Cheap cordless drill recommendation

Re: Cheap cordless drill recommendation

J. Robison

>I think that was the first drill I bought after buying a house. Lasted for probably 5 or 6 years with homeowner-type use. I had no problems with it and liked the fact that (mine, anyway) had a switch for fast and slow speeds.

Re: Cheap cordless drill recommendation

Chuck

>You can get a whole box of Ryobi 18v tools for a pretty reasonable price, the add on's are pretty well priced also.

There was a review a while back (in Fine Woodworking I think) that echo what the salesman told you.

a different philosophy

John Pappas

>Bruce, you might also consider a corded drill/driver that Ryobi makes and HD carries. (About $40) She probably won't be using it often and the battery will probably be dead when she needs it. I don't think its a good idea to just keep the battery in the charger. I did away with my cordless for that reason. True, not as convenient as a cordless, but never have to wait for a charge.

Concur for low usage/battery maint. ressons

Forrest Addy

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agree 100%

GolfSteve in Calgary

>Throw in a free extension cord and buy her a corded drill.

I've used cordless drills, and they're great, but for longevity and trouble-free use buy her a corded drill that will last twenty years. I know this puts me in the curmudgeon pile, but I've been slowly migrating there anyway.

My current corded drill is on 11 years of regular use.

I'm IMPRESSED !

Robert Hutchins

>My daughter doesn't know how to use a power drill and doesn't seem to want to learn. Giving her a cordless or a corded, without also giving her an operator, would be a comic exercise. I did give her a set of basic hand tools (screwdrivers, crescent wrenches, small hammer, etc.) when she went away to college a few years ago. If she needs anything more, she calls the old man (or more recently I understand there is some young man, who I've not met, getting the calls). She never could be interested in 'helping' me though I tried mightily.

So. . . my advice is to ask darling daughter what she would like to have and knows how to use.

Daughters...

Bruce, a MN Galoot

>Don't be so impressed yet :-) My daughter doesn't have much interest in how to make, repair or assemble things, but she takes direction well. My thought is to equip her properly, and then when she calls with the "how do I..." question, I'll be able to walk her through it. We gave her a set of basic tools over the last couple years, and I'm also going to get her a stud finder. I figure I've got one or two days in the early summer to show her how to do stuff.

You know, maybe what we need to do is set up a dad exchange program. When we have kids that move far away from home, we hook them up with substitute dads in their new town who can fill in.

Bruce

Funny thing

Dan Donaldson

>I have 6 kids, 2 boys and 4 girls. The only one that has any interest in woodworking is my oldest daughter.

Not a Bad Idea, Bruce

Robert Hutchins

>All we have to do is figure a way to do safety checks and we're good to go.

As for the stud finder, I'm afraid my daughter already has that one figured out. :>)

Keeps me awake nights.

you should know better!

bill tindal, E.TN

>Cheap tools- a flawed strategy. I bought my daughter a cheap 12 V drill and 2 years later bought her a good 12 V drill because, well, the cheap one was junk and didn't hold up. Daughters are worth a 12 V DeWalt.

Re: Cheap cordless drill recommendation

George@Colonel's Workshop-Havertown PA

>Good Afternoon Bruce,

I bought my 2nd Ryobi 12vt on the sxtrength of the performance of the 1st. Its fairly small and light, 2 batteries and a dumb charger. I've been thoroughly satisfied with my 2nd drill. Its perfect for a Lady Homeowner, and the odd lighter jobs not requiring my more capable P+C cordless drills.

George

Re: Funny thing

Roger Marks

>Hi Dan,

I've 6 kids too, Dan. 3 of each and

NONE of them have ever been even a

little bit interested in woodworking.

They range in age from 47 to 52 yrs

old (2 sets of twins) so I'm not

holding out much hope for the future.

Although, the oldest one (girl) is

going to marry a carpenter contrator

next month. That was my trade 7-8

yrs when the kids very young.

Roger Marks Cedar Rapids, IA

battery charge life, I don't see a problem

bill tindal, E.TN

>The batteries in my DeWalt stay charged for months. I won't say that in 2 months no charge is lost but what ever amount is lost it isn't enough that I notice it. I am quite sure that my spare battery may sit for 6 months and it is charged when I put it in. The only time I use a corded drill now days is for heavy duty drilling.

One never knows......

bill tindal, E.TN

>My youngest daughter never seemed to show any interest in home maintenance. Never-the-less, I expected both daughters to observe these operations. Then she moved away and found herself near a Home Depot with helpful ,knowledgeable staff. Next thing I know she is installing a new kitchen faucet, motion sensor light, shelves, etc. Says the HD people tell her how but I suspect some things sunk in prior to that, or at least the ground was prepared. Perhaps the seed that germinated was that these repairs could be done by a homeowner so she isn't intimidated to try. Oldest daughter is fearless and has at anything that needs doing. Both are good painters.

Re: you should know better!

Glenn Madsen near San Francisco

>That was my thought! I mean, what tool are YOU going to have to use when you're there, and doing those things that need doing?

As for the 'lasts for ten years' part, that depends on who, and how, to the tools gets used/stored/respected/charged. I have an almost two year old grandson who picks up and throws almost everything. It's all plastic glasses at their house right now.

Watch for the 12v DeWalt to go on sale, Dad.

been there, done that

bill tindal, E.TN

>"I mean, what tool are YOU going to have to use when you're there, and doing those things that need doing?" We share similar experiences.