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Power drill/driver Harlan Messinger 11-29-2008
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Posted by Harlan Messinger on November 29, 2008, 1:19 pm
I've accepted that my power drill/driver disappeared last year, though
I've still got one battery and the charger. I need to decide what kind
of replacement to get.

Do I need 18V? I assume not. My intended uses are in the home, including
renovation: putting up drywall, mounting cabinet doors. I doubt I'll
want to drill masonry on my own. I also assume I don't want a hammer driver.

Of what's available at Home Depot or Lowe's, what's recommended? What
considerations are there? Some of the products are distinguish from each
other only by features whose usefulness to me I can't ascertain.

Posted by ransley on November 29, 2008, 1:47 pm
On Nov 29, 12:19=A0pm, Harlan Messinger
> I've accepted that my power drill/driver disappeared last year, though
> I've still got one battery and the charger. I need to decide what kind
> of replacement to get.
>
> Do I need 18V? I assume not. My intended uses are in the home, including
> renovation: putting up drywall, mounting cabinet doors. I doubt I'll
> want to drill masonry on my own. I also assume I don't want a hammer driv=
er.
>
> Of what's available at Home Depot or Lowe's, what's recommended? What
> considerations are there? Some of the products are distinguish from each
> other only by features whose usefulness to me I can't ascertain.

There are tool reviews from a few places like Consumer Reports,
Popular Mechanics and more. If I was looking I would consider a kit
where you get many tools. Maybe Ryobi the line has the most tools.
LiIon wont last as many years as Nicad but are lighter. I had a 9.6v
Makita that did all I ever needed till it was stolen. HD Ridgid brand
has a lifetime warranty even on batteries, thats what I went to. For
around home 12v is more than enough and I find myself picking the
lighest tool most often a 9.6v. There are some real small, ight, LiIon
mini tools that are nice. B&D is not going to do much work before its
broke. Getsomething that the batteries and charger work with other
tools, a Ridgid charger charges 9.6 up to 18v, im sure other companies
offer this.

Posted by Tony Hwang on November 29, 2008, 2:02 pm
Harlan Messinger wrote:
> I've accepted that my power drill/driver disappeared last year, though
> I've still got one battery and the charger. I need to decide what kind
> of replacement to get.
>
> Do I need 18V? I assume not. My intended uses are in the home, including
> renovation: putting up drywall, mounting cabinet doors. I doubt I'll
> want to drill masonry on my own. I also assume I don't want a hammer
> driver.
>
> Of what's available at Home Depot or Lowe's, what's recommended? What
> considerations are there? Some of the products are distinguish from each
> other only by features whose usefulness to me I can't ascertain.
Hi,
Don't you want to use the spare battery and charger for your next drill?
I got a De Walt 14V screw driver and drill kit which has been good to me.

Posted by Harlan Messinger on November 29, 2008, 3:47 pm
Tony Hwang wrote:
> Harlan Messinger wrote:
>> I've accepted that my power drill/driver disappeared last year, though
>> I've still got one battery and the charger. I need to decide what kind
>> of replacement to get.
>>
>> Do I need 18V? I assume not. My intended uses are in the home,
>> including renovation: putting up drywall, mounting cabinet doors. I
>> doubt I'll want to drill masonry on my own. I also assume I don't want
>> a hammer driver.
>>
>> Of what's available at Home Depot or Lowe's, what's recommended? What
>> considerations are there? Some of the products are distinguish from
>> each other only by features whose usefulness to me I can't ascertain.
> Hi,
> Don't you want to use the spare battery and charger for your next drill?
> I got a De Walt 14V screw driver and drill kit which has been good to me.

Are the batteries interchangeable among manufacturers? I'd thought of
that. I still have to check what my remaining battery's voltage *is*.
It's marked on neither the battery nor the charger. I need to drag out
my voltmeter.

Posted by Ed Pawlowski on November 29, 2008, 3:44 pm

> I've accepted that my power drill/driver disappeared last year, though
> I've still got one battery and the charger. I need to decide what kind of
> replacement to get.
>
> Do I need 18V? I assume not. My intended uses are in the home, including
> renovation: putting up drywall, mounting cabinet doors. I doubt I'll want
> to drill masonry on my own. I also assume I don't want a hammer driver.
>
> Of what's available at Home Depot or Lowe's, what's recommended? What
> considerations are there? Some of the products are distinguish from each
> other only by features whose usefulness to me I can't ascertain.

Depends on how you actually use the tool. IMO, 18V stuff is just too heavy
for 95% of typical homeowner use. I have a 15.6V Panasonic that I love
because of the weight/power ratio. I bought a 12V Rigid for one of the guys
to use in the shop where he was going to be working on a ladder or lift.
Plenty of power for driving small sheet metal screws and gets the job done
for $49.



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