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Posted by Jim Yanik on April 7, 2008, 11:53 am
>> I'm in the market for an 18V cordless drill. I was looking at
>> http://tinyurl.com/2g9bkl and was wondering if anyone has it and
>> could give me their opinion.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> bonnie jean
>
> Look closely at the lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery drills. These will be
> as powerful (comparing like voltages, of course) as the NiMH and NiCd
> drills but lighter.
One really nice feature of the Li-ion system is that it retains a charge
for many months in storage. The two other battery chemistries both have
self-discharge rates that deplete the pack by the next time you want to use
it,and then you have to spend an hour or more recharging a pack.
>
> Ryobi makes a nice tiny (green!) 12v drill for $80 I've seen at Home
> Depot. Milwaukee and Rigit also make small drills.
Ridgid,you mean.
>
> I suggest looking at these before buying to see if they are a big
> advantage for your (small) hands. :-)
>
> Good luck,
> FBt
>
>
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Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
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