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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #120 on: October 16, 2018, 02:44:37 AM
Thank you, Boss!
Indeed, the more droid-like, the better.  :cheers:

As soon as my tendon heals, I'll be bringing home my floor height drill press, which is quite droid-like.  :)
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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #121 on: October 16, 2018, 11:19:34 AM
This is my latest drill, it's a Bosch drill press (wrong color, green instead of blue ;) ). It's supposed to be pretty good for its price (I got a great deal on Amazon):

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Nice.  Like the idea of having no belts to faff with.  Is it a brushless motor?  Does the whole head move up and down with the handwheel?


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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #122 on: October 16, 2018, 10:40:48 PM
With the success of the non-multitool thread I decided to try again, and include the one power tool that I feel like everyone needs.

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I actually have four drills, but this Black & Decker light duty 12V Lithium rechargeable drill is the only one that has made it to Ottawa.  I also have two Kawasaki cordless drills and a DeWalt corded drill that does most of the heavy work.  I used to prefer cordless drills for the convenience of not having to find a plug or run an extension cord, but it seemed like every time I went to use a cordless, it had 5 minutes of power and then died.   :facepalm:

As much as I prefer a corded drill for heavy jobs, I have to say I have put a lot of miles on this little Black & Decker and I haven't been disappointed.  I do bigger jobs with it than I am sure it was designed for, but then this is the kind of thing I do.   :facepalm:

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Despite being a small drill it has many of the features found in larger drills, like the adjustable torque settings and the built in LED light for illuminating your workspace.

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I think I paid around $30 for this little drill and I believe it was well worth the money.  It's a few years old now, and still going strong.

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What drill(s) are you using?

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I have the same drill but am disappointed with it  :( I'm not sure whether it is the batteries of the electronics inside (though I keep having the same issue with a new battery as well, so it seems it's an electronics issue), the thing is the drill simply does not revolve *sometimes*. I press the button, the LED lights up but the motor stays still. The only remedy is removing and reattaching the battery. I opened it up countless times, cleaned it, looked for any debris etc inside, it's all clean in there. Not a big problem but it's quite annoying :-/

My next cordless drill won't be Black&Decker, that much I know.

The main drill I use is a corded Bosch. I wish I had bought a blue-series drill (i.e. the pro series) because the chuck of this drill has a plastic shell and is already quite worn off because of being used in tight spaces (friction to the wall etc). Also, there is some "grinding feeling" every now and then when I tighten it. The ball bearing could be damaged somehow, not sure.

The previous drill I used for ages was again a Bosch with a metal chuck and it has been as reliable as a train engine :) Maybe the product quality changed recently? Dunno.


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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #123 on: October 16, 2018, 10:55:47 PM
This is my latest drill, it's a Bosch drill press (wrong color, green instead of blue ;) ). It's supposed to be pretty good for its price (I got a great deal on Amazon):

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Nice.  Like the idea of having no belts to faff with.  Is it a brushless motor?  Does the whole head move up and down with the handwheel?

The whole thing moves up and down. The motor is not brushless but the variable speed control and lcd screen are quite nice :)
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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #124 on: October 18, 2018, 12:40:16 AM
Sorry to hear the Black and Decker drill isn't working for you!  I use mine a lot harder than it is designed for and I haven't had a problem with mine.  I don't know if I got lucky or if you got unlucky.  I know that I have used mine on jobs that were way too big for such a tiny drill and it is still going strong.  It was also pretty cheap, so I really don't worry too much if it burns out.

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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #125 on: October 18, 2018, 01:54:02 AM
My two 14v dewalt drills died, I think are still good I just think the batteries just died, they just didn’t get used for so long they wont keep a charge..
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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #126 on: October 18, 2018, 12:34:22 PM
And that's the problem with cordless tools- unless you use them regularly the batteries crap out.  And, if you do use them often then the batteries wear out, but at least you get the use out of them before they crap out.

Mind you a corded drill from the 50's is still chugging along with no problems at all, despite only being used rarely because it weighs a ton.

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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #127 on: October 18, 2018, 05:09:09 PM
Yup, so true.
Back in the day we had a guy who had a all stainless steel reciprocating saw, that thing had to be totally 50’s, and it worked like new! I told the guy, dude you so have to write the company, they’d probably buy it and give you a new one so they could put it in a museum!
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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #128 on: October 18, 2018, 06:45:28 PM
I doubt it- there are so many of those old chrome steel tools out there still working just as good as the day they were made.  Have a look at any pawn shop and you'll see them there!

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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #129 on: October 18, 2018, 08:18:48 PM
Oh yeah I know, I was busting the old mans stones telling him it’s time for a new one..
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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #130 on: October 18, 2018, 09:52:18 PM
Oh yeah I know, I was busting the old mans stones telling him it’s time for a new one..
JR

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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #131 on: October 19, 2018, 12:58:59 AM
And that's the problem with cordless tools- unless you use them regularly the batteries crap out.  And, if you do use them often then the batteries wear out, but at least you get the use out of them before they crap out.

Mind you a corded drill from the 50's is still chugging along with no problems at all, despite only being used rarely because it weighs a ton.

Def

Again and not to be the broken record here but if you really have not tried any newer than 10 years then you are in for a huge surprise!
Batteries are not the same as back then and do not suffer the same issues that non-use caused in NiMh models of that era.

New batteries have computer management inside and they really do monitor and supervise the battery condition to avoid bad charging habits killing them before their time.
Lithium Batteries also do not suffer degradation from sitting unused and can not be over discharged usually either.

The new batteries are also so much more powerful yet lighter weight it is unbelievable really.

Please try something new and high quality before deciding or spreading the same advice about batteries from before.
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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #132 on: October 19, 2018, 02:31:41 AM
I am sure I will sooner or later.  You just can't argue with the convenience of a cordless drill.

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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #133 on: November 16, 2018, 03:45:46 PM
Was clearing up in the garage, thought I'd take a couple of pics of my drills

Bosch corded non-hammer, Bosch SDS, B&D cordless and a baby Makita


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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #134 on: November 16, 2018, 03:53:05 PM
This is my latest drill:



Bosch GSR-18V 60 C with all kinds of extras (drill bits, driver bits and an L-Boxx full of Wiha tools).

First world problem: I use IKEA PAX wardrobes to store my L-Boxxes. And with these three I ran out of space. I had to buy an extra wardrobe :P
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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #135 on: November 16, 2018, 04:20:40 PM
You should seriously visit vicfan.com. All the hoopy froods are doing it.


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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #136 on: November 16, 2018, 10:43:22 PM
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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #137 on: November 19, 2018, 03:41:47 AM
Here it is...The latest and Greatest drill ever invented.


Made by the fabulous Skill Corp. of Chicago, Il. Made in the USA. This new drill is double insulated, Variable speed. It has a 3/8" chuck capacity and a side handle for stability. It has a new Polycarbonate housing that is guaranteed against breakage for life.

 This is it People, not just a drill, it's a drill / driver.

Got this at an auction today for $3.
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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #138 on: November 19, 2018, 07:44:05 AM
Score!
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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #139 on: November 19, 2018, 10:29:44 AM
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Holy balls that’s a lot of sortimo/L-Boxx’s, very impressive


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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #140 on: November 19, 2018, 01:06:28 PM
Dan, that's an amazing find on a great drill!  That thing looks bulletproof!

Reinier, I love that setup!  I would spend days organizing and setting things up like that, then two days later there would be bits and pieces all over the place, something leaking from each of the top shelves and a small fire burning away in a corner....   :facepalm:

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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #141 on: November 19, 2018, 02:14:14 PM
:D
You know, except for the small fire it's not that different actually. Many of those boxes contain all kinds of miscellaneous stuff. All power tools are in their own L-Boxxes though.
And the shelves to the left of those cabinets are really full of junk: hand tools like block planes, chisels, saws, pencils, squares and such, but also camping gear, random household items, buckets, garden tools and the occasional small piece of furniture. It's such a mess just looking at it makes me sad :P

I'm currently building a workbench and tool wall, so things will hopefully be more organized in the near future.
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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #142 on: November 19, 2018, 04:13:45 PM
This is my latest drill, it's a Bosch drill press (wrong color, green instead of blue ;) ). It's supposed to be pretty good for its price (I got a great deal on Amazon):

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Bought me one of those Bosch drill presses as well today, Amazon has a great deal on this drill today  :D
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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #143 on: November 19, 2018, 04:15:55 PM
This is my latest drill, it's a Bosch drill press (wrong color, green instead of blue ;) ). It's supposed to be pretty good for its price (I got a great deal on Amazon):

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Bought me one of those Bosch drill presses as well today, Amazon has a great deal on this drill today  :D

Yes, you pad a bit less than me (I just read about it on that other forum ;) ).
You should seriously visit vicfan.com. All the hoopy froods are doing it.


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Reply #144 on: November 19, 2018, 04:17:44 PM
This is my latest drill, it's a Bosch drill press (wrong color, green instead of blue ;) ). It's supposed to be pretty good for its price (I got a great deal on Amazon):

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Bought me one of those Bosch drill presses as well today, Amazon has a great deal on this drill today  :D

Yes, you pad a bit less than me (I just read about it on that other forum ;) ).

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Reply #145 on: December 04, 2018, 06:02:15 PM
Anyone got one of these?

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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #146 on: December 04, 2018, 06:26:47 PM
Anyone got one of these?

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Not me. Why would anyone like that :think:
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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #147 on: December 04, 2018, 06:32:04 PM
You should seriously visit vicfan.com. All the hoopy froods are doing it.


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Re: Show me your drills
Reply #148 on: December 04, 2018, 06:32:58 PM
My latest drill. Basically the FlexiClick version of my other 18V Bosch:

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Reply #149 on: December 04, 2018, 07:24:09 PM
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