Best cordless drill/driver on the market?

Thursday, June 24th, 2010 at 1:20 pm

I'm in the market for a cordless drill/driver. I would like to get one that is of superb quality and has as many applications as possible.

For example, I would like it to have a built-in level for both vertical and horizontal drilling. I wouldn't mind it having a light for use in dark places (e.g attic & basement). Also, I think an optional hammer feature may come in handy from time to time but isn't absolutely necessary.

I would prefer something well balanced with a comfortable grip. I'm not a professional contractor, but I am in the process of fixing up a house so the drill will see moderate use is the future.

I've read that when it comes to battery technology Lithium Ion is the way to go for a nice balance between power, weight, and longevity - or holding charge. I think an 18v Lithium Ion would be nice but am not dead set against considering something else - perhaps 14.4v.

I've looked at Makita, Milwaukee, and DeWalt. They all seem to make a nice product. Online searches say Panasonic makes a good one as well as Bosch. I'm torn. Any help from personal experience or even anecdotal is much appreciated.

Please offer your opinion regardless of price. Again, I desire a drill that has many of the above features and such a comprehensive drill/driver will have extreme value for me in the years to come whatever the price.

Thanks in advance.

Cordless Drill?

Monday, June 7th, 2010 at 3:35 pm

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I have a Bosch 12V cordless drill. The drill came with 2 batteries. Both batteries have not been holding a charge.
I have the choices of buying new batteries @- each, Have Batteries Plus rebuild the batteries for each.
Or trash the drill and buy a new 14V for around 0.Do you have anyother ideas? Which choice would you go for.
P.S. I do like this drill.

How do the little drill bits fit?

Monday, April 26th, 2010 at 8:41 pm

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I just bought a Bosch 18V Cordless drill and bought a 14 piece set of Milwaukee drill bits and was wondering how the 1/16 to 5/32 fit? Doesnt seem like they can go down to the very bottom, is their an adaptor you buy or what?
cool, thanks.

Makita or Bosch for Drill?

Monday, April 26th, 2010 at 11:38 am

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Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2 In.
or.
Bosch
18-Volt Litheon Cordless Drill
Which one do you think is better quality and works better,thanks.