IGot2P wrote:

Manster wrote:

I have a 12V Porter Cable cordless drill and 2 re-chargeable
batteries. I'd say the unit is approx. 6-8 years old and it has
performed well. The batteries are going kapoot but I use the tool so
seldom anymore that I don't warrant a new drill. I checked for
batteries online and the cheapest I found them were $53 + s&t, putting
them around $60.
http://www.realdealtools.com/product...roducts_id=499

I got to wondering about the quality of the Harbor Freight brands (not
Makita or DeWalt) of cordless drills, primarily due to their low
prices. I realize that for the most part one gets what they pay for,
but do these $20-$100 drills have much quality to them?
http://tinyurl.com/2n3eep

Thanks for sharing your experiences.


Surprisingly the drill that you referenced (ITEM 44849-1VGA) is actually
a pretty decent drill for home use. The chuck works well and the battery
holds a good charge. The weak point is the bushings/bearings in the main
drive. They will eventually wear out if used a lot, but again they are
great for home use. I have three (yes, three) of this exact model that I
use regularly for everything from hanging pictures to building 800+ feet
of fence. Although I have wore out a drill or two, the batteries have
always remained good and thus make great extras.

Don

I concur. I bought one of those for under $20 about three years ago and
it's certainly a usable home tool.

But, its chief attribute to me is that it's a great "loaner", so I don't
have to worry about friends and family borrowing and abusing my DeWalt
and not returning it until I've asked them six times. G

Jeff

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