 martiColor outside the linesPremium,MVM
join:2001-12-14
Houston, TX
kudos:5 | Arrgg. Looking for cordless drill/screwdriver all in one... ... and have looked on-line at several local places. I need one tool that will drill small holes and also drive (and remove screws). I was overwhelmed with options and the prices went from under $50 to close to $200.
Can some one help me figure out what I need, so can I then go to the various stores to check out what they have? Not just brand names but the size and voltage of the unit is what I need.
thanks! 
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 Tursiops_GTechnoidPremium,MVM
join:2002-02-06
Norwalk, CT | Many Cordless Drills are reversible, and have a variable Torque setting on the Chuck, which will allow you to use a 'Driver Bit', and adjust the Torque to prevent Over-Driving a screw... 
I have a Ryobi 18V Cordless Drill/Driver myself, and I'm very satisfied with it.
-Tursiops_G.
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Any name brand 14v cordless drill will do what you want. ANY drill is also a driver. |
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martiColor outside the linesPremium,MVM
join:2001-12-14
Houston, TX
kudos:5 | reply to Tursiops_G
I was looking at Ryobi's on line, as my neighbor has many cordless tools with that brand name. I am not thinking about "Sears Craftsman tools" as my "not that old" cordless screwdriver barely works most of time.
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 ComaThanks StevePremium
join:2001-12-30
NirvanaLand | reply to marti
said by marti: I need one tool that will drill small holes and also drive (and remove screws).
try this one
or
this one
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martiColor outside the linesPremium,MVM
join:2001-12-14
Houston, TX
kudos:5 | funny man |
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ComaThanks StevePremium
join:2001-12-30
NirvanaLand |
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Tursiops_GTechnoidPremium,MVM
join:2002-02-06
Norwalk, CT | reply to marti
Check with your local Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. for any Store Special promotions on the Ryobi line of cordless power tools... I managed to snag my Ryobi 18V drill/driver (with Battery and Charger unit), for about $50 on a Home Depot promotion awhile back... 
-Tursiops_G.
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martiColor outside the linesPremium,MVM
join:2001-12-14
Houston, TX
kudos:5 | I will look for "specials" for sure! |
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 wilbilt Pronto ResurrectedPremium
join:2004-01-11
Oroville, CA | reply to marti
said by marti:I was looking at Ryobi's on line, as my neighbor has many cordless tools with that brand name. I am not thinking about "Sears Craftsman tools" as my "not that old" cordless screwdriver barely works most of time. Then you might be interested to know that both Sears Craftsman and Ryobi cordless tools are manufactured by TTI (Techtronics Ltd.), a Hong Kong company.
They also manufacture many Milwaukee cordless tools, Hoover vacuums, etc.
DeWalt is made by Black & Decker in Mexico, and I have heard Makita actually manufactures some tools in the US.
14.4V is a good choice for homeowner use. Reasonable power without excessive weight.
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 hortnutHuh?
join:2005-09-25
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Have a Makita 14.4v that I bought in 1992 and it is still going strong, did replace the battery in 2003.
Have used it for
*drilling
*nut driver
*screw driver
I can adjust the torque level and it is two speed.
Used it to drive thousands of self-tapping screws using a nut driver when attaching metal siding and roof to a couple of Pole Frame buildings.
hth
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 rawgerzIn Debt we trustPremium
join:2004-10-03
Grove City, PA | reply to marti
I got my dewalt DC920KA off ebay last year new & sealed for about $160. Not bad for 2 batteries and charger too.
Few months ago I remember they were going even cheaper for all models on ebay.
Don't know what you need so I'll recommend something that's light, unlike the brick of a 920.
DC720KA seems alright.
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robbinPremium,MVM
join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX
kudos:1 | reply to marti
This isn't that hard -- which color combination do you like best? I like yellow and black!
They will all do what you want. Forget about the screwdriver part. What you want is a cordless drill, they drive screws also. Cordless screwdrivers are more for just screws although I am sure someone can post some that do both! From what I have seen is that a cordless drill is pistol shaped and a cordless screwdriver is screwdriver shaped. You can get much more leverage with the drill shape as you don't have to hold on as tightly when it torques. Unless you need to get into a tight space for a screw, get a cordless drill (of your color preference)! |
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Want the best?
»www.festoolusa.com/products/cord···139.html |
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 cdruGo ColtsPremium,MVM
join:2003-05-14
Fort Wayne, IN
kudos:5
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| Disagree. Festool makes some wonderful tools, but if you look at price vs performance, there is a point of diminishing returns for most tasks that Festool extends well beyond. Teh 15.6 model sells for ~$500 and the 12v baby brother for ~$400 IIRC. That's just nuts to pay.
To the OP, DeWalt, Makita, Porter Cable, Ryobi, Hitachi, etc all make good drills that will serve you well. You aren't obviously looking for a "contractor grade" drill. Set a budget and just go to your local home improvement store and see what they have that fit in that budget. I recommend a 14.4v as it's the sweet spot IMHO for weight vs performance. 18V will last longer, but will weight more while 12v weighs less but will quickly run out of juice. Any drill that you should consider should have forward/reverse, a clutch with 6-12 settings (if not more), and a 2-speed transmission (to switch between driving speed and driving power). |
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Harbour freight or Big Lots...
I swear by them. Lot of people here look down on them, but when push comes to shove, yeah, they'll buy a low bucks drill/driver and be just as happy as if they spent 5x as much.
Walmart's a good tool source for the Black and Decker brand as well as others like Skil and Makita.
Now if I was going to be involved in a commercial application, like window installs or cabinetry, yes, I'd blow big bucks on a Dewalt or the like... |
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I highly recommend the Bosch PS20-2 Litheon 10.8-Volt Lithium-Ion Pocket Driver.
»www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F4GITI
-10.8-volt
-6 by 6.5-inches
-Under 2 pounds (with battery)
-100 3-inch screws per charge and drill holes up to 1/2-inch in diameter
-variable speed trigger controls 0-400 rpm and over 80-inch/lbs. of torque.
-10+1 clutch system
I use this drill for commercial electrical work and I can tell you that it is one tough and useful tool. I've dropped mine from 20+' onto a concrete slab and it keeps working like day one. The battery lasts and lasts, recharges quickly. One of the most handy tools I've ever bought.
Edit: Just in case you need a full size drill.
RIDGID XLi 24 Volt Lithium Ion Drill
Battery: 3.0 amp hour Lithium-Ion
Chuck: 1/2 in.
No Load Speeds: 0-400 / 0-1,500 r/min.
0-6,400 / 0-24,000 BPM
Torque: 615 in.lb.
Clutch: 24 position
Charger: 1 Hour
A great drill for larger jobs. Free battery replacement for life. I've put mine through hell under extremely heavy daily workloads and never had a problem. |
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 SLDPremium
join:2002-04-17
San Francisco, CA | reply to marti
Dremmel Driver - small and reliable. |
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 davidgGood Bye My FriendPremium,MVM
join:2002-06-15
none | reply to marti
how often are you going to use it? if rare, get a Litium Ion battery cause NiCads will be bad in a year or two. no matter what brand you get this will be the case. and the cheaper the unit, the more likely the battery is to go bad early.
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SLDPremium
join:2002-04-17
San Francisco, CA | reply to Tursiops_G
Ryobi is exclusively distributed by Home Depot. |
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