The best drill is the one that suits your needs. Don't get sucked in to the
18 volt set if you don't need it. I had a cabinet shop and we used the
Dewalt 12 volt with the XR batteries. We could drive screws all day long.
The batteries lasted a long time and more importantly, the drill was not too
heavy. WE checked out the 18 volt set and it is very uncomfortable to use
for long periods or over your head. If you want to drill steel or concrete
you need a bigger drill. Period. I have almost 10 years on the original 5
drills we bought and we love them. They can even drill largish holes in
wood.
max

In article ,
"Dan White" wrote:

I'm looking into Lowes' 20% off sale and want a new drill. The one I have
is a rather weak cordless with the small battery (12v?). I've also lost the
charger, but that's another story. Anyway I want to be able to drill in/out
3" screws into studs, and drill into concrete with a masonry bit. I found
that the 12v drill didn't have the torque to do it. I borrowed a cheap
corded drill the other day and it drove those screws like nothing.

What do you guys recommend? If the price is in the $200's US or lower I
don't care about the money. It looks like the most expensive one is a
Dewalt 18v. Is this going to match up favorably with a corded drill of the
same quality? Will the battery last a long time? I won't be using the
drill often but I wan't one that can do everything a decent corded drill can
do without the cord hassle.

Thanks for any suggestions,

dwhite



14.4 Milwaukee
1/2" Milwaukee hammer drill M A G N U M !!!

no need for anything else.

'cept a close quarter drill.

r