> Hi. Does anybody have any experience with 10.8V/12V cordless
> tools?
Not sure if it helps, but I have an old 12v Ryobi drill that I've been quite
happy with. With the 2-speed gearbox (plus variable
speed trigger), it usually has enough torque for what I want to do. I still
get out the corded Milwaukee for big jobs, but the
cordless will drive 1/4" lag bolts (up to about 1.5" long) into pine. The
lighter weight makes it easier to use in awkward places,
like hanging off a ladder or crawling in the attic. It was originally 3/8",
but I made an adapter so I could mount a 1/2" keyless
chuck on it. Battery life could be better, but with two packs, I can always
keep one of them on the fast charger to be ready when I
need it.
Biggest downside, Ryobi no longer makes that model, so I can't buy batteries at
the local "big box" store. Found some on the
Internet last time, but next time I may have to send the old packs out to be
"rebuilt".
Randall
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