Hey, I am looking to get a decent cordless drill with a good torque rating, and a 1/2" chuck. Any opinions on this one: http://www3.sears.ca/webapp/wcs/stor...ctId=157709768

I am on a bit of a tight budget so Makita/Dewalt are a bit out of the question, and this will not be for heavy duty usage either, I am not working in the trades. Thanks!

 

I have one of those, love it!

 

I think Craftsmen tools are very good for the money. I've got a 5A corded 1/2" model that has worked for years.

Do you need the 1/2" model? That drill must weigh a ton.

GH...is it particularly top or bottom heavy? If it balances well in the hand, that will help.

 

Thanks guys, I don't need the 1/2", it would be nice to have the option though!

 

looks good. i will give a plug for ryobi though, their 18v is everything listed there. (possibly their 14.4v too)i have one, works great. balences nice. and made by dewalt. )

 

The Craftsman drills are very good performers.
I've got the 13.2v and have had zero problems with it for the two years I've owned it.
My dad who is a professional woodworker uses a 18v version and he's completely happy with it as well.

 

The wife bought me the Ryobi kit, Drill,Flash Light, Circular saw, and sawsal *spelling* 18 volt been 2 years now no issues at all..I think it was just shy of 400$ for the set I think...has something like 3 or 5 year warranty on it I think.. never really looked at it since I haven't had issue....

 

It balances well, and yep....... it's a heavy beeeeeeeeeotch.

They weren't my first choice, but these were gifts(prefer it over the B&D 18v).....



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[ July 25, 2004, 05:30 PM: Message edited by: Gilligans Hitch ]

 

I have a Dewalt 3/8” (model QW928)cordless that I love, bulletproof ! An installer buddy had a Milwaukee it was pricier but had quite a bit more torque.