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.

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.

I originally purchased a Dewalt drill with Nicad batteries. However,after fooling around with the lighter lithium based cordless drill/drivers I've decided to go that route.

I'll be using this drill from everything from hanging blinds to decking. I'm not a contractor but more of a DIY weekend warrior. The one thing that I was concerned about was being able to drill into concrete. Seems like the drill/drivers that have the hammerdrill feature are on the heavy side and I was looking for something lighter. Am I better off just getting a seperate corded hammerdrill or Hilti drill for the very few times that I may need to drill into concrete?

So far I've had my eye on Makita's,Hitatchi,Ridgid to name a few. Can anyone offer some opinions?
Is anyone familiar with Ridgid? They came out with a new 18V lithium with a larger battery than the new compact Makita(black & white). Ridgid offers a lifetime warranty(even on the batteries). I'd like to hear from anyone who has used their tools. The 18V is around 4.5lbs.

http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/R86006-Compact-Lithium-Ion-Drill/EN/index.htm

Ok first of all I made the mistake of buying online, but the situation it was the only was to obtain the drill. Second I am either really bad with these tools or the drill is broken.

Heres the drill: http://www.amazon.com/Makita-BDF452HW-18-Volt-Compact-Lithium-Ion/dp/B000K6ILDW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1216600789&sr=8-3

When I got it the chuck jaws seem to not open or close. I am a
little confused, what attachment do I need to place a bit inside???? I mean its just a hole and theres no attachments with the case, ahhh Help I am so confused.

I bought some dewalt screw driver bit kits and drill bit kit.

Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2 In. Driver-Drill Kit

My boyfriend asked for this for christmas. I think he picked this because it was only 200. I am willing to spend 350. Is there a drill that is similar but better. Maybe one that he will like more.

I don't want to buy one and him say i wanted the other one because its better.

He works on cars at a body shop and his drill uses air. I know he wants electric but that's all i know..

thanks in advance...

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stor...

Is any one else confused about all of the different power tools offered by craftsman? I have been looking to get a cordless drill and circular saw, and have been running into some confusing things. There is C3 drills, with diehard, w/out diehard, Lithium ion but two different kinds of them and then i found two drills that were exactly the same (same battery, same torque, same driver size) and they were priced almost 0 apart. I was wondering if there is a review website or somewhere where they compare them side by side. If you know of such a place please let me know.

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.

Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2 In. Driver-Drill Kit

My boyfriend asked for this for christmas. I think he picked this because it was only 200. I am willing to spend 350. Is there a drill that is similar but better. Maybe one that he will like more.

I don't want to buy one and him say i wanted the other one because its better.

He works on cars at a body shop and his drill uses air. I know he wants electric but that's all i know..

thanks in advance...

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100588408&categoryID=501461

This drill was a gift to my father and I lost the reciept before I gave it to him. I bought it from Home Depot is there anyway I can get another receipt or any way around this. I really want that Lifetime Service Agreement

Model Type: 18 Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Drill (Ridgid)

There should be a way around this because heres my idea, what if I just returned the one I purchased first (with the lost reciept) and got store credit to buy another one. I would get another reciept right and then I could register my product. However that is a real hassle