On Thu, 7 Sep 2006 16:48:58 -0400, with neither quill nor qualm,
"badgolferman" quickly quoth:

John Lynch, 9/7/2006,4:35:38 PM, wrote:

After years of thinking I can get along without one, I've decided to
buy a portable drill. What should I look for? Volts, Amps or what?
Sears has one going on sale for $70. The ad says it has 14.4 volts.
It doesn't mention amp. I want one that I'll be satisfied with.

Any advice would be appreciated.

John

I have a Ryobi 14.4 drill that came with two batteries, charger and a
flashlight that was ~ $50. I am not a heavy user and it works great
for me. My recommendation is to make sure you get two batteries. You
don't want to wait for the other one two charge while you're building a
deck or something. You may want to make sure it has the new battery
type NiMh or something like that.

I also have a Ryobi 14.4 and likee it. The old Skil 9.6v is still
working for small drilling jobs, too, but the next one I buy is going
to be a Bosch Impactor 14.4. They're extremely good for driving long
deck screws in without even THINKING of stripping out the philips or
square drive. Bosch is well made, lightweight, and shorter than most.
It should fit where others wouldn't. I could pay $139 for the Ryobi
impactor clone or about $200 for the Bosch kit. They'll be on sale
next month when the Team Bosch show comes through town and I'll be on
'em like a hound in heat. g They usually have $40 off coupons and
the kits go for $243.

Try one out. You'll never think of your old rotary-only drills in the
same way again. Just don't let your wife try it. You'll end up needing
two.


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