I need to buy a drill and I am tired of batteries running out in the middle of a job. I want a quality drill at a low price (doesnt everyone?) I saw a corded DeWalt 7 amp drill at Home Depot for $60 but thought I would ask others opinions first. Thanks
I have a Ryobi 2 gear, variable speed motor, 1/2" chuck, drill and hammer functions, reversible, and it is a gem. I think I got it for $50 a while back at HD.
I bought a Ryobi corded clutch driver. Variable speed power like a regular electric drill, but with a clutch like a cordless to keep from stripping out threads or screw heads. It is one of the only electric clutch drivers on the market and low priced to boot. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...roductId=100485417&N=10000003+502106+10401001
Is that Ryobi gonna be good enough for serious steel drilling? Probably wont get the harbor freight stuff, ive been there those cheaper tools dont last as long.
If you are doing serious steel drilling, your current cordless wouldn't have been the best drill for the job. I was recommending a corded drill that will do the job of a cordless without the battery issues. If you want a serious steel fabrication drill, I'd look bigger and plan on more expensive.
If you get one from HF, make sure you pay for the extended warranty and live close enough to one so you don't waste gas taking it back for replacement every week. I just bought a Bosch 1/2" variable speed, kinda pricy, but nice quality.:thumbsup:
Serious steel drilling???? what are you drilling?? Anything bigger than 1/8" stuff and I would get a "good" drill. I have a bosch but makita, rigid or dewalt are what I would get. NOT the $60 dewalt either.
Check the amperage on what you buy, the higher the amps the better. I've had dewalt 4-1/2" grinders bought on sale at home depot that wouldn't last a week. If looking for quality I would look for the best pricing on Rigid/Milwaulkee and stick with the HD 1/2", slower speeds and oil save your bits.
I've got a 14.4V Makita Cordless, it has two battery packs, and they charge in about 10-15 minutes. I've also got a Craftsman corded drill I've had for ages. Its got the old key chuck. When I need to drill through thick stuff for long periods of time, I'll pull that out. But honestly, I haven't used that corded drill since I got the Makita, the Makita cordless runs has plenty of torque, lasts long and recharges fast...so no down time.
Spend the money on one good one not 2 or 3 crappy ones. It's one of those you get what you pay for. I have a 1/2" Milwaukee Hole Shooter it's a work horse. JM2C's
I normally buy Dewalt stuff but I went to Northern one day to buy a 1/2" corded drill. The Dewalts were sold out so I grabbed a Northern brand 1/2" drill (corded) to get by. I have abused that drill many times using it mainly for notching tube... and show it no mercy. Must say I'm impressed. I like the forward/reverse trigger.. think I paid $49 for it.
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