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lucas's avatar
12 years ago
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lucas
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ok, i really need a drill. i gave my old cordless to bsdlite when moving, with the intent to upgrade to a corded drill later.

personally-imposed rules: corded power, keyed chuck, variable speed.

options:

hitachi d10vf, 3/8", 9 amp, 3000 rpm, unknown origin, $104 on amazon
bosch 1030vsr, 3/8", 7.5 amp, 2100 rpm, swiss origin, $129 on amazon
milwaukee 0200-20, 3/8", 7 amp, 1200 rpm, unknown origin, $133 on amazon
dewalt dw223g, 3/8", 7 amp, 1200 rpm, unknown origin, $137 on amazon

i need to look at which ones have a stand for pseudo-press action. more soon!
Carpetsmoker's avatar
12 years ago
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I got one for €10 at the local supermarket 3 years ago.
Still going strong!
Weasley's avatar
12 years ago
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20 x 10 living
I have a Bosch corded power drill which is also from Switzerland, it's getting on for 9 years old now and is still in top form, however a lot of Bosch equipment now is made in China, which is concernable.

I would also take a look at a power tool company called Makita, thier equipment is used a great deal by British tradesman and I have a couple of Makita power tools myself, a cordless Power Drill and an Angle Grinder, they're on the cheaper side of the range but both serve me well.

I believe the Milwaukee name is owned by the same Hong Kong company that manufacture Ryobi and Homelite power tools, which are cheap tat. I'm pretty sure Milwaukee stuff is made in China too, which again isn't really a good sign.

Basically I would certainly reccomend looking into Makita, from the ones you've posted I would probably go for the Bosch or DeWalt.

Regarding the origin of DeWalt equipment, it's made all over the place, my uncle bought a DeWalt Mitre Saw which was made in Czech Republic, which isn't too bad, however in a trade store I was in recently I was looking at DeWalt cordless drills and they were made in China, some of thier stuff I believe is made in USA too.

Remember quality tends to increase with price.
nestor's avatar
12 years ago
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nestor
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my dad has a makita corded drill. it rules.
lucas's avatar
12 years ago
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lucas
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damnit, i need a drill now. i don't have time to do research for this shit first.
Weasley's avatar
12 years ago
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Weasley
20 x 10 living
Just get a Makita, you'll be good.

It's a good quality brand with a warranty backup and spare parts are avaliable.
ozntz's avatar
12 years ago
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toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
I love my milwaukee. I would have to verify but i think it a 8amp 800 rpm. Torque that can take anything that I can try against it.
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12 years ago
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i know your pain lr, godspeed
lucas's avatar
12 years ago
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lucas
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i'll probably just borrow a drill from a friend. i don't have money anymore, anyway.
nestor's avatar
12 years ago
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nestor
nestor
seems reasonable.
lucas's avatar
12 years ago
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lucas
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haha
lucas's avatar
12 years ago
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lucas
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my dad is suggesting a 1/2" drill. time to do the research again.
lucas's avatar
12 years ago
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lucas
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HITACHI D13VF ($90 on amazon)
1/2" keyed chuck, 9 amp, 4.6 lbs
max speed 850 rpm, max torque 416.6 in-lbs
variable, reversible, electric brake
includes side handle and case

HITACHI D13VG ($143 on amazon)
1/2" keyed chuck, 9 amp, 4.6 lbs
max speed 600 rpm, max torque 651 in-lbs
variable, reversible, electric brake
includes side handle and case
lucas's avatar
12 years ago
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lucas
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i'd like a drill stand, too. i want something like this.
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12 years ago
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dewalt 18v
asemisldkfj's avatar
12 years ago
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I have a dewalt dc742

it's served me well for household things like putting up shelves and was pretty cheap.