On Feb 6, 1:45 am, Improveyourlife wrote:
DEWALT built high torque motor delivers 500 in-lbs of maximum torque.
XRP extended run-time batteries provide long run-time & battery life.
Patented 3-speed transmission features a max 3rd speed at 2,000 rpm.
Hammerdrill mode 34,000 bpm drills faster holes in masonry
applications. 1/2 in. Metal ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws
prevents bits from slipping. Superior ergonomics provides optimal
balance, comfort and control.

OK, I've gone through 3 of these Dewalt drills over the past 10
years. All 18 volt. One had a motor failure, one had a gear box
failure (they used figgin plastic), one with the hammer drill function
has such a long extended nose that wrist muscle fatigue limits it's
use. None of the batteries survive more then 50 recharge cycles (I
always only changed when they drained down to non usable levels, they
sat most of the time in a heated environment unused for months). Now
the XRP batteries are claiming 2500 recharge cycles. I'm just a home
owner not contractor using for minor home repair and small framing use
construction.
They are portable drills, work good at tapping holes, but I wonder how
many guys using them for a living would have anything good to say
about them.
ignator

"sk" wrote in message
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None of the batteries survive more then 50 recharge cycles (I
always only changed when they drained down to non usable levels, they
sat most of the time in a heated environment unused for months). Now
the XRP batteries are claiming 2500 recharge cycles. I'm just a home
owner not contractor using for minor home repair and small framing use
construction.
They are portable drills, work good at tapping holes, but I wonder how
many guys using them for a living would have anything good to say
about them.
ignator

Where I work we buy nothing but DeWalt. Mostly 14.4, but some 18 volt too.
The drill I use personally is over 5 years old, and on the same two
batteries it came with. With about 30 workers, and some having multiple
tools we do go through some extra batteries, but nothing to get worked up
over. We have tried Makita, Bosch, and Milwaukee cordless tools and they are
all about the same.
For the homeowner, that rarely uses a tool, I believe cordless is a poor way
to go. In my experience rechargeable batteries like to be used. They thrive
from charge and drain cycles. Let the tool sit on the shelf in the garage
and the batteries will die sooner than being used on a daily basis.
Greg.

On Feb 6, 7:25 pm, "Greg O" wrote:
"sk" wrote in message

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None of the batteries survive more then 50 recharge cycles (I
always only changed when they drained down to non usable levels, they
sat most of the time in a heated environment unused for months). Now
the XRP batteries are claiming 2500 recharge cycles. I'm just a home
owner not contractor using for minor home repair and small framing use
construction.
They are portable drills, work good at tapping holes, but I wonder how
many guys using them for a living would have anything good to say
about them.
ignator

Where I work we buy nothing but DeWalt. Mostly 14.4, but some 18 volt too.
The drill I use personally is over 5 years old, and on the same two
batteries it came with. With about 30 workers, and some having multiple
tools we do go through some extra batteries, but nothing to get worked up
over. We have tried Makita, Bosch, and Milwaukee cordless tools and they are
all about the same.
For the homeowner, that rarely uses a tool, I believe cordless is a poor way
to go. In my experience rechargeable batteries like to be used. They thrive
from charge and drain cycles. Let the tool sit on the shelf in the garage
and the batteries will die sooner than being used on a daily basis.
Greg.

Thanks, then I won't give up on them. the 3 I've had are all 10+
years old, I do see design iterations to what they are selling today.
I do need the portability, as cords are a pain up on roof rafters.
Ya, I don't like nails, they are hard to back out.

Ignator