I have these: https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-2-T..._clickID=5d250b03-48ca-4299-ac60-73f3023c3499
They are awesome, use the driver 3x the drill
They are awesome, use the driver 3x the drill
Cordless Drills
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Thanks guys. I have had a corded Black and Decker forever but I fear it is near retirement. So, I'm been borrowing my neighbour's DeWalt DCD790 20V for the odd jobs outdoors. Also, one of my co-workers said his late father used only DeWalt power tools and they have been passed down to his son.
I priced the DCD790 DeWalt at Canadian Tire and it sells for $299 and a few pennies plus HST.
I priced the DCD790 DeWalt at Canadian Tire and it sells for $299 and a few pennies plus HST.
Home Depot and the like will be having Christmas package deals. Often times it becomes only slightly more expensive (like 40 bucks or so more) to buy 2 cordless tools, plus charger, plus batteries in one kit than it does just the tool you want.
Interestingly too, the package deals that are offered at Home Depot will be different than those at RONA than those at Canadian Tire than those at IHL Tools.
One other word of advice, when you do buy said tool, try to get one that is in a rigid plastic (or steel) case. No case is BS. The bag that they now offer in lieu of the rigid case is close to BS.
And again, check out IHL tools. This place is wonderland for me.
http://www.ihlcanada.com/
Interestingly too, the package deals that are offered at Home Depot will be different than those at RONA than those at Canadian Tire than those at IHL Tools.
One other word of advice, when you do buy said tool, try to get one that is in a rigid plastic (or steel) case. No case is BS. The bag that they now offer in lieu of the rigid case is close to BS.
And again, check out IHL tools. This place is wonderland for me.
http://www.ihlcanada.com/
Check the customer reviews on the CDN Tire and Home Depot website to see if the tool was a good experience for other people.
YUP!
All cordless tools suck.
Batteries are not standardized, vary too widely in voltage, then get discontinued/changed and only last 2-5 years even if properly maintained, forcing you to buy a new cordless tool. Sometimes you need to use one and have to wait because the battery has to be recharged before you can use it!
For home use I'll take any electric tool a long with an extension cord all the time......:encouragement:
Have a couple that lasted 20-30 years with no problems.
I've ordered several tools (dwelt hand tools, table saw) from Amazon. Free shipping with Prime in a day or two.
Black and Decker has a very good 20 volt cordless for around $80, I have one never needed anything more, I'm not doing renos with it.
I still have my father's brace and bit set, he used it regularly until the early '60s.
Lee Valley sells them for less than $100.
http://www.leevalley.com/en/Garden/page.aspx?p=32300&cat=2,2180,41007
Lee Valley sells them for less than $100.
http://www.leevalley.com/en/Garden/page.aspx?p=32300&cat=2,2180,41007
100%, Have to get lithium, one great things about them, the do NOT self discharge, charge fast, and if maintained properly, will outlast NICADs,.
Should never leave them at less than 50% charged for extended time, store at 50 to 75%, not more or less.
My 5 year old Mastercraft Maximum 18v, has led indicators on the battery to show state of charge.
FAST
At this time of year, DeWalt and others often have great "two-fer" deals... chordless drill AND an impact driver for not much more than the price of one of them, plus a nice little bag...
One feature that's often overlooked is a little LED light that lights up the work surface... It's really handy...
I'd stick to deWalt, Makita and Old Milwaukee. When comparing, there's more than price to consider... power, battery size, weight... Believe me, if you're screwing up sheets of drywall on the ceiling, that 1/2 pound difference will feel like a ton by the end of the day...
And a nice carrying case is handy... keep all the bits (literally) together etc.
One feature that's often overlooked is a little LED light that lights up the work surface... It's really handy...
I'd stick to deWalt, Makita and Old Milwaukee. When comparing, there's more than price to consider... power, battery size, weight... Believe me, if you're screwing up sheets of drywall on the ceiling, that 1/2 pound difference will feel like a ton by the end of the day...
And a nice carrying case is handy... keep all the bits (literally) together etc.
I have used cordless drills by most of the manufacturers and there's very little difference between them. One overlooked factor is the drill bit. A bad drill bit can make the best cordless drill ineffective.
I hated the soft carrying case when the switch was made, but I've been converted. The soft case is more compact yet it holds more accessories than the molded hard cases and is less frustrating to pack up at the end of the day.
I hated the soft carrying case when the switch was made, but I've been converted. The soft case is more compact yet it holds more accessories than the molded hard cases and is less frustrating to pack up at the end of the day.
Get a Rigid cordless drill they have lifetime warranty and they are not very expensive compared to say Dewalt.
Find a brand that you like because often times the rechargeable battery is swappable.
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.18v-compact-drill-and-impact-driver-combo-kit.1000742190.html
For 168 you get a drill and driver, 18V lithium battery, lifetime service warranty
Plus buying from Home Depot you will have no trouble finding a store to go to if you have a problem.
I've even seen people who use drills for a living use rigids. You can pay more but for most people it won't make a difference.
Find a brand that you like because often times the rechargeable battery is swappable.
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.18v-compact-drill-and-impact-driver-combo-kit.1000742190.html
For 168 you get a drill and driver, 18V lithium battery, lifetime service warranty
Plus buying from Home Depot you will have no trouble finding a store to go to if you have a problem.
I've even seen people who use drills for a living use rigids. You can pay more but for most people it won't make a difference.
I have DeWalt sets. Drill, hammer drill, impact driver and
Circular saw. The XRP 18v. I've had a few battery's die after years of hard use. Don't let the batteries freeze in the garage all winter.
DeWalt has changed to the 20v making the XRP 18v obsolete
I'm gonna try to buy a couple more battery's to make the 4 tools last longer, but some are over 5 yrs already.
Circular saw. The XRP 18v. I've had a few battery's die after years of hard use. Don't let the batteries freeze in the garage all winter.
DeWalt has changed to the 20v making the XRP 18v obsolete
I'm gonna try to buy a couple more battery's to make the 4 tools last longer, but some are over 5 yrs already.
A good heavy duty extension cord can be expensive but often goes on sale at Canadian Tire.
Corded tools are great too. I have DeWalt hammer drill that is over 10 years old and still in great shape. Granted it has only light to casual use.
Aside from that most of my tools are Rigid plus a few Dremmel products.
Corded tools are great too. I have DeWalt hammer drill that is over 10 years old and still in great shape. Granted it has only light to casual use.
Aside from that most of my tools are Rigid plus a few Dremmel products.
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