[Shop-talk] Cordless drill/screw driver

[Jim Franklin]

Another DeWalt fan here. I'm sure the Milwaukees are just fine, but I bought into the platform. For regular around the house stuff Ryobi is surprisingly good, but they may not be at Menard's. 

As for the 12v vs 18/20v stuff (I've read the 20v is really an 18v with extra marketing power), I had a 12v Black & Decker drill a long time ago, and liked it so much I replaced the batteries, and then the motor. Eventually the housing cracked and I moved to the 20v DeWalt. If I were just buying for general household, I'd choose a modern 18v Ryobi over a 12v. 

jim

> On Jan 10, 2021, at 10:58 AM, Tim . <tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey all, 
> 
> I know this has been discussed ad nauseam but I didn't save any of those emails.....
> 
> I have a $100 menards rebate check and a $60 rebate visa card that are both burning a hole in my pocket. Also, I have the 15% "anything you can fit in the bag" sale bag. I figure $160 is a good starting point and am willing to at least match that 160 or more if necessary to get the best out there right now. 
> 
> So, what is the best right now? I am not worried about a little heavier than most as I am not contractor and this won't get used every day. I am just getting tired of dragging cords. I'd like whatever I get to be the start of going all cordless (skill saw, Sawzall, etc).
> 
> Thanks all
> tim
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