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On 8/31/13 10:45 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article , says...

On 8/30/13 5:33 PM, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:
On 8/30/2013 3:15 PM, Hank© wrote:
On 8/30/2013 2:14 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/pqcmf4x


The new Makita 12 volt 3/8" drill is about half the weight and less than
2/3'rds the size of the DeWalt 12 volt 3/8" drill.

Behind the DeWalt on the left is the 12 volt Ni-Cad battery for that
drill. In the middle is the 7.2 volt Ni-Cad battery for our DeWalt
screwdriver. On the right is the 12 volt li ion battery for the new
Makita. It is by far the smallest of the three batteries.

Where were you when we were discussing LION batteries?

Googling.

I did google a number of sites that rated small battery power tools, and
checked out a half dozen different brands of 12 volt 3/8" li ion drills.
Just about every site had good things to report about the Makita, its
batteries and charger.

This will be a light use drill. I have *two* AC powered drills, one a
hammer drill, for heavy use, such as drilling into concrete. I don't
need a heavy duty drill for drilling into drywall or framing lumber, nor
do I do that all day long.

I'll be using the new drill over the weekend. Came with two batteries,
and its light and easy to handle. I'm sure it'll be ok.

Bought it on-line from Home Despot, delivered via USPS in one day.

Don't blame Scotty's insane blurts on him. It's his jawbone's fault. At
least that's what he told Luddite!


I happened to be up at Home Despot earlier this morning, buying more
mulch (it never ends). Anyway, I chatted with the tool department
manager and was told that compared to many of their other brands, they
get far fewer "returns" for any reasons of the Makita tools. The one I
bought is not the cheapest light 12 volt 3/8" drill, but it is one of
the store's most popular. I'm sure it'll work out fine...I'm not going
to be using it to drill into steel plate or concrete...drywall, wall
studs, et cetera, is pretty much it. Oh, another brand with few returns:
Rigid.

Ryobi has very good cordless tools. You can go with Craftsman, but
you'll be paying twice as much for the same, exact Ryobi. The only
difference is the outside. Everything inside is the same as Ryobi. Made
in the same factory, same line.

On Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:23:57 -0400, iBoaterer wrote:

In article ,
says...

On 8/31/13 10:45 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article , says...

On 8/30/13 5:33 PM, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:
On 8/30/2013 3:15 PM, Hank© wrote:
On 8/30/2013 2:14 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/pqcmf4x


The new Makita 12 volt 3/8" drill is about half the weight and less than
2/3'rds the size of the DeWalt 12 volt 3/8" drill.

Behind the DeWalt on the left is the 12 volt Ni-Cad battery for that
drill. In the middle is the 7.2 volt Ni-Cad battery for our DeWalt
screwdriver. On the right is the 12 volt li ion battery for the new
Makita. It is by far the smallest of the three batteries.

Where were you when we were discussing LION batteries?

Googling.

I did google a number of sites that rated small battery power tools, and
checked out a half dozen different brands of 12 volt 3/8" li ion drills.
Just about every site had good things to report about the Makita, its
batteries and charger.

This will be a light use drill. I have *two* AC powered drills, one a
hammer drill, for heavy use, such as drilling into concrete. I don't
need a heavy duty drill for drilling into drywall or framing lumber, nor
do I do that all day long.

I'll be using the new drill over the weekend. Came with two batteries,
and its light and easy to handle. I'm sure it'll be ok.

Bought it on-line from Home Despot, delivered via USPS in one day.

Don't blame Scotty's insane blurts on him. It's his jawbone's fault. At
least that's what he told Luddite!


I happened to be up at Home Despot earlier this morning, buying more
mulch (it never ends). Anyway, I chatted with the tool department
manager and was told that compared to many of their other brands, they
get far fewer "returns" for any reasons of the Makita tools. The one I
bought is not the cheapest light 12 volt 3/8" drill, but it is one of
the store's most popular. I'm sure it'll work out fine...I'm not going
to be using it to drill into steel plate or concrete...drywall, wall
studs, et cetera, is pretty much it. Oh, another brand with few returns:
Rigid.

Ryobi has very good cordless tools. You can go with Craftsman, but
you'll be paying twice as much for the same, exact Ryobi. The only
difference is the outside. Everything inside is the same as Ryobi. Made
in the same factory, same line.

Cite, please?

John (Gun Nut) H.
--

Hope you're having a great day!

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On Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:23:57 -0400, iBoaterer wrote:

In article ,
says...

On 8/31/13 10:45 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article , says...

On 8/30/13 5:33 PM, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:
On 8/30/2013 3:15 PM, Hank© wrote:
On 8/30/2013 2:14 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/pqcmf4x


The new Makita 12 volt 3/8" drill is about half the weight and less than
2/3'rds the size of the DeWalt 12 volt 3/8" drill.

Behind the DeWalt on the left is the 12 volt Ni-Cad battery for that
drill. In the middle is the 7.2 volt Ni-Cad battery for our DeWalt
screwdriver. On the right is the 12 volt li ion battery for the new
Makita. It is by far the smallest of the three batteries.

Where were you when we were discussing LION batteries?

Googling.

I did google a number of sites that rated small battery power tools, and
checked out a half dozen different brands of 12 volt 3/8" li ion drills.
Just about every site had good things to report about the Makita, its
batteries and charger.

This will be a light use drill. I have *two* AC powered drills, one a
hammer drill, for heavy use, such as drilling into concrete. I don't
need a heavy duty drill for drilling into drywall or framing lumber, nor
do I do that all day long.

I'll be using the new drill over the weekend. Came with two batteries,
and its light and easy to handle. I'm sure it'll be ok.

Bought it on-line from Home Despot, delivered via USPS in one day.

Don't blame Scotty's insane blurts on him. It's his jawbone's fault. At
least that's what he told Luddite!


I happened to be up at Home Despot earlier this morning, buying more
mulch (it never ends). Anyway, I chatted with the tool department
manager and was told that compared to many of their other brands, they
get far fewer "returns" for any reasons of the Makita tools. The one I
bought is not the cheapest light 12 volt 3/8" drill, but it is one of
the store's most popular. I'm sure it'll work out fine...I'm not going
to be using it to drill into steel plate or concrete...drywall, wall
studs, et cetera, is pretty much it. Oh, another brand with few returns:
Rigid.

Ryobi has very good cordless tools. You can go with Craftsman, but
you'll be paying twice as much for the same, exact Ryobi. The only
difference is the outside. Everything inside is the same as Ryobi. Made
in the same factory, same line.

Cite, please?

John (Gun Nut) H.

My eyes.

On 9/1/13 11:20 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...

On Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:23:57 -0400, iBoaterer wrote:

In article ,
says...

On 8/31/13 10:45 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article , says...

On 8/30/13 5:33 PM, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:
On 8/30/2013 3:15 PM, Hank© wrote:
On 8/30/2013 2:14 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/pqcmf4x


The new Makita 12 volt 3/8" drill is about half the weight and less than
2/3'rds the size of the DeWalt 12 volt 3/8" drill.

Behind the DeWalt on the left is the 12 volt Ni-Cad battery for that
drill. In the middle is the 7.2 volt Ni-Cad battery for our DeWalt
screwdriver. On the right is the 12 volt li ion battery for the new
Makita. It is by far the smallest of the three batteries.

Where were you when we were discussing LION batteries?

Googling.

I did google a number of sites that rated small battery power tools, and
checked out a half dozen different brands of 12 volt 3/8" li ion drills.
Just about every site had good things to report about the Makita, its
batteries and charger.

This will be a light use drill. I have *two* AC powered drills, one a
hammer drill, for heavy use, such as drilling into concrete. I don't
need a heavy duty drill for drilling into drywall or framing lumber, nor
do I do that all day long.

I'll be using the new drill over the weekend. Came with two batteries,
and its light and easy to handle. I'm sure it'll be ok.

Bought it on-line from Home Despot, delivered via USPS in one day.

Don't blame Scotty's insane blurts on him. It's his jawbone's fault. At
least that's what he told Luddite!


I happened to be up at Home Despot earlier this morning, buying more
mulch (it never ends). Anyway, I chatted with the tool department
manager and was told that compared to many of their other brands, they
get far fewer "returns" for any reasons of the Makita tools. The one I
bought is not the cheapest light 12 volt 3/8" drill, but it is one of
the store's most popular. I'm sure it'll work out fine...I'm not going
to be using it to drill into steel plate or concrete...drywall, wall
studs, et cetera, is pretty much it. Oh, another brand with few returns:
Rigid.

Ryobi has very good cordless tools. You can go with Craftsman, but
you'll be paying twice as much for the same, exact Ryobi. The only
difference is the outside. Everything inside is the same as Ryobi. Made
in the same factory, same line.

Cite, please?

John (Gun Nut) H.

My eyes.



I don't know anything about Ryobi, except that I see the brand at Home
Depot, Lowes, and at indy hardware stores. Their products look much the
same as everyone else's these days.

On 9/1/2013 10:34 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 9/1/13 11:20 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...

On Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:23:57 -0400, iBoaterer wrote:

In article ,
says...

On 8/31/13 10:45 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article , says...

On 8/30/13 5:33 PM, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:
On 8/30/2013 3:15 PM, Hank© wrote:
On 8/30/2013 2:14 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/pqcmf4x


The new Makita 12 volt 3/8" drill is about half the weight and
less than
2/3'rds the size of the DeWalt 12 volt 3/8" drill.

Behind the DeWalt on the left is the 12 volt Ni-Cad battery
for that
drill. In the middle is the 7.2 volt Ni-Cad battery for our
DeWalt
screwdriver. On the right is the 12 volt li ion battery for
the new
Makita. It is by far the smallest of the three batteries.

Where were you when we were discussing LION batteries?

Googling.

I did google a number of sites that rated small battery power
tools, and
checked out a half dozen different brands of 12 volt 3/8" li ion
drills.
Just about every site had good things to report about the Makita,
its
batteries and charger.

This will be a light use drill. I have *two* AC powered drills,
one a
hammer drill, for heavy use, such as drilling into concrete. I don't
need a heavy duty drill for drilling into drywall or framing
lumber, nor
do I do that all day long.

I'll be using the new drill over the weekend. Came with two
batteries,
and its light and easy to handle. I'm sure it'll be ok.

Bought it on-line from Home Despot, delivered via USPS in one day.

Don't blame Scotty's insane blurts on him. It's his jawbone's
fault. At
least that's what he told Luddite!


I happened to be up at Home Despot earlier this morning, buying more
mulch (it never ends). Anyway, I chatted with the tool department
manager and was told that compared to many of their other brands, they
get far fewer "returns" for any reasons of the Makita tools. The one I
bought is not the cheapest light 12 volt 3/8" drill, but it is one of
the store's most popular. I'm sure it'll work out fine...I'm not going
to be using it to drill into steel plate or concrete...drywall, wall
studs, et cetera, is pretty much it. Oh, another brand with few
returns:
Rigid.

Ryobi has very good cordless tools. You can go with Craftsman, but
you'll be paying twice as much for the same, exact Ryobi. The only
difference is the outside. Everything inside is the same as Ryobi. Made
in the same factory, same line.

Cite, please?

John (Gun Nut) H.

My eyes.



I don't know anything about Ryobi, except that I see the brand at Home
Depot, Lowes, and at indy hardware stores. Their products look much the
same as everyone else's these days.

Hi guys,
I have a couple of Dewalt drills that I use, drill bit in one hex
driver in the other. Saves me a lot of bit changing.
After about 4 years the batteries wouldn't last very long. I checked
the price of new ones and it seemed better just to buy a new drill. Then
I ran across a rebuilder of batteries, the price was much better and
they said their batteries were slightly higher capacity. I sent in two
batteries for rebuild, that was Sept. 09, now 4 years later the
batteries are still going strong and I have not noticed any decline in
capacity. I recommend them. I'm affiliated in any way, just a happy
customer. They replaced the original NiCad's with NiMh, and the charger
has worked properly.
MTO battery
http://www.mtobattery.com/store/
Mikek

F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 9/1/13 11:20 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...

On Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:23:57 -0400, iBoaterer wrote:

In article ,
says...

On 8/31/13 10:45 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...

On 8/30/13 5:33 PM, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:
On 8/30/2013 3:15 PM, Hank© wrote:
On 8/30/2013 2:14 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/pqcmf4x


The new Makita 12 volt 3/8" drill is about half the weight
and less than
2/3'rds the size of the DeWalt 12 volt 3/8" drill.

Behind the DeWalt on the left is the 12 volt Ni-Cad battery
for that
drill. In the middle is the 7.2 volt Ni-Cad battery for our
DeWalt
screwdriver. On the right is the 12 volt li ion battery for
the new
Makita. It is by far the smallest of the three batteries.

Where were you when we were discussing LION batteries?

Googling.

I did google a number of sites that rated small battery power
tools, and
checked out a half dozen different brands of 12 volt 3/8" li ion
drills.
Just about every site had good things to report about the
Makita, its
batteries and charger.

This will be a light use drill. I have *two* AC powered drills,
one a
hammer drill, for heavy use, such as drilling into concrete. I
don't
need a heavy duty drill for drilling into drywall or framing
lumber, nor
do I do that all day long.

I'll be using the new drill over the weekend. Came with two
batteries,
and its light and easy to handle. I'm sure it'll be ok.

Bought it on-line from Home Despot, delivered via USPS in one day.

Don't blame Scotty's insane blurts on him. It's his jawbone's
fault. At
least that's what he told Luddite!


I happened to be up at Home Despot earlier this morning, buying more
mulch (it never ends). Anyway, I chatted with the tool department
manager and was told that compared to many of their other brands,
they
get far fewer "returns" for any reasons of the Makita tools. The
one I
bought is not the cheapest light 12 volt 3/8" drill, but it is one of
the store's most popular. I'm sure it'll work out fine...I'm not
going
to be using it to drill into steel plate or concrete...drywall, wall
studs, et cetera, is pretty much it. Oh, another brand with few
returns:
Rigid.

Ryobi has very good cordless tools. You can go with Craftsman, but
you'll be paying twice as much for the same, exact Ryobi. The only
difference is the outside. Everything inside is the same as Ryobi.
Made
in the same factory, same line.

Cite, please?

John (Gun Nut) H.

My eyes.



I don't know anything about Ryobi, except that I see the brand at Home
Depot, Lowes, and at indy hardware stores. Their products look much
the same as everyone else's these days.

You were dreaming, or lying. Ryobi tools are HD exclusive crapola.

In article ,
says...

F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 9/1/13 11:20 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...

On Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:23:57 -0400, iBoaterer wrote:

In article ,
says...

On 8/31/13 10:45 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...

On 8/30/13 5:33 PM, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:
On 8/30/2013 3:15 PM, Hank© wrote:
On 8/30/2013 2:14 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/pqcmf4x


The new Makita 12 volt 3/8" drill is about half the weight
and less than
2/3'rds the size of the DeWalt 12 volt 3/8" drill.

Behind the DeWalt on the left is the 12 volt Ni-Cad battery
for that
drill. In the middle is the 7.2 volt Ni-Cad battery for our
DeWalt
screwdriver. On the right is the 12 volt li ion battery for
the new
Makita. It is by far the smallest of the three batteries.

Where were you when we were discussing LION batteries?

Googling.

I did google a number of sites that rated small battery power
tools, and
checked out a half dozen different brands of 12 volt 3/8" li ion
drills.
Just about every site had good things to report about the
Makita, its
batteries and charger.

This will be a light use drill. I have *two* AC powered drills,
one a
hammer drill, for heavy use, such as drilling into concrete. I
don't
need a heavy duty drill for drilling into drywall or framing
lumber, nor
do I do that all day long.

I'll be using the new drill over the weekend. Came with two
batteries,
and its light and easy to handle. I'm sure it'll be ok.

Bought it on-line from Home Despot, delivered via USPS in one day.

Don't blame Scotty's insane blurts on him. It's his jawbone's
fault. At
least that's what he told Luddite!


I happened to be up at Home Despot earlier this morning, buying more
mulch (it never ends). Anyway, I chatted with the tool department
manager and was told that compared to many of their other brands,
they
get far fewer "returns" for any reasons of the Makita tools. The
one I
bought is not the cheapest light 12 volt 3/8" drill, but it is one of
the store's most popular. I'm sure it'll work out fine...I'm not
going
to be using it to drill into steel plate or concrete...drywall, wall
studs, et cetera, is pretty much it. Oh, another brand with few
returns:
Rigid.

Ryobi has very good cordless tools. You can go with Craftsman, but
you'll be paying twice as much for the same, exact Ryobi. The only
difference is the outside. Everything inside is the same as Ryobi.
Made
in the same factory, same line.

Cite, please?

John (Gun Nut) H.

My eyes.



I don't know anything about Ryobi, except that I see the brand at Home
Depot, Lowes, and at indy hardware stores. Their products look much
the same as everyone else's these days.

You were dreaming, or lying. Ryobi tools are HD exclusive crapola.

Horse****!

On 9/4/13 8:33 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...

F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 9/1/13 11:20 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...

On Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:23:57 -0400, iBoaterer wrote:

In article ,
says...

On 8/31/13 10:45 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...

On 8/30/13 5:33 PM, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:
On 8/30/2013 3:15 PM, Hank© wrote:
On 8/30/2013 2:14 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/pqcmf4x


The new Makita 12 volt 3/8" drill is about half the weight
and less than
2/3'rds the size of the DeWalt 12 volt 3/8" drill.

Behind the DeWalt on the left is the 12 volt Ni-Cad battery
for that
drill. In the middle is the 7.2 volt Ni-Cad battery for our
DeWalt
screwdriver. On the right is the 12 volt li ion battery for
the new
Makita. It is by far the smallest of the three batteries.

Where were you when we were discussing LION batteries?

Googling.

I did google a number of sites that rated small battery power
tools, and
checked out a half dozen different brands of 12 volt 3/8" li ion
drills.
Just about every site had good things to report about the
Makita, its
batteries and charger.

This will be a light use drill. I have *two* AC powered drills,
one a
hammer drill, for heavy use, such as drilling into concrete. I
don't
need a heavy duty drill for drilling into drywall or framing
lumber, nor
do I do that all day long.

I'll be using the new drill over the weekend. Came with two
batteries,
and its light and easy to handle. I'm sure it'll be ok.

Bought it on-line from Home Despot, delivered via USPS in one day.

Don't blame Scotty's insane blurts on him. It's his jawbone's
fault. At
least that's what he told Luddite!


I happened to be up at Home Despot earlier this morning, buying more
mulch (it never ends). Anyway, I chatted with the tool department
manager and was told that compared to many of their other brands,
they
get far fewer "returns" for any reasons of the Makita tools. The
one I
bought is not the cheapest light 12 volt 3/8" drill, but it is one of
the store's most popular. I'm sure it'll work out fine...I'm not
going
to be using it to drill into steel plate or concrete...drywall, wall
studs, et cetera, is pretty much it. Oh, another brand with few
returns:
Rigid.

Ryobi has very good cordless tools. You can go with Craftsman, but
you'll be paying twice as much for the same, exact Ryobi. The only
difference is the outside. Everything inside is the same as Ryobi.
Made
in the same factory, same line.

Cite, please?

John (Gun Nut) H.

My eyes.



I don't know anything about Ryobi, except that I see the brand at Home
Depot, Lowes, and at indy hardware stores. Their products look much
the same as everyone else's these days.

You were dreaming, or lying. Ryobi tools are HD exclusive crapola.

Horse****!



Hell, even ebay has dozens of brand new Ryobi tools and accessories for
sale.

http://tinyurl.com/ncahhav

iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...
F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 9/1/13 11:20 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...
On Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:23:57 -0400, iBoaterer wrote:

In article ,
says...
On 8/31/13 10:45 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...
On 8/30/13 5:33 PM, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:
On 8/30/2013 3:15 PM, Hank© wrote:
On 8/30/2013 2:14 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/pqcmf4x


The new Makita 12 volt 3/8" drill is about half the weight
and less than
2/3'rds the size of the DeWalt 12 volt 3/8" drill.

Behind the DeWalt on the left is the 12 volt Ni-Cad battery
for that
drill. In the middle is the 7.2 volt Ni-Cad battery for our
DeWalt
screwdriver. On the right is the 12 volt li ion battery for
the new
Makita. It is by far the smallest of the three batteries.
Where were you when we were discussing LION batteries?
Googling.
I did google a number of sites that rated small battery power
tools, and
checked out a half dozen different brands of 12 volt 3/8" li ion
drills.
Just about every site had good things to report about the
Makita, its
batteries and charger.

This will be a light use drill. I have *two* AC powered drills,
one a
hammer drill, for heavy use, such as drilling into concrete. I
don't
need a heavy duty drill for drilling into drywall or framing
lumber, nor
do I do that all day long.

I'll be using the new drill over the weekend. Came with two
batteries,
and its light and easy to handle. I'm sure it'll be ok.

Bought it on-line from Home Despot, delivered via USPS in one day.
Don't blame Scotty's insane blurts on him. It's his jawbone's
fault. At
least that's what he told Luddite!

I happened to be up at Home Despot earlier this morning, buying more
mulch (it never ends). Anyway, I chatted with the tool department
manager and was told that compared to many of their other brands,
they
get far fewer "returns" for any reasons of the Makita tools. The
one I
bought is not the cheapest light 12 volt 3/8" drill, but it is one of
the store's most popular. I'm sure it'll work out fine...I'm not
going
to be using it to drill into steel plate or concrete...drywall, wall
studs, et cetera, is pretty much it. Oh, another brand with few
returns:
Rigid.
Ryobi has very good cordless tools. You can go with Craftsman, but
you'll be paying twice as much for the same, exact Ryobi. The only
difference is the outside. Everything inside is the same as Ryobi.
Made
in the same factory, same line.
Cite, please?

John (Gun Nut) H.
My eyes.


I don't know anything about Ryobi, except that I see the brand at Home
Depot, Lowes, and at indy hardware stores. Their products look much
the same as everyone else's these days.
You were dreaming, or lying. Ryobi tools are HD exclusive crapola.
Horse****!
http://www.ryobitools.com/

"RYOBI® products are
exclusively sold at THE HOME DEPOT
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?pn=KH_TH_Ryobi_Brand&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&cm_sp=dept-_-d25-_-power_tools-_-brandshowcase-_-ryobi-_-image&locStoreNum=159®"

In article ,
says...

On Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:23:57 -0400, iBoaterer wrote:

In article ,
says...

On 8/31/13 10:45 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article , says...

On 8/30/13 5:33 PM, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:
On 8/30/2013 3:15 PM, Hank© wrote:
On 8/30/2013 2:14 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/pqcmf4x


The new Makita 12 volt 3/8" drill is about half the weight and less than
2/3'rds the size of the DeWalt 12 volt 3/8" drill.

Behind the DeWalt on the left is the 12 volt Ni-Cad battery for that
drill. In the middle is the 7.2 volt Ni-Cad battery for our DeWalt
screwdriver. On the right is the 12 volt li ion battery for the new
Makita. It is by far the smallest of the three batteries.

Where were you when we were discussing LION batteries?

Googling.

I did google a number of sites that rated small battery power tools, and
checked out a half dozen different brands of 12 volt 3/8" li ion drills.
Just about every site had good things to report about the Makita, its
batteries and charger.

This will be a light use drill. I have *two* AC powered drills, one a
hammer drill, for heavy use, such as drilling into concrete. I don't
need a heavy duty drill for drilling into drywall or framing lumber, nor
do I do that all day long.

I'll be using the new drill over the weekend. Came with two batteries,
and its light and easy to handle. I'm sure it'll be ok.

Bought it on-line from Home Despot, delivered via USPS in one day.

Don't blame Scotty's insane blurts on him. It's his jawbone's fault. At
least that's what he told Luddite!


I happened to be up at Home Despot earlier this morning, buying more
mulch (it never ends). Anyway, I chatted with the tool department
manager and was told that compared to many of their other brands, they
get far fewer "returns" for any reasons of the Makita tools. The one I
bought is not the cheapest light 12 volt 3/8" drill, but it is one of
the store's most popular. I'm sure it'll work out fine...I'm not going
to be using it to drill into steel plate or concrete...drywall, wall
studs, et cetera, is pretty much it. Oh, another brand with few returns:
Rigid.

Ryobi has very good cordless tools. You can go with Craftsman, but
you'll be paying twice as much for the same, exact Ryobi. The only
difference is the outside. Everything inside is the same as Ryobi. Made
in the same factory, same line.

Cite, please?

John (Gun Nut) H.

Here, idiot:
http://tinyurl.com/7rssor5

Ryobi
Ryobi is one of the leading brands of cordless drills. Ryobi drills are
made by TTI, which also makes the Rigid, Craftsman and Milwaukee brands.
Ryobi cordless drills are geared to the consumer market and are
available in multiple sizes, weights, and voltages. Ryobi is known for
the One+ rechargeable battery that can be used among a variety of
products. Ryobi cordless drills are available in NiCd and Li-Ion battery
types. Ryobi and Rigid drill drivers are exclusive to Home Depot.