Cordless drills

[Kenneth in Texas]

My 4 year old Craftsman 19.2 volt battery finally stopped holding a charge today so that puts me in the market for a new drill :cool2:

I priced the NiCad batteries which it has and its around $45 with shipping. I only paid $49 for this drill when I bought it so i'm thinking new drill but I only want to spend $60 or under because i am a cheapskate :thumbsup: It needs to be a 18, 19 or 20 volt and this time think im going with the lithium ion battery since ive read good things about them vs the old nicad.

So anyone have and use something like what i am needing and tell me what they like and dont like about it?

 

[CurlyDave]

I don't think you can find a decent quality rechargeable drill for under about $100.

Most of my personal rechargeables are DeWalt, but I have a set of Craftsmans I keep at a small apartment building we own. When the Craftsman batteries died after many years, I was very favorably impressed with their new Li-ion batteries. They fit the old drill, but a new charger was required. I ended up buying a new rattle gun (impact) screwdriver with Li-ion battery and charger for $109 plus a set of 2 new Li-ion batteries for about $60. So I have two complementary tools, 3 total batteries, and a charger for an additional $169.

 

[stuckmotor]

A good while back, Walmart had a Black and Decker Lith Ion 20 volt drill and I bought it. I think I paid $50. and I believe it was after Christmas. The battery looks small compared to a ni cad but, for the few times I've used it, it's worked well and held it's charge while sitting idle. I don't know whether it was a special Christmas item or not.

 

[sixdogs]

I'm Makita all the way and use their 18V system with the 3AH big battery--longer lasting. It performs flawlessly and I have everything from a drill to a sawzall and smaller circular saw. Never a problem ever and I'll call it the "Kubota equivalent" of the tool world. I have also heard good things about DeWalt and others but my personal experience is with Makita and I am 100% sold. They seem indestructible.

Even the old 7V first generation Makita drill I bought in the 1980's still works.

 

[LD1]

I would first ask what you are doing. Drills are for drilling. If you are sinking a lot of screws look into an impact driver.

I like Milwaukee fuel tools. Can sometimes find good used ones for $100. And I'd take a used quality tool over new boxstore bottom line stuff.

There was a deal on eBay for mfg referb hammerdrill and impact combo w/ 4 AH batteries for $250. 1 year warranty as opposed to 4, but about $150 less than new

 

[Thomas]

"I only want to spend $60"
You may want to check out ebay or craiglist.

 

[JKR]

I like Milwaukee or Porta cable.. They last and have power.

 

[The Suburban Farmer]

For the price you're considering, I would suggest you take a look at the Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Lithium-Ion Starter Drill Kit at Home Depot for $69. Meets your criteria for price, power and battery type.

Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Lithium-Ion Starter Drill Kit-P1810 - The Home Depot


I received this Ryobi drill bundled with the Impact Driver kit as a gift a couple of years ago and both of them have worked flawlessly. When I first received them, I really didn't expect much from them at all, but I have been VERY pleasantly surprised by both of them. The Li-Ion batteries are great, too -- fast charges and much longer lasting. I've beat the heck out of both of these tools and they haven't given up yet. Plus, the overall ONE+ system is pretty broad if you decide to expand your suite of cordless tools.

You may be able to pick up the 2 battery kit for only $10 more... at least it's on sale at our local HD (not sure about yours):

Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ 1/2 in. Cordless Lithium-Ion Drill Kit with 2 Batteries-P817 - The Home Depot

 

[bindian]

I'm with Sixdogs. I love my Makita 18 volt impact and screwdriver/drill. If you only want to spend $60, go pawn shop shopping. When my old 12 volt Makita trigger went out..........I went to the Pawn Shop and picked one up with a battery for $20. I use my Makitas all night, everynight of the work week.
hugs, Brandi

 

[DFB]

If your not going to invest in Bosch, Milwaukee, Makita or Dewalt tools

Ryobi cordless line is probably next best IMHO considering all the different tools they offer nowadays

You can get two tools for slightly more than $100

Search Results for ryobi cordless drill at The Home Depot


Take a look at the newest RYOBI1812 hammer drill. It has more rated torque than my current Milwaukee hammer drill


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