Christian Aufreiter writes:

The Dewalt cordless stuff looks great but I wonder who needs a 24 V
drill. It really annoys me that Dewalt is much more expensive here
than in the US.
For example: DW 980K2 costs EUR 357.6, which is $ 421.36 at today's
rate.

Tool prices in Brit magazines have always made me choke a bit...usually, the
available models are a step or 2 down from U.S. models, and the prices range
from60% to 150% higher. Basically, it seems that you guys need to jump on your
politicians about your tax rates.

As for using 24 volt cordless tools, don't make judgments until you're in a
position to use such a tool. A 24 volt hammer-drill can be exceptionally useful
to a professional, but is primarily a waste of money for any amateur. The extra
pwoer gives faster drilling, longer battery life under heavy load. For too many
uses, though, the extra weight is a killer.

Charlie Self

"The income tax has made liars out of more Americans than golf."
Will Rogers