One more thing to add to this discussion: I have been amazed at all of the
battery adapters that are now available. I have a bunch of old Craftsman C3 18v
tools that I still use from time to time. I bought an adapter that lets me use
my Milwaukee batteries with them. I am currently borrowing a friendâ??s very
nice Dewalt nailer that uses their old style batteries. He has an Dewalt
adapter that allows him to use their newer batteries with it. I found one that
converts the M18 batteries. Many of these are cheaply made but do the trick and
can add life and usefulness to old tools.
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> On Aug 2, 2023, at 11:15 PM, Drew Rogge <drew@dasrogges.com> wrote:
>
> I have a couple of Dewalt cordless drills and a corded one.. The chucks on
> all three were/are junk. The chuck on the corded drill would never grab on to
> a bit. I eventually replaced the chuck with one from an old 7V(?) Makita and
> all was better. The chucks on my newer Dewalt cordless units both have the
> "feature" that every time you stop the motor from high RPMs they will
> "automatically" loosen to where the bit falls out :-) It could be the braking
> feature of the drill doing this.
>
> To end on a positive note, my cordless tools of choice are Makita 18V. As far
> as I know the same batteries fit all their tools. If I didn't already hav a
> number of Makita tools I'd seriously think about Milwaukee.
>
> One thing I truly believe in is to pick one manufacturer and stick with them.
> That way you don't have a bunch of different chargers hanging around.\
>
> Drew
>
>> On 8/2/23 12:20 PM, john wrote:
>> what is the consensus on a decent cordless drill for a homeowner/shop
>> tinkerer/classic truck owner.
>> I finally let the smoke out of it (literally) yesterday and the torque
>> setting ring is just about stripped...yea I overworked it
>> the internet likes the Dewalt 20v DCD771C2) for around a hundred bucks and
>> that's pretty much in my budget. It seems that Dewalt has
>> at least 576 models of 1/2" drill depending on whats included and what month
>> it is.
>> Won't be used daily and certainly not trades type work...Just an above
>> average shop guy at home
>> https://www.amazon.com/Dewalt-DCD771C2-Cordless-Lithium-Ion-Compact/dp/B00ET5VMTU?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1
>>
>> <https://www.amazon.com/Dewalt-DCD771C2-Cordless-Lithium-Ion-Compact/dp/B00ET5VMTU?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1>
>> you recommendations are always appreciated but keep them under 150.00
>> don't need all the included gizmos and bits and screwdrivers and carrying
>> case...just a basic drill/charger and a
>> couple of batteries
>> john
>>
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