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• Anyone have a Cordless Drill & Driver they really like ...
  • My latest cordless piece of junk is a makita lxfd01.
  • Dewalt 14.4 w/ clutch
  • Milwaukee 12 volt 3/8
    • I'm liking light and not bulky for the boat ... cheers, John
    • I use the Milwaukee M12
  • Take a look at.....
  • I would suggest a drill with a
    • They are useful -- But I have found that they are a pain to use for conventional work.
      • Yes, to some degree they are but
        • I have an ancient(25+yrs) Makita 9V right angle I keep on the boat.
    • Milwaukee or Bosch
  • Ryobi pair at $100.
  • I'm very happy with my Milwaukee
    • Festool T115 is my newest drill...
      • Bruce you will love the clutch UNTIL
        • I use impact drivers every day at work....
    • Have the Milwaukie 12v lithium set
      • Being able to run off the 12 v boat system could
        • Get a small inverter, keep the batteries charged on your drill...you really need more power than lighter plug provides..
          • Or, get a 12V charger...
            • As a mater of fact I would
        • Steve, I can only dream of drill unused for a year
          • I was in that situation for years! Now my
            • Thanks Charlie, I have no desire to change boats or crew for that matter!
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  • My Milwaukie has been a real workhorse
  • Sears C3 for about 5 years
  • Ryobi 12V Cordless - Now Corded
    • Convert to NiMh
      • Something I did..
  • Thanks everyone. Huge help. Cheers, John
    • hey John, thank you for letting us spout about power tools!