Northumberland asks:
What about DeWalt?

I just bought a DeWalt 5 amp corded drill on sale at Lowes or Home
Depot (I can never tell the difference between the two...). It seems
very well built, good bearings, variable speed, with keyless chuck. I
think I'm going to like it. It replaces a worn out, 25 year old
craftsman which served its purpose but wasn't as well built.