Friday, July 23, 2010

Lowest Price Campbell Hausfeld PL154599AV 3/8-inch Reversible Drill


This drill has everything going for it. The fit and finish are excellent. It has very little runout, and Campbell Hausfeld didn't scrimp on the chuck; it's a Jacobs. I love the compact size and contoured grip; this drill feels like an extension of my hand. It's very good for drilling in tight places.
Here's a couple of tips...
Like most air drills, this one doesn't have variable speed, so you need to be ready when you hit the trigger.
For continuous or heavy use, It's a good idea to use an in-line or stationary oiler. And flood the drill with oil before you use it for the first time. I poured a teaspoon into the inlet as Campbell Hausfeld recommends.Get more detail about Campbell Hausfeld PL154599AV 3/8-inch Reversible Drill.

Low Price DEWALT DC988KA 18-Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver Kit


I use this drill every day. I actually have several on the site along with a lot of other DW 18volt tools. You could definitely say that a lighter model like the 14volt DeWalt is more convenient for drywalling. And the hammerdrill function is only useful for very light work, like drilling the occasional anchor hole in brick. It is absolutely not a substitute for a real hammerdrill, even a small one like the Bosch bulldog. Nonetheless, it's very handy to have a drill like this in your holster. It can do 95% of what you need if you're doing basic residential home construction or remodeling. If you're a hobbyist, you could probably go with a lighter model, but this one really takes a beating. I abuse it - use it for things that I shouldn't, like running a mixing paddle for thinset - but it still runs straight and clean, handles finish work well. It's just a well-made tradesman's standby. I don't see how you could go wrong with it.Get more detail about DEWALT DC988KA 18-Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver Kit.

Save Factory-Reconditioned Ryobi ZRP811 18-Volt Torque IV Drill Kit


Pros: Overall the drill performs well. I have used it to drill holes in steel, aluminum and wood. The drill is plenty powerful for most applications. Additionally the drill is very well balanced and comfortable to use in various positions. The drill also does a good job driving screws.

Cons: The forward/reverse switch does not move as smoothly as I would like. This was a reconditioned drill kit and I am sure the batteries were not fresh. The batteries do not hold a charge for long.

Overall: Good drill but cannot recommend purchasing a reconditioned kit if batteries are not new. Cost of purchasing new batteries off sets any savings.Get more detail about Factory-Reconditioned Ryobi ZRP811 18-Volt Torque IV Drill Kit.

Discount Makita 6302H 1/2-Inch Drill, Variable Speed, Reversible


I bought this for my husbands 62nd birthday. The product is excellent and more than he exspected.Thanks for the great price and service..Get more detail about Makita 6302H 1/2-Inch Drill, Variable Speed, Reversible.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Cheapest Factory-Reconditioned Ridgid 2-Piece 12V Cordless Lithium-Ion Combo Kit ZRR92008


First of all, I'm delighted by the drill. Small, powerful, light runs all day on one battery. I do theatrical construction. This machine will run all day on one battery for assembly of 2x4 framing. And the pair of batteries will work for all of the intensive drilling activity of a strike. I've never been able to out outlast the batteries.

One tiny quibble -

I'm used to buying refurbished electronics; laptops, iPods, DVD players, remotes, etc.

Most reconditioners make every effort to make the refurbished products as much like new as possible. On the other hand, this recondtioner has had every effort put into making sure that you know that this drill is reconditioned.

The caveat of "some cosmetic blemishes" is certainly true. Not only are there marks of the original purchaser's work, but the reconditioner has also heat-stamped "RECON" into the handgrips of the drill.Get more detail about Factory-Reconditioned Ridgid 2-Piece 12V Cordless Lithium-Ion Combo Kit ZRR92008.

Cheap Milwaukee 1675-6 Hole Hawg 7.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Joist and Stud Drill


I had a Harbor Freight China made knock off of this drill to use in my retirement, building a lake home. The China made one has a slip clutch,(un-advertised) two times it de - activated for no reason. After being repaired two times and then fail again it is now in the trash. This Milwaukee has a 5 year warranty. It has lots of power, so read the instruction manual, use the supplied pipe handle for leverage and THINK when using this very powerful tool.Get more detail about Milwaukee 1675-6 Hole Hawg 7.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Joist and Stud Drill.

Buying Makita HP2010N 6 Amp 3/4-Inch Hammer Drill


I have used makita hp2010n for mixing thinsets and grouts for over 20 years. I have only gone thru 3 of them. The weight is not as bad as other big drills I have used,(and those I gave away).I was talked into buying a lighter model the 2050. I used it for the last 2 years, when when my third 2010 burned up. Somewhat of a mistake, not enough power, and Today april 18th 2009, it died after 2 short years.I'm buying my forth hp2010n on line right now. One thing it and simular hammer/drills of this type can't do is be a real hammer drill, they are all to slow. So buy a hammer drill that takes sds bits etc.I have bosch and makita sds hammer drills they work great. As far as mixing thinsets, grouts for tiling and regular drilling with great power, I haven't found anything on the market I like better. Oh yeah and 5,6,7 days a week for 7 years each. Well you do the math.Get more detail about Makita HP2010N 6 Amp 3/4-Inch Hammer Drill.