Yep, that is why I use Harbor Freight drills. I just bought one for $60 that has 2 speeds and 19.2 volts. It goes up to 1350 rpm.
earlier, Alan & Terrie Robbins, wrote: > > >I've had very good luck with the Ryobi 18 volt systems from Home Depot. As >Bob points out, the batteries in this line are interchangeable with their 18 >volt line.The bottom line is how the tools are going to me used. For me, the >Ryobi brand is good for around the home for the type things I do. It is not >top of the line commercial grade but on the other hand it is priced very >reasonable. > >Al >-----Original Message----- >From: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[email protected] >[mailto:[email protected]]on Behalf Of Bob Kennedy >Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 8:46 PM >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[email protected] >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Suggestions on a New Cordless Drill > >I have the Dewalt and it's done great for me. If you go on tooliday.com >they have a Milwaukee 18 volt kit for $139. It's reconditioned, but it's >still under warranty for a year. That is also a good tool brand. > >One thing to think about with Dewalt. The battery fits anything that is 18 >volts. So if you decide later to add a saw, an impact driver, my personal >favorite of their line, or any other tool that uses 18 volts, the battery >will fit any one of the tools. You can go online and find sales on "tool >only" and it's a bunch cheaper. > >Just something to consider. > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Ward & Kathy Dudley >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[email protected] >Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 5:53 PM >Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Suggestions on a New Cordless Drill > >Hi Guys and gals, > >Time to replace the "El Cheapo" drill with a good one. Which would you >suggest? It most likely will be purchased at Lowe's or online. The ones at >Lowe's that are under concideration are Hitachi, Dewalt, Bosch and >Porter-Cable. Looking at 18 Volt, variable speed, 1/2" keyless chuck. What >about the battery amp hour? Any other suggestions such as brand, torque, >etc. > >Thanks, >Ward > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > John [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
