OT - Cordless Power Tools

Eggdicted_Dawgfan

If you use them regularly, and money is no issue, Dewalt. Ask us again in 15-20 years. 

milesvdustin

I have a milwaukee 18v drill i have beat to death and it still works perfectly like new after 6 years.

On the flipside, i have a harbor freight drill I have had smoke pouring out of and got it so hot I couldnt handle it with gloves on, still works great. 

calracefan

I just bought Hitachi Lithium Ion 18V drill, impact and circular saw, really like them and the best part is they have a lifetime warranty !

DoubleEgger

Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:

If you use them regularly, and money is no issue, Dewalt. Ask us again in 15-20 years. 

Within reason, money isn't an issue when it comes to tools. I'm not looking to save $50-100 and have to deal with a POS for the next decade. 

PlanoPokes79

Festool or Panasonic have had them for years with millwork and construction use daily. Next step down 20v dewalt systems. Dewalt new 60v table saw and miter saw are awesome!

bgebrent

DoubleEgger said:

bgebrent said:

You doing/planning some remodeling work?

The azzhat who had this house before only used about half of the required joist hanger nails on the deck. Thank God Simpson makes a joist hanger screw. Using a hammer on joists with 8" centers would be miserable. The old drill only made it about 20'. 


And yes, remodeling work is in my future. 

Let me know when you're done, we'll tool by.

Hub

I'm certainly no contractor and am just a homeowner, but I freaking LOVE the Ryobi One Plus 18v line.  I've got at least a dozen of their different tools and love every single one.  Drills, fans, lights, radio, stick edger, lawn trimmer, and my favorite ... the tire inflator!

SouthGaSmoker

20V Dewalt, love mine.

HeavyG

Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:

If you use them regularly, and money is no issue, Dewalt. Ask us again in 15-20 years. 

If money is no issue and one uses them regularly go with Festool.

ColtsFan

I got tired of buying batteries or running out of battery. I am slowly replacing my battery tools with electric. I can easily whip around a 100' extension cord 

DoubleEgger

ColtsFan said:

I got tired of buying batteries or running out of battery. I am slowly replacing my battery tools with electric. I can easily whip around a 100' extension cord 

With that Dewalt Flex Volt, you can run AC power in addition to the 20 or 60v batteries. That's the cat's meow. 

DoubleEgger

bgebrent said:

DoubleEgger said:

bgebrent said:

You doing/planning some remodeling work?

The azzhat who had this house before only used about half of the required joist hanger nails on the deck. Thank God Simpson makes a joist hanger screw. Using a hammer on joists with 8" centers would be miserable. The old drill only made it about 20'. 


And yes, remodeling work is in my future. 

Let me know when you're done, we'll tool by.

Tool on by and pick us up for dinner in late July. 

bgebrent

Got you brother 

NPHuskerFL

Dewalt "Smoked out" I'll tell you that you likely only need to replace the $2-$15 per set brushes...unless you're just looking for the forum's approval to J.E.E.P. ...just empty every pocket. If that's the case Milwaukee and Makita both have a decent commercial usage line of cordless products and Bosch does have a "decent" impact drill. 

theyolksonyou

bgebrent said:

Got you brother 

You install your numbers?

bgebrent

NPHuskerFL said:

Dewalt "Smoked out" I'll tell you that you likely only need to replace the $2-$15 per set brushes...unless you're just looking for the forum's approval to J.E.E.P. ...just empty every pocket. If that's the case Milwaukee and Makita both have a decent commercial usage line of cordless products and Bosch does have a "decent" impact drill. 

You know as much about refrigeration as you do battery powered hand tools.  If you could keep your posts within your knowledge base it might help us all.

DoubleEgger

NPHuskerFL said:

Dewalt "Smoked out" I'll tell you that you likely only need to replace the $2-$15 per set brushes...unless you're just looking for the forum's approval to J.E.E.P. ...just empty every pocket. If that's the case Milwaukee and Makita both have a decent commercial usage line of cordless products and Bosch does have a "decent" impact drill. 

I've already replaced the brushes in it a couple of times. I'm sure the com is gone. 

Bentgrass

Right before I retired, I bought several pieces of 18v Bosch and their cases.  Angle grinder, drill, impact driver, saber saw, reciprocating saw.  Can't go wrong.

NPHuskerFL

bgebrent said:

You know as much about refrigeration as you do battery powered hand tools.  If you could keep your posts within your knowledge base it might help us all.

@bgebrent You're right I know nothing...thanks for reminding me

Eggucator

I have an 18v Bosch drill, 12v pocket drill and Jig Saw.  All have been amazing and power has never been an issue.  

blasting

With all respect, it matters very little if someone has had good luck with a brand.  It isn't really like truck opinions.  Every couple of years the tool landscape / technology changes completely.  Gotta read current reviews by people who know what they are talking about.  AVE has been mentioned - and I concur the dude knows his stuff.

A brand that sucked 3 years ago could be the top contender this year, and the reverse is also true.

bgebrent

NPHuskerFL said:

bgebrent said:

You know as much about refrigeration as you do battery powered hand tools.  If you could keep your posts within your knowledge base it might help us all.

@bgebrent You're right I know nothing...thanks for reminding me

Knew it!

RRP

ColtsFan said:

I got tired of buying batteries or running out of battery. I am slowly replacing my battery tools with electric. I can easily whip around a 100' extension cord 

I hear you. BTW here is one of my prized possessions from when my late Father owned a blacksmith shop in IA. Back then it cost him an arm and leg. It's a 1/2" B & D drill which is now at least 75 years old. Yes, I rewired and polished it since I had to have the D handle repaired. It's one speed and the RPM is extremely slow, but the incredible torque makes it a beast! Once I loaned it to a neighbor to drill thru his poured concrete foundation and as I watched he did not have a firm enough grip on it when it must have hit a rebar sending the drill into a spin which honestly hurt my neighbor's arm badly when the cord twisted so tightly before he let loose of the trigger.

Kayak

I'm not sure how you're going to fit a drill and screw between 8" joists?

If you have a compressor though, you can pickup a cheap 'palm nailer' and drive joist hanger nails all day. It also sounds cool. 

DoubleEgger

Kayak said:

I'm not sure how you're going to fit a drill and screw between 8" joists?

If you have a compressor though, you can pickup a cheap 'palm nailer' and drive joist hanger nails all day. It also sounds cool. 

It's joist hangers. The 1 1/2" screws are easy. The 2 1/2" toe screws were a little tricky but not really bad at all. Just gotta come in at the right angle. 

theyolksonyou

DoubleEgger said:

Kayak said:

I'm not sure how you're going to fit a drill and screw between 8" joists?

If you have a compressor though, you can pickup a cheap 'palm nailer' and drive joist hanger nails all day. It also sounds cool. 

It's joist hangers. The 1 1/2" screws are easy. The 2 1/2" toe screws were a little tricky but not really bad at all. Just gotta come in at the right angle. 

TWSS

Jupiter Jim

DoubleEgger said:

Well after a trip to the Depot, I'm still a Dewalt guy. Their 20v XR battery is 1/2 the weight of the Milwaukee M18. I can see that making a big difference using the tool all day. 

Sorry I'm late to the party! But you have made the right choice........  I went that route back when I did the new giant deck because the old 18volt Dewalt kit was also on it's last legs. Totally happy after 4 years of hard use, the hammer drill smoke right after I got it but the Dewalt repair store completely repaired it.

Jupiter Jim

Oh and be careful if you have the hammer drill it will twist your hand off with large wood bits.

DoubleEgger

Jupiter Jim said:

DoubleEgger said:

Well after a trip to the Depot, I'm still a Dewalt guy. Their 20v XR battery is 1/2 the weight of the Milwaukee M18. I can see that making a big difference using the tool all day. 

Sorry I'm late to the party! But you have made the right choice........  I went that route back when I did the new giant deck because the old 18volt Dewalt kit was also on it's last legs. Totally happy after 4 years of hard use, the hammer drill smoke right after I got it but the Dewalt repair store completely repaired it.

Yeah I figured the Dewalt line has served me well over the past 20 years so they deserved my repeat business. 

Eggdicted_Dawgfan

RRP said:

ColtsFan said:

I got tired of buying batteries or running out of battery. I am slowly replacing my battery tools with electric. I can easily whip around a 100' extension cord 

I hear you. BTW here is one of my prized possessions from when my late Father owned a blacksmith shop in IA. Back then it cost him an arm and leg. It's a 1/2" B & D drill which is now at least 75 years old. Yes, I rewired and polished it since I had to have the D handle repaired. It's one speed and the RPM is extremely slow, but the incredible torque makes it a beast! Once I loaned it to a neighbor to drill thru his poured concrete foundation and as I watched he did not have a firm enough grip on it when it must have hit a rebar sending the drill into a spin which honestly hurt my neighbor's arm badly when the cord twisted so tightly before he let loose of the trigger.

Ron that story had a much better ending than I thought it was going to. I witnessed a guy shatter his jaw doing the exact same thing. Those low rpm drills are no joke. Nice drill by the way.