What is your drill? - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T22:50:50Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/what-is-your-drill?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe voltage AND chemistry of…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-30:2900167:Comment:964762011-01-30T03:44:11.824ZAustinedchttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/EdwardCavazos
<p>The voltage AND chemistry of the battery make a difference. Li-Ion is the way to go in my opinion. Li-Ion gives you full power till the very end of battery life, not a slow drain like older Ni-Cad battery packs. If you are looking to build a cordless tool set from scratch, consider a brand where one battery is interchangeable between many different tools. I use the Ryobi One Plus 18 V series. I have both the drill driver and the impact driver and couldn't be more satisfied with them. I…</p>
<p>The voltage AND chemistry of the battery make a difference. Li-Ion is the way to go in my opinion. Li-Ion gives you full power till the very end of battery life, not a slow drain like older Ni-Cad battery packs. If you are looking to build a cordless tool set from scratch, consider a brand where one battery is interchangeable between many different tools. I use the Ryobi One Plus 18 V series. I have both the drill driver and the impact driver and couldn't be more satisfied with them. I also like the fact that I can use the same battery on most Ryobi tools. It even powers my weed trimmer and hedge clippers. Pick a brand who's price range is in your budget and needs. Personally, carpentry/woodworking is just a hobby so I only use my tools on weekends, so Ryobi suits me just fine. If I did it for a living, I may invest in a Dewalt, or Rigid or a higher end model. All depends on what you want to spend and how often you will use the tools. </p> I went with a corded DeWalt t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-27:2900167:Comment:953652011-01-27T02:56:22.763ZSteve Osterdayhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/SteveOsterday
I went with a corded DeWalt to match the 2500 rpm specs Kreg recommended for drilling. I use a Makita driver/drill for running the screws in. The combo works great.
I went with a corded DeWalt to match the 2500 rpm specs Kreg recommended for drilling. I use a Makita driver/drill for running the screws in. The combo works great. I have a SKIL. Works great 1…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-26:2900167:Comment:951622011-01-26T13:22:33.005ZJim Bontragerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JamesPBontrager
I have a SKIL. Works great 18V
I have a SKIL. Works great 18V I have a mix of drills. 12 vo…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-26:2900167:Comment:948902011-01-26T02:41:01.506ZBill Haynehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/BillHayne
I have a mix of drills. 12 volt Hitachi impact for driving screws, 18 volt Dewalt drill/driver for drilling, also a 1/2" Milwaukee corded drill for long drawn out projects. The Dewalt and Hitachi are used the most.
I have a mix of drills. 12 volt Hitachi impact for driving screws, 18 volt Dewalt drill/driver for drilling, also a 1/2" Milwaukee corded drill for long drawn out projects. The Dewalt and Hitachi are used the most. Dewalt corded for drilling an…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-25:2900167:Comment:947712011-01-25T20:56:22.991ZMark Niverhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MarkNiver
Dewalt corded for drilling and a Craftsman 12V Li-Ion for screwing.
Dewalt corded for drilling and a Craftsman 12V Li-Ion for screwing. I have a Dewalt 18 Volt drill…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-25:2900167:Comment:944252011-01-25T01:13:11.006ZRalph Sarchttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RalphSarc
<p>I have a Dewalt 18 Volt drill. I've had this drill for about six months and am very happy with it. I am a homeowner so I can't speak as to how this drill would function during all day use. For projects around my house it has plenty of power although, like every other cordless tool I have used, it needs a little more time drilling/driving through hard wood however works well with my Kreg Jig.</p>
<p>All in all a great drill. I can't imagine ever installing curtain rods, assembling bookcases,…</p>
<p>I have a Dewalt 18 Volt drill. I've had this drill for about six months and am very happy with it. I am a homeowner so I can't speak as to how this drill would function during all day use. For projects around my house it has plenty of power although, like every other cordless tool I have used, it needs a little more time drilling/driving through hard wood however works well with my Kreg Jig.</p>
<p>All in all a great drill. I can't imagine ever installing curtain rods, assembling bookcases, etc. with a corded drill and/or screwdriver again!</p> so steven what did you decide…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-24:2900167:Comment:940542011-01-24T04:38:12.098Zsteve kiddhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/stevekidd
so steven what did you decide, im curious to know what you will buy?
so steven what did you decide, im curious to know what you will buy? I have several Dewalt cordles…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-23:2900167:Comment:941312011-01-23T22:47:50.009ZDaniel C Websterhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DanielCWebster
I have several Dewalt cordless 1/2 " drills, an AC powered Dewalt 1/2 " drill, and a Bosh hammer drill for concrete work.
I have several Dewalt cordless 1/2 " drills, an AC powered Dewalt 1/2 " drill, and a Bosh hammer drill for concrete work. I like my Dewalt electric dri…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-23:2900167:Comment:943622011-01-23T22:37:56.331ZMichael J.Gillenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MichaelJGillen
<p>I like my Dewalt electric drill with the good ol keyed chuck...I bought one of the smaller ones...comfortable in my hands- doesn't lose power...no batteries to worry about - I pretty much leave it setup for drilling my Kreg pocket holes...I believe it was about $62...2 years ago</p>
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<p>I like my Dewalt electric drill with the good ol keyed chuck...I bought one of the smaller ones...comfortable in my hands- doesn't lose power...no batteries to worry about - I pretty much leave it setup for drilling my Kreg pocket holes...I believe it was about $62...2 years ago</p>
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<p>Michael J. Gillen</p> Depends on WHICH one you are…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-23:2900167:Comment:941072011-01-23T00:06:29.409ZDavid Baulchhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DavidBaulch
Depends on WHICH one you are asking about. I have a "general purpose" Porter-Cable 18v or B&D Professional from years ago. Other than that, I have a CE (Chicago Electric) for 1/2" heavy duty, a 1" CE Hammer Drill for some "concrete work" I did. I still have, but do not use, 2 small 1/4" Craftsmans. Like I said, for most of the general purpose work I use the Porter-Cable or the B&D Professional. Both stand the gaff and torque needed for the various jobs.
Depends on WHICH one you are asking about. I have a "general purpose" Porter-Cable 18v or B&D Professional from years ago. Other than that, I have a CE (Chicago Electric) for 1/2" heavy duty, a 1" CE Hammer Drill for some "concrete work" I did. I still have, but do not use, 2 small 1/4" Craftsmans. Like I said, for most of the general purpose work I use the Porter-Cable or the B&D Professional. Both stand the gaff and torque needed for the various jobs.