Power tools

[Urosfan]

Hello all,

Looking to get drill for my father, Im really clueless when it comes to tools,but I was looking at getting either a Makita 18v subcompact drill and impact drill combo and also looking at theMilwaukee 18v drill and impact drill, any tool guys out there can point me in the right direction, he would just use it for general household type stuff nothing to intense. Thanks in advance

[Etschell]

makita imo. or dewalt.

[Romeojk]

I love my Milwaukee cordless drill. I’ve had it many years through many DIY projects and electrician friend uses them as well. I’ve also given two of them as gifts because I like them so much. They hold a charge forever. But honestly you’ll be fine with any of them. As far as an impact driver I do not have one of those, that is a separate drill. My drill does have a hammer setting for drilling in concrete.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Produc...-Tools/2704-20

[Flyinghunter]

Another vote for Milwaukee. My late brother was a carpenter and that was all he would use. I've taken his advice on Milwaukee and never been disappointed. There are a number of solid and reliable choices.

[Urosfan]

Thanks for the reply so,far guys it’s greatly appreciated

[kulak]

Another vote for Milwaukee. I’m a fan of the 12v line and the tools marketed as ‘fuel’ as they have the brushless motor.

[bdex75]

I like Milwaukee. Have used them alone with dewalt. Both safe bets.


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[austinp]

Get this 12v set. Absolute best light weight but powerful drill and impact drill set available.

[andyxxx]

I still regularly work ‘on the tools’ and now either buy the Bosch (professional, not DIY) or De-walt.
18V is adequate for most needs as a drill/driver, but be aware that the hammer action on these drills is really only for occasional use and certainly not for concrete, in which case you should be looking for a SDS.

[TheVTCGuy]

Here is another vote for De-Walt, find their drills and other tools to be hardy and efficient.

[joli160]

Festo tools, costly but none better.

[Urosfan]

Thank you

[jatco]

I'm a Makita man.. 95% of my tools are...from the 10" compound mitre to their 18V lithium tools: drill kit, jig saw, reciprocating saw, 6 1/5" circular saw etal...
They just feel better in my hands than the heavier Dewalt or Bosch...
Tools have to feel good in your hands, imo..!

[swils8610]

Originally Posted by Urosfan

Hello all,



Looking to get drill for my father, Im really clueless when it comes to tools,but I was looking at getting either a Makita 18v subcompact drill and impact drill combo and also looking at theMilwaukee 18v drill and impact drill, any tool guys out there can point me in the right direction, he would just use it for general household type stuff nothing to intense. Thanks in advance

I’ve got that same combo. It’s great. I’m a fan of Milwaukee corded power tools but love Makita for cordless.


“I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

[JasoninDenver]

Rigid from Home Depot. Their service and warranty are really great.

Once you buy a cordless tool, you are stuck with that brand due to battery pack compatibility.

Get an 18 or 20 volt if cordless.

[Gharddog03]

12v Fuel is all you need....light and strong..more than enough for general household use.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...8-22/303101201

I own the 18v Milwaukee Fuel combo. Too heavy and bulky for general use.

[GB-man]

Milwaukee, Bosch, dewalt or makita will all be excellent.

[J!m]

I’m on my second dewalt, and felt they were fine for home use. But note I’m on my second, so my “home” use does kill a dewalt...

At work one day I found a nice Milwaukee hammer drill. Not a dedicated, but switch on-off hammer on the 18v fuel drill. This thing looks like it was out drinking and wound up in a bar fight at the docks. We ordered a new battery for it and proceeded to build a thermal spray shop. All manner of drilling and hammer drilling to mount conduit etc. really ran it hard and put away wet. Never missed a beat.

Bottom line: of your two initial choices, Milwaukee. My next (and probably last) drill will be.

[Rock]

Was in the local hardware chain on the weekend to buy a Drill/Driver for the Son as his first Drill.
I was leaning towards an 18V Makita with twin batteries and charger for A$200. but got talking with an Electrical Contractor who was a mine of information.
His pick was a Bosch Professional Kit, Drill/Driver plus Impact Drill plus two 2Ah batteries and charger for A$289. I queried the value of the Impact/Hammer Drill with him and he said he uses his more than he uses the Drill/Driver. He likes it for those "high-torque" jobs where the Drill struggles and puts a lot of strain on the gears.

[gin47]

Festo tools are just the best I have to recommend.

[Fat_ninja]

Makita

[Andad]

I have a few brands in my engineering workshop but mostly Makita.

I choose the 18V models.

The new Makitas drills are excellent just make sure you buy the one hand chuck with the toughened jaws.

My nephew works for Milwakee and I have used one of their demo power drills, nice piece of kit but I already have so many Makita post and slide battery models plus their battery jigsaws and hammer drills I can't change....easily.

[Keadog]

I'm slowly switching over to all DeWalt 20v. Very happy. I bought their 20v cordless impact wrench and it's nothin short of amazing for changing wheels. Torque spec on my 911 is 118 ft lb and it's like nothing to it. Battery life is impressive as well. That tool is very heavy but the 20v drills and drivers are nice and light. 20v batteries small and light as well. Got an adaptor for my old 18v tools.

[Urosfan]

Thanks again to all that replied

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Gharddog03

12v Fuel is all you need....light and strong..more than enough for general household use.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...8-22/303101201

I own the 18v Milwaukee Fuel combo. Too heavy and bulky for general use.

...Do you use those tools.. They look sooo clean... j/k

[SDRider]

I just bought a cordless Dewalt 20v lithium ion XR hammer drill. I used it recently to drill a couple 5/8" holes in concrete and man is that thing is powerful! I'm very pleased with it.

[Gharddog03]

Originally Posted by jatco

...Do you use those tools.. They look sooo clean... j/k

[City74]

Another vote for Dewalt

[swils8610]

I use my impact driver way more than my drill.


“I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

[enjoythemusic]

Metal gearing is the key imho.