John Thompson
09-20-2008, 9:52 AM
I purchased a cordless drill (a drill is one of the most used tools in my shop) several years ago. I won't mention the manufacturer who makes yellow tools but I was highly dis-appointed and pretty much have stayed away from cordless since. I am in the shop daily and a corded drill is not problem (I thought) as I have an electrical outlet about every 5' on each shop wall and down the center.
But... several weeks ago at IWF when I helped assemble over 40 machines at IWF... the president of the company I was helping had a Bosch compact palm drill that I used. I loved it as it secured many bolts and nuts with the aid of 1/4 nut drivers.. etc. I knew I had to have one of those palm drills as I drive a number of screws in my shop and around my home.
I just happended to see a new introduction combo set Makita released at IWF with both a compact drill and impact driver in one set. They weren't sure of the price at the time, but I really liked the feel as I did with the Bosch. Two drills.. two batteries and a charger.
About a week ago I set out to purchase the Bosch which I knew was around $124 depending on where you purchased. A little more for the impact driver. But... but... walking through Home Depot I spotted a large display near the contractors desk of the new Makita LCT 203W 10.8 V 2 pc. cordless Combo Kit I had seen at IWF with a big sign displaying the price. $179....
I have worn these 2 lb. work-horses out in the last week tricking out a new TS and fine tuning around the shop. I don't think they have left my hand except to be re-charged. Fits in the palm and no problem driving 2 1/2" Spax or sheet metal screws. With a 1/4" hex nut driver you can take off rails on a TS in a flash. I couldn't be happier with this combo at this price as I would have payed over $250 for the two Bosch.
May be an introductrory price but I jumped. If you are in need or could use a compact palm drill.. I highly reccomend the quailty I have found (so far) and the price when compared to other similiar compacts.
Sarge..
But... several weeks ago at IWF when I helped assemble over 40 machines at IWF... the president of the company I was helping had a Bosch compact palm drill that I used. I loved it as it secured many bolts and nuts with the aid of 1/4 nut drivers.. etc. I knew I had to have one of those palm drills as I drive a number of screws in my shop and around my home.
I just happended to see a new introduction combo set Makita released at IWF with both a compact drill and impact driver in one set. They weren't sure of the price at the time, but I really liked the feel as I did with the Bosch. Two drills.. two batteries and a charger.
About a week ago I set out to purchase the Bosch which I knew was around $124 depending on where you purchased. A little more for the impact driver. But... but... walking through Home Depot I spotted a large display near the contractors desk of the new Makita LCT 203W 10.8 V 2 pc. cordless Combo Kit I had seen at IWF with a big sign displaying the price. $179....
I have worn these 2 lb. work-horses out in the last week tricking out a new TS and fine tuning around the shop. I don't think they have left my hand except to be re-charged. Fits in the palm and no problem driving 2 1/2" Spax or sheet metal screws. With a 1/4" hex nut driver you can take off rails on a TS in a flash. I couldn't be happier with this combo at this price as I would have payed over $250 for the two Bosch.
May be an introductrory price but I jumped. If you are in need or could use a compact palm drill.. I highly reccomend the quailty I have found (so far) and the price when compared to other similiar compacts.
Sarge..