downtheroad
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My very old 12v DeWalt has given up on me. Need a new cordless drill, probably should go 18v.
If you have some time tell me what to buy or not buy.
Thanks.
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davidj54
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My 18v Ryobi and my 19.2v Sears both do a great job. I would recommend either. I bought the Sears exclusively to use in the RV. It came with Drill, Hand light, two batteries, charger & a case. You'd be surprised how much the light gets used.
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i have been buying Ridgid stuff at HomeDepot. If you catch it right they periodically have lifetime warranties on their cordless tools. I have an 18volt cordless drill and jigsaw that has two batteries and a charger with lifetime warranty including the batteries..
They are well built..
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Litch
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If you want to upgrade, the 24volt tools are great, but the 18v do the job. My choice would be Milwaukee or DeWalt.
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Kenneth
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First, go to a store with a good assortment and see which feels best in your hand...grip style, balance, etc. See if you are OK with the weight of the 18volt models.
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John M
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I have the 18 volt DeWalt and like it very much. Lots of power and a 1/2 inch chuck. However, I also have 9.6 volt DeWalt and I find that I usually grab it first as it's lighter and easier to handle. It has plenty of power for all but the tough jobs.
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b_salgado
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I have been in construction for 25 yrs. I have run every battery gun know to man. The Dewalt is hard to beat. The battery lasts a long time and it has gobs of power. If you are just using it for jacks, then you could get by with a 14.4. I have a Dewalt and a Bosch. The Bosch is 18 volt. I also have a flashlight, circular saw, jigsaw, and reciprocating saw. It has a ton of power. I carry the drill and flashlight in the camper when I need it.... other than that, it stays with the rest of the kit. I have used the Rigid from Home Depot.... it is also very durable and has good power. The batteries charge in 1 hr just like the Dewalt. Makita also makes a good drill, along with Craftsman. I personally don't care for Ryobi. I feel that the tools are built cheaply. They are not as heavy duty as the others.JMHO
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Roadpilot
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I love my Dewalt 18V. The battery lasts a long time and with the torque setting on high, it'll twist the drill out of your hand.
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DualCam
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I've been looking at new ones for a month or so as my 8 YO Dewault 18 volt is about to give up the ghost.
Depending on how "heavy" the work load will be you might get away with this one.
If you need something with more power, the Lithium Ion battery models are the way to go as they are lighter, provide great torque and battery charge is long lasting. Perhaps the Makita BHP451 - it's very highly rates and won Editor's Choice award for 2008 in the Toolsofthetrade.net site. I've followed the site for a number of years and have had exceptional success following their recommendations.
Good luck - getting a new tool is always fun!
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ozman
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I agree that ryobi is cheaply made,but you cant beat the price. For work I use all dewalt and ridgid.I just bought a ryobi 18volt impact drill for the camper and its the nuts.Its small and came with 2 batteries for $59.99
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