At work I use a Dewalt brushless(Image removed from quote.)Slightly bigger, still lightweight and decent amount of torque as well.
I have a set of RIGID cordless drill and Impact driver. Both came with a lifetime warranty, to include the batteries (18 Volts). I personally have not needed to “test” the warranty; but, many of my son’s co-workers have and they stand behind their product...no question asked. Perhaps a little pricey at 200.00$ Cdn; but, i feel confident that I’ll never buy a drill set again.
I have a DeWalt brushless. Not the XR version though.Here's a low quality photo;(Image removed from quote.)
Quote from: WoodsDuck on October 25, 2017, 10:10:12 PMI have a DeWalt brushless. Not the XR version though.Here's a low quality photo;(Image removed from quote.)Don't know what version is what I do know the head of mine is steel instead of plastic, if that's what I'm seeing?
Quote from: Marc_in_NS on October 25, 2017, 09:46:48 PMI have a set of RIGID cordless drill and Impact driver. Both came with a lifetime warranty, to include the batteries (18 Volts). I personally have not needed to “test” the warranty; but, many of my son’s co-workers have and they stand behind their product...no question asked. Perhaps a little pricey at 200.00$ Cdn; but, i feel confident that I’ll never buy a drill set again.I've never used any Ridgid tools, they look pretty substantial.
except that the thread's title is unfortunate and misleading and that I don't have a power drill but I'd appreciate some education on the matter because I am interested in acquiring one. Possibly one from LIDL's PARKSIDE line as I've heard pretty good things about them and they have a 3-year guarantee.
Had a bit of an epiphany just over a year ago talking to the shop fitters busy at a new satellite office, they've switched over to battery powered power tools exclusively.Personally I own none, and a lot of water will run into the ocean before I do I've got a Ryobi pencil grinder, average size hand drill, angle grinder and a large Ryobi drill press......all run on 220V.Good to see how the technology has improved and matured, simply not something I need.
Quote from: Gerhard Gerber on October 27, 2017, 09:28:25 AMHad a bit of an epiphany just over a year ago talking to the shop fitters busy at a new satellite office, they've switched over to battery powered power tools exclusively.Personally I own none, and a lot of water will run into the ocean before I do I've got a Ryobi pencil grinder, average size hand drill, angle grinder and a large Ryobi drill press......all run on 220V.Good to see how the technology has improved and matured, simply not something I need. There is definitely a need for cordless tools. I really enjoy using them and not having to worry about running (or tripping on!) extension cords and so on. Get the tool that suits your needs. I have both because I see a good need for both.Def
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on October 27, 2017, 01:11:01 PMQuote from: Gerhard Gerber on October 27, 2017, 09:28:25 AMHad a bit of an epiphany just over a year ago talking to the shop fitters busy at a new satellite office, they've switched over to battery powered power tools exclusively.Personally I own none, and a lot of water will run into the ocean before I do I've got a Ryobi pencil grinder, average size hand drill, angle grinder and a large Ryobi drill press......all run on 220V.Good to see how the technology has improved and matured, simply not something I need. There is definitely a need for cordless tools. I really enjoy using them and not having to worry about running (or tripping on!) extension cords and so on. Get the tool that suits your needs. I have both because I see a good need for both.DefThere is nothing quite like putting a few good sized holes in conctrete (or whatever) without a cord in sight.
It's wizardry!
When it comes to a cordless drill I think that there are two ways to go:1- Find a manufacturer that will warranty the battery for a long period of time so that when yours starts to get weak and soft after 3 years, you can get another one with no hassle.2 - Buy an inexpensive drill and expect that you will be replacing it in three years.