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  1. 05-02-2013, 11:26 #1
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    My 14 year old Dewalt 14.4 volt drill is on it's last legs. It might last for another set of batteries but for that price I could almost buy a new drill. Also the battery latch is ridiculously cumbersome.

    I don't make my living with tools but they do get used. I break out the drill at least once a week. 3"-4" screws are not uncommon.

    I'm liking the Makita 18v and the Milwaukee M18. Always been a Porter Cable fan. The Dewalt line up seems to be on the heavier side.

    Not interested in "price point" tools from the big orange box or HF.

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    dewalt is still tops or ryobi.
    i have a drill or two for light stuff, but my go to gear is a porter cable impact drill driver.
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    For driving screws you can't beat a good impact.

    I have 2 dewalt drills and 2 dewalt impacts for at hem and at work and use them both all the time without issue.
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    I have a Craftsman cordless that's going on 25 years or so. I'm on the second set of batteries. HEAVY use the last two weeks and it's still going strong.
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    I bought a Ryobi 18 volt multiple tool kit several years ago and it's still going strong. Batteries have had a good life and are affordable.
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    Dewalt, is the only brand I have bought my crews for the last 15 years 18 volts of pure power I never switched to the Lithium Ion but I hear great things about them, I just couldn't justify switching out 20 drills, the nice thing about having everyone on the same platform was I never had to listen to anyone whine about missing batteries...
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    I have the Makita kit. I love it. Its taken a few tumbles from my roof and doesnt show it at all. Plus being able to charge a battery in 15 min is pretty awesome.

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    Milwaukee M18. I'd burn the motor up in the Dewalt in a year. The Milwaukee has lasted 5 times that.
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    Next drill I buy will be a Ridged mostly becasue of the battery warranty.
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    I use rigid. You have to register them immediately otherwise the warantee is void.
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