Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Ridgid 12V 1/4" Cordless Right-Angle Impact Driver Kit ZRR82233 Best Quality


I got the drill from Home Depot and so far it been working great no issue, give out plenty of power for 12v for around the house things. 3yrs limited warranty including battery can't beat that! Register online a get Lifetime warranty. Always read Ridgid fine print on the lifetime warranty!.







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Monday, August 2, 2010

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This bit and the Hitachi "superdriver" collated screwdriver system sucks.
I paid over $300.00 for the superdriver system so I could drive screws into cement underlayment board for ceramic tile, without being on my hands & knees. For an additional $ 150.00 I purchased 3,000 collated screws with the LOZ screw head, because they weren't supposed to strip, mis-feed, etc. "like the other brands".

The Hitachi superdriver LOX screws are only available via the internet, so you have to plan your job in advance
and buy more collated screws then you think you'll need. Cement board screws are $50.00 a thousand.

Long story short, the LOX bit fell apart after 2,000 screws.
About 200 screws mis-fed and fell out of the strip before they could be used, once the strip location is used, you can't reinsert the unused screw.
Another 100 or so screws didn't seat flush like they were supposed too. And needed to be driven flush with another sheetrock screw gun.
A second attempt to drive the screws flush using a stand square head bit, usually strips out the LOX head.
The LOX screws strip out four times as much as standard square head screws (I love standard square head drive screws)

A new bit is only available via the Internet, so I was stuck with an unfinished job and 900 screws I couldn't use.
I tried to purchase Senco phillips head screws to finish the job, since a phillips head bit is included with the gun. Senco has gone bankrupt, so their screws are no longer available.
I had to borrow a sheetrock screw gun, purchase individual screws and manually insert 600 screws one at a time to finish the job.

Documentation I've read while researching my purchase of this gun implys the extention can be removed, allowing the screwdriver gun to be used without the extention. The included and Hitachi website documentation is extremely POOR. It states areas should be lubed, but its up to the user to figure out where lube is needed.
No part numbers are shown for the bits (which break after 2,000 screws).
The bits themselves aren't shown anywhere in the documentation either.
None of the documentation shows the screwgun and the extention in a combined fashion.
Nor does it show how to disassamble/assamble the extention to the gun itself.

When it works properly (about 80% of the time), it's great, otherwise it sucks.
To say it's BADLY OVER PRICED is an under statement.

I'm only buying a replacemnt LOX bit so I can use the 900 or so screws I now have left over on some other future project.
I wouldn't buy it again.
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We use these tools for a commercial cabinet company and find them to have plenty of power and are durable.Get more detail about DEWALT DC940KA Heavy-Duty 12-Volt XRP Drill/Driver.

Milwaukee 6740-20 6.5 Amp Screwdriver Decide Now


The cut-off adjustment is quick and easy to adjust and stays put. This gun has tons of torque for putting in long or short screws. Fast enough to make quick work of sheetrock and synthetic decking even with the new no-bulge decking screws. Light-weight, and made in America with a long heavy-duty cord.Get more detail about Milwaukee 6740-20 6.5 Amp Screwdriver.

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We have been using these PC 19.2 hammer drills for building cisterns (big concrete boxes that catch & store rainwater) in Haiti for several years. We surely use them well beyond their intended capacity, we regularly drive 3/8" lag bolts & endless numbers of 3" wood screws. The drive in the drill holds up incredibly well, we get about 18 months out of a battery on average, I don't know how many discarges and recharges this is but we are well satisfied with the package. We try to be vigilant about completely discharging the battery before charging. We have a circular saw that uses the same power and it is very well built and very handy but it uses up a battery in short order. The chargers do charge in an hour and hold up well considering the power source we use fluctuates.

We have been very happy with the performance of this product and plan to continue to use them in the future.Get more detail about Porter-Cable 9987 19.2-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver Kit.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

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Discount All Power America APT2001 4.2 Amp 3/8-inch Corded Drill


I haven't used it long (1 month), but it seems to work pretty well so far. I've used it for drilling several holes in metal pipes, as well as sanding down surfaces. So far so good.Get more detail about All Power America APT2001 4.2 Amp 3/8-inch Corded Drill.

Cheapest Hitachi D10VG 9 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill


This is a great drill to have in your arsenal, especially when your cordless drill farts out on the job, and you don't want to pull out the big 1/2" hammer drill for light to medium duty drilling and driving tasks. I'd give it 5 stars, but the placement of the trigger lock is not well designed. I have inadvertantly engaged it a few times while in the middle of a drilling task and even while driving screws.Get more detail about Hitachi D10VG 9 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Cheap Senco DS200-S4 Duraspin 4000 RPM Drywall Collated Screwdriver


DS200-s4 Worked well after glueing in the bit. The provided bit locks into the screw gun with a ball bearing and a grove around the bit. After about three screws being driven the bit would pull loose from the driver. I ended up glueing it in with gorillia glue. Contacted Senco and was provided no help. Senco agreed to send me a new bit, but the bit never came. Called Senco again, they provided no additional help. They basically said that this company probably removed the Senco bit and replaced it with a generic bit. Senco's only advise was to bring it to one of their authorized dealer, which is 25 miles from my home in the city of Philadelphia. Thanks Senco.Get more detail about Senco DS200-S4 Duraspin 4000 RPM Drywall Collated Screwdriver.

Buying Milwaukee 0721-21 V28 28-Volt Lithium-Ion 1/2-Inch Cordless Right Angle Drill/Driver Kit


It is not a total substitute for a permanent power winch on a 43' sailboat. Easy operation for the initial grinding on the main halyard or a jib sheet but will fault out (stop) when it gets close to the end (last 4-6 feet). Easy to handle as long as the winch is self-tailing.Get more detail about Milwaukee 0721-21 V28 28-Volt Lithium-Ion 1/2-Inch Cordless Right Angle Drill/Driver Kit.

Buy Milwaukee 0524-24 18 Volt 1/2-Inch T-Handle Hammer-Drill 0-500/1600 RPM with Two Batteries, Charger, and Case


This blew the doors off an 18v Hitachi. More power, longer run-time, and hammer-drill capability. It has survived a few drops already.

This drill is not for the weak. Your wrists and arms will ache if you are doing wall or ceiling work all day.

I wanted power and durability. It appears I have it. I'll put up with the weight.Get more detail about Milwaukee 0524-24 18 Volt 1/2-Inch T-Handle Hammer-Drill 0-500/1600 RPM with Two Batteries, Charger, and Case.

Purchase Milwaukee 2610-24 18-Volt Drill/Driver Kit


Watch out for this drill... I purchased most of the new M18 tools with extra batteries etc etc. and this particular drill broke the 2nd time I used it. I had the side handle on it and while using a hole saw it snapped a piece off the drill itself(the piece that holds the side handle on) the cheap pot metal drill casing/body broke right off . Now it cannot be used with a side handle and there is sharp metal on the body of the drill exposed..Not so "Nothing but Heavy duty"! In all my years of using cordless tools on jobs I have never seen anything like this, why they did not use the standard ring type side handle clamp is beyond me. Also the drill cuts out under load like the other reviewer mentioned and the battery life is no more than my Dewalt 18volt Ni-Cads. Back to Makita and Dewalt for me.Get more detail about Milwaukee 2610-24 18-Volt Drill/Driver Kit.

Order DEWALT DW965K-2 12-Volt NiCad 3/8-Inch Cordless Right Angle Drill/Driver Kit


This drill works great. Needed to back a screw out of a space my other drills did not fit. Worked like a champ. I absolutely love this drill.Get more detail about DEWALT DW965K-2 12-Volt NiCad 3/8-Inch Cordless Right Angle Drill/Driver Kit.

Friday, July 30, 2010

Where To Buy All Power America APT1001 19.2 Volt 3/8-inch Cordless Drill


I bought this drill thinking if it worked at all it would be a good deal. I charged the battery over night and the drill did nothing when I pulled the trigger. I sent it back for a refund and will be trying a different brand.Get more detail about All Power America APT1001 19.2 Volt 3/8-inch Cordless Drill.

Shop For Factory-Reconditioned Bosch 37618-01-RT 18-Volt 1/2-Inch Brute Tough Litheon Drill/Driver with 2-Fat Batteries


I wanted a drill that would have enough power to drill through wood joists in my attic and that would not run out of juice too often. I have used the drill for several weeks and find it to be everything I had hoped it would. I like the size; it is bigger than the run of the mill drill I see at HQ and Lowes. The light built into the base is a nice touch; it helpsout in low light conditions. I felt comfortable with Bosch as I have had a corded drill of theirs for about fifteen years. I have also used and appreciated their hammer drills.Get more detail about Factory-Reconditioned Bosch 37618-01-RT 18-Volt 1/2-Inch Brute Tough Litheon Drill/Driver with 2-Fat Batteries.

Skil 2895-01 Drive II 18-Volt Cordless Drill/Driver


This is an ok [edit to] a quite good drill for a homeowner, but it does have power issues for an 18v, [edit] however it has plenty of power for the homeowner. Also, do not even bother to use the bits that come with it for anything more than light work otherwise they will disintegrate, which will leave you wondering how tough the drill can be. That said, the refurbished (at $80) seems worth it; although after I bought this someone Craigslisted a Dewalt 14.4v hammer drill for $40 that I wished I had bought instead, maybe that is why I am pessimistic about this drill.
But it is a little cheap feeling and looking: the battery pack is a little bit loose, the plastic isn't too hardy feeling, its power isn't quite as high as most 18v that I've used, the lowest clutch setting seems too light, and I'm not convinced that the battery has a long life--although with two and the charger for the homeowner that is a non-issue.
The level is nice and useful, the charge indicator is also quite nice, the handle attachment is alright, it feels balanced, and I hope I'll get a lot of use out of it (I'll probably post an update after a while to mitigate my current pessimism or at least provide a more complete review).
[edit] After one month of got quite a lot of usage, and moved it up to a four star drill. I read a review that said shortly after purchasing it, the user put it under strain and it had a funny smell and a lose piece at the tip but worked great for years. I have had the same experience, lets hope it keeps going strong for years.
Overall I am becoming quite fond of it, seems tougher than it looked.Get more detail about Skil 2895-01 Drive II 18-Volt Cordless Drill/Driver.

Ridgid R5011 25348 8.5 Amp 1/2-Inch 2-Speed Hammer Drill Review


Great drill. Not very heavy and with the proper bit it powers through concrete. Two gears also makes it a plus for more control when drilling. Also comes with a lifetime warranty on parts, just be sure to send in the registration card to Rigid or they won't honor it for life.Get more detail about Ridgid R5011 25348 8.5 Amp 1/2-Inch 2-Speed Hammer Drill.

DEWALT DC520KA Heavy Duty 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Drywall/Deck Screwdriver Kit Top Quality


I must start by saying I'm a big fan of the DeWalt 18v line. There isn't much they make that I don't have. When I saw this was available, I thought it would be a great addition to the tool bag.

That said, it's just too heavy for all day use. They batteries last, but my arm doesn't. I can't say for sure if it's the weight of the tool or the balance, but either way, it doesn't work well for me for all day use.

It is a good tool for a few screws here or there. The motor is plenty powerful and the depth / clutch works well. I use it when I'm supervising a crew and am needed all over a job site. If I'm working in one location, I go with a traditional high-speed corded gun.Get more detail about DEWALT DC520KA Heavy Duty 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Drywall/Deck Screwdriver Kit.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

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This is a great product, its not really an industrial air hammer but it is versatile enough to make short work of pretty much whatever you need done around the house. This thing will make short work of tile, small pieces of concrete or pretty much any job that requires a small hammer to pound something into dust.

I have some friends who do industrial work and they have some higher end tools like SK and some that are only known by the pros. For a average home user who has a shop, this is more than enough and won't break the bank.

Be warned, after a while, it will take a toll on your hands and arms - do wear gloves and eye protection and make sure your chisels are installed correctly as this is a tool for professionals or people that have learned from the school of hard knocks.Get more detail about Chicago Pneumatic CP715 Heavy Duty Air Hammer.

Makita 6213DWBLE 3/8-Inch 12 Volt Drill/Driver Kit with Flashlight Best Quality


I have been completely satisfied with this product. I have used it daily on the job, working in adverse conditions (rain, cold, heat, any combo of them) for over 6 years. Started with the standard batteries and bought a 2nd drill with the new ni mh batteries 18 months ago. All batteries still work great. Both chargers still work great. (even though the older charger won't charge the newer batteries). One drill was even dropped into a full hot tub without lasting problems. I find the 12v driver to be light enough for extended use and still powerfull enough to drive long screws. If you are only doing occaisional work, the 14.4v may suit you better. Thanks to a thief, I am going to be purchasing another cordless soon, and it will be a Makita 12v.Get more detail about Makita 6213DWBLE 3/8-Inch 12 Volt Drill/Driver Kit with Flashlight.