Lithium Cordless Power Tools

[JThiessen]

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.

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!

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.

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??

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.

[JThiessen]

Hey, TDC - are all your plastic cases empty too? That is one thing I like about the RIGID is their nice tool bag that they come with.

[sikeston34m]

We have just finished adding onto our home. 2 Bedrooms and a Bath.

Before I started this project, I bought the 36 volt Dewalt Cordless Tool Set.

This included:

7 1/4" Circular Saw
1/2" Hammer Drill
Sawzall
36 volt Snake light

Charger and 2 Batteries

Throughout this project, the entire tool set has performed flawlessly.

The 36 volt Drill would cut those holes and not break a sweat. In fact, I did use several wood bits for wiring and a larger size for water piping through the wall studs.

I also used it to drill 1/2" holes in the concrete to install anchors.

Very happy with these products.