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Posted by Rudy on September 27, 2009, 1:22 am
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> How does Harbor Freight tools rate compared to Home depot tools ?
> I am currently looking for a coordless drill driver capable of driving a
> 3" screw into a 2" x 4" stud.
I have a Makita angle grinder..its about 15 years old and has given great
service over the years under tough conditions. You can buy them new for
about $ 50-60
I was visiting the inlaws in FL after the hurricanes about 8 yrs ago,
Needed to do some aluminum repair so we bought a similar angle grinder from
HFT..on sale for under $ 20. It got so HOT while running that after about 5
minutes that it couldnt be held in the ungloved hand and made twice the
noise of the Makita. I wouldn't have expected it to last more than a year
or so, if that.
If I needed a certain power tool to do one job (then probably never or
rarely use it again) I'd get one from HFT. If I planned to use it
regularly over the years, I'd get a "name brand". My 10 year old DeWalt 12V
VSR drill will drive 3" screws..problem is, I'm on my THIRD set of
rechargeable batteries for it...Drill won't DIE..the batteries do.
I see Hitachi 18V impact drivers on sale here and there. They're great for
driving screws but the "drill" model is more versatile IMO.
If I had some time to "look around", I'd consider SEARS Craftsman 18V VSR
drill..IF.. I could find it on sale. They re often on sale for "40% off !
..maybe
$ 69- 79.00. I had a couple over the years that worked quite well. Make
sure you get the TWO speed 0-450/ 0 - 1400 or 1800 RPM (The single
speed are hopelessly slow) with the bigger One hour charger (not the cheapie
little charger they sell with some)
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> I am currently looking for a coordless drill driver capable of driving a
> 3" screw into a 2" x 4" stud.