Hey all,
I know the topic of cordless drills comes up a lot. I searched and found a lot of stuff, but most of the conversations seem to be asking for op opinions on one unit, or a comparison between two.
I'd really like to get input from everyone on models/choices in general. There are so many options out there these days it is hard to make a decision.
I am pretty confident I want Lithium, NiCd is old school and you have to worry about the battery too much.
What will it be used for you say? Not for professional or constant use by any means. With my old unit (which I've been without for a few years now), I did stuff like hang pictures, drive a drywall screw into either wood or drywall (what were the odds). I expect basic household use to continue.
Most of my woodworking consists of stuff that doesn't involve using a drill, but I am getting ready to build out cabinets in our mud room. They will match the cabinets in our kitchen, will have drawers, and all the stuff cabinets have. I'd like to have a cordless for doing the drawers... so, this is where I start to get confused... 12v, 14v, 18v, etc, et all.
I've been looking at the Bosch, pretty expensive really. The kit that comes with the impact driver and drill is $279. I really don't want to spend that much, but gee, just the driver is $179. The 12v kit is $159, so that is a little more digestible.
I'm just wondering if the 12v is going to be a disappointment. Also wondering about other options. It sounds like a lot of you like the Milwaukee. Do the batteries on the smaller units come out, and are they replaceable?
I seem to be leaning towards the compact units, particularly in thinking about the cabinet work (I'll also be doing a full buildout in our master closet, lots of drawers). In my past life I'd just by the biggest baddest unit and run with it.
thoughts?