Saturday, January 14th, 2012 at
4:06 pm
I have a Ryobi compact drill and noticed the reviews on the Ryobi drill bits are not so great.
I am thinking to get a different brand if possible.
The set that Ryobi makes is (Ryobi Speed Load Plus 17-Piece Titanium Drill Bit Set) from Home depot
I am looking for a do it all kind of set but will mostly be drilling into my walls which are some are stucco & some brick I also will be using on wood. Will not be doing metal so much not sure if a 4v drill can do that. I'm new to this so any advice helps. Thanks
My model is
Ryobi HP53LK TEK4 1/4 in. 4-Volt Screwdriver ( it turns into a drill )
Assembled Depth (in.) : 10.35 in
Assembled Height (in.) : 10.11 in
Assembled Width (in.) : 2.44 in
Batteries Included : Yes
Battery Type : 4V
Battery charge time (min.) : 60
CSA Listed : Yes
Charger Included : Yes
Chuck Size : 1/4 In.
Chuck Type : Hex
Clutch Setting : 24-position
Color Family : Green
Cordless Tool Type : Drill/Driver
Cordless/Corded : Cordless
Depth (in) : 1.968 in
ETL Listed : No
Height (in) : 7.086 in
Item Package Type : Cardboard Container
Item Weight : 2.21 lb
Manufacturer Warranty : 2 Years
Maximum speed (rpm) : 600
Power Tool Product Type : Cordless
Product Depth (in.) : 2.5 in
Product Height (in.) : 10 in
Product Weight (lb.) : 2.21
Product Width (in.) : 10.4 in
Reconditioned : No
Returnable : 90-Day
UL Listed : 1-UL Listed
Variable Speed : Yes
Voltage (volts) : 4 V
Width (in) : 9.055 in
Saturday, April 30th, 2011 at
8:18 pm
I am shopping for a cord (or cordless) Drill/Driver. What should I use to consider the right equipment for household use?
(1) How much voltage should I be considering?
(2) How much wattage?
(3) How much rpm ?
(4) Other advice?
(5) I am considering Skil and DeWalt, do you recommend one over another?
Thanks
Monday, March 7th, 2011 at
8:54 pm
I just got a cordless drill gun and want to know if i can use it to drill holes (abt .5 cm wide and 1-2 cm deep) into BRICK WALLS. here's the drill gun specs:
18V, upto 900 rpm.
The instruction manual didn't help. Sorry if this is an elementary question but i don't know much about drill guns.
Friday, January 28th, 2011 at
6:27 pm
I am trying to drill holes into seat rails so i can put different seats in the car, But i am having trouble drilling through the steel to make new mounting points for the new seats. My drill bits keep breakign, i have a 7.2 v cordless drill(black and decker) about 30 bucks i spent on it. Do i need a faster rpm drill??
Monday, December 27th, 2010 at
4:00 pm
I making a cordless drill and I need to figure out what battery to use that will power a High Torque Mini 12V 600 rpm DC Gear Motor, and fit within in these dimensions 25mm diameter and 90mm in length. I also need the battery to be rechargeable and be fit to use for a battery amateur like me so no batteries that will explode in my face if I over charge them. Cheers!
Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at
6:01 am
I do not have enough money to be upgrading from decent quality tools to great quality tools, so this is why I'am trying to find some of the best tools out their..I'am going to be starting woodworking classes and want some good quality tools are these very good or not?
Corded drill:Milwaukee 1/2 in. Magnum® Drill, 0-850 RPM
Corded Circular Saw:Milwaukee 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw with Quik-Lok® cord, Brake and Case
Cordless Drill: Bosch 18V Litheon™ Brute Tough™ Drill Driver
Jigsaw: Bosch Top Handle Jigsaw
Also, how long do you think these tools could last if properly cared for and used 2-3 times a week or something like that,Thanks!
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at
3:53 pm
I'm having trouble deciding which tool to get. Most have their obvious pros and cons, but there are some deciding factors that I need to find out. I'm building guitar effect pedals again, and am gonna make some mods to my amp, so I need something that can handle drilling wood, aluminum, and ABS, as well as sanding, buffing - all that standard stuff. I'm also willing to buy 'generic' brand (non-Dremel) stuff, but only under high recommendation.
My top choice, based on my budget, is the 7.2v cordless Multipro, but I've heard (from only ONE review) that the battery is only 20 mins or so and takes 3 hours to charge, and I don't want to have to buy an extra battery pack. I'd like to know if this is true or untrue. If this is untrue, then I think my problem is solved.
Second choice is the 100 Series or the Single-Speed Multipro. They both seem pretty similar. I'm worried that the cord won't be long enough or will get in the way, and that the single speed (35000 RPM) may be too much for some applications (ie. drilling ABS). Will the single-speed factor be a problem for my applications?
Third choice is the 300 series or the variable speed Multipro. Same cord problem as the single speed models, but I would also have to buy this one used. What is the reliability of these tools, and should I worry about not having a warranty if I buy used?
Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at
10:57 am
Two years ago, I bought a Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2 In. Driver-Drill Kit Model # BDF452HW for baby-proofing and furniture assembly. Now I don't use it much, although I feel that I would like a drill/driver on hand.
I feel that the 18V drill-driver is more than I need. I'd like to downgrade to the Makita LCT203W 10.8-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Two-Piece Combo Kit.
The 18V drill kit includes a quick charger, an extra battery pack and a hard plastic carrying case. I bought drill bits from Walmart separately. The 2-piece driver-drill set that I want includes: driver drill, impact driver, two 10.8-volt lithium ion batteries, charger, and "heavy duty" aluminum case.
Of course, the both tools in the 2-piece set have lower torque and max RPM than the 18V drill-driver, but I will have an impact driver in the exchange. Also the tools in the 2-piece set are smaller, which is more to my purpose (basic household maintenance).
Should I sell the 18V (bought at 0 + tax), at a loss because it's used, and get the 2-piece set? I'm thinking 0 for the 18V and I'll throw in the drill bits. The 2-piece set is 0 shipped, from Amazon. (I'll need new bits, as the drill takes hex-shank bits.) Or should I keep the 18V, because you never know when you'll need the power?
What do you think?
The tools in the 2-piece set are less bulky than the 18V drill-driver.
I foresee only light household drilling and screwdriving in the years to come.
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 at
3:41 pm
Ive got a new hobby that is woodworking I have heard that DeWALT is the best is this true? The Drill Im interested in is on sale at Canadian Tire for 8.87 this is the description in the flyer:
" 18V cordless drill/driver compact and light weight. high performance motor delivers 400 in-lbs max torque. 1/2" keyless chuck, dual range: 0-450, 0-1500 rpm "
It comes with 3 year warranty, Case and 2 Batteries.
the picture shows a dewalt drill with a 14.4V battery attached is one battery 18V and the other 14.4V? I am also Planning to install new curtains in my moms room and there is concrete in the wall I need to drill in can this drill drill through? is this a good deal?