What kind of drill should I buy? - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T06:45:44Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/what-kind-of-drill-should-i?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A37356&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFor homeowner use, occasional…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-10-24:2900167:Comment:9241712017-10-24T14:27:08.156ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>For homeowner use, occasional and as well as some light to med-duty construction tasks,</p>
<p>the RYOBI line is a good choice, and they're affordable.</p>
<p>If one fails, after the warranty expires, it's not that costly to replace.</p>
<p>Replacement cost will be less costly than having it serviced/repaired.</p>
<p>I've found these tools to perform as well as the higher $$$ tools.</p>
<p>I have several of the Ryobi 18V cordless tools, for nearly 15yrs.</p>
<p>Some have gotten lots of…</p>
<p>For homeowner use, occasional and as well as some light to med-duty construction tasks,</p>
<p>the RYOBI line is a good choice, and they're affordable.</p>
<p>If one fails, after the warranty expires, it's not that costly to replace.</p>
<p>Replacement cost will be less costly than having it serviced/repaired.</p>
<p>I've found these tools to perform as well as the higher $$$ tools.</p>
<p>I have several of the Ryobi 18V cordless tools, for nearly 15yrs.</p>
<p>Some have gotten lots of use.</p>
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<p>Milwakee M12 (battery) line of products, are nice and they're compact.</p>
<p>A large variety of M12 are available.</p>
<p>I have several, they all perform well, for small tasks as well as limited construction tasks.</p>
<p>Very handy and useful for the remodeler.</p>
<p>The angle drill/driver is great for getting into confined spaces.</p>
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<p>The Hackzal, a smaller version of a SawZal, is great for smaller tasks.</p>
<p>With a branch cutting blade, trimming trees and the like, it performs surprizingly well.</p>
<p>I use it more often, than an 18V or a corded version.</p>
<p>BTW---for demolition work, the corded models are the way to go.</p>
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<p>Happy Building!</p>
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<p></p> If you are a pro then you kno…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-10-24:2900167:Comment:9240742017-10-24T13:10:14.235ZLenInSebastopolhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/LenInSebastopol
<p>If you are a pro then you know about Milwaukee stuff. As a hobbies-guy I like one corded and three battery types, either big-box-store brand. I also have two battery chargers for back up purposes. Depends on your needs and uses. Good luck in your choice.</p>
<p>If you are a pro then you know about Milwaukee stuff. As a hobbies-guy I like one corded and three battery types, either big-box-store brand. I also have two battery chargers for back up purposes. Depends on your needs and uses. Good luck in your choice.</p> I use a corded drill with my…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-10-07:2900167:Comment:9186812017-10-07T22:38:17.502ZR. E. Woodshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/REWoods
<p>I use a corded drill with my jig because it is plugged into a switch which turns on my vacuum cleaner when I start drilling. I use a battery drill to drive the screws</p>
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<p>For a look at who makes what tool check this out.</p>
<p><a href="http://pressurewashr.com/tool-industry-behemoths/#whoowns" target="_blank">http://pressurewashr.com/tool-industry-behemoths/#whoowns</a></p>
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<p>I use a corded drill with my jig because it is plugged into a switch which turns on my vacuum cleaner when I start drilling. I use a battery drill to drive the screws</p>
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<p>For a look at who makes what tool check this out.</p>
<p><a href="http://pressurewashr.com/tool-industry-behemoths/#whoowns" target="_blank">http://pressurewashr.com/tool-industry-behemoths/#whoowns</a></p>
<p></p> When my corded Craftsman fina…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-10-05:2900167:Comment:9179432017-10-05T06:34:28.622ZTim Gracehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TimGrace26
<p>When my corded Craftsman finally bit the dust, I ended up with a corded Hitachi for about $40. It has a 3/8" keyless chuck and was rated at highest rpm of any that I looked at.<br></br>When my cordless Skil stripped its gears I ended up with a 18v Kobalt from Lowes. I got it on sale for a bout $99 and it has served my needs well. I also added another 18v Skil - I just really like the grip and control I get with the Skil. </p>
<p>I also have a 12v Craftsman drill (& impact driver) that…</p>
<p>When my corded Craftsman finally bit the dust, I ended up with a corded Hitachi for about $40. It has a 3/8" keyless chuck and was rated at highest rpm of any that I looked at.<br/>When my cordless Skil stripped its gears I ended up with a 18v Kobalt from Lowes. I got it on sale for a bout $99 and it has served my needs well. I also added another 18v Skil - I just really like the grip and control I get with the Skil. </p>
<p>I also have a 12v Craftsman drill (& impact driver) that works well for smaller bits/projects. </p> Helpful thread.tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-10-01:2900167:Comment:9132122017-10-01T15:44:26.723Zharlyalicehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/harlyalice
<p>Helpful thread<a href="http://mybestdrills.com" target="_blank">.</a></p>
<p>Helpful thread<a href="http://mybestdrills.com" target="_blank">.</a></p> David , well said , your proj…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-02-02:2900167:Comment:5974442014-02-02T02:58:24.317Zjames wilhelmhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/jameswilhelm
<p>David , well said , your project,s speak for there self , well done , thank,s for sharing , JIM !</p>
<p>David , well said , your project,s speak for there self , well done , thank,s for sharing , JIM !</p> Sorry folks Im not Ken But th…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-02-01:2900167:Comment:5975092014-02-01T19:27:49.395ZDavid Deanhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DavidDean
<p>Sorry folks Im not Ken But the best thing to do go out and get a skil or a B&D drill and see frist if wooding is your thing the drills Im talking about are about $30.00 I now that thay are not the high end drills but I have been building with B&D for ten years. And this drill is 7 years old and I have change the cord out 2 or 3 time's and if that isnt good for you look at my projects.…</p>
<p>Sorry folks Im not Ken But the best thing to do go out and get a skil or a B&D drill and see frist if wooding is your thing the drills Im talking about are about $30.00 I now that thay are not the high end drills but I have been building with B&D for ten years. And this drill is 7 years old and I have change the cord out 2 or 3 time's and if that isnt good for you look at my projects.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935469016?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935469016?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935470768?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935470768?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a></p> Derek,
I'm not advocating buy…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-02-01:2900167:Comment:5974122014-02-01T15:03:47.231ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Derek,</p>
<p>I'm not advocating buying a $300 tool where a $99 tool will be sufficient.</p>
<p>(Note the comments I've made earlier, under this thread).</p>
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<p>I'm not advocating buying a $300 tool where a $99 tool will be sufficient.</p>
<p>(Note the comments I've made earlier, under this thread).</p>
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<p></p> C'mon, Ken, that's a little h…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-02-01:2900167:Comment:5972472014-02-01T09:43:36.454ZDerek Gouldhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DerekGoiuld
<p>C'mon, Ken, that's a little harsh. High-end tools are great to have, but for the most part there isn't anything they can do that you can't do with entry-level tools. If everyone had an unlmiited budget then the low-end tools wouldn't even exist, but they do. Most people start with cheaper tools, some graduate on to higher-end tools, but many are quite happy to tackle a few projects here and there with the tools they have. I've got some old B&D power tools that my wife bought me almost 30…</p>
<p>C'mon, Ken, that's a little harsh. High-end tools are great to have, but for the most part there isn't anything they can do that you can't do with entry-level tools. If everyone had an unlmiited budget then the low-end tools wouldn't even exist, but they do. Most people start with cheaper tools, some graduate on to higher-end tools, but many are quite happy to tackle a few projects here and there with the tools they have. I've got some old B&D power tools that my wife bought me almost 30 years ago; better quality tools would have been nice, but I didn't know the difference, they all worked (still do), and if I thought high-end tools were a requirement I probably never would have afforded to get into woodworking in the first place.<br/> <br/> <cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/what-kind-of-drill-should-i?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A597387&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment597387"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>The only thing a $99 and a $300 have in common is the word, "DRILL".</p>
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</blockquote> The only thing a $99 and a $3…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-02-01:2900167:Comment:5973872014-02-01T04:27:12.169ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>The only thing a $99 and a $300 have in common is the word, "DRILL".</p>
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<p>The only thing a $99 and a $300 have in common is the word, "DRILL".</p>
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