18v cordless power

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MikeNeufeld

Discussion Starter · Jul 15, 2009

hey everyone. I am in the works of adding a high torque drill driver hammerdrill for use with larger hole saws in the range of 4 to 6 inches. i have looked at the bosch litheon and milwaukee 2611 models. any recommendations or reviews on either. I need it for a wide variety of work. Any thoughts

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Rustbucket

· #2 · Jul 15, 2009

For a little more than one of those, you could get a V18 combo kit on Amazon. $349 with Circ/Flashlight and Sawzall.

I have been very satisfied with my Milwaukee V18 line. It's not the new M18 line, but I really don't know the difference. I know the batteries are not interchangable. You can still buy a bunch of V18 bare tools to add to the kit. The M18 you are looking at has a much broader range of available tools, though. So it depends on how much you plan on expanding the kit in the future.

You can't go wrong with Bosch either, though. Amazon has the 36V Litheon hammer drill with two batteries on sale for $169.99 here if you do a search.

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jiffy

· #3 · Jul 15, 2009

I don't think any cordless drills will be great at 4 to 6 inch hole saws. They obviously can do it, but they don't do it as well as a cord.

WarriorWithWood

· #4 · Jul 15, 2009 (Edited)

For those size holes, I vote for the V28 or the Dewalt 36v.

Chris Johnson

· #5 · Jul 15, 2009

Buy a corded drill for holes that big, preferable a holehog or a right angle drill

WarriorWithWood

· #6 · Jul 15, 2009

I was going to suggest a corded model, but he asked for cordless. I was thinking maybe he works on a site with no power.

The Coastal Craftsman

· #7 · Jul 16, 2009

I have used makita 24v drills to do holes that size but i wouldnt recommend it for doing to many. It def didnt like it. If you have power on site then i would def go the way of corded.

MikeNeufeld

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jul 16, 2009

I have looked at both models for jobs that are upcoming, where power is somewhat of an issue and where accesibility is key. One is at Olympic Village in Vancouver , Canada and the other is in the near by area. It won;t be used all day, maybe 2- 5 holes per day, so I wont be killing it( I hope )

maninthesea

· #9 · Jul 16, 2009

I've got Some of the M18 line and like the tools A lot(Impact,Drill/Hammer/Driver,Sawzall) but I dont think I would plan to do 6" holes whith the drill unless it was something like sheetrock. I also could not see the point of the light. I dont think the skillsaw would be worth owning either.

Leo G

· #10 · Jul 16, 2009

Work inside of a cabinet and you will see the point of the light.

MikeNeufeld

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jul 16, 2009

Most of the work is drilling out in cabinets..

J-Peffer

· #12 · Jul 16, 2009

Why do they change the batteries and chargers every year on cordless tools? Drives me nuts.

I bought the 18v ridged set about 2 years ago. The drill only works if you shake it, so I looked for a drill to replace for the set, all the batteries are different.

Everything else in the set, works perfect.

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WarriorWithWood

· #13 · Jul 16, 2009

J-Peffer said:
Why do they change the batteries and chargers every year on cordless tools? Drives me nuts.

I bought the 18v ridged set about 2 years ago. The drill only works if you shake it, so I looked for a drill to replace for the set, all the batteries are different.

Everything else in the set, works perfect.

Check E-bay, they sell new old stock there all the time.

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WarnerConstInc.

· #14 · Jul 17, 2009

The new Milwakee M18 drill is pretty nice, buddy bought the whole set for a pretty good deal. First time he used the sawzall, motor broke.

The drill has quite a bit of ass though. fairly light.

MikeNeufeld

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jul 17, 2009

Just a quick question, what should I expect in terms of holes per charge on either the milwaukee m18 or the bosch 18 litheon. ( material... 3/4 maple ply or 3/4 particle brd )

WarnerConstInc.

· #16 · Jul 17, 2009

For a 5"? I would think at least 10 if not more from the M18.

3/4" or 1/2" ply? I was going to sat pilot hole and jig saw but, I remembered the whole power thing.

Leo G

· #17 · Jul 17, 2009

If you want to get more holes out of your drill under a high load condition use the low speed. More torque, but slower.

Leo G

· #18 · Jul 17, 2009

WarnerConstInc. said:
For a 5"? I would think at least 10 if not more from the M18.

3/4" or 1/2" ply? I was going to sat pilot hole and jig saw but, I remembered the whole power thing.

Battery powered jigsaw :whistling

WarnerConstInc.

· #19 · Jul 17, 2009

Leo G said:
Battery powered jigsaw :whistling

We have been down that road before. The destination is always the same.

MikeNeufeld

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jul 17, 2009

just 4" hole saws, both materials being 3/4 "... thanks for all the replies..

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