Craftsman 19.2V drill and impact driver $99

[Cheeky]

not a bad deal. 2 batteries and a 1hr charger

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...cemldffidfko.0

[JTimmons]

It really doesn't seem like a bad deal. However, my neighbor just bought one last week and helped me put in the fence which I used all screws on.

The impact driver works good, but the batteries wore out quick. After two 10 ft sections of 4ft fence or about 200 - 1 5/8" deck screws he was out of juice and charging the battery. I did the other 9 sections using 2 batteries on my Dewalt 18V impactor.

I guess for most small jobs it wouldn't be bad.

[goslin23]

I actually have this kit and I'm loving it. As far as the battery life, maybe he got a bad battery? I've had mine for a couple months and I have used it quite a few times driving probably a couple hundred screws total and haven't even re-charged it once!

Try and find another set like these for $100.00! A great bargain IMHO.

-=gos=-

[messmaker]

I actually have this kit and I'm loving it. As far as the battery life, maybe he got a bad battery? I've had mine for a couple months and I have used it quite a few times driving probably a couple hundred screws total and haven't even re-charged it once!

Try and find another set like these for $100.00! A great bargain IMHO.

-=gos=-

Thats what I was thinking. I have the combo and battery life seems fine.
SIDENOTE= If you grind on a craftsman 18v battery tab, it will fit and work in the 19.2 in a pinch.
I was told they share the same motor.

[prlundberg]

NiCad batteries take a few charge cycles to get up to full power.

That said, DeWalt batteries are higher quality but of course at a higher cost. Whether or not they are worth the cost depends on specific needs.

[radhak]

The one thing Craftsman has impressed me with is the battery-longevity. I am unable to believe how in-frequently I charge them.

Recently I added a CM hammer-drill to my shop and have used it to add a whole stack of wall-lumber-storage brackets and hang rails, hung up some large flower pots for LOML and other similar oddjobs on mortar/brick/concrete walls.
I was very happy with the 2 added batteries and the extra charger it came with. But I have not had to charge it even once in the 43 days I have had it - and I am perversely feeling cheated .

So this combo is a great value; only thing is, this offer is almost perpetual - i have seen it forever. Good buy if you are in the market.

[JonBoy]

3/8" chuck seems pretty small for 19.2V Drill. Other than that seems like a good deal.

[davidtu]

Are these the tools made by Ryobi for Sears?

I have a big Ryobi set and think its a very good quality for the money. In the case of Ryobi, anyway, if the batteries are a problem they only cost $40 for 2--but I suspect Craftsman will want more for their batteries.

[JonBoy]

Yes made by the same company but the batteries are a different style and do prob cost more. Also Ridgid is made by the same company. I have several Ryobi 18V tools and like them alot. For $159 right now you can get a Drill, Circular saw, Recip Saw, Vacume, and flashlight. And can add a extra tool for free so there is your Impact driver. For $59 more you can get more and there is more in the Ryobi line up of add ons. I personally like the trim router.

[prlundberg]

For $159 right now you can get a Drill, Circular saw, Recip Saw, Vacume, and flashlight. And can add a extra tool for free so there is your Impact driver.

That's what I did. Should note though that deal ends TODAY.


Phil

[JTimmons]

maybe he got a bad battery? I've had mine for a couple months and I have used it quite a few times driving probably a couple hundred screws total and haven't even re-charged it once!
-=gos=-

I'll let him know, maybe they'll exchange it for him. Thanks!

[LCHIEN]

So I just picked one up at the local store.
My old C'man 13.2 drill, one of the two battery packs just went dead.
I figured it was going to be $50 to fix it at battery rebuilders.com OR spend
$99 for a new higher volt 19.2 drill and impact driver and two batteries...


P.S. Made by Ryobi for Craftsman, prefix is 315. pack is Nicads, not NiMH if you are fussy.

[jwaterdawg]

QUIT TALKING ABOUT THIS COMBO!

Don't you guys/gals know I'm a drillaholic. Not that I need another cordless drill or impact driver.

Must resist
Must resist
Must resist
Must resist

[GaryS]

So I just picked one up at the local store.
My old C'man 13.2 drill, one of the two battery packs just went dead.
I figured it was going to be $50 to fix it at battery rebuilders.com OR spend
$99 for a new higher volt 19.2 drill and impact driver and two batteries...

Same here. One of the batteries for my 6 year old 19.2v drill failed and using the same reasoning I purchased this combo when it was on sale a month or so ago.

[djkert]

Anybody know how the impact driver compares to the Ryobi one? I have a ryobi set already and was thinking about adding the impact driver. However, for $30 more I can get 2 batteries and a drill...?


-dennis