Jet JNS-4031KL 3/8-inch Reverse Drill 1/2 HP W/Keyless Chuck This instant

I use this drill for almost every task including driving screws. I think their variable speed statement is a little lacking. I didn't buy it for that fact so it doesn't matter to me. Trying to pull the trigger slowly never works. I would recommend at least a 3/8" if not a 1/2" air hose no longer than 50 feet in order to keep the line pressure up.Get more detail about Jet JNS-4031KL 3/8-inch Reverse Drill 1/2 HP W/Keyless Chuck.

Milwaukee 0235-21 Magnum 5.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Drill with Keyless Chuck Immediately

This model has been superceded in the Milwaukee line. Have used similar models from 1/4" up for years. Talked to guys at Milwaukee service center as I needed a new 1/2". They said to get the old model if I could find one as they've seen quite a few armature issues with the new ones. I've got a couple of other of these Milwaukees in other sizes that have endured more than 20 years use with minimal attention.

I tried the -21 model to check out the keyless chuck. I'm generally not a fan of keyless chucks on HD drills, but would probably have replaced the keyed chuck with a Jacobs so I figured I might as well try the keyless and then replace it with a keyed Jacobs. So far it's been better than I expected but will still probably be replaced.Get more detail about Milwaukee 0235-21 Magnum 5.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Drill with Keyless Chuck.

Senco DS275-18 Cordless Collated Screwdriver Best Quality

WE HAVE DRIVEN MORE THAN 15,000 SCREWS WITH THE TWO GUNS WE HAVE. NO PROBLEMS. CUTS SCREW TIME FOR US NON PROS BY 75%. YOU CAN BUY IT, USE IT, AND RESELL ON AMZ OR EBAY AND COME OUT VERY WELL.

AMAZON: YOU NEED TO SELL THE BITS AND DRIVERS WITH PRIME. IF YOU NEED MORE, AND YOU WILL, YOU MUST PAY $8 FOR THE BITS AND $8 TO HAVE SHIPPED.Get more detail about Senco DS275-18 Cordless Collated Screwdriver.

Senco 790004N / DS200-S2 Duraspin 2,500 RPM 1-Inch to 2-Inch Screwgun Get it now!

So I started using this gun and it worked pretty well for putting down underlayment for the basement finishing project I've been working on (basically screwing sheets of plywood together).

First, the overall performance of this tool is really good. It is better with a 4500 RPM screw gun (with adapters the collated attachment itself is compatible with most major brands of drywall guns) but the collated adapter certainly speeds up this kind of job and the longer reach attachment really saves your back when putting down subflooring or underlayment. For my specific job (screwing sheets of 1/2" plywood together) the correct screws make a world of difference. For this kind of application get underlayment screws, anything else will strip the plywood and require repeated attempts to re-drive the screw with another drill/driver. However my issue isn't with the tool so much as Senco.

After a little break in period the bit became much easier to remove from the screw gun. Which would have been fine but it was getting caught in the plastic collating strip that holds the screws and pulled out by the mechanism's return spring. So I called Senco and the guy said I was missing the "bit retainer" which had likely fallen out when I was putting adapters on or taking it apart. So I ordered some directly from Juldan (who ship super fast and have an excellent selection of parts and tools). Turns out the service guy from Senco told me to get the wrong part as he'd instructed me to get the bit retainer for the Senco DS300-S2 Duraspin 2500 RPM Collated Screwdriver with Extension Kit screwgun (drives longer screws). So I called up Senco again and told them that the bit retainer wouldn't actually fit since there wasn't any place to put it. I asked them to send me the right part and they did. It arrived in a couple days and I was finally up and running again.

I found that the bit retainer assembly for the DS200 includes the bit retainer for the DS300 which is simply a small part that clips in to the larger piece of the DS200 bit retainer assembly. I had to take apart the collated attachment to put the part in, in other words, it shipped missing a fairly critical component and was no fault of mine that it was missing.

So I'm glad they finally made good but I'm not really impressed with their customer service. Telling me I probably wasn't putting the gun together or taking it apart correctly, and not shipping a $2 part for a new tool that is suddenly non-functional is not the way to win favor with a customer.Get more detail about Senco 790004N / DS200-S2 Duraspin 2,500 RPM 1-Inch to 2-Inch Screwgun.

DEWALT DC980KA 12-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit Buy Now

I LOVE THIS CORDLESS DRILL. I USE IT ALMOST EVERY DAY. I HAVE HAD 3 OTHER CORDLESS DRILLS BEFORE THIS ONE AND I CAN SAY THIS IS THE BEST ONE SO FAR.Get more detail about DEWALT DC980KA 12-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit.

All Power America APT1009 92 Piece 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill Kit Order Now

Pros:
Variable speed, reversing, cordless
Amazing variety of bits and drills
Both Pozi and Phillips bits in two lengths
Broad selection of Torx bits
Included masonry drills
Case to hold everything in logical order
Case is light gray, not black
Single #2 Phillips & Flat bit snaps to the drill body

Cons:
Case won't close properly, battery too wide
No hex or square drive bits
1/4" Drive Hex sockets won't fully seat onto drive adapter
Missing one Torx (T20) bit, extra T15
1/8" shank grinding bits seem misplaced on a 550 RPM tool, they need to spin at 20,000 RPM
All the small bits randomly inserted into the case, when I arranged them I found the missing T20
Removing and inserting the bits from the case requires a tool, none provided

I got this drill set from a local retailer on Black Friday for thirty, so hard to go wrong. I was expecting high torque from a 19.2V drill, not to be. I tried driving some 1/4" X 6" lag bolts into pine and they barely moved. In fairness, my 30-YO B&D corded 3/8" VSR Drill was none to thrilled with the lag bolts either, but it did drive them all the way. The All Power did drill many holes in the same pine with a 7/8" spade bit.

All the Torx bits are a huge bonus for me inasmuch as large deck screws are now Torx drive. I'd much rather drive a screw than pound a nail for most any project.

The is in no way a professional tool nor was I expecting great things. I'll use it once a month and be happy that it's all in one case. I dinged the rating one star because of the cons, none major but in total one star.Get more detail about All Power America APT1009 92 Piece 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill Kit.

Factory-Reconditioned Makita 18V Cordless LXT Lithium-Ion 1/2-in Hammer Driver-Drill Kit BHP454 Decide Now

I bought two of these kits and the discount is hefty but at a price. Both kits lacked the depth rod, one lacked the side clip, both lacked the white plastic covers for the spare batteries, and one kit had a defective battery charger. Other than that the drill kits were as advertised.

Drill performance is adequate for most jobs and adjusting the speed range and hammer and driver modes is easy to do. The chucks tighten easily to hold even small drill bits but with vibration the chucks will loosen and you need to stop and retighten them.

Drill torque is average for 18 volt drills, better than the 450 in. lb. models but not in the same league as the Milwaukee 2611 much less the DeWalt DCD940 and DCD970 drills. This lower torque is compounded by the lack of a 3-speed gear box like the top of the line DeWalt drills. Strange that the manufacturers make lower powered cordless drills but do not see the need to provide more gear range options to compensate (other than DeWalt and Ridgid).

Battery charge time is good but Makita recommends a 60 minute cool down period after charging so for maximum battery life a 90 minute recharge time is evidently required.
The 3 Ah batteries do not have recessed contacts so the plastic covers are important for the spares. Holes per charge is average for 18 volt drills with full size batteries.

The Makita drills are lighter than comparable drills from DeWalt and a lot of that is the result of a lighter battery. The Makita 3 Ah battery weighs about 22 oz. while the DeWalt XRP batteries weigh 37 oz. or nearly a full pound more. The DeWalt battery's weight is offset by being able to deliver more power to the drill motor for heavy duty use and it provides a lot more holes per charge.

With lithium-ion drills I have read that they will not provide as much peak power as a NiCad and that has been my experience as well. I tend to just buy the next size up and get a drill with a higher power or torque rating and this works well most of the time.

The side handle that Makita makes is my favorite in that it locks in any position and is smooth to tighten compared to the DeWalt design. It is not as long as the handle that Milwaukee provides with the 2611 drills but it is also not limited to 90 degrees like the Milwaukee side handle. Makita does not provide a home for the side handle in the case which it not at all unusual. Only Milwaukee take the trouble to create a carry case that holds everything for each kit instead of taking the one size fits all that Makita, Hitachi, DeWalt, and others take. For attention to the details Milwaukee has a sizable lead over its competitors. For driving and drilling power the DeWalt drills are the best available.

Something that Makita used to do is not have holes at the back of the drill where your hand will cover the cooling vents. With their newer drills the venting was changed and now it is very easy to cover the vents and cut the cooling of the motor by half. Something to take note of when using the drill with both hands. When I am making holes in stucco I find myself using both hands with one hand on the back of the drill to add pressure. The new Blue Boar TCT hole cutters for stucco and wood make short work of the stucco or brick but a bit of pressure is needed to cut through the plywood and a second hand helps.

BLUE BOAR 6-1/4" (159mm) Stucco-Brick & Wood Tungsten Carbide Tipped TCT Hole Saw with 4" shank (M16 Thread), 10mm carbide pilot bit, ejection spring

I expect that the drills will hold up well based on my experience with other Makita cordless tools but that experience may not be typical for the brand. I would not recommend the reconditioned kits from Makita unless you have time to deal with their customer support people to get missing items or replace defective ones.Get more detail about Factory-Reconditioned Makita 18V Cordless LXT Lithium-Ion 1/2-in Hammer Driver-Drill Kit BHP454.