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Originally Posted by dkexige
I'm curious as to why you're using a forstner bit though. If you're going through studs, a holesaw would be a much better idea.
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I was wondering if someone was going to catch me on that. First answer is - because. Second answer is I HATE having to pry out the ring of wood....so I thought I'd try out the new bit set I picked up.....just cause I can!
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Originally Posted by BrianG
Well, if the battery is too hot, just gear down. 
Just like BL, HV is king for high power, which is why 120V excels. |
This thing actually gears down automatically. One of the "new" features I guess. Its kinda weird when it does it - not sure that I like it or not yet. I went back and forth a few times between automatic and the manual speed selection.
I considered picking up one of their 3.5 packs. But since I wasn't sure how the thing was going to function in the first place, I didnt want to buy more than I needed.
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Originally Posted by TDC57
Wait a minute guys.. we are missing something here..
you put down the Dewalt 1/2 (BAD BOY) and spent how much money to do the same thing??
WHY??? why go from the Porsche to a Chevy??
You’re talking about this drill right??
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Yes, that's the one! My issue with using it is that I dont have the handle that screws into the side. I had to remove the rear handle to fit it between the studs, and my knuckles look like hamburger from it twisting on me (I'm a fairly big guy, so it's a compliment to the torque that I cant hold it). And I hate extension cords....and all my good ones are currently tied up in christmas lights (gotta try to the DW to take them down today!).
I looked for a handle for it last night, but they didnt have any.
That's one of the other downfalls on the RIGID - it doesnt have that extra removable handle either. I actually use them quite often, and 18V puts out enough torque to need it at times.
I think I'll take it back today, and probably pick up a single unit driver.
I dont think I'm going with Milwaulkie - we switched to those at work about a year ago, and we are all ready to go back to DeWalt. The Dewalts are lighter, actually held up longer (we analyzed our replacement rate recently). I am going to look at the Makita and the Bosch - I've always had good luck with them.