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Poll: What kind of cordless drill-driver do you use?

What kind of Cordless Drill/Driver do you use?

  • Bosch

    Votes: 21 8.3%

  • Craftsman

    Votes: 16 6.3%

  • DeWalt

    Votes: 64 25.3%

  • Festool

    Votes: 9 3.6%

  • Hitachi

    Votes: 14 5.5%

  • Makita

    Votes: 45 17.8%

  • Milwaukee

    Votes: 11 4.3%

  • Other

    Votes: 15 5.9%

  • Panasonic

    Votes: 16 6.3%

  • Porter-Cable

    Votes: 9 3.6%

  • Ridgid

    Votes: 11 4.3%

  • Ryobi

    Votes: 22 8.7%
  • Total voters
    253
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allen levine said:
My ryobi set of drills/driver and assorted cordless tools are around 2 years old.
The 4 batteries I have, 1 is gone, 1 is about done, 2 are functioning, not well.
I got one lithium battery for a gift, not sure if I want to or should by another lithium, I dont want to switch batteries in and out, or just buy a new lightweight with lithium. any suggestions as to which way to go, meaning I dont know what kind of new stuff is out there.
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Why not upgrade to the lithium for the Ryobi? The charger for the lithium batteries will also charge the old NiCads. Replace them one at a time and it won't hurt too much. That is my plan. I have 7 of the Ryobi 18v One+ tools.
 
I had to hire a fellow to do some work for me at the house. He didn't have a drill/driver with him so I let him use my DeWalt. A little later he left (he quoted me a flat price, not on the clock) and returned with a little green thing he used for the job. He said the DeWalt was just too big and heavy for him. It is heavy, but I use it. BTW, he is about 25 years younger than me. Oh, well.
 
Joe Mioux said:
I know this thread is a bit old, but........

Does anyone find it curious that Porter Cable came in so low?

Think about it. Norm is a 30 minute commercial for PC and Delta.

Why would people trend for DeWalt? (a good old name esp. in Radial Arm Saws) I know, DeWalt is part of the b&d etc conglomerate.

I guess my question is why? Personally, I really like my Milwauke stuff, both corded and battery operated.

I just find it curious that not more ppl responded with a PC vote. What do you think?

Joe
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Interesting considering that (I think) Porter Cable, DeWalt, Delta and Black and Decker are all one company....
 
Chuck Ellis said:
Interesting considering that (I think) Porter Cable, DeWalt, Delta and Black and Decker are all one company....
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i think dewalt has the following they do `cause of two factors; advertising and borg-availibility.
look at the other "high scorers"......
 
As a result of this thread, I purchased a DeWalt. No doubt, very high quality. On rethinking since I bought it, I should have gone with something else, perhaps Grizzly. Reason, I don't use mine often enough to justify professional quality and price. I'll do maybe one hole a week or so. Plus, I have three others less powerful that I'll use now and then.
However, if this thread is still being used, it must have value. Keep it.
 
Chuck Ellis said:
Interesting considering that (I think) Porter Cable, DeWalt, Delta and Black and Decker are all one company....
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I think that DeWalt is so popular because they can be bought just about anywhere, especially the big boxes. I also believe that PC has a great reputation in tools like routers, recip saws, circular saws and sanders but are not as well known for their cordless drills. From what I see the big boxes tend to promote the tool companies that offer them the best year end rebates.
I use Makita. I have 3 or 4 14.4 drills and impact drivers. I've used Metabo, Ryobi, and Hitachi and to be honest I find them all pretty much the same.
 
Hi,

Interesting reading. There is a lot of info. there.

Anyway I use 2 Ridgid R8200s They are 12.5v, they are short and small. The keyless chucks are a dream. Both of them are out on virtually every project. They go from low speed to high speed quite abruptly. They drive 3" number 10 wood screws without even a whimper.

I also have a Ridgid 18v R820011. It has a double speed range...variable speed low and variable speed fast. Again, I love the chuck. It is my "Heavier duty" drill. It is heavy for me, however the torque could spin me around like a merry-go-round.

I have a HF 18v. It is slow, about 600 rpm. It is my, "If its going to be banged around, I'll use this one." drill. The chuck is a PIA; it takes two hands, the Ridgids work with one.

If I could have only one, I would choose the Ridgid R8200. They are very handy. I have only hit max torque a very few times.

Enjoy,

Jim
 
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IM a bit ticked off at a company like Ryobi.
Ive supported their products for the 3 years Ive been involved in woodworking
(3 years this month, woohoo!)
Table saw, crosscut saw, routers, jigsaw, etc, full cordless set with assorted tools.
They need to loosen up a bit and show the loyal customers we're appreciated, and let us trade in 2 or 3 of the old batteries for a nice discount on the lithiums.
Like half price or something. Obvious they know they have a superior product to offer nowadays, and should make it a bit easier for the loyal customers who've always supported their products.

Having said that, if Ryobi doesnt come through soon, Im going to keep the old drills as a backup with just the one lithium battery, and move on to the lightweight Makita.
 
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