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03-28-2008, 09:56 AM
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Not bad looking tools, thanks for the link.
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03-31-2008, 12:17 PM
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Over the last couple of years I’ve noticed a lot of carpenters are going with the Rigid cordless line. They seem like they are pretty well made. I know most people associate them with Home Depot, but they are also sold through Colonial Hardware [Black Book of Tools]. I’ve tried one on a job here and there and they do feel solid but maybe a little heavy to me, but that’s probably because I’m so used to the 18V DeWalt, which is pretty much all I have bought as far as cordless stuff goes for the last 10 or 12 years. Some guys liked Milwaukee, but they always felt like they were made of lead to me. Batteries didn’t seem to hold up to well either from what I was told. I saw Ryobi mentioned a couple of times. The funny thing is that it seems that most of the time when a guy shows up on the job with Ryobi, he is usually borrowing someone else’s tools [not mine] less than half way through the day because he’s frustrated that they don’t work fast enough to keep up and the batteries just keep dying over and over again.
Even though they may not be the best, I’m knee deep in DeWalt right now with just about every 18V cordless too they make, so couldn’t even entertain the thought of changing brands. It is great having just one type of battery for every tool though. They are also easy to repair and I like the fact that repair parts and accessories are available online direct through their Service Net. That’s a huge time and productivity saver when tools go down and something that very few of the other major tool manufactures can provide.
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04-04-2008, 09:58 PM
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I've got more 18v DeWalt tools and batteries than you could shake a stick at. (My wife says I have a problem)
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04-04-2008, 10:05 PM
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Seen your member
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For everyday drilling, I stick with an old-fashioned 14.4V DeWalt.
For larger needs, I have the 24V hammer drill, sawzall and skilsaw. I like them because they are not only cordless, but corded with the 120v adapter.
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04-04-2008, 11:24 PM
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"A" inside wireman
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I saw a real cool looking tool tonight at the orange box. A Ridgid lithium battery drill that was a real short profile with a 3/8" chuck. Looks like it would fit in tight spots.
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04-05-2008, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by randomkiller
I saw a real cool looking tool tonight at the orange box. A Ridgid lithium battery drill that was a real short profile with a 3/8" chuck. Looks like it would fit in tight spots.
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Yup! I'm eying that one too for my next purchase to do trim work with. It's the only mini-drill with a real chuck rather than a quick change. Milwaukee and Bosch have nice looking ones too, but they both have quick changes and aren't quite as beefy - plus the Bosch is made in Malaysia.
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04-05-2008, 05:57 PM
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"A" inside wireman
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Originally Posted by Mackie
Yup! I'm eying that one too for my next purchase to do trim work with. It's the only mini-drill with a real chuck rather than a quick change. Milwaukee and Bosch have nice looking ones too, but they both have quick changes and aren't quite as beefy - plus the Bosch is made in Malaysia.
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I was impressed by the short body length, it looks pretty heavy duty. And it was only @$100.
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04-05-2008, 09:20 PM
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I was impressed by the short body length, it looks pretty heavy duty. And it was only @$100.
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$100??? It's $129 at the local Home De$pot...
The only thing I don't like is the 540 RPM's... There was a 12V yellow on sale for $99 which had the same torque (w/ low and high settings) and ~1400 rips on high. But on the down side it's a little bigger and it also has the big battery under the grip - kinda defeating the purpose... 
No matter how big your drill is, someone always has a bigger one (which you want!)
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04-05-2008, 09:43 PM
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Journeyman Electrician
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im a dewalt man myself. i love the 36 volt line
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04-05-2008, 10:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mackie
No matter how big your drill is, someone always has a bigger one (which you want!)
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QUOTE FOR TRUTH
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04-06-2008, 12:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mackie
Yup! I'm eying that one too for my next purchase to do trim work with. It's the only mini-drill with a real chuck rather than a quick change. Milwaukee and Bosch have nice looking ones too, but they both have quick changes and aren't quite as beefy - plus the Bosch is made in Malaysia.
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Yeah honestly I wouldn't get real excited about the chuck because it sucks ..... one of the most important parts of the drill is the chuck and this one falls short. I ended up buying the Milwaukee, used it many times so far and I haven't been able to put it down since. I'm Extremely happy.
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04-07-2008, 09:18 PM
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ok quick question. What are you thoughts about the milwaukee right angle cordless drill or any cordless tool for that fact. Im not much into the corded power tools and yes i know that there are some drawback in the cordless tools. I bring this question up because im thinking about starting some side jobs and want to know what is the best way to go for power tools.
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04-07-2008, 10:41 PM
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"A" inside wireman
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Originally Posted by RHarv
ok quick question. What are you thoughts about the milwaukee right angle cordless drill or any cordless tool for that fact. Im not much into the corded power tools and yes i know that there are some drawback in the cordless tools. I bring this question up because im thinking about starting some side jobs and want to know what is the best way to go for power tools.
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The Milwaukee 18v RAD is pretty much like using the corded one when the battery is fresh. I use one almost daily and love it. Only draqback is the batteries, they don't hold the charge well when stored and larger bits wear them out fast so you need charged spares. I have a few 18v tools so it works out for me. Their tools operate very much the same as the corded counterparts. I have the hatchet sawzall, straight sawzall, 1/2" RAD, 1/2" hammerdrill/driver and SDS hammerdrill. All commerical grade tools.
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04-09-2008, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by gatti
Yeah honestly I wouldn't get real excited about the chuck because it sucks ..... one of the most important parts of the drill is the chuck and this one falls short. I ended up buying the Milwaukee, used it many times so far and I haven't been able to put it down since. I'm Extremely happy.
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What sucks about it?
I like the fact that I could throw in a drill bit in a pinch... I haven't really used those drill bits with the hex shank glued on but they're suspect to me... and pricey... and don't have the variety of sizes as normal bits of course.
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04-09-2008, 06:26 PM
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newbie sparks
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I'm with RK on the Milwaukee, we have the V28 and they're awsome. Tons of power and with the Lithium-Ion lots of run time, best part is full power until the battery dies.
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04-10-2008, 12:45 AM
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Makita 18v lithium ion stuff , my boss ended up going out and buying the drills after he couldn't put up with me having nicer stuff anymore
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04-12-2008, 04:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by randomkiller
The Milwaukee 18v RAD is pretty much like using the corded one when the battery is fresh. I use one almost daily and love it. Only draqback is the batteries, they don't hold the charge well when stored and larger bits wear them out fast so you need charged spares. I have a few 18v tools so it works out for me. Their tools operate very much the same as the corded counterparts. I have the hatchet sawzall, straight sawzall, 1/2" RAD, 1/2" hammerdrill/driver and SDS hammerdrill. All commerical grade tools.
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I use Milwaukee 18V, have gone to lithium. Stayed with 18V as they are backwards compatible with my other Milwaukee NiCad sets. Had some problems with the drills not functioning correctly, though.
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04-12-2008, 06:28 PM
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"A" inside wireman
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Electrician
I use Milwaukee 18V, have gone to lithium. Stayed with 18V as they are backwards compatible with my other Milwaukee NiCad sets. Had some problems with the drills not functioning correctly, though.
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You mean (by backwards compatible) the new batteries fit in the older tools? I see Grainger has two of the new lions with a charger in kit form for @$260.00, my boss would moan a little if I did that one. I still use the regular 18v batteries. They don't hold the charge as long as DeWalts but I think their tools work more like corded tools than most.
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04-14-2008, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by randomkiller
You mean (by backwards compatible) the new batteries fit in the older tools?
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Hey Random it's true ...... it is backwards compatible. I just bought the v18 Lithium Impact drill and today I decided to switchup on the batteries on my older Hatchet saw. Works like a champ!
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