If you have a good grip usually isn't too much of a problem when you tighten it down. If I bought new it would be Milwaukee, I have the porter cable and abuse them. The dril lasts about 2 years until the gearbox is shot. I drill 1/2" holes through steel more often than I probably should with it and it does a number on the plastic gear box. Usually strips out the gears. I have the hammer drill and they get old and slower but keep on ticking. Whatever you get make sure you get the larger mA batteries no matter what brand. My porter cable can only drive about 60 3" screws before it needs to be charged with the standard battery. The drill lasts depending on the size of the bit. The 1 1/4" speed bit kills it after 20 holes but I can get 100 1/4" holes.

Edited January 29, 2018 by chas0218

[Steve D]

1 hour ago, moog5050 said:

Now you guys are just trying to make things difficult.  lol  I guess its like asking which compound bow is best!  We all know its X, Y and Z.

No need to ask...We all know it is :

 

 

Edited January 29, 2018 by Steve D

[Jeremy K]

I'm a dewalt guy . My brother does construction for a living and says the Makita last the longest and are the most rugged as well as the lightest.

[Marion]

The question is whether I will put the effort in to repack and return the dewalt for the extra battery warranty.  My cheap hitachi lasted 10 years.  We shall see but it sounds like good advice.

Go with rigid and dont look back. Also the orange is cool

You Can't Beat My Meat!!!

[chas0218]

3 minutes ago, The Jerkman said:

Go with rigid and dont look back. Also the orange is cool

You Can't Beat My Meat!!!
 

and easy to find when you set it down.

[Jeremy K]

I have the 18 volt dewalt and have bought a bunch of bare tools to go with the batteries ,everything has worked flawless. I picked up the 18 volt grinder to cut some locks off treestand I lost the combo to.

[moog5050]

It looks like I have started the debate of all debates (next to ford vs chevy and some third brand that I usually ignore).

[WNYBuckHunter]

12 minutes ago, moog5050 said:

It looks like I have started the debate of all debates (next to ford vs chevy and some third brand that I usually ignore).

Im not gonna bite...

[BigVal]

Very reasonable to ignore Toyota Moog. But you left out dodge. 

[moog5050]

4 minutes ago, BigVal said:

Very reasonable to ignore Toyota Moog. But you left out dodge. 

That's another one, but really it falls behind the Suzuki which is the third brand I meant.  Anyone remember those mint Suzuki samuri?   Now that was a fine piece of machinery, only exceeded by the Yugo and then Dodge pick ups. 

[silent death]

DeWalt

[moog5050]

3 minutes ago, silent death said:

DeWalt

You are just a steelers fan.  Admit it.

[silent death]

I don't have time to watch football...I couldn't even tell you who's going to the super bowl nor do I care lol

Edited January 29, 2018 by silent death

[BigVal]

9 minutes ago, moog5050 said:

That's another one, but really it falls behind the Suzuki which is the third brand I meant.  Anyone remember those mint Suzuki samuri?   Now that was a fine piece of machinery, only exceeded by the Yugo and then Dodge pick ups. 

SMH lol I won't derail the thread to support dodge(I only truly like the powerplants anyway)... I will say rigid drills are nice, used to love DeWalt still do but rigid has the great warranty. 

[moog5050]

4 minutes ago, BigVal said:

SMH lol I won't derail the thread to support dodge(I only truly like the powerplants anyway)... I will say rigid drills are nice, used to love DeWalt still do but rigid has the great warranty. 

No worries on derailing.  I enjoy it.  I did own a dodge once and sold it after 35k miles.  But the first few weeks were trouble free.  lol

[BigVal]

It's hard when I drive a dodge that has 220k+ on the clock. I'm a supporter of dodge Ford and Chevy lol 

[bushnell]

I have used Dewalt with good results, I have used Milwaukee with good results only rigid I ever used wasn't a power tool so I cant speak for that one. I bought a cheap Kobalt drill that I am more than pleased with for a cheaper end drill. I have also driven Fords...alright......chevy suck.....Doing just fine with Dodge.

[genesee_mohican]

Another vote Rigid here too. The lifetime warranty, which includes the battery sold me. Very well built. I bought the drill n driver combo on sale at Lowes.

[Red]

Another vote for rigid.

Rigid runs a sale every few months drill and impact drill with 2 batteries usually on sale for $179-199

[moog5050]

7 minutes ago, Red said:

Another vote for rigid.

Rigid runs a sale every few months drill and impact drill with 2 batteries usually on sale for $179-199

$149 at HD now.

[Red]

5 minutes ago, moog5050 said:

$149 at HD now.

Thats a steal.  i have 2 sets at work and one at home i guess ill go buy one to leave  the cabin.

[nyantler]

I am a contractor and use my battery operated tools every day... I have owned every brand and have found Ryobi to be the most reliable and inexpensive compared to other brands and has always served me well.

[GreeneHunter]

Dewalt