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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 118 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 118 | I recently purchased the 18v set from Home depot. This is for daily use in construction trade. At this time I am happy with the performance of both tools. I am using the smaller 1.5ah batteries, they recharge in 15 minutes. They last 70-80% of my work day which consist of off and on usage,but not a constant (such as drywall install). Its nice to be able to drill pilot hole and then drive in screws w/out having to change bit since having the combo kit.
I tried the Makita 10.8 first very briefly. I bought the 10.8 took it home drove a couple 4" screws and knew it was not enough for work, probably o.k. for home actually probably Great for home use, nice and light. Speaking of light it is a plus that they have led lights on the tools, very helpful. So at this time I do reccomend the makitas for my type of work.
Ken | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 | Its nice to be able to drill pilot hole and then drive in screws w/out having to change bit since having the combo kit. Let me get this straight... How do you drill a hole and drive a screw with a single bit/tool? More info please. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 | There are manufacturers out there that make multi bit tools. One of mine is made by Hitachi. It consists of a holder with a collar. A flip bit goes in the business end. One side has a drill ( with countersink ) and the other side has a phillips tip. You drill your hole, pull back the collar to release the bit, flip it, and now you have a driver. Here is a Dewalt system: http://www.woodworker.com/cgi-bin/F...mp;search=Drive%20Drill%20Bit&smode= | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 | Glad you like your Makita. I have had good luck with my 18V DeWalt drill driver. Its always good to go with the leading brands. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 | That's cool... never saw one of those before. Thanks for helping out. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | Oh Czechman once you get one of these you'll need more. They are a lifesaver.
One for the house ,one for the garage,one for the carry toolbox,and another because | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 118 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 118 | I am running two tools.Cordless drill to pilot, and the impact to drive the screws.
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Last edited by Ken 1960; 12/24/2008 5:03 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | All my cordless tools are 18 volt DeWalt and many of my corded ones are DeWalt as well. They have excellent torque and last a long time even in cold weather. I used to get only Milwaukee but they are overpriced compared to deWalt. | | |
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