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Randy NAA in Mi

02-07-2005 13:16:36

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My cordless drill has died. About 6 years ago my wife gave me a Craftsman 12v cordless drill, with two batteries and a charger. Been a good tool. Now the batteries will not take a charge. I assume after six years of charging and recharging that this is normal, correct? Problem is that a single replacement battery is $39.95. While a new 14v drill with two batteries would only be $49.95. Hate to toss out a good drill, but for $10 it makes sense to get a whole new outfit. Any thoughts about trading up to a Makita? Thanks guy

randyandlori@att.net

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Used car salesman

02-08-2005 07:41:21

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Milwaukee 18 V Hammer Drill is the way to go in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

most of the other drills listed below are just fine. Makita, Dewalt, Craftsman.....all good names. I have owned a Dewalt.. I have owned a Makita..... now all I will buy is the Milwaukee. It will be the last drill you will buy.

One thing you want to make sure you do is not to overcharge your batteries. When the light on the charger says they are charged it is time to take them off the charger.

You will not beat the performance of the Milwaukee.

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Galen

02-08-2005 06:00:44

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

Just my 2 cents on this! Go with the DeWalt 14.4 I have used these tools since 1997 (business use)and have replaced only 1 of 30 or so batteries. I found that the 18v need recharge more often, and are to heavy. I've had Makita and Ryobi also - good tools, but not at DeWalt's level. I have 1 Porter Cable drill (found it laying in the mud at a jobsite) - seems to be a good tool, but I am still partial to DeWalt. Mine live in the trucks year round - -20 to 110 in the shade and I recharge them with the 15 minute charger (once a month I charge them overnight with the one hour charger). They take a LOT of abuse - I have witnessed my drills try to commit suicide by jumping off a roof several times, but they have managed to come through unscathed.

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DUCK

02-08-2005 03:10:59

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

I have a shop full of tools and it is hard to beat DeWalt. Plus I like the bright yellow it's easy to spot LOL
About 80% of all my tools are DeWalt and never had a problem. I work the hoo hoo out of them and they just keep on ticking.
I have some Porter Cable too and they are great just a bit more expensive. Wife uses Makita and that's about all they are worth. Girly tools as the Govenator would say.
DUCK

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GAJIM

02-08-2005 04:57:06

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to DUCK, 02-08-2005 03:10:59

What Duck said. I've tried them all. You cannot beat DeWalt. They take a lickin and keep on tickin! GA Jim

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jhill

02-07-2005 22:13:52

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

DO an internet serch. There are some companies selling aftermarket replacement batteries at reasonable prices.

I have great results with my 2 Dewalt drills. One is 12 yrs old and still working great.

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Jimmyjack

02-07-2005 21:50:03

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

There is a good evaluation I think it was in Popular Mechanics last month. Look it up. I just bought a 19.3 Craftsman and I love it, if the batteries hold up. I have been using it for ice fishing and have drilled 4 inch holes all day, and I havent used the second battery. $79.00. I dont make a living using the drill or I would go to the DeWalt, Makita drill. Yu get generally what yu pay for.

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TIMW(PA)

02-07-2005 21:27:50

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

I like PORTER CABLE. the one I have is a 14 V. has a hammer drill selection, high and low, clutch selection, metal keyless jacobs chuck. Included 2 batteries and a smart charger. I've worked the snot out of it and it just keeps on going....My $.02....Tim

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Tom WY

02-07-2005 20:24:39

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

I prefer MAKITA. Very good stuff if you buy the better line. The ones with replacable brush motors.
Hey RP.... I have a SKILL w/batteries and charger for ya cheeeee ep.

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02-07-2005 18:43:40

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

My old SKIL cordless batteries quit taking a charge too. I plan to cobble it to about 15 feet of 12 gauge wire with some big alligator clips on the end.

The I can hook it to the truck or tractor battery in the field.

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TIMW(PA)

02-07-2005 21:23:28

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to RP, 02-07-2005 18:43:40

If you do that, be prepared to fry it. volts may be the same but you talking about ten times or more amperage with a car battery. Like one of the other posters said just find some cheap nicad batteries and open the case and solder some back in. it is cheap and easy

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stimw

02-07-2005 17:50:30

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

Buy the Harbor Freight batteries, about $10., take them apart and put in Craftsman case. You have to solder them to the wires. Been working for me.

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stimw

02-07-2005 17:49:44

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

Buy the Harbor Freight batteries, about $10., take them apart and put in Craftsman case. You have to solder them to the wires. Been working for me.

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stimw

02-07-2005 17:49:20

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

Buy the Harbor Freight batteries, about $10., take them apart and put in Craftsman case. You have to solder them to the wires. Been working for me.

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Billy C (TX)

02-07-2005 16:46:24

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

I am building a new workshop, nearing completion. My old Ryobi 14.4V got left laying on a table outside and got rained on. It quit on me so I got a used Makita 18V off ebay. Great drill/driver and the keyless chuck tightens down much better than it did on the Ryobi. So I looked at the Ryobi one more time before tossing it and I notice corrosion on the terminals in the handle that mate with the battery. Cleaned them up and it still works. I put it on ebay. For the money I got a bargain out of that old Ryobi. The Makita will have to last me about 10 yrs to equal it. Makita does have more torque but that could be the extra 4 volts too. Skip the Harbor Freight chinese drill.

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DON TX

02-07-2005 15:45:59

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

I've used Makita, Dewalt, etc. over the last 9 yrs. Dewalt couldn't take any abuse. The Ryobi has been very reliable and can take dropping once in a while. They came out with a 2 pack of 18 volt bats for $40.00 before xmas. It's the only cordless drill I've found you can replace the bats more feasable than buying a new drill. I really don't need a 18 volt screwgun, but the sawsall, circular saw, and flashlight are real handy. Can't wait till they come out with a finish nail gun, bat operated. My .02 worth. HTH
DON TX

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Tom in MS

02-07-2005 16:41:31

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to DON TX, 02-07-2005 15:45:59

Main thing to remember MOST of the ones on ebay are JUNK//will not charge, will not go into highest torque setting etc. stay with a name brand. We use Dwalt at work. Our guys don't take the best care of equipment and they still survive.

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willy-g

02-07-2005 14:52:00

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

Dewalt in my opinion makes the best cordless set-ups. Drills, saw-salls ,and flash-lites. The batteries last many years and many chargeings. I have 4 drills a few saws-alls and three flash-lites that all take the same style batteries. Plus they last a long time before they need to be recharged. Dewalt bought out black and decker a few years ago and I have a few of those also. I even have a radio by Dewalt that charges all voltage batteries as you work. Go with the Dewalt! craftsman and mikita cordless drills dont cut the mustard.

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DJ in Pa

02-07-2005 13:55:16

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

I have a 13.2v Dewalt that is 11 years old.I used it every day for 6 of those years. I used to go through batteries like crazy. Fortunately they had a one year warranty.The drill itself has been rugged.

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Steve (Magnolia, TX)

02-07-2005 13:37:11

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Randy NAA in Michigan, 02-07-2005 13:16:36

I'm going through that with my 18V Craftsman. I was in a Sears Hardware store, on Friday, and the salesman actually told me that "they" don't recommend replacing the battery, just get a whole new setup.

I'm starting to think that I can get about 3 Harbor Freight "specials" (at ~$20 a pop) for the price of 1 decent Craftsman....

Steve

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Vern-MI

02-07-2005 15:02:02

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Steve (Magnolia, TX), 02-07-2005 13:37:11

Forget the Harbor frieght battery operated tools. The chargers & batteries which they provide do not have controls for regulating charge rate with temperature or full charge. What they indicate in the instructions is "Do not charge more than five hours or battery damage will occur". Now how soon do you think you will forget and it will be on charge all night?

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Tom in MS

02-07-2005 18:11:29

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Vern-MI, 02-07-2005 15:02:02

That is some of the junk I am talking about. Not worth buying.

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ericlb

02-07-2005 13:50:58

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Re: OT-Cordless Drills in reply to Steve (Magnolia, TX), 02-07-2005 13:37:11

you might consider a dewalt, ive been using one for 5 years pretty much every day and its still going strong ericlb

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