Which 18V+ cordless drill does the forum like?

[wurm]

Robert M wrote:
Steve,

I like buying from CPO Outlet:



For smaller scale projects, I'm very happy with the Craftsmen Nextec 12v model. Great for nearly task I've used them for at this point. Not heavy-duty but rock solid.
Robert

My little Nextec impact wrench is my go-to for changing wheels/tires on my car. Love the compact size with the battery. For some reason, I thought they were out of business or no longer making the Nextec line. Are there still assorted tools and batteries available?

[S. Pupp]

Harbourmaster wrote:
Milwaukie is the only brand that still uses ALL metal gears inside there power drills.... I won't buy anything else!

That does it for me.
My trusty Craftsman drill died a noisy death after the plastic gears wore down.
Thanks for that info.

[Robert M]

Wurm,

The 12V series has been discontinued. You can still get tools and accessories but they are tougher to find these days. That's why I invested in as much of the whole set as possible with some extra batteries when I saw them on sale. Search around and you'll find the components, though they might be used, refurbished and, when it comes to batteries and chargers, 3rd party.

Robert

[Grateful11]

I started with a Dewalt 14.4V about 30 years ago and was fine with it until I had a battery meltdown, glad I caught before it burned my FIL's house down. It's still permanently melted into the charger. Then I switched over to Craftsman C3 19.2V line and it was fine except the batteries didn't last and the C3 line was cancelled when they sold the Craftsman name.

I switched to Ryobi 18V and couldn't be more pleased. I now have a brushless drill, brushless 1/4" impact driver, 1/2" impact for impact sockets, brushless 7 1/4" circular saw, brushed recip saw, tire inflator, leaf blower, weedwhacker, pole saw, flexible shaft dremel like tool, I think that's it for now. We probably use the leaf blower and pole saw more than anything.

Ryobi Days starts sometime this week with some decent deals.

If I were using this stuff for a living I would probably go Dewalt but it still gets used quite a bit around the farm and so far so good. For the money and the sheer variety of tools they have I don't think it can be beat.

There should be better deals coming this week supposedly June the 11th. Rumor is you buy a the two 4.0Ah batteries with charger and a carry bag and get a free tool up to $79.95. Not the best deal they ever had but not too bad.

Current deals.
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Special-Valu...vZc3zwZm5d

RYOBI DAYS Promotions, there's some details in the fine print.
https://www.homedepot.com/collection/Too...=312965532&irgwc=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-1406248-456723-&clickid=T2ZRY5WrmxyOWDxwUx0Mo36nUki3Qjz0K2WbSU0&fbclid=IwAR24pISQy3_C6jpKBFa2y8P89cns65y5Dy1KQ-E9x1hyJ1CTHT0JWphZL1E

[Rick-o]

> "If I were using this stuff for a living I would probably go Dewalt but it still gets used quite a bit around the farm and so far so good. For the money and the sheer variety of tools they have I don't think it can be beat."

I also prefer Ryobi and I did use them for a living as a journeyman carpenter for GM. The other guys on the trades looked down on Ryobi, but I could keep right up with their Dewalt/Milwaukee/Makita drills.

[Michael]

I buy Ryobi because of the range of tools they have and also the never-ending sales. I always figured that if I wore out one of the drivers I'd just replace it with a new one from a Black Friday or other sale. That was a number of years ago and I haven't have to replace anything.

In fact, I just bought the $139 40v Ryobi weed whacker that allows attachments. I've used it to trim the 1/2 acre lawn and 200' path through the woods a half dozen times and the original battery charge is still about 1/2 full. I've attached my chain saw trimmer and it runs just fine. They have several 40v tools and are developing more. I can see the day when I'm completely out of gas and gas/oil outdoor tools.

[RAMd®d]

I've got some Ryobi One+ kit and need some batteries.

The jig saw and two battery combo seems MIA this year. Makes me sad.

I'll probably get the two battery and charger for $99.

The charger is a little thing, and I still have the larger (single battery) charger from the blue kit.

Are the older charger and newer batteries compatible?

[Ombligo]

RAMd®d wrote:
I've got some Ryobi One+ kit and need some batteries.

No need to wait for the $99 sale -- https://smile.amazon.com/LITHIUM-Battery...B07TYHLNH7

[Cary]

I have Milwaukee - both 12v and 18v. I hardly ever use the 18v. The 12v is great. I would buy the Milwaukee 12v brushless setup. It will last forever. It's just a well made, comfortable tool with many expansion possibilities.

Get a second battery, whichever you go with.

Once I started using the Milwaukee tools, I sold my Dewalt and Bosch tools.

Strongly recommended.

Like Robert, I like CPO Outlet. I'd be willing to bet He will have a Milwaukee promo for father's Day.

[jonny]

I have a Milwaukee 12v also. Works great.