need new drill, recommendations?

[Dropt72Shortbed]

my old 18v is a piece of crap.

Im looking to get something new that plugs into a socket, no cordless rechargable stuff. I need something thats strong enough that i can throw on a polishing wheel and polish a set of billet wheels (my friend has a makita that i borrowed last time that was perfect)

im also going to need it to be able to drill through my frame when im installing the rear bags.

does harbor freight sell anything thatll do the trick? im looking for a name brand drill thats going to last.

lemme hear what you guys have and how much it ran.

[Steven Sellers]

I cant speak for the corded version but the 18 volt dewalt I have is fantastic. The drill, carrying case, 2 batts, and charger was 180.00 2 years ago

[Purs]

my makita 14.4 cordless has been awesome for the last 2 years! I've drilled through metal, masonry, wood, you name it, no problem. I even ran over it one time with my Jimmy and didn't hurt it one bit.

[pissonNOS]

Dewalt probly makes the best drill for the most money for a good drill and less money look into Porter Cable

[Locutus]

My Milwaukee brand 18v cordless drill has been excellant. I know you mention you wanted a corded type but I thought I would mention. It has more than enough power. In fact it has so much power it got hung drilling a large hole and the drill spun around so fast it broke my hand. It has 2 torque settings and 18 clutch settings. It has been faithful for more than 2 years now.

Mike

[JimKshortstep4x4]

We have had excellent service out of a Dewalt drill. Makita's have been good also. We have beat the crap out of the Dewalt and it keeps on running. (We have a Dewalt with a cord).

Jim

[The Terminator]

I have a Milwaukee 120 volt. We use these at work, and they are very rugged and dependable drills. Mine is a 3/8 inch, and I have had it for many years. I don't know what they cost, I think that the price has come way down in recent years. Best -

[cdowns]

i'm in the dewalt fan club got a number of their products both with and without cords TOP QUALITY

[mikep]

I know your asking for corded drills but I couldnt live without my 18V dewalt . Ive also got a flashlight from them that uses the same batteries that is the handiest work light I own.

[Dropt72Shortbed]

i see alot of you guys have cordless...

are they ok to run for long periods of time, like if i was polishing out a set of rims for a couple hours?

my old cordless dies in like 10 minutes (thats with taking small breaks so i dont overheat the damn thing to the point where i can barely hold it lol)

[Steven Sellers]

I really dont know how long my 18v dewalt will last I havent run it dead in one sitting yet

[68_Step]

I love cordless drills. I have 2 Makitas, you would have to pry them from my cold dead fingers to get it... But if the job is long and tough, it is hard to beat a corded Milwaukee or Porter Cable 3/8 chuck. Not sure about Harbor Freight, but the local Home Depot and Lowes usually carried both.

[Southpa]

I have a 12 v cordless Black and decker Firestorm, I guess its ok for a few minutes, lol, because the batteries and charger are pure crapola. I also got good use out of my 9.6 v Makita cordless. I've used it for doing most everything, lasts a good while with a wire wheel etc. But I melted one of the batteries a while ago. Warranty is expired so I guess I'm looking at another 50 bucks for a replacement battery.

We use an 18v DeWalt at work, like everyone says, its got real torque and lasts a long time between charges. Next time I go shopping for another drill thats what I'm going to buy.

[rigo]

I've got a three year old 18v Dewalt and that things nice......batteries last quite a while....also have this corded Black and Decker professional model.....can't remember where i got that thing....maybe a fleamarket or something.......i use that thing for the heavy drilling.....even stands up to fits of rage and throwing across the shop!

rigo

[lukecp]

For the most power and performance, get a corded drill. DeWalt, Makita, Milwaulkee, and Craftsman are all good brands. I would get a 1/2" chuck model, so you can run a large bit if you want to.

[CT-Truckster]

for a corded drill i would suggest a Milwaukee http://www.milwaukeeconnect.com/html/index.html
in whatever size and rpm range fits your needs, their sawzalls also kick but.
i use cordless drills daily, heavy use and two brands that stand out above the rest are makita and bosch. my personal favorie is bosch. the 24volt i use is a powerhouse and tuff but its just a little bigger and heavier than the makita 14.4 i use also. but for woodworking tools as far as routers and laminate trimmers and such, bosch all the way.

[imdarren]

Milwaukee Magnum! Period!
You will not need to buy a new drill for 20 years or more!
At work we used to always buy the latest bad a$$ cordless unit.
But whenever you need it it's DEAD!!
I only use a 120Volt AC corded old scool drill for home.
It always works good for as long as I need it.

Darren

[Locutus]

I have used mine for rust removal. It never overheated. I have 2 batteries. Run time during constant use(about 50% duty cycle) I get 2 hours out of the battery and it only takes 1 hour to charge. When doing regular drilling the battery lasts all day. I am thinking of buying a Milwaukee cordless reciprocating saw to aid in the removal of rusted sheet metal. SInce it also comes with 2 batteries and a charger I would have 4 batteries and 2 chargers I should never see a day that I don't have a charge.

Mike

[Big69C20 Toy]

I've got a Bosch one that's like 7 amps and spins like a mean mother f-er. For your application you need to look at speed versus torque as you dont get both really. I've used that bosch on some nice drilling but because it's so high speed the torque isnt there really.

I've got cordless Makita, and Black and Decker, the B&D is the newest toy and it's a cool little brute. Makita's i've had and used for years, only thing i've noticed is the batteries cant handle much.

As said before Milwaukee is a good brand too but i dont have one currently. good luck man.

[papawswrench]

You are missing something! Your drill and most of the others mentioned will do the job , especially drilling , if you use top quality bits , technique , and "tap magic" .

[keenee]

Milwaukee Magnum With a chuck that needs a key!! for drilling steel you cant get those stinking keyless things tight enough!
And a drill doctor We got one at work in the fall UNREAL HOW WELL THOSE THINGS WORK. Period.

[CT-Truckster]

yeah i guess we did miss out on a good bit is most important also. and i got a drill doctor too. that thing has paid for itself many times. if you do alot of drilling it i think it is well worth the money spent.

[67Fleetsidedream]

Get a Milwaukee 18v. I have never seen a cordless drill so powerful.


Ben

[XXL]

Corded--- Porter Cable, DeWalt, or Bosch.

I've had several of each, and if money is not an object, I'd buy in that order. Since money usually IS an object, buy the Bosch. I've given mine quite a lot of abuse and it's as good as the day I bought it 7 years ago.

Kenneth

[nucleus]

I've got a couple of 12v Hitachis and a 9 minute charger. Excellent professional tools, light and compact.

I HATE dewalt - Black and Decker made in China crap