I have some gift cards to HD that will just about cover a new battery pack for my DeWalt 14.4V cordless. That said, it has not been working for at least 2 years and I haven't missed it yet. So I was thinking about either the Ryobi lithium driver or the Lithium 12V drill/driver. Right now I use my 18v Ryobi for both but a smaller lighter tool I think I would use more. So any comments? Is either of them worth purchasing?
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David
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Look at the Bosch 12v Power driver. I use it more than anything else.Often in error - Never in doubt
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The Ryobi Lithium 18v pack are lighter than the nicad versions and supply significantly more power per charge without memory effect. I've made the switch over and find the Ryobi 18v tools that much better overall with the improvement.
With the selection of tools available that use that pack it is a great option.Opinions are like gas;
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I have the bosch PS20 & PS40 they are light & work great, can get them into smaller places too.Mark
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If you already have a bunch of Ryobi 18V tools then making the switch to lithium batts is a good idea. I did it at the time when they did the crazy free offer. I like it that you can mix the old and new batteries. right now I have 2 old and one new lithium. As the others get old I will replace with lithium (unless HD has another deal).
I also have the Bosch PS10 I Driver & PS20 Pocker driver. These are lithium and are great but are limited by comparison to a whole set of ryobi tools.Jon
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Check out the Milwaukee 2601-22 18V Li-ion Compact Drill Kit.
I have one and am amazed each day how well constructed of a drill it is:
http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2601.../dp/B000WER5SE
At one time Lowes, HD, and Sears all carried it at the same price.Comment
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See other thread using Ryobi 18V in Dewalt tools
If you have any Dewalt 18V tools, you can use cheaper 1/3 priced Ryobi batteries if you make a simple adapter as explained elsewhereComment
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