Whats the best kind of cordless drill?

Question

I have one of those cheap (Jobmate 14.4V) cordless drills $40. I'm starting to use it a lot more and wanna buy a new better cordless drill. I didn't want to spend to much, but I relize I'm gonna have to if I want a good one. DeWalt $200, Bosc $200, Black & Decker $100. Is Black & Decker decent? And what Volt do you recommend? I know they have 12V-36V 36V sounds unnecessary. HELP THANKS

Answer 1

DeWalt

Answer 2

Many interesting answers posted here. I have been selling cordless drills for many years and I will tell you the same thing I tell anyone who comes to my counter. The best drill for you is what you are comfortable with. How balanced in your hand it is. How much you want to spend and how often you are going to use it. Feel them out and decide what you like, then you will have the best cordless drill in the world. Keep in mind, Black and Decker makes Dewalt, Bosch makes Skil, so on and so forth. If you use it a lot and you may abuse it more than the average home user then I would recommend an Industrial drill (go to an industrial supply company like Fastenal, not Home Depot or Lowes). Always check out the type of carrying case you want, number of batteries supplied, ease of charging and charge time. Bottom line is, it is your money and your preference. I personally prefer a Bosch Industrial 14.4. I like the weight, the feel, the color (it is not that yellow thing that everyone else has) and I have owned one for years, dropped it off a two story roof, left it out in the snow and abused it but it keeps charging up and running like the day I bought it. Good luck with your quest!

Answer 3

i have an older model makita cordless drill,9.6 volt. it was o k for when it was made, but today there are many that are better. in my line of work i have had the bennefit of using most of the brands out there. the old dewalt was good, but since they were bought out by black and decker, they are junk. to prove that to you, just check out the local home improvement store's return bin behind the customer service desk. bosch, hitachi, and makita are good, but the one that i was so impressed with that i bought it myself is milwaukee! 18 volt, hammer and regular, great weight and balance, and now with lithium batteries, too. and the drill bit chuck is the best griping one that i have ever used! it isn't the cheapest, but you won't need to buy another drill, once you buy this one. i actually bought the 4 piece combi kit with the sawzall, circular saw, drill, and flash light, and these tools are really well designed also. the circular saw is the only one with a full metal blade guard on it, and with 18 volts, cuts forever it seems. it comes with 2 batteries and a charger, and they also make a charger that plugs into your cigarette lighter in the car or truck. that's great just in case you forget to plug the battery in at night and will need to use one when you get to the job. well, with all that said, you can't do better than milwaukee, and there are plenty of tools that you can add to the collection of the kit, too. good luck, and i hope that you'll consider them.

Answer 4

I have had a couple ryobi drills
a 7.2v
and 12v that came in a canvas bag with a flashlight that uses the same battery, charger, and 2nd battery (for around $80 new)

the ryobi have been VERY sturdy for the money.

I had a refurbished black and decker quantum
an older model that is garbage
it is 14.4v and dies much quicker than my 12v ryobi
it is also too heavy(the quantum)

I reccomend the ryobi
they sell them at homedepot for any voltage you like.
it is a balance between power and weight
A powerful one is no good if it is too heavy to use.

I like the T handle design.
the old makita in an L shape are too front heavy and hard on the wrist.

they should be variable speed, reversible, and have a clutch so you dont destory delicate work

have fun!

Answer 5

Dewalt has the reputation of lasting a long time. Where I live the charge pack is sold separately and is very expensive. I chose Black and Decker and have used it for years. I found it to be sturdy but light and very dependable. I've used it to drill through tile and mortar.Mine is 120 V and is great. Be sure to keep your receipt for warranty information and fill out the necessary registration information. Have a great day.

Answer 6

Hmm, this is like a Ford/Chevy debate. The 3 brands you find contractors using are Milwaukee, Rigid, and DeWalt (which is built by Black&Decker) 18v units provide the best power and battery life. Unless you are a brand name loyalist, just check with your local stores...somebody ALWAYS has one of them on sale...

Answer 7

Dewalt, and Milwaukee are the drills that I use in an industry and they are very reliable. 18 volt. Get a drill/hammer drill too, just in case you need one.

Answer 8

i have a craftsmen from sears guaranteed for lif e with 2 batteries and a charger also the bag adn an angle drill 19.2 volts its the best ive ever used and i do home improvemnts it cost me 100 the best for the bux ide say by far

Answer 9

Dewalt 18v

Answer 10

A Ridged / Ryobe / Dewalt