Dewalt 18 Volt Cordless Drill

[BillyP]

Jerry,

That's what I had in mind, rolling up the water lines. I'll probably order the combo from MaxTool but I'll look around Home Depot today.

To All,

Thanks for all the replies and your knowledge.

 

[dieselsmoke1]

I've had the DW958 drill for about 4 years, pleased with the performance and power, however I agree with Junkman that it'll get heavy if you use it long enough.

Caught the 18v circular saw w/ XR nicad on sale at big orange and picked it up a while back. One of my drill batteries wasn't holding a charge very well so got an extra nicad at the same time. Don't know if the performance of my old batteries had slowly deteriorated without me detecting or if there is really that much difference, but pop an XR in the old drill and Katie Bar the Door if you don't have a good grip.

 

[BillyP]

Jerry,

Can you roll up 32 water lines on one battery/charge?

 

[JerryG]

I have 48 water lines. It usually takes one battery for 10-12 water lines. I can recharge by the time they are ready for the next house if needed.

 

[bebster]

I've had the same set and it's worked great. I actually got a sabre saw in the kit as well from Costco when they were carrying it. The 18v has plenty of power.

 

[ScottAR]

That looks like a good combo. I've got several new, used, and reconditioned dewalt tools and they are a really good value. I've had a 12v drill for several years that is unstoppable. As an aside, the 24v tools aren't that heavy in my experience, It's just a matter of using the proper size for the job. I have a few 12v drills to drive screws and drill small holes. The 24v gets to run the big spade bits, hole saws, and masonry bits.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

HD has 2 packs of DeWalt 18v batteries for around $100 now.

 

[RichZ]

What I heard is that Black and Decker bought Dewalt quite a few years ago, and that many Black and Decker tools are identical to Dewalt. I have an 18 volt Black and Decker Fire Storm Cordless Drill, and I really like it. I think it is identical to the drill in that combo pack. Black and Decker and Dewalt battery packs are interchangable.

 

[johnday]

And ofcourse I have an oppossing view. The DeWalt is a nice setup if you don't use it day in and out. They're great for homeowners and handypeople, but I've given up on them. I've found the batteries are the real weak link. Since then, I've gone to Porter-Cable cordless tools and am very happy with them. I still have a handful of DeWalt corded tools, but as they wear out I'm replacing them with PC and Milwaukee tools. If it means anything to anyone, DeWalt has also stopped making tools in the USA. Ofcourse the other pro brands are not always made here either. In the world of power tools, you really do get what you pay for, for the most part. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Disclaimer; just my opinion.

 

[BillyP]

Well guys, I may have screwed up? I went to Home Depot today and came out with the Ridgid 18 Volt Combo Pac (drill, circular saw, reciprocating saw and light). It came with 2 batteries, 30 minute charger and a coupon for a free battery. Price was $404 and some change.

I have 90 days to make up my mind. If I don't like it, I can return it for a full refund. I hope I like it cause I don't like returning things.

I did notice it states that the drill has 510 in-lbs of torque. That compares to 450 for the Dewalt.