On 10/12/2014 10:44 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 10/12/2014 10:50 PM, JohnnyDollar wrote:

The best bang for the buck is Ryobi with Lithium batteries for under
$100.


I'm going to have to make a decision in a couple of months. I have a
Panasonic 15.6V that I really like. Nice size and enough power for
anything I do. The batteries, however, are starting to lose charge fast.

My options:
Brand new drill kit with 2 batteries and charger is $190

Panasonic batteries are $195 for two

Expert Power batteries are $102 for two. (I'm leaning this way)

Rebuild both batteries for $130

All the options cost more than the Ryobi, but I really like the weight
and balance of the Panasonic. I have an 18V Porter Cable, but it is my
second choice when I grab a drill.

I also use a Bosch quick change chuck in both of them.


I had a Panasonic way back when, early 90's. The only drill that I have
liked better is the Festool T15. Yes it is expensive but the T15-3 kit
comes with well designed attachments and believe it or not I pretty much
have not used my 12 volt Makita or 18 volt Bosch impact drivers since
getting the Festool Drill driver.