Cordless Drills
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If it's for light drilling holes and for putting in screws MasterCraft has one at Crappytire on sale $69 and you just get the bits you need (cheap set)....
I don't think Mastercraft has that good a reputation.
I borrow my neighbour's DeWalt DCD790 from time to time but I don't want to abuse his niceness and think it is time to get my own.
Have had my DeWalt cordless 18v for 10 years.
Came with 2 batteries and works like a charm.
Great product.
Came with 2 batteries and works like a charm.
Great product.
What do you want to do with the drill?
If you do a lot with it, the Mastercraft at Canadian Tire might not be the best choice.
On a budget? The orange Black and Decker 18V cordless is often on sale with some bits and drivers at Canadian Tire. I've had one for a number of years and for most "condo" repairs it is perfectly fine. I would not use it for professional applications.
If you do a lot with it, the Mastercraft at Canadian Tire might not be the best choice.
On a budget? The orange Black and Decker 18V cordless is often on sale with some bits and drivers at Canadian Tire. I've had one for a number of years and for most "condo" repairs it is perfectly fine. I would not use it for professional applications.
The problem with cordless is that the batteries don't last a long time, I have a black and Decker that took versapak batteries and they died after 2-3 years. The original batteries cost 40 bucks a piece that would be 80 dollars, the Chinese ones don't last.
I now stick to my regular drill and use my extension cord.
I now stick to my regular drill and use my extension cord.
I would recommend Milwaukee. I have dewalt, Milwaukee, and mikita. I like Milwaukee slightly better than the other 2. (Though I was told Milwaukee and dewalt are all ultimately owned by the same company.)
Their "fuel" line is supposed to be their better line.
One thing I am sure of, best place to buy tools in the GTA is IHL Tools.
Their "fuel" line is supposed to be their better line.
One thing I am sure of, best place to buy tools in the GTA is IHL Tools.
You are coming to the Christmas season when you can find a lot of specials on tools, Fathers's day is a good time as well. Most cordless drills are of a fair quality as long as you buy from a big box store and the tool has a well known name. Make sure you have lithium ion batteries, nickel cadmium batteries are heavier and are less popular. Home Depot has a lifetime guarantee on their house brand ( Ridgid ) tools. Make sure to register the warranty when you buy the tool.
For the occasional user. a 9.6V is fine, 12V is better. I would watch out for the flyers for Christmas sales. All big brands are good.
You have to use the right tool for the job. If your batteries only lasted 2-3 years it is because you over worked them and kept them on the charger and cooked them.
BTW- They are all Chinese. Just get the big brand name and you will be OK.
For the occasional user. a 9.6V is fine, 12V is better. I would watch out for the flyers for Christmas sales. All big brands are good.
You have to use the right tool for the job. If your batteries only lasted 2-3 years it is because you over worked them and kept them on the charger and cooked them.
BTW- They are all Chinese. Just get the big brand name and you will be OK.
There are some good prices- value before Xmas (~$200) at Home Depot, the Dewalt has hammer function for concrete, Rigid has many accessories for same price point.
These are all tier 1 name brands (with except of Rigid) and longer term better than Cdn Tire or Black and Decker.
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/products-compare.1000751344.1000768156.1000708309.1000535182.html
These are all tier 1 name brands (with except of Rigid) and longer term better than Cdn Tire or Black and Decker.
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/products-compare.1000751344.1000768156.1000708309.1000535182.html
18 volt tools
mine works great too ............plus the 18 volt battery fits in many other tools as well
mine works great too ............plus the 18 volt battery fits in many other tools as well
After a couple of decades of often daily use and abuse my DeWalt 12V is still going strong, although the jaws of the keyless chuck ho longer bite as solidly. The last time I chatted with the carpenters who put me onto DeWalt, they were using the cheapest Ryobis they could find, and treating them as disposables. Just before you commit to an impact drive, be sure the noise won't be a factor around your home.
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Im a ridgid tool guy.
Ive had my hammer drill since 2006 and have had the chuck and motor replaced with out an issue. the last repair was just last year. the batteries are for life and they tend to get old after after a couple of years dependent on care and use.
you can not go wrong with the brand especially when it comes to the warranty. in order to get the limited life time service agreement you will need to go online.
I owned over a dozen cordless and corded tool from ridgid and they have been great to me. table saw, planner, bandsaw, nailers, compressor, impact driver, drill, jigsaw, circular saw.
I dont know why people buy other brands considering the short warranties they have.
Ive had my hammer drill since 2006 and have had the chuck and motor replaced with out an issue. the last repair was just last year. the batteries are for life and they tend to get old after after a couple of years dependent on care and use.
you can not go wrong with the brand especially when it comes to the warranty. in order to get the limited life time service agreement you will need to go online.
I owned over a dozen cordless and corded tool from ridgid and they have been great to me. table saw, planner, bandsaw, nailers, compressor, impact driver, drill, jigsaw, circular saw.
I dont know why people buy other brands considering the short warranties they have.
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