Old Forge Tools (OLD1981) Air Chisel Hammer This instant

It is what it is intended to be an air chisel hammer. Quality is good. Price was reasonable.Get more detail about Old Forge Tools (OLD1981) Air Chisel Hammer.

DeWALT DC925KA Heavy-Duty XRP 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver Kit Immediately

I bought this drill about two years ago, and it has done everything that I have asked of it. We remodeled a 50yr old house and anything that I needed it to do, it did. It has more power than most tasks that I need from it, but I would much rather have that than too little. I would classify my self as a serious DIY'er and, short of this drill turning into a lemon in the future for some unlikely reason, I imagine that this could possible be the last drill I buy. I gave it 4stars as the batteries have begun to show a little wear now, and after I full day (7-8hrs) of using it, I will normally need to charge them once each. This is really more of battery issue, though, and outside of this, this tool is awesome. I have only used the hammerdrill a few times, so I can't comment on that other than it worked as advertised. This drill is a little on the expensive side, but I don't regret getting it. Like I said, for what I do, which is mostly home repair, woodworking, and a small amount of metal work in my garage, this drill is by far my most essential.Get more detail about DeWALT DC925KA Heavy-Duty XRP 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver Kit.

RIDGID 24V/18V Max Select XLi Lithium-Ion Hammer Drill Best Quality

The chuck is bad and i know someone else with the same drill and he has the exact same problem.

Bought when the kit first came out 3 years ago or so. Drill had a jacobs chuck (keyless - u just grasp it and spin the drill and it locks up and this is the prevailing set up for all drills now). Anyhow, since the day i bought it, the chuck would have difficulty equally "snugging" itself around the shaft of anything i put in it, whether a round drill bit or hex bit. I would almost always (literally 90% of the time) have to redo it at least once, sometimes 7-8 times, before it would seat properly and there have been times where i literally gave up.

I lived with it assuming it was just "my" drill even though I scrutinized the chuck "well" closely and could see nothing wrong with it. Then a sat dish installer came over to my house one day and i noticed he had the same set up. So we were talking about it and I asked him if he had any trouble with the chuck and he just looked at me and he said "Yes! I thought it was just me or just this drill but you are having the same problem???" So the point is that I know it is not just me or my drill and also, I am a contractor with 30 employees, all my friends are contractors, so i buy tools by the truckload.

If I were using this as a professional installer, I don't know how i'd live with it and I use it strictly for home projects where speed isn't issue.

In addition, my drill has recently developed some sort of motor problem. While drilling at full speed it will increase/decrease RPM without my adjusting trigger pressure so the motor is either going bad or the relay is going bad. This is sad because I would say that as far as usage, I would be an the lowest end of the spectrum meaning I rarely, rarely use my drill. It barely had a scratch.

It's too bad because the power and the batteries are amazing and the rest of the kit is great. The saw and sawzall are amazing but I cannot recommend at all in fact, avoid this drill like the plague.
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Ingersoll-Rand 2135QTIMAX 1/2-Inch Titanium Duty Air Impactool Get it now!

I bought the IR 2135QTiMAX gun to replace an old IR 231C, which was rated at 600 ft/lbs. The IR 2135QTiMAX will not remove the same bolts that my IR 231C removed with ease. Regrettably, I didn't realize this until AFTER I sold my IR231C, which was still working fine just a bit too heavy.

PROS:
Quiet, light weight.

CONS:
Does not live up to torque rating.

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Hitachi D10YB 4.6 Amp 3/8-Inch Right Angle Drill Buy Now

I've tried very hard to like this drill, but it just isn't as functional and easy to use as it should be. I purchased this drill rebuilt at an attractive price from an authorized Hitachi rebuilder, and it arrived just as if it was new.

I primarily needed a right angle to make quick easy holes in studs and joists for electrical work; one of the most common needs for such a drill. Amazon's description specifically says this drill is well suited for electrical and plumbing applications - it isn't.

I usually drill 3/4" or 1" holes using auger bits. In order to drill these larger holes you need a slow speed to start and gradually ramp up your power & speed until you achieve optimal drilling. You just cannot efficiently do that with this drill, since the variable speed dial and the slide switch are independent. It is very difficult to adjust the speed dial with one hand and simultaneously try to hold the drill, hold the slide switch ON, and drill your hole. You really need both hands on the drill for larger holes for one thing. And even if you are nimble and strong enough to do all of that, it often won't work because the bit needs a running start, so to speak, in order to power through the wood. If you try to drill a large hole with a fast initial speed, the bit will bite and stop, and you will either break a bone or get your hand crushed as the drill body rotates with your hand on it (make sure you do not have the switched locked ON - use the safety ON position for such holes, which will turn the drill off as soon as you release the switch; hopefully before your hand is crushed too bad). A previous reviewer experienced the same problems using an auger bit, and he switched to spade/paddle bits with better results. I'll give that a try but it takes longer for spade bits to drill through - I wanted something that would work well with auger bits, for quick, easy & safe holes.

The frustrating thing is that this drill seems to be high quality and it does have plenty of power, even for larger holes. This is why I still gave it 3 stars. But it REALLY REALLY needs a variable speed slide switch, otherwise drilling larger holes is a chore, and unsafe.

I suspect that with smaller diameter bits, this drill would be much more functional. You can probably start right out with your optimal drill speed and not have to adjust speeds and/or worry about the bit biting/stopping and having your hand crushed. But since a common use of a right angle drill is for larger augured holes for electrical and plumbing, I feel that Hitachi made a big mistake by not having a variable speed switch and/or by not giving warning that the drill is not suited well for large diameter bits.
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DEWALT DW272 Heavy-Duty 6.3 Amp Drywall Screwdriver Order Now

I work in the building trades in Manhattan NY.I asked a sheet rocker what was the best gun and they told me dewalt. I figures why buy a new one when my old gun still worked. The old gun burned out and I had to run out to buy a new gun. With the advice I previously received I picked dewalt, It worked smoothly and quietly and within the hour I had wished I tossed the old gun working or not...this gun is well worth having.Get more detail about DEWALT DW272 Heavy-Duty 6.3 Amp Drywall Screwdriver.

Factory-Reconditioned Ryobi ZRHP496K 9.6-Volt Cordless Drill/Driver Kit Decide Now

This is a no-frills drill with a *VERY* no-frills price. It's perfect for small tasks.Get more detail about Factory-Reconditioned Ryobi ZRHP496K 9.6-Volt Cordless Drill/Driver Kit.