Cordless Drill for Hubby's Christmas Present

punchbuggy · 11-13-2007, 11:12 PM

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!

*Dougstermd* ^(Premo) · 11-13-2007, 11:16 PM

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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!

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

*ItalianScallion* ^(Premo) · 11-13-2007, 11:17 PM

Makita is good and so is Craftsman (Sears). The higher the voltage the better.

*Sharon* ^(Premo) · 11-13-2007, 11:18 PM

I bought 2A one of these (he picked it out). You can price them at different places.
Milwaukee 28V Cordless V28™ Lithium-Ion 1/2" Hammer Drill w/ Case

*Dougstermd* ^(Premo) · 11-13-2007, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharon

I bought 2A one of these (he picked it out). You can price them at different places.
Milwaukee 28V Cordless V28™ Lithium-Ion 1/2" Hammer Drill w/ Case

Milwaukee well thats really pricey.

ST. Marys Lighting carries them nice products though.

punchbuggy · 11-13-2007, 11:38 PM

Growing up, my Dad swore by Sears - Craftsman. Since I'm so not a tool chick, I really appreciate the responses. Milwaukee is a bit pricey but I appreciate the link. I'll check out all responses and do some surfing. His drill is a "Skill" but the batteries won't stay charged....want to get him something new because he's always "making do" but if I can find replacement batteries would go that route. The drill is fine! Not sure if Skill drills are still made.

punchbuggy · 11-13-2007, 11:46 PM

Oh hell - there's all kinds of companies that sell replacement batteries for Skil online - just have to check what he has. DAH! Hate to trash the drill - now to dig through the shed over all of the family crap to get to his workbench. Poor hubby - can't even have the shed for his stuff! Have to give him a shed cleanout gift certificate in his stocking! ha ha

RadioCtrlDWife · 11-14-2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharon

I bought 2A one of these (he picked it out). You can price them at different places.
Milwaukee 28V Cordless V28™ Lithium-Ion 1/2" Hammer Drill w/ Case

Lithium-Ion is the best. I would not buy a new cordless tool with any lesser type of battery pack. We have had great service from our Mikitas.
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kom526 · 11-14-2007, 01:12 AM

This month's Consumer Reports rates cordless drills. I think the Panasonic 12 volt was their highest rated in the area you're looking. The Hitachi lithium-ion ($200) was another highly rated drill.

tikipirate · 11-14-2007, 01:52 AM

You kinda need to sniff out more info out of hubby...

If all he needs is a good, powerful and lightweight cordless drill, then the Panasonic has won every contest between Consumer Reports and Fine Homebuilding.

But if he needs more than just a drill, then you have to build a cordless system around the battery pack. Check out what tools are available using that battery. So far, Makita and DeWalt are leading the Lithium-Ion battle. Porter-Cable and DeWalt are leading the Nickle Metal Hydride battle.

Confused? So is everyone else.

11-13-2007, 11:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
punchbuggy Registered User Member Since: Aug 2007 Posts: 93	Cordless Drill for Hubby's Christmas Present 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!
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11-13-2007, 11:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
ItalianScallion ^(Premo) Harley Rider Member Since: Mar 2007 Location: Waldorf Posts: 1,392	Makita is good and so is Craftsman (Sears). The higher the voltage the better. __________________ MICHAEL SAVAGE FOR PRESIDENT Remember; you can't get fire insurance after the fire!
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11-13-2007, 11:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sharon ^(Premo) * * * * * * * * * Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: Hotel California Posts: 22,730	I bought 2A one of these (he picked it out). You can price them at different places. Milwaukee 28V Cordless V28™ Lithium-Ion 1/2" Hammer Drill w/ Case
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11-13-2007, 11:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
punchbuggy Registered User Member Since: Aug 2007 Posts: 93	Growing up, my Dad swore by Sears - Craftsman. Since I'm so not a tool chick, I really appreciate the responses. Milwaukee is a bit pricey but I appreciate the link. I'll check out all responses and do some surfing. His drill is a "Skill" but the batteries won't stay charged....want to get him something new because he's always "making do" but if I can find replacement batteries would go that route. The drill is fine! Not sure if Skill drills are still made.
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11-13-2007, 11:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
punchbuggy Registered User Member Since: Aug 2007 Posts: 93	Oh hell - there's all kinds of companies that sell replacement batteries for Skil online - just have to check what he has. DAH! Hate to trash the drill - now to dig through the shed over all of the family crap to get to his workbench. Poor hubby - can't even have the shed for his stuff! Have to give him a shed cleanout gift certificate in his stocking! ha ha
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11-14-2007, 01:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
kom526 Exceedingly Average Member Since: Oct 2004 Location: Beyond the OB stakes Posts: 5,662	This month's Consumer Reports rates cordless drills. I think the Panasonic 12 volt was their highest rated in the area you're looking. The Hitachi lithium-ion ($200) was another highly rated drill. __________________ Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been. http://www.mikechurch.com/joomla/index.php http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=158073647
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11-14-2007, 01:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
tikipirate Registered User Member Since: Jul 2004 Posts: 577	You kinda need to sniff out more info out of hubby... If all he needs is a good, powerful and lightweight cordless drill, then the Panasonic has won every contest between Consumer Reports and Fine Homebuilding. But if he needs more than just a drill, then you have to build a cordless system around the battery pack. Check out what tools are available using that battery. So far, Makita and DeWalt are leading the Lithium-Ion battle. Porter-Cable and DeWalt are leading the Nickle Metal Hydride battle. Confused? So is everyone else. __________________ A nice breeze blows in... ...whenever the big fella cracks a grin... ...and when the time and the place is right... ...we sit down sip some bouillabaisse...
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