Yes i am stealing Billa's idea but i just burnt up one more B&D 3/8's cord drill. this is the second one in about 1 year. on average i have to put 3 chucks on them:mad: !

so what is you fav?

AC drill:
Cordless:
1/2 or 3/8:
Brand:

Lets here it!

here is mine i just burnt up? looks to new to be toast.

I got a bigass old milwaukee with a 5/8" chuck on it.

Just bought a new Milwaukee 1/2" their biggest.

Milwaukee 1/2" Hole Shooter - AC ... absolutely friggin' indestructible.

IMO, cordless tools have no place in the shop. They belong in the race trailer for when you need a tool FAST. e.g. Cutting off a hacked fender during a race.

cmk

1/2" Milwaukee i think its an 8 amp, ther is no substitute, this thing will twist your arm off if your not careful:D

Work just gave me a 14.4 volt cordless DeWalt XRP. I think it's 1/2"... 3 speed, fwd and rev, torquey as hell, I break screws all the time with it and I break at least one Bosch phillips #2 screwdriver bit a week. The batteries charge fast as hell too. I had a 12 volt 2 speed 3/8" I gave to my dad when I got this new one and it was nowhere near the specs of the 14.4 XRP.

Panasonic 15.6 Drill/Driver, It's good shit. Comes with Nickel Metal Hydride batterys (two) and a smart charger that doesn't just burn 'em until they're hot. Has a sweet trigger and great brake. And a racheting chuck that puts dents into cheap drill bits. They also have a 3/8" impact version that'll knock off lug nuts.

http://www.panasonic.com/commercial_building/power_tools/Scripts/Model/PHCC_PowerTools_template.asp?ModelId=8499&CategoryId=1454&Index=5

"Amazon.com" has it for $190

I like the Mac tools 1/2 drill, with reverse. So far it's been a good tool.

for the shop I have the 1/2" milwaukee hole shooter, corded, and will twist your arms off if you jam the bit... For work (cabinet installer) I have a 18 volt pistol grip dewalt XRP 1/2" hammer drill/driver.

1/2" Milwaukee Magnum Hole Shooter!

18V Milwaukee hammer drill/driver that I use for work (framing/construction/carpentry). Pretty tough cordless.

But if I was going to be working in a shop all day, it'd be a corded drill all the way. All power, all the time, no batteries to screw with.
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well sounds like i will get a Milwaukee 1/2" Hole Shooter corded

Chris G.

a fire drill, they get me out of class :D

what other kind of drill can do that? :flipoff2:

i dont have a cordless drill, but if youre talkin corded milwaukee or likewise is the only way to go.

Originally posted by fatkid
I like the Mac tools 1/2 drill, with reverse. So far it's been a good tool.
you just like it because it looks like some jarhead piece of gear.:flipoff2:

Milwaukee 1/2" Hole Shooter corded. This thing has been great for me so far. I did crimp a lot of bits and break a lot of screws though.

Wes

used a 1/2 in Milwaukee at work power taping 9/16-18 holes for 10 hours straight 2 days in a row. pull the trigger all the way down and push. when the tap goes in half way, with the trigger still pulled switch to reverse. When the tap comes out of the part (1/2 in thick steel plate in this case), flip the switch back to forward. When the drill gets too hot to hold, pick up the Craftsman 1/2"

The craftsmen lasted 20 minuites. Between 2 milwaukees we tapped nearly 900 holes both the drills are fine.

i have an old Milwaukee that my dad gave me years ago. It has a 1/2" chuck and it must be older than me. That damn thing won't quit! I also have a 1/2" Dewalt drill cost me $130.00 from home depot and is one fine drill! I use the Dewalt in the shop and the Milwaukee as the back up or secondary. The Dewalt is a bit lighter and more powerful so i use it the most. It also has a key-less chuck that kicks ass!!!!! I highly recommend it!!

Another PLUS for the Milwaukee's ...

To the best of my knowledge, the Milwaukee's variable speed control is the ONLY one compatible with 110VDC (as in underhood welder / power supply).

cmk

Milwaukee 0234-6 1/2" Magnum. It has always given me outstanding performance in steel, concrete, wood and plastic. The chuck accepts tiny bits so with this one there is really no need for a 3/8" drill.

I have a DW236 for drilling anything that requires up to 1/2" and enough torque to twist your arms around http://www.dewalt.com//PC_Graphics/Photos/DEWALT/TOOLS/LARGE/2/DW236%_1.jpg it'll break a 5/8" titanium bit like nothing (1/2" arbor)

2 DW100's that are pretty high speed but low in the torque factor, cheap, and semi-disposable http://www.dewalt.com//PC_Graphics/Photos/DEWALT/TOOLS/LARGE/1/DW100%_1.jpg

And 1 http://www.dewalt.com//PC_Graphics/Photos/DEWALT/TOOLS/LARGE/9/DW987K-2_K1.jpg For anything that requires cordless. It'll break a 1/4" Teck Screw no problem and runs for about 5 hours continuous use. It gets hot, and I went through a chuck and motor on warranty 2 years ago... It runs fine now.

My 1/2" Dewalt lasted me 5 years of abuse and torture before it finally blew up. Now I've got a 1/2" Hitachi and thing has a lot of power!!

1/2" Milwaukee Hole Shooter....best drill I've ever owned. My only complaint is sprained wrists...

Another vote for the Milwaukee 1/2" corded. We use them at work for drilling through concrete all day long, to the point where they are so hot you can't hold on anymore.
I just got a Hitachi 5/8" for home use but haven't tried it out yet.


Tass

1/2" hole shooter reminds me of a fun story. A buddy was working on his rig- new power steering mounts. I decided I'd go see how it was going and bs for a while. As soon as I got out of my truck he was calling for me-only muffled sounding. I ran up to the truck he was drilling new p/s box mounting holes on and saw him (his head) pinned between the drill and the swamper! I quickly unplugged the drill to free him. Aparently his trigger finger was pinned between the drill and tie rod because the drill bit cought, snapped the drill sideways, pinched the drill to the on position and then the handle smashed his head against the tire breaking his safety glasses. It was cool. :eek: :D

Originally posted by Keith

you just like it because it looks like some jarhead piece of gear.:flipoff2:

You know it, not to mention my Snap on Sales Rep is a fawker. :flipoff2:

My 1/2" Dewalt corded has plenty of power, but the keyless chuck sucks. I can never get it tight enough to hold a round (as opposed to the bit's with the flat spot in the base) 1/2" bit without it spinning in the chuck when it gets bound up. Sounds like the Milwaukee hole shooter is the way to go.

1/2" Milwakee hole hawg, two speed. slow and slower, indestructible, right angle drive for those hard to get at places. Also a 1/2" hole shooter.

Paul

Wow....that's a pretty impressive vote of confidence for the Milwaukee!

So that's got your AC covered.

I've got a 1/2" air drill that I could never live without ....slow, powerful, and nothing to burn out.....a great workhorse, light too!

I also have a B&D 14.4 volt Firestorm cordless that is damn near indispensable.....awesome for driving those self drilling screws.

Shoot - without self-drilling screws and zip-ties my rig would just be a pile of loose parts ;)

i dont have shop air...:( i have to turn my wrenches by hand :mad: