Cr@pola!!!

[radhak]

I never tried either of these models and I know that "you get what you paid" but what do you people think of this combo:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00911550000
Craftsman 19.2V impact driver, 3/8 drill, charger and 2 Die Hard batteries for $100?

I recommend it. I bought a different combo (Right-angle + 3/8 drill) some time back to compare with a Dewalt drill and finally ended up retaining the combo and returning the Dewalt!.

Craftsman drills are heavier than others, but I like their balance, making the weight easier to manage. A friend told me his PC was quieter, but for the price differential I can live with it.

And yes, Craftsman's battery really runs a long time, definitely better than the Dewalt - I and my brother drilled a series of holes, he with the DW, and I kept going long after he was out of juice.

[rh111]

About 4 years ago, I bought a DW 18V drill/driver. Lasted about a year and had to take it in for service. Locally, they wanted about $100 to rebuild. I pondered it for a few days and said &^@( this. Started looking at my options and went with a Craftsman 19.2v 1/2" chuck w/ worklight combo for about $100. I then turned around about 4 months later and got the impact and drill/combo. I have been put upside down to many times in the last 3 to 4 years by B&D and DW that I now stay away from them. I abuse my drills like there is no tomorrow. I have had my older Craftsman for a little over 3 years now. For its size, it is heavier than others, but it does what I want it to do and never stops. I am not going to say it is the premo drill out there, but it sure does me well. I really like the impact. It has been a great addition.

[LinuxRandal]

I recommend it. I bought a different combo (Right-angle + 3/8 drill) some time back to compare with a Dewalt drill and finally ended up retaining the combo and returning the Dewalt!.

Craftsman drills are heavier than others, but I like their balance, making the weight easier to manage. A friend told me his PC was quieter, but for the price differential I can live with it.

And yes, Craftsman's battery really runs a long time, definitely better than the Dewalt - I and my brother drilled a series of holes, he with the DW, and I kept going long after he was out of juice.

Just using radhak as an example, here. His Craftsman, he says is heavier. While the guts and housings can make a difference, I have too much family that doesn't realize (and their not alone), that you need to look at the amp hour of the batteries. Too many people see two 14.4 volt drills and think they are comparing apples to apples. Going from a 1.(4 or 5?)Ah battery (Makita Lithium Ion I looked at a couple weeks back at the borg), to the bigger batteries in the multikit, 3.0Ah, is gonna give a huge difference. Even Craftsman's new Lithium Ion, is 2.0Ah, so it would outlast the Makita, but it doesn't really make it a better drill (might be, haven't tried it).

Something to look at when drill shopping.

[prlundberg]

I liked my Craftsman 10.8 drill, for the most part it served me well (considering it's weight ant power). But now the batteries are weak and there are no replacements available. I won't buy another Craftsman with their oddball batteries.

There is no question you get what you pay for. But for most people the biggest issue seems to be the batteries. Often you can buy a new drill for the cost of 2 new batteries. So for someone like me who is not a heavy user it doesn't make much sense to spend a lot of money since the drill will most likely outlast the batteries.

My table saw is not professional grade either but it still serves me pretty well.

Phil

[goslin23]

I never tried either of these models and I know that "you get what you paid" but what do you people think of this combo:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00911550000
Craftsman 19.2V impact driver, 3/8 drill, charger and 2 Die Hard batteries for $100?

I have this exact set, so far I'm loving them. I haven't even had to recharge the batteries yet and I've done quite a few jobs with them. I find myself rarely using the drill as the impact driver is an awesome little tool. I can't believe that I've missed out on them for all these years!

[Gary L]

I must be just the second guy here who has great luck with DW drills.

I do not like any of the 18V models, Just to darn heavy when your working with it all day long from a ladder.

All mine are the 14.4V models and I have 6 or 7 of them in various model numbers/functions.

I do know that DW makes quite a few different 14.4V drills and if you go for the higher end model, DC983 XRP then you have a substantially heavier duty drill.
One of the drills I bought came with a charger that has a Refresh function that I suppose completely discharges and then recharges the battery. I have found that this charger, although it is much slower, does give a much longer lasting charge.

I have to admit I have never been too happy with any of the battery operated tools where battery reserve time is concerned. Not having a cord is really handy for me but running out of juice with just a few screws left is a royal PITA when your 25 feet up a ladder.

Gary

[eezlock]

crap@la!

That impact tool should be under warranty, let them fix it or replace it.
Be sure and show them the receipt where you bought it. eezlock