Bare-Tool Milwaukee 0724-20 V28 28-Volt 1/2-Inch Lithium Ion Cordless Hammer/Driver Drill (No Battery) Best Quality

Watch for the complainers out there, who think they've been ripped, jipped, etc. and take it out by giving this drill a bad review.

This is an awesome drill...with the quality assurance Milwaukee is famous for. Sure, some of the complaints may be legitimate, however, they do not detract from the performance and quality of this drill. The 28 volt, lithium ion battery lasts for hours of good use, and is quick to recharge. The keyless chuck is amazingly tight, even with the smallest drill bits, and very quick/easy to change between bits.

I will not go into all the details and finer points of this drill. The 5-year warranty, and other good reviews speak for itself. I also bought the work light that uses the same battery, (MLW49-24-0185 V28), and it is the most amazing light I have found. Just read the many great reviews for it.Get more detail about Bare-Tool Milwaukee 0724-20 V28 28-Volt 1/2-Inch Lithium Ion Cordless Hammer/Driver Drill (No Battery).

Denali Drill Driver Accessory Set, 79-Piece Get it now!

I've had this driver set for several months now so I've had the chance to give it a good test.

The pieces I use the most are the drill bits and the general screw-driving bits.

Pros:
- Sturdy, lockable cases for all the differing pieces
- Convenient bag to store all the accessories, with plenty of space to toss in the drill, spare battery, stud finder, and well, just about anything you could need
- Drill bit cases are labeled to find correct bit sizes easily
- There are two of each for the smallest drill bits (1/16; 5/64; 3/32) since they are the most fragile


Cons:
- Generally fragile
- Many broken drill bits from just drilling moderate hardwood (oak)
- Wood drill bits have worn down just after a few months of general use
- Philips screw driving bit broke (philips head chipped off) when I tried screwing a self-tapping latch screw into some workshop plywood
- Drill bit markings on the case are extremely light in color, difficult to read

Recommendations:
- Labeling each of the cases so you know what is in each

Overall, the Denali Drill Driver kit is a good buy for the money. Where else can you find about 70 drill and driver bits, w/ individual storage cases & a bag for around $30. Just be aware that some of the pieces are rather fragile and if used extensively, will fail on you. For general use around the house, this is a fine set to purchase. I would not recommend this for professional use.Get more detail about Denali Drill Driver Accessory Set, 79-Piece.

Astro Pneumatic 5510 7-Piece Body and Fender Set, Hammers with Fiberglass Handles Buy Now

This set has worked well for me, its fairly well made and all the pieces have a good heft to them. I straightened a few fenders and had no issues. My only complaint is that it didn't come with a shrinking hammer.Get more detail about Astro Pneumatic 5510 7-Piece Body and Fender Set, Hammers with Fiberglass Handles.

Makita DA3010F 4 Amp 3/8-Inch Right Angle Drill with LED Light Order Now

I use a 18 volt cordless drill most of the time but there are situations where a corded drill can provide a lot more extended power than any tool powered by batteries. With the new lithium-ion batteries the safety overload protection limits peak power even more and a 3/8" corded drill provides much better performance and costs half as much as an additional lithium-ion battery.

I use the Makita in tight spaces where the small size and right angle drill head are a big help. When the drill stalls it is also a lot easier to control than a big stud drill and a lot less dangerous. I use it mostly to cut 8-1/4" holes in TJI for duct runs using one of the Hole Pro hole cutters.

Hole Pro X-230 Kit: 1-7/8" to 9" Infinitely Adjustable Twin Blade Hole Saw Cutter 3" 4" 5" 6" 7" 8" 9" Hole Wood Sheetrock Plaster Fiberglass Plastic MDF Cement Board. Use ¼ Torque of Hole Saw to Cut Twice As Fast

We use the 12" and 17" models as well but the X-230 has a smaller shield that fits between the TJI flanges better.

The LED light is very helpful at lining up a drill bit or a screw head. One of those things that is easy to take for granted until you go back to using a drill without the light.

The only way to make the Makita better would be to give it a rotating head. With the right angle head the screw needs to be driven at a 90 degree angle and if a different angle is needed then I have to go back to a regular drill.

The keyed chuck is not bad but the drill would be a lot better with a keyless chuck. It slows the work down when you have to pull up the cord and use the key to make a bit change and drill keys get knocked loose and have to be replaced. If I had to choose between two drills and only one had a keyless chuck that would always be my pick. Currently all the right angle corded drills use a key chuck even though their 3/8" and even some 1/2" corded counterparts from the same manufacturers are available with keyless chucks.

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Bosch 18636-02 36-Volt Litheon Hammer Drill Decide Now

I use a lot of different 18 volt cordless drills from just about every manufacturer. Without a doubt the Bosch has the best chuck in terms of smooth operation and runout that is not even visible. For precision drilling the Bosch is the best drill I have come across. The power is good, neither great nor bad but average. The side handle can be tightened at any position which makes it a lot more useful than the Milwaukee and Ridgid ones that have to be at a 90 degree angle.

All the lithium ion, except the old Makita 18v, are relatively new designs and it is too early to know what the battery life will be. Some manufacturers have very fast chargers, like the DeWalt which are twice as fast as the Makita and 3x as fast as the Milwaukee, but this may reduce the number of charges before the battery fails - though too soon to tell.

Power is good but suffers from the lack of a 3-speed gearbox to match load to the power output of the motor and battery pack combo. No idea why only DeWalt, Makita, and Ridgid have cordless drills with more than two speed ranges but it makes a big difference in tuning the performance of the drill to the hole cutter being used and getting the most holes drilled or screws driven per battery charge.

One thing to be aware of is that all the drill manufacturers have overload cutout electronics in their lithium-ion battery packs to kill power to the motor when too much current draw occurs. All are very sensitive and it can greatly reduce the real power you can get from any given drill in actual use. The Bosch is more sensitive in this aspect than the DeWalt drills but a lot less troublesome than the Makita and Hitachi drills we use which are the worst in terms of power cutting out repeatedly while drilling.

The hand grip of the Bosch is the best I have found and it makes you want to smile when you pick it up and feel it in your hand. It is better than the new Milwaukee 18 volt drills and those from Makita and miles ahead of the DeWalt in this regard. But when it comes right down to it when I am boring large holes in timbers I go for my Blue Boar TCT hole cutters and the DeWalt DCD970 drill.

For light to medium duty the Bosch along with the Milwaukee 2611 drills are my current favorites. The Bosch has the perfect chuck and great feel and the excellent side handle, while the Milwaukee has the better charger, carry case, and clutch. A bit like comparing a BMW to a Toyota. For brute power though buy the DeWalt DCD970.

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Lowest Price Dewalt DWD215G 1/2-Inch 10-AMP Heavy Duty Mid Handle Grip Drill

I was looking on line for a 3/4" drill like I had years ago. I found one but it was in mid $500 range. I have 2 other 6 amp 1/2" drills but they lacked the power to work with 8" and 12" thick timbers. One new Craftsman burntout a second old Craftsman the switch wire came loose. A third old Black & Decker ( 3.0 Amps) just didn't have the power.

The Dewalt DWD215G cut the drilling time in half or more. No more stalling and pulling the bit back out I was BLOWN AWAY.

The only negative thing, because of the vibration - every 15 minutes or so I had to retighten the chuck.

The only improvement I could ask for is to put bubble level and plum indercators on the drill.Get more detail about Dewalt DWD215G 1/2-Inch 10-AMP Heavy Duty Mid Handle Grip Drill.

Low Price Hitachi DB10DL 10.8-Volt Li-Ion Micro Driver Drill

The driver was a good addition to the assembly line due to the light weight design.Get more detail about Hitachi DB10DL 10.8-Volt Li-Ion Micro Driver Drill.