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Urosfan · 5 August 2018, 11:23 AM

Hello all,

Looking to get drill for my father, Im really clueless when it comes to tools,but I was looking at getting either a Makita 18v subcompact drill and impact drill combo and also looking at theMilwaukee 18v drill and impact drill, any tool guys out there can point me in the right direction, he would just use it for general household type stuff nothing to intense. Thanks in advance

Etschell · 5 August 2018, 11:26 AM

makita imo. or dewalt.

Romeojk · 5 August 2018, 11:38 AM

I love my Milwaukee cordless drill. I’ve had it many years through many DIY projects and electrician friend uses them as well. I’ve also given two of them as gifts because I like them so much. They hold a charge forever. But honestly you’ll be fine with any of them. As far as an impact driver I do not have one of those, that is a separate drill. My drill does have a hammer setting for drilling in concrete.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Produc...-Tools/2704-20

Flyinghunter · 5 August 2018, 11:56 AM

Another vote for Milwaukee. My late brother was a carpenter and that was all he would use. I've taken his advice on Milwaukee and never been disappointed. There are a number of solid and reliable choices.

Urosfan · 5 August 2018, 11:57 AM

Thanks for the reply so,far guys it’s greatly appreciated

kulak · 5 August 2018, 12:21 PM

Another vote for Milwaukee. I’m a fan of the 12v line and the tools marketed as ‘fuel’ as they have the brushless motor.

bdex75 · 5 August 2018, 01:37 PM

I like Milwaukee. Have used them alone with dewalt. Both safe bets.

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austinp · 5 August 2018, 02:11 PM

Get this 12v set. Absolute best light weight but powerful drill and impact drill set available.

andyxxx · 6 August 2018, 05:55 AM

I still regularly work ‘on the tools’ and now either buy the Bosch (professional, not DIY) or De-walt.
18V is adequate for most needs as a drill/driver, but be aware that the hammer action on these drills is really only for occasional use and certainly not for concrete, in which case you should be looking for a SDS.

TheVTCGuy · 6 August 2018, 06:15 AM

Here is another vote for De-Walt, find their drills and other tools to be hardy and efficient.

joli160 · 6 August 2018, 06:18 AM

Festo tools, costly but none better.

Urosfan · 6 August 2018, 06:33 AM

Thank you

jatco · 6 August 2018, 08:05 AM

I'm a Makita man.. 95% of my tools are...from the 10" compound mitre to their 18V lithium tools: drill kit, jig saw, reciprocating saw, 6 1/5" circular saw etal...
They just feel better in my hands than the heavier Dewalt or Bosch...
Tools have to feel good in your hands, imo..!

swils8610 · 6 August 2018, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urosfan

Hello all,

Looking to get drill for my father, Im really clueless when it comes to tools,but I was looking at getting either a Makita 18v subcompact drill and impact drill combo and also looking at theMilwaukee 18v drill and impact drill, any tool guys out there can point me in the right direction, he would just use it for general household type stuff nothing to intense. Thanks in advance

I’ve got that same combo. It’s great. I’m a fan of Milwaukee corded power tools but love Makita for cordless.

“I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

JasoninDenver · 6 August 2018, 08:18 AM

Rigid from Home Depot. Their service and warranty are really great.

Once you buy a cordless tool, you are stuck with that brand due to battery pack compatibility.

Get an 18 or 20 volt if cordless.

Gharddog03 · 6 August 2018, 10:07 AM

12v Fuel is all you need....light and strong..more than enough for general household use.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...8-22/303101201

I own the 18v Milwaukee Fuel combo. Too heavy and bulky for general use.

GB-man · 6 August 2018, 12:29 PM

Milwaukee, Bosch, dewalt or makita will all be excellent.

J!m · 6 August 2018, 01:17 PM

I’m on my second dewalt, and felt they were fine for home use. But note I’m on my second, so my “home” use does kill a dewalt...

At work one day I found a nice Milwaukee hammer drill. Not a dedicated, but switch on-off hammer on the 18v fuel drill. This thing looks like it was out drinking and wound up in a bar fight at the docks. We ordered a new battery for it and proceeded to build a thermal spray shop. All manner of drilling and hammer drilling to mount conduit etc. really ran it hard and put away wet. Never missed a beat.

Bottom line: of your two initial choices, Milwaukee. My next (and probably last) drill will be.

Rock · 6 August 2018, 06:12 PM

Was in the local hardware chain on the weekend to buy a Drill/Driver for the Son as his first Drill.
I was leaning towards an 18V Makita with twin batteries and charger for A$200. but got talking with an Electrical Contractor who was a mine of information.
His pick was a Bosch Professional Kit, Drill/Driver plus Impact Drill plus two 2Ah batteries and charger for A$289. I queried the value of the Impact/Hammer Drill with him and he said he uses his more than he uses the Drill/Driver. He likes it for those "high-torque" jobs where the Drill struggles and puts a lot of strain on the gears.

gin47 · 6 August 2018, 06:58 PM

Festo tools are just the best I have to recommend.

Fat_ninja · 6 August 2018, 07:44 PM

Makita

Andad · 6 August 2018, 07:53 PM

I have a few brands in my engineering workshop but mostly Makita.

I choose the 18V models.

The new Makitas drills are excellent just make sure you buy the one hand chuck with the toughened jaws.

My nephew works for Milwakee and I have used one of their demo power drills, nice piece of kit but I already have so many Makita post and slide battery models plus their battery jigsaws and hammer drills I can't change....easily.

Keadog · 7 August 2018, 12:07 AM

I'm slowly switching over to all DeWalt 20v. Very happy. I bought their 20v cordless impact wrench and it's nothin short of amazing for changing wheels. Torque spec on my 911 is 118 ft lb and it's like nothing to it. Battery life is impressive as well. That tool is very heavy but the 20v drills and drivers are nice and light. 20v batteries small and light as well. Got an adaptor for my old 18v tools.

Urosfan · 7 August 2018, 12:33 AM

Thanks again to all that replied

jatco · 7 August 2018, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gharddog03

12v Fuel is all you need....light and strong..more than enough for general household use.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...8-22/303101201

I own the 18v Milwaukee Fuel combo. Too heavy and bulky for general use.

...Do you use those tools.. They look sooo clean...

j/k

SDRider · 7 August 2018, 03:34 AM

I just bought a cordless Dewalt 20v lithium ion XR hammer drill. I used it recently to drill a couple 5/8" holes in concrete and man is that thing is powerful! I'm very pleased with it.

Gharddog03 · 7 August 2018, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jatco

...Do you use those tools.. They look sooo clean...

j/k

City74 · 7 August 2018, 03:37 AM

Another vote for Dewalt

swils8610 · 7 August 2018, 06:11 AM

I use my impact driver way more than my drill.

“I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

enjoythemusic · 7 August 2018, 07:52 AM

Metal gearing is the key imho.

5 August 2018, 11:23 AM	#1
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,217	Power tools Hello all, Looking to get drill for my father, Im really clueless when it comes to tools,but I was looking at getting either a Makita 18v subcompact drill and impact drill combo and also looking at theMilwaukee 18v drill and impact drill, any tool guys out there can point me in the right direction, he would just use it for general household type stuff nothing to intense. Thanks in advance

5 August 2018, 11:26 AM	#2
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	makita imo. or dewalt. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

6 August 2018, 06:18 AM	#11
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,446	Festo tools, costly but none better. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

6 August 2018, 08:05 AM	#13
jatco 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 48,279	I'm a Makita man.. 95% of my tools are...from the 10" compound mitre to their 18V lithium tools: drill kit, jig saw, reciprocating saw, 6 1/5" circular saw etal... They just feel better in my hands than the heavier Dewalt or Bosch... Tools have to feel good in your hands, imo..! __________________ . . ' A Crown for every achievement '

6 August 2018, 08:18 AM	#15
JasoninDenver 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,154	Rigid from Home Depot. Their service and warranty are really great. Once you buy a cordless tool, you are stuck with that brand due to battery pack compatibility. Get an 18 or 20 volt if cordless. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

5 August 2018, 11:38 AM	#3
Romeojk 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,927	I love my Milwaukee cordless drill. I’ve had it many years through many DIY projects and electrician friend uses them as well. I’ve also given two of them as gifts because I like them so much. They hold a charge forever. But honestly you’ll be fine with any of them. As far as an impact driver I do not have one of those, that is a separate drill. My drill does have a hammer setting for drilling in concrete. https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Produc...-Tools/2704-20

5 August 2018, 11:56 AM	#4
Flyinghunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: South Posts: 342	Another vote for Milwaukee. My late brother was a carpenter and that was all he would use. I've taken his advice on Milwaukee and never been disappointed. There are a number of solid and reliable choices.

5 August 2018, 11:57 AM	#5
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,217	Thanks for the reply so,far guys it’s greatly appreciated

5 August 2018, 12:21 PM	#6
kulak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 241	Another vote for Milwaukee. I’m a fan of the 12v line and the tools marketed as ‘fuel’ as they have the brushless motor.

5 August 2018, 01:37 PM	#7
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I like Milwaukee. Have used them alone with dewalt. Both safe bets. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

5 August 2018, 02:11 PM	#8
austinp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: us Posts: 3,293	Get this 12v set. Absolute best light weight but powerful drill and impact drill set available.

6 August 2018, 05:55 AM	#9
andyxxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Andy Location: England Watch: with confusion Posts: 626	I still regularly work ‘on the tools’ and now either buy the Bosch (professional, not DIY) or De-walt. 18V is adequate for most needs as a drill/driver, but be aware that the hammer action on these drills is really only for occasional use and certainly not for concrete, in which case you should be looking for a SDS.

6 August 2018, 06:15 AM	#10
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Here is another vote for De-Walt, find their drills and other tools to be hardy and efficient.

6 August 2018, 06:33 AM	#12
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,217	Thank you

6 August 2018, 10:07 AM	#16
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Power tools 12v Fuel is all you need....light and strong..more than enough for general household use. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...8-22/303101201 I own the 18v Milwaukee Fuel combo. Too heavy and bulky for general use.

6 August 2018, 12:29 PM	#17
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,933	Milwaukee, Bosch, dewalt or makita will all be excellent. __________________

6 August 2018, 01:17 PM	#18
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,813	I’m on my second dewalt, and felt they were fine for home use. But note I’m on my second, so my “home” use does kill a dewalt... At work one day I found a nice Milwaukee hammer drill. Not a dedicated, but switch on-off hammer on the 18v fuel drill. This thing looks like it was out drinking and wound up in a bar fight at the docks. We ordered a new battery for it and proceeded to build a thermal spray shop. All manner of drilling and hammer drilling to mount conduit etc. really ran it hard and put away wet. Never missed a beat. Bottom line: of your two initial choices, Milwaukee. My next (and probably last) drill will be.

6 August 2018, 06:12 PM	#19
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,701	Was in the local hardware chain on the weekend to buy a Drill/Driver for the Son as his first Drill. I was leaning towards an 18V Makita with twin batteries and charger for A$200. but got talking with an Electrical Contractor who was a mine of information. His pick was a Bosch Professional Kit, Drill/Driver plus Impact Drill plus two 2Ah batteries and charger for A$289. I queried the value of the Impact/Hammer Drill with him and he said he uses his more than he uses the Drill/Driver. He likes it for those "high-torque" jobs where the Drill struggles and puts a lot of strain on the gears. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

6 August 2018, 06:58 PM	#20
gin47 Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: usa Posts: 159	Festo tools are just the best I have to recommend.

6 August 2018, 07:44 PM	#21
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Makita

6 August 2018, 07:53 PM	#22
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,945	I have a few brands in my engineering workshop but mostly Makita. I choose the 18V models. The new Makitas drills are excellent just make sure you buy the one hand chuck with the toughened jaws. My nephew works for Milwakee and I have used one of their demo power drills, nice piece of kit but I already have so many Makita post and slide battery models plus their battery jigsaws and hammer drills I can't change....easily. __________________ E

7 August 2018, 12:07 AM	#23
Keadog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 358	I'm slowly switching over to all DeWalt 20v. Very happy. I bought their 20v cordless impact wrench and it's nothin short of amazing for changing wheels. Torque spec on my 911 is 118 ft lb and it's like nothing to it. Battery life is impressive as well. That tool is very heavy but the 20v drills and drivers are nice and light. 20v batteries small and light as well. Got an adaptor for my old 18v tools.

7 August 2018, 12:33 AM	#24
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,217	Thanks again to all that replied

7 August 2018, 03:34 AM	#26
SDRider Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Julian Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Rolex 116613LB Posts: 1,908	I just bought a cordless Dewalt 20v lithium ion XR hammer drill. I used it recently to drill a couple 5/8" holes in concrete and man is that thing is powerful! I'm very pleased with it.

7 August 2018, 03:37 AM	#28
City74 Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Bradley Location: Virginia Watch: Speedy Reduced Posts: 727	Another vote for Dewalt

7 August 2018, 06:11 AM	#29
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,998	I use my impact driver way more than my drill. “I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

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enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,714	Metal gearing is the key imho. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

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