who makes the best cordless drill for occasonal use?

Answer 1

For normal homeowner use get a Ryobi. You can get a Ryobi set that has a skill saw, reciprocating saw and a light for about the same price as Dewalt drill. One cool feature of the Ryobi is the magnet that will hold screw. I have a Hitachi impact driver that I really like for screwing. They are light and small and can run a 3" screw in a 2x4 a lot easier than a regular drill. My wife can even use it when we set cabinets. They don't work great for drilling hole but not terrible either.

Answer 2

For me, in the HVAC biz I have been using & abusing a Craftsman 19.2v kit I received back in '05 for Christmas. (drill & light) I just went last week and bought a 1/4" hex drive impact that takes the same battery pack. I have a 'Batteries Plus' store locally that says when the NiCad finally gives up the ghost they will re-hab the power pack for 30 bux. I figure since the Craftsman stuff has done everything I've asked it to do and more, thats a good value any way you look at it..... I started to buy a Milwaukee 18v kit, as I have a sawzall that I absolutely love, but just could not justify the cost. (ed) Thanks, Mr Al,... I have NO problem with Makita power tools as they have certainly proven themselves out on the job: where it counts. I know a huge share of people have had nothing but problems with Craftsman electric tools both corded and not; I'm in that minority that has had zero problems..... I guess thats the only reason I hadn't gone full tilt with Makita. If/and/or when the Craftsman dies I will take a second look at a Makita. The one thing I will NOT do is buy something like Makita or Milwaukee or Porter-Cable from a box home improvement store; The reason is simple: buying power. Sears (yes, Sears) started that crap back in the 60's. Places like Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowe's and every major retailer do it. They buy several hundred thousands of units of something (widgets) and then say to the manufacturer, "say, uh, we have been paying $15 each for your widget. if you expect to be able to sell your widget in our stores we will now pay you $10 for each widget".... and so the manufacturer says, "OK, then, we will make, and you will get a $10 widget" Now the quality is designed out of the product.... how sad. China is killing the U.S economy.

Answer 3

I own a Ryobi drill, and it is perfect for the normal homeowner. It is no where near the price of the Dewalts, or Makitas ( the best drills overall), and it has more than enough power for almost all jobs. I have been renovating my house for about a year now, and it has gotten me through everything from rebuilding my basement stairs, to hanging photo frames. I also used my Ryobi the last year that I worked for a contractor building homes. Make sure it is 18 volts though.

Answer 4

The Ryobi ! I have a whole line of Ryobi products and the best thing is the batteries interchange with their products. Say you have a 12.0v battery for a drill...you later want something else..well, their batteries are designed to do that. They are fast charging and get the job done. Best thing..they are cheaper than other similar models. Go to Home Depot, they have a whole line of items there. :)

Answer 5

You would want at least a 14 volt, My personal favourite is bosch,or dewalt,these
may be expensive but will last a lifetime and could be past down to others.ridgid is also a nice drill for a little less money.Don't be fooled by anything-less.(ryobi craftsman mastercraft) to name a few will let you down after time.

Answer 6

craftsman makes a fine drill with plenty of torque they also have a warranty on drill and batteries that will cost you about 120.00 dollars. The batteries will end up costing you more than the drill , if you by another brand, with the warranty you can take back ether drill or batteries with no question asked and they replace them .

Answer 7

I have a Coleman cordless I picked up @Menard's. It always does the job, even the big jobs. However, my Craftsman 14.4V has never failed me, either.
Don't waste your money on anything less than 14.4 volt.

Answer 8

I love our DeWalt. By far the best for the money. We have had ours for countless years, and the batteries (2 recharchable come with) are always long lasting and strong. :)

Answer 9

my husband swears by DeWalt...good gaurantee, good product...easily picked up at Home Depot or similar...

may seem like a lot of drill for occasional use but really it is good, dependable product....

Answer 10

McDonald's