I had a nice Makita corded drill, it stopped working 5-10 years ago, and I never replaced it. I used that a lot doing projects, like extending the fence in my backyard, but obviously haven’t needed a drill in years. I’m not sure when I’ll need the drill again, after I attach two LED outdoor lights to the eaves.
I’d like to keep this under $50 if I can, which means corded, as they are the cheapest at Lowes & HD.
Here are my choices.
I have included a Craftsman drill for $60 that appears to be USA made (from global materials). If there was a good chance that it would outlast the cheaper ones, I’d be willing to pay that much more, but let’s cap it at $60. I read a lot of grumbling here at BITOG about Craftsman tools going down in quality. Would it be more likely to outlast the cheaper models? Gotta say, just for this project, what tempts me to buy a $30 drill is that if it goes out on me after I finish putting up these two lights, I won’t be too disappointed. But I would be fine with paying double that, if I thought the drill would last a lot longer.
Lowes:
Fleming for $36: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fleming-Su...0-Amp-120-Volt-Hammer-Drill-0-5-in/5001379191
Metabo for $30: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Metabo-HPT...-8-Amp-3-8-in-Keyless-Corded-Drill/1001299652
Craftsman for $60 https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-7-Amp-3-8-in-Keyless-Corded-Drill/1000601885
Home Depot:
Genesis for $28: https://www.homedepot.com/p/GENESIS...rized-Grip-and-Lock-On-Button-GD38B/203656911
Genesis for $43: https://www.homedepot.com/p/GENESIS...le-Drill-with-Non-Slip-Grip-GCQD38A/204371970
Ryobi ($60): https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-5...-Compact-Drill-Driver-with-Bag-D43K/205216326
ACE has two black & deckers, one for $41, the other for $53:
HF has a few under $50, Warrior, Chicago Electric, & Bauer: https://www.harborfreight.com/power...drills-drivers.html?order=price-low¤t=1
I’d like to keep this under $50 if I can, which means corded, as they are the cheapest at Lowes & HD.
Here are my choices.
I have included a Craftsman drill for $60 that appears to be USA made (from global materials). If there was a good chance that it would outlast the cheaper ones, I’d be willing to pay that much more, but let’s cap it at $60. I read a lot of grumbling here at BITOG about Craftsman tools going down in quality. Would it be more likely to outlast the cheaper models? Gotta say, just for this project, what tempts me to buy a $30 drill is that if it goes out on me after I finish putting up these two lights, I won’t be too disappointed. But I would be fine with paying double that, if I thought the drill would last a lot longer.
Lowes:
Fleming for $36: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fleming-Su...0-Amp-120-Volt-Hammer-Drill-0-5-in/5001379191
Metabo for $30: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Metabo-HPT...-8-Amp-3-8-in-Keyless-Corded-Drill/1001299652
Craftsman for $60 https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-7-Amp-3-8-in-Keyless-Corded-Drill/1000601885
Home Depot:
Genesis for $28: https://www.homedepot.com/p/GENESIS...rized-Grip-and-Lock-On-Button-GD38B/203656911
Genesis for $43: https://www.homedepot.com/p/GENESIS...le-Drill-with-Non-Slip-Grip-GCQD38A/204371970
Ryobi ($60): https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-5...-Compact-Drill-Driver-with-Bag-D43K/205216326
ACE has two black & deckers, one for $41, the other for $53:
Black+Decker 5.5 amps 3/8 in. Corded Drill Driver - Ace Hardware
Ideal for drilling through a range of materials, this corded drill/driver features variable speed for extra control and on-board bit storage. A powerful 5.5-amp motor tackles household tasks big and small.Find the CORDED DRILL 3/8 5.2A at Ace.
www.acehardware.com
Black+Decker 7 amps 1/2 in. Corded Drill Driver - Ace Hardware
Featuring a 360-degree handle for added control, this 7-Amp 1/2 inch drill/driver is powerful enough to handle tough applications. An all-metal keyed chuck adds durability and increased bit retention. Variable speed enables controlled drilling and driving.Find the DRILL 1/2 VSR B&D at Ace.
www.acehardware.com
HF has a few under $50, Warrior, Chicago Electric, & Bauer: https://www.harborfreight.com/power...drills-drivers.html?order=price-low¤t=1