Cordless Drill for Hubby's Christmas Present

[Larry Gude (Premo)]

Originally Posted by punchbuggy

My husband wants a new cordless drill for Christmas with 2 rechargeable batteries. His is over 14 years old and we can't find replacement batteries for it. Any brands anyone can recommend that will last? Wants between 10-14 volt. Used for all home projects - not building an Ark or anything. He's worth it so bring on your suggestions!
Thanks!

...if I read you correctly, he wants 10-14 volts and just around the house, no need for 'ark' building, correct?

So, no hammer drills, no 18 volt professional models, right? His is 14 years old which means it ain't much in terms of performance and features which means he never wanted much more, right? So, he's a person who needs a few tools, not THE best tools? Right?

If he is like my dad and does NOT want the latest and greatest, just solid, good enough and CHEAP, this is your tool;

Craftsman 14.4 volt Drill with Auto Lock Chuck - Model 11547 at Sears.com

It's not as heavy as the bigger ones, it will do nearly as much as any other cordless, at least for a short time and it's CHEAP.

You can get a bit better performance and an extra feature or two by stepping up to this for $20 more;

Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Drill/Driver Kit, 80th Anniversary - Model 11561 at Sears.com

This is a great drill for HOME, light use, occasional bigger jobs.

[Vince]

Originally Posted by Dougstermd

18 volt Dewalt. Its the only battery drill I have ever liked. Kinda pricey but well worth it.

Have one of these with two batteries. I do alot of woodworking and use the crap out of it. With one battery always on charge it's never let me down.

well, i would have to recommend either~~~ Sears Craftsmen, DeWalt,Milwalkie or something like that.....do not go with Ryobi or Ridgid....both are crap! I can tell ya this from working at the Home Depot in the past....their "store brands" are garbage...

[kom526]

Originally Posted by Larry Gude

You can get a bit better performance and an extra feature or two by stepping up to this for $20 more;

Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Drill/Driver Kit, 80th Anniversary - Model 11561 at Sears.com

This is a great drill for HOME, light use, occasional bigger jobs.

The 19.2 is a good drill, PLENTY of torque and it won't cause your arm to fall off from the weight. We've been using these on a little (BIG) project we're working on out here.

[czygvtwkr]

Don't laugh but I have a Black and Decker 12V cordless drill with keyless chuck that I got at Lowes for about $70 and it came with a case and two battery packs (NiCads) and it has more than enough power to do just about anything that a home owner will need. I would buy him a pack of #1 and #2 phillips bits and a good set of drill bits with the extra money if he doesn't already have some.

I did seriously consider an expensive Hitachi but when I thought about it I really couldn't think of why I needed it. Granted if I were a professional handyman I would want something else but this is fine. I even drilled four 3/8 inch holes into concrete block with this drill a while back, yea a hammer drill would have worked better but it was probably the only four holes I will ever drill into concrete block for a decade.

[Booboo3604]

Originally Posted by Vince

Have one of these with two batteries. I do alot of woodworking and use the crap out of it. With one battery always on charge it's never let me down.

My boyfriend is an electrician and he has had the same one for years. That thing has been dropped so many times off of ladders and everything else. Still works perfect. Initially I was really surprised that he was spending that much on a drill but it's a good tool. The battery can be used in all the different 18V cordless tools so over time he has accumulated quite a few batteries, so like you say with one (or two) always on charge, it's always ready to go!

I have even used it and really like it. He has this attachment that I was able to use to stir drywall mudd in the bug bucket. Made it SO much easier!

[Gemmi]

Dewalt

[sdm]

Yep, my hubby buys Dewalt. 18V Cordless with 2 battery packs. Should be able to pick one up on sale soon.

[Lexib_]

I have a makita drill set. Very nice. My dad bought it for me LOL

Makita 14.4V Cordless 3-Piece Combo Kit

[willie]

Originally Posted by jlwgirl

well, i would have to recommend either~~~ Sears Craftsmen, DeWalt,Milwalkie or something like that.....do not go with Ryobi or Ridgid....both are crap! I can tell ya this from working at the Home Depot in the past....their "store brands" are garbage...

Craftsman is made by Ryobi.