Folks,
I realize this is like bringing up 'best oil' or 'best tires' on a car
list, but I'm in the market for a battery drill/driver/sander/etc. combo
to replace my ancient--but still working--Makita 9V driver-drill. I
want something with all the 'goodies;' I'll need the usual driver/drill,
but also need a portable sander (belt and/or disc), and at least the
option for more attachments.
I know I probably can't lose with DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita or even
Craftsman--hell, they might all come out of the same factory in China
for all I know--but would like to see if there's a consensus on best
overall. Is more voltage always better, or is 14.4V better for some
reason than 19.2V, etc.? My main issue, and the reason I haven't
retired the old Makita yet, is that the batteries always seem to lose
capacity over time. The 9V Makita is nickel-metal-hydride, and both the
OEM--which are too expensive IMO--and cheap, off-brand aftermarket ones
all lose charge when not used, and lose capacity after repeated
charging. I know Li-Ion is better, but a battery is a battery, and they
all will lose some capacity over time.
Any and all opinions, rants, etc. welcome.
Bob
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