Cordless power tools

[ironforge]

What are some good brands of cordless power tools? Need something with some oomf.. (drill, etc)

If there is a combo kit at a good price.. let me know about it too

[Brainchild]

Dewalt makes some good tools.Black And Decker also makes good tools. Have a 6v cordless drill by them works great for small jobs. Milwaukee might be worth a look too. Haven't used any myself, but see a lot of them in contractors pickups

[Warthog]

I highly recommend Milwaukee. I bought my dad a Milwaukee magnum for Christmas once....VERY powerful drill
When built my super heavy duty subwoofer box, I used it to screw in 3" screws all the way into high density fiberboard (man does that stuff make a screeeeeeeeeeeech noise when you do that). Never failed. Also as brainchild says, many contractors use them. This corded version was about $130.

Depends how much money you want to spend and if you want to have the tool the rest of your life

Warthog

[thekingofpain]

Look for cordless with high voltage and spare batt packs so you always have a fresh one ready---ive been happy with Makita...

[ironforge]

Originally posted by Warthog
I highly recommend Milwaukee. I bought my dad a Milwaukee magnum for Christmas once....VERY powerful drill
When built my super heavy duty subwoofer box, I used it to screw in 3" screws all the way into high density fiberboard (man does that stuff make a screeeeeeeeeeeech noise when you do that). Never failed. Also as brainchild says, many contractors use them. This corded version was about $130.

Depends how much money you want to spend and if you want to have the tool the rest of your life

Warthog

What type of tool did you use to cut the holes to mount the speaker? I need me one of those too!

[Gomer]

I believe B&D and Dewalt are the same. Both are good IMO... Have used Milwaukee before as well and it is still working fine (Father's, 7 years old or so).

[MegalosSkylaki]

My Power drill's battery won't hold a charge any more, and I would have to get one from the Manufacturer (SKIL). I can only guess how much that will cost.

I'll never get another cordless anything. There is a premium in price when you buy it--and a the battery that eventually go ker-plunk. Plus the charger has to hold up..

Plus to match power for power cost even more.

I can live with a cord.

Of course, I cut a hole into the apartment below me quite infrequently....

POWER DOOOOOOOOOG

[Brainchild]

A jigsaw works really good. The firestorm has one in the pack I think. That would be my choice I think

[caddmannq]

Originally posted by Warthog
...man does that stuff make a screeeeeeeeeeeech noise when you do that...

You're supposed to wax the screw threads. Soap, grease or oil works too. I've also used Elmer's Glue on the screws when making cabinets. Never drive 'em dry!

Makita seems like a pretty good tool for the price. My drill has never failed me. I worked at a hardware store for a bit, we sold DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, and Black and Decker. DeWalt and Milwaukee are some awesome tools, but a bit more expensive.

-Whir