which cordless drill to buy?

[Scott Halverson]

You might want to check this link. I've purchased some remanufactured tools from them before. Have been pleased so far.

http://bosch.cpotools.com/drills/all_cordless_drills/

[Tyler Howell]

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...6582#post66582
Just wanted to gloat a little

[Chris Padilla]

Hmmm, no one mentioned Fest...oh, wait...keep 'er under $150! Okay, roger!

[Joe Meazle]

Rick I usually pick them up whe they are cheap at some kinda sale or clearence or promotion. That said I end up with 18v usually and don't really like the weight. I curenly use Bosch, Makita, and Dewalt. I started with PC it has since died. Bosch and Makita have been my favs with a slight edge to the makita. Good luck.
Joe

[John Kain]

I have a Makita 18V. It's probably too big for what I use it for. But it works well and I have no complaints. Got it on e-bay for a steal.

[Jim Chilenski]

I know I'll catch it for this, but I really like my Craftsman 19.2 combo kit. At $99.00 (on sale, reg. $129.99) it is a great deal. It contains a 1/2" cordless drill with a two speed (0-400 & 0-1400) transmission and 24 clutch settings and also a 3/8" right angle drill for getting into tight spots. Two batteries and an intelligent battery charger that can be used with other batteries along with a carrying case that holds it all. Perfect for the weekend warrior.

Jim

[Al Willits]

I went with the 14 volt Dewalt, I figure most the major brands are pretty close, but I like the Dewalt better, not happy with the reversing system as the button needs to be pushed in more than what I find comfortable while still holding it, but it was better than others I looked at, I have a Makita also and it's worked fine, just doesn't appear to be a user friendly, to me.

What I did when looking at them and trying to decide which voltage to get was to hold each unit up like I was drilling above my head for a bit and see which weight I prefered, 18 volt ones were a bit to heavy, but the 14 volt seems ok.

I'd buy another Dewalt so far.

Al