Should I keep it?

[Handy Al]

I've been needing a new cordless drill. I have a 6-7 year old Craftsman 18V that won't die. One battery was stolen along with some other tools, and now when drilling into something very hard the chuck slips.

I picked of a reconditioned DeWalt 12v today for $79.00. Will it be enough of a drill? MOstly I need it for drill starter holes and driving screws. I have the Ridgid 18v Hammer for tought stuff.

[LCHIEN]

I've been needing a new cordless drill. I have a 6-7 year old Craftsman 18V that won't die. One battery was stolen along with some other tools, and now when drilling into something very hard the chuck slips.

I picked of a reconditioned DeWalt 12v today for $79.00. Will it be enough of a drill? MOstly I need it for drill starter holes and driving screws. I have the Ridgid 18v Hammer for tought stuff.

Sure. Retire the old drill, you got your money's worth. Now the chuck won't slip and you have 2 batteries (I hope). It'll do starter holes and drive screws.

[gsmittle]

Hijacked thread warning...

Al, I've been looking at your picture.... Do you have a black belt in woodworking?

g.

[LCHIEN]

Al, I've been looking at your picture.... Do you have a black belt in woodworking?

g.

Hmmm, a black belt could save a lot of money on saws. Finish of the cuts might be problem, though.

[just4funsies]

Hmmm, a black belt could save a lot of money on saws. Finish of the cuts might be problem, though.

None of mine does me any good in the shop (I can't break stuff in a straight line!) Although all the training does no doubt help with my patience and focus in the shop. The Aikido, especially, keeps me from arguing with my wood!!

[drumpriest]

I'd retire the drill also, not too long ago there was an article in one of the major mags that states a 12v drill is really sufficient for wood working.

And along the black belt lines..... mine hasn't helped either. Though wood has helped my Thai Boxing.... Escrima sticks are great for deadening nerves.

[Stytooner]

I'd keep her in service till she dies.
Chuck her up with an octagonal bit that you use most often. Fot=r me that would be a countersink.
Grab it when you need it.
Is that the Hand Plane manuver in the photo?

[tmaceroli]

I would keep it until it died also. Having a second drill around for countersinks sounds like a great idea.

In general, I have a hard time parting with tools. I only recently parted with a corded Milwaukee drill that I got used over 20 years ago. The motor finally burned out. I still have the first Craftsman 7 1/4" circular saw that I got on sale for $29.95 over 25 years ago, even though I bought a new PC saw about a year ago. I could go on, but you get the idea...

[Handy Al]

I planned on retiring the craftsman drill to the workbench. The new Dewalt will be my "work" drill and goes on the truck.

Thanks for the feedback.

BTW in my picture, the cement block did break. Unfortunately, it broke when it hit the ground, not when my hand hit it. I'll stick to wood.

[Stytooner]

Actually, when you see most Pro's kill solid object, they have it on th horiozontal. That way they have gravity helping out.
The way you tried it tells me more about your ability. Having the force to snap the block in tha palm of your hand tells me I don't want to mess with you. I used to dabble in such things myself. I sertainly find it easier to break a board with the grain, rather than cross grain. Which way is the grain going in that block?