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My daughter gave me a gift certificate from lowes for my birthday for $100. I thought that I would use it for a good cordless drill. I looked at their drills  and most are over the $100 mark. I did see some at $99. What is your recommendations for a good quality drill. Can the dewalt at $99 fit the bill.
Reply:I'm not too sure of any quality drills for around $100. Would probly be something in the 9.6 or 12V range.I have a Makita 9.6V at work that is just great. Nice and light and last a long time. Not sure what it cost though, or if Lowes even has one.Patriot Performance AutoLincoln Power Mig 255CLincoln AC-225 StickVictor Journeyman O/AQuincy QT-5 Compressor
Reply:The first site gives a very brief overview on cordless drills.The second one gives several reviews.  But with anything else, when you're seeking an opinion from a website you gotta ask yourself, "are these guys being compensated for an endorsement?"http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/drills.htmhttp://www.cordless-drills.net/I can say that I have used a Dewalt owned by my buddy and it was bada** but not cheap, it was an 18 volt(?).I bought a SKIL 12V several years ago on the recommendation of someone.  What a piece of crap!  Battery life about 100 revs.  I crawled through petty jobs with it but even with a different battery it's still lame.I don't have day -to- day need for a cordless but I see many contractors with Bosch and Dewalts.  I have had a Bosch 3/8 corded drill for 20 years used regularly and it still purrs.  Good product!The gift cert. will certainly supplement about 2/3 of your purchase on a quality tool. Hell if somebody said I could get a nice drill for 33 cents on the dollar I'd be doin cartwheels!FlatlinerGood luck
Reply:I use dewalt XPR 14.4 Volt and 18 Volt. both are awsome drills and take allot of abuse.Miller DVI2Lincoln Precision Tig 225Thermodynamics Cutmaster 38Everything else needed.
Reply:I bought the first 18 volt Dewalt with a 1/2" chuck about 10 or 12 years ago for $269.00 It came with ONE battery and charger.  Its worn out.  I since bought a Firestorm 18 volt with a 3/8 chuck.  It came with 2 batteries and a charger.  The batteries fit my Dewalt. The firestorm is newer and will outdrill the dewalt.  It was $99.00.  Only problem for me is the 3/8 chuck.  I only drill steel.  Still can't beat a corded drill.  DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:I agree with David.... can't beat a corded drill.... I only use my cordless for jobs that riquire driving screws.... ie, hanging sheet rock, building  wood shelves._________________Chris
Reply:I have had really good luck with the Bocsh 18v cordless. It features a 1/2" chuck as well.We actually bought it used from a pawn shop about 2-3 yrs ago. It has with stand a ton of abuse cause we use it in the shop. So it gets abused by multiple people. I would check pawn shops cause you can buy them alot cheaper.Jason www.Z28.comOwner/Admin
Reply:A little off topic, but I bought a 5.4 amp RIGID 3/8 drill in 1986.  I was reading the instructions and they said "This drill has a plastic handle and metal gear case so no matter how hot it gets you can still hold on to it."  Or something like that.  Still have the drill and its got BALLS.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Originally Posted by David RI bought the first 18 volt Dewalt with a 1/2" chuck about 10 or 12 years ago for $269.00 It came with ONE battery and charger.  Its worn out.  I since bought a Firestorm 18 volt with a 3/8 chuck.  It came with 2 batteries and a charger.  The batteries fit my Dewalt. The firestorm is newer and will outdrill the dewalt.  It was $99.00.  Only problem for me is the 3/8 chuck.  I only drill steel.  Still can't beat a corded drill.  David
Reply:The Dewalt XRP's are great if you're gonna use it for long periods at a time.  I bought a B&D firestorm to have around the house with 2 of the silver series batteries and a 1hr charger at lowes for a little over $100 I think.  It will last a while with those batteries but not as long as a XRPDewayneDixieland WeldingMM350PLincoln 100Some torchesOther misc. tools
Reply:I make my living with the entire line of DeWalt 18V cordless tools.  I've also extensively used others' 18V Milwaukees, Bosches, Ryobis, and many others.  Other than the Ryobis, we're not talking cheap tools, though.  For their price, the Ryobis have been pretty decent, too.My first was a Hitachi 12V drill.  I was extremely impressed with it.  I finally dropped it off a ladder and wound up starting my DeWalt family after that.But I just can't tell you anything about $100 cordless drills.  For that price, and since it's obviously just for occasional use, I'd probably go corded.
Reply:I have the 14.4V XRP DeWalt 1/2". Excellent drill. Can't even imagine needing the 18V. This thing has more torque than any 3/8" corded drill I have ever owned."Common sense is not very common"http://www.tahoekeyshome.com
Reply:I think some of us got off topic here.I would recommend the 9.6V Dewalt. I believe Lowe's has it for around $99.00Thats my vote!Patriot Performance AutoLincoln Power Mig 255CLincoln AC-225 StickVictor Journeyman O/AQuincy QT-5 Compressor
Reply:theyre good drills
Reply:The request was for our recommendation on a good quality drill. Take the gift certificate and pony up the rest for a Milwuakee 28 volt cordless hammer drill. You can use it like a regular drill or use the hammer function for drilling into concrete or brick. My recommendation is based on my professional experience using DeWalt , Ryobi, Craftsman and the Milwaukee 18volt.Lincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
Reply:I have a DeWalt 18v XRP, I was installing a chiminy cap a couple years ago and it fell off the roof, bounced on the concrete pool-deck and into the pool, I still use it to this day. It's also had cars lowered onto it, paint sprayed on it, and been generaly abused for it's whole life.I just picked up a Craftsman 19.2 volt drill for my other house recently and it seems to work pretty well also, I've only had it for a few months so I can't speak to it's longevity, but so-far so good. But I guess they don't sell Craftsman at Lowes so that was probably worthless advice.
Reply:I have a craftsman 19.2 volt drill as well . two years old and running strong. when I think of the money you want to spent the craftsman might be the way to go. I use it for the same work and the Dewalt XPR i also have. As to the corded vs the battery. 65% of the time I am using a drill and the battery drills stand up as good as the corded drill for the most part. The only time I drag the corded drill out is if the batteries are not charges brfore starting the days work or when I need to drill hole over 3/4 inch through thinker steel than 1/2 inch than I bring out the big guns not another 1/2 corded drill.Miller DVI2Lincoln Precision Tig 225Thermodynamics Cutmaster 38Everything else needed.
Reply:Originally Posted by jamlitI have a craftsman 19.2 volt drill as well . two years old and running strong. when I think of the money you want to spent the craftsman might be the way to go. I use it for the same work and the Dewalt XPR i also have. As to the corded vs the battery. 65% of the time I am using a drill and the battery drills stand up as good as the corded drill for the most part. The only time I drag the corded drill out is if the batteries are not charges brfore starting the days work or when I need to drill hole over 3/4 inch through thinker steel than 1/2 inch than I bring out the big guns not another 1/2 corded drill.
Reply:My dad has a 14v Black and Decker that h'es been using for 7 years.  its been highly abused (mostly by me ) and still works perfectly.
Reply:Originally Posted by mechanic ...What is your recommendations for a good quality drill. Can the dewalt...
Reply:Cant go wrong with the Dewalt XRP. Ive used both 14.4 and 18 volts, works great. 18v hilti are also nice.
Reply:My Makita keeps ticking away.
Reply:I have had a Dewalt 14.4 XRP for several years and I can't imagine needing anything stronger.  Biggest thing I used it for was a 4" hole saw going through a 4x4 post.  The torque just about tore my hand off when it got stuck a couple times.  The only time I had to change batteries during a project was when I built a 14' wide, 4' deep, 6' high wooden shelving unit for my garage.I don't know how much they cost new though...Mike
Reply:I would get a drilll with at least an 18 Volt capacity. There are lots of drills on the market that are as good or better than DeWalt. Check out Firestorm, Coleman, Black and Decker, etc.Miller Millermatic 252Miller Syncrowave 200Liincoln AC-DC 225Victor O-A Set
Reply:Originally Posted by SupeMy Makita keeps ticking away.I had a 9.6v skill years ago that i used every day for about 10 years.  loved it.since then i've had 2 dewalts.  the drills are okay but the batteries are expensive and they don't hold up.  i guess everyone has their own experience but if i wanted a cheaper drill i'd look at craftsman.  oh - a friend bought a firestorm last xmass....threw it in the trash by january.
Reply:buy ridgid free lifetime battery replacement, 18v dewalt battery cost $89.00my next cordless tools will be ridgid
Reply:I have a 19.2 v Craftsman drill.  I was looking for new batteries for my old craftsman 18v drill and batteries for cordless drills are expensive.  I was in Sears and they had a package deal.  In the plastic carrier box they had a 1/2  drill, a 3/8" side arm drill , 2 batteries and a charger for $109.00.  It is a work horse, I 've put down plywood flooring and drove lots of screws.     Usually in the Sears tool dept they will have deals on "package drills".  The 18v I was replacing was 5 yrs old.  The drill was good as new just needed new batteries.  It was only a few $$$ more to buy the new drill than buy the new batteries for the old drill.    I've never had any problems with any Craftsman product.
Reply:first off what are you going to use it for you need to decide that so you can decide the power you need i have dewalts that work well and porter cables that are top notch if you plan on drilling a lot of holes in metal get one of the beefier  corded drills with a variable speed trigger so you can get to that low rpm for better drilling as well as the power for using hole saws 350P 30A spool gun cut master 51  syncro 250 other stuff " take a dog off the street and make him prosper and he will not bite you sad the same cannot be said for man" i didnt use punctuation just to piss you off
Reply:The OP hasn't been here since he started this thread 3 months ago; I wouldn't worry about asking him any specific questions about how to spend his $100 on a cordless drill.As far as the topic in general that developed, now that we are off on another long trip, I went ahead and sold all my cordless stuff again, except for my favorite impact driver that I'll take with me.  Not a big deal.  If I ever come back, it gives me the fun of picking out all new stuff again.  Li-Ion should be more reliable and available in more tools by then, too.
Reply:My old makita 9.9 , tough as nails and still going after almost 20 years. But they dont' build em like they use to. I recommend the dewalt xrp also. We use them at work. Decent power and battery life.Latest Toys Miller 180 Mig and Elite Mask!!Wright Welder 225ACShop OutFitters 20/20 Bending SystemHypertherm 380 Plasma30 Years of Sparking (Electrical & Welding)