Got Myself a Cordless Driver

[derek1387]

Originally Posted by lukejr77

I have this one to and really like it. the batteries go on sale like every other week and they have a bunch of other tools that work with the battery.

Nice. As long as you get Lithium and brushless you will be happy for your cordless tools these days.

[Soldat Vaillant]

Originally Posted by derek1387

Nice. As long as you get Lithium and brushless you will be happy for your cordless tools these days.

The Nextec is not brushless (replacement motor below), neither is the Ryobi I have, the older 4-volt Craftsman or the M12 Milwaukee (non-Fuel model, 2nd photo below). I can't recall reading where many of these drills/drivers were brushless. Makita (LXT), Milwaukee ("Fuel"), Bosch (DDS) and a few others do have some brushless tools though and I'm sure there are more to come over the next few years.

Nextec Motor Asy - Part Number 2790150001



Replacement motor for the Milwaukee M12, not to be confused with the M12 Fuel.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by 84yoda

What I'm using. Craftsman nextec 12v lithium, 195 in-lbs of torque, 3/8" keyless chuck, 2 speed, 18 clutch setting or can lock it out, led light, battery takes 30 minute to charge. I wanted a chuck so I'm not limited to only hex bits.

http://m.sears.com/craftsman-17586-n...p-00917586000P

That's nice, but I'm surprised it's only 2 speed and not variable speed.

[Soldat Vaillant]

Should be a two speed gear box with variable speed, Lo from 0 to 400, Hi from 0 to 1300.

Originally Posted by Sears web site

with a dual speed of 0-1300 Hi and 0-400 Lo

Product Overview:
Clutch Torque:Adjustable
Chuck Key Type:Keyless
Drill Chuck Quality:Standard
Reversibility:Yes
360 deg. Swivel Head:No
Individual, Kit or Set:Kit
Color/Finish:Gray
Number of Speeds:2
RPM:1300
Switch Type:Trigger
Maximum Torque (in-lb):195
Variable Speed:Yes
Handle Type:Ergonomic
Aux. Handle Type:No
Hammer Action:No

[kgb424]

I bought this 18 volt Makita with charger and case

A couple of years ago at Costco for around $105 out the door

It has drilled every thing so far with no problems

It has a light that comes when squeeze the trigger

The light really is helpful some times

[freebird400]

I picked up a black and decker cordless screwdriver @ lowes for 20 bucks. Seems to work ok, just lacking a little power.

[Helios RC]

Just got one of these as an early birthday/father's day gift:


I do recommend getting a second battery. The life isn't very long with the gyroscope.

[Helios RC]

Note: the clutch and variable speed is in my opinion, absolutely necessary.

[Col_Sanders]

I ordered the MIP drivers today and I'm going to Home Depot tonight to grab something. Probably the Milwaukee. I have bought a couple of the cheap cordless screwdrivers in the past and didn't like any of them.

We just bought some Ikea furniture so this will definitely come in handy around the house. My 18v drill is just too large for that kind of stuff.

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by derek1387

Nice. As long as you get Lithium and brushless you will be happy for your cordless tools these days.

My BRUSHED MOTOR 18 volt (Nimh) Dewalt with 1/2" chuck lasted 12 years until both batteries died, sold it to some guy who had lots of other DeWalt cordless and many batteries. Replaced with smaller lighter more maneuverable DeWalt 12 Lion set that is very powerful for their size.

Originally Posted by Helios RC

Just got one of these as an early birthday/father's day gift:

I do recommend getting a second battery. The life isn't very long with the gyroscope.

Mmmm....DeWalt.

Originally Posted by Helios RC

Note: the clutch and variable speed is in my opinion, absolutely necessary.

Yes.

Originally Posted by Col_Sanders

I ordered the MIP drivers today and I'm going to Home Depot tonight to grab something. Probably the Milwaukee. I have bought a couple of the cheap cordless screwdrivers in the past and didn't like any of them.

We just bought some Ikea furniture so this will definitely come in handy around the house. My 18v drill is just too large for that kind of stuff.

Cool, MIP is nice drivers. Milwaukee is great corded tools, haven't tried their cordless. Always had great luck with DeWalt cordless tools. Yes 18V is huge and sometimes won't fit into the spots I need it in...their 12V stuff is really nice and gets into tight spots.

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by Helios RC

Just got one of these as an early birthday/father's day gift:


I do recommend getting a second battery. The life isn't very long with the gyroscope.

I"ve had this driver for over a year and love it!!! and Helios is right about having a extra battery.
Ernie,

[Helios RC]

Originally Posted by CODYBOY

I"ve had this driver for over a year and love it!!! and Helios is right about having a extra battery.
Ernie,

It stinks the battery is $35 on Amazon. I sell batteries and think that's overpriced

[Col_Sanders]

All tool batteries are overpriced! You can pretty much buy a whole new tool for the price of a battery or two.

[Soldat Vaillant]

Ryobi Tec-4 batteries are $15 each last time I checked, another reason I chose the Ryobi. Aside from that one example I can't remember any tool battery being reasonably priced.

[bilinvic]

Originally Posted by Col_Sanders

I ordered the MIP drivers today and I'm going to Home Depot tonight to grab something. Probably the Milwaukee. I have bought a couple of the cheap cordless screwdrivers in the past and didn't like any of them.

We just bought some Ikea furniture so this will definitely come in handy around the house. My 18v drill is just too large for that kind of stuff.

You will love that combo, I have absolutely no regrets with with Milwaukee driver. I've been using it for my deck construction too, the battery lasts forever.

[valheru]

Bill, the Milwaukee M12 or the M12 Fuel?

[bilinvic]

Box says M12 2401-22

[Soldat Vaillant]

That's the standard M12 driver, the Fuel will have the word "Fuel" on the drill/driver and have a different part number. Part #2402-22 is the Fuel driver with 1/4" hex drive, charger and two batteries.

[bilinvic]

Rick,

I bought the Milwaukee M12 Driver at Home Depot: https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.m...000492168.html

The MIP hex set was bought thru RPP: MIP Speed Tip Hex Driver Wrench Insert Set, Metric (3)

[dr.dirty]

I use sthe M12 stuff as well. Works great and small enough to toss in the track box.

Driver

https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.1...000762165.html


Drill

https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.3...000736180.html