Drills Reviews

The Drill doctor is great for drill bits in the medium range. Small drill bits are very difficult to align in the alignment mechanism. Large drill bits are a bit much for the motor and it bogs down. You just have to go a little slow.
Overall, I'm quite pleased with it!

After a short learning curve, I have returned many of my twist drills to like new or better than new condition, saving the use of my brad point drills some and keeping my twist drills from dancing.

I fould the "Factory Reconditioned Drill Doctor DD500R 3/32" - 1/2" Precision Drill Bit Sharpener" to be easy to operate, and do a very good job sharpening drill bits. This is a good product.

I was so glad I had this drill during the hurricane season in Fall 2004. The first big test beyond small in house projects. We installed and uninstalled steel hurricane shutters twice and thank God we did, the hurricanes came right through my city. Light weight and well balanced in your hand, never needed recharging during the job (over two hours) and torque control. I had to use the flashlight when we lost power and I had two charged battery packs. Very useful in an emergency.

When I first saw this set I was impressed with how much there was for the price and the apparent high quality. But I decided to wait a while before writing the review to see how it performed in service. I recently completed most of the work on a 650-sq-ft addition to the house. The Hitachi started by drilling holes in the pad and setting concrete anchor screws through the sill plate and finished by driving hundreds of drywall screws. I even dropped it once onto concrete with no apparent damage. I now have very high confidence that this will be a long-lived tool as well as a good-looking and pleasant to use one. Highly recommended. (The work light is nice too.)

I am intermediate finish carpenter. I read an article in Popular Woodworking magazing on 14.4 cordless drills. They hit the nail in the head. The performance is awesome. For the money you get what you pay for and more. I recommend this little drill to anybody. I have it as second drill and I would never get rid off it.

This can crusher is very good and very strong. But the installation instructions are a little too short. First of all, there are three drill holes for mounting screws in the top... you'll only need the center hole if you are like most people who will mount this to a wall stud. The side drill holes will only hit dry wall. And second of all, this device will wobble unless you have about 100 pounds of torque when you mount the screws into the stud.

My best suggestion is use a one inch wide washer on the outside of the surface before you put the screws into the stud. About a 16th inch thick washer would do it. I didn't realize at first that the install of the screws would require impossible torque, but now I wish I had used two washers. I may remount it someday, and then use washers on the outside surface. But for now this thing wobbles at about 10 degrees.

Other than that, it crushes can like a powerhouse. Just keep it oiled from time to time.

I've had one of these crushers for nearly 8 years now, and it has crushed thousands of cans, yet it is as good as new. It also crushes the cans completely flat (which most others don't do) which saves a lot of space when storing and collecting crushed cans. It's definately worth the price.

I doubt it's possible to make this product any better. In addition it's very simple. It is certainly worth the extra $10 over the competition. I can't see this thing ever wearing out in my house.

This is another example of Dewalt's continuing excellence in cordless tools. I am a contractor and need to drill lots and lots of holes in concrete and wood to wire customer's homes. I regularly run drill bits from 1/4" right up to 3 1/2". I have been using Dewalt's 18V system along with corded drills until now. The 24V DW006K has the extra torque to utilize larger bits for longer times. The chuck is easy to use and holds the bits firmly. I would highly recommend this drill to anyone who needs commercial dependability and performance.

That's all that needs to be said. Not a single flaw found in over two months of use.

The 24 volt cordless hammerdrill is awesome to say the least. It packs raw power for a cordless drill. It's great for drilling though wall studs, pipes and electrical work. It's also great for masonry projects too. For the rough brutal work this drill does the battery lasts a while. If you are doing any big projects and you hate dragging the cord along with you I highly recommend this drill. Hey, even after you get it and you decide you like carrying the cord you can buy the 24 volt converter and plug it in!!!

best for wood/hard surfaces. i was looking around for a canister vac to clean up wood and tile - the power and suction is more than adequate. the only negative is that the floor head attachment doesn't do a good job of "wiping" the more stubborn dust off the floor - there is a little strip of felt that rubs on the floor while you vac, but apparently it doesn't make enough contact with the surface to remove it. but other than that its a very strong small vac. highly recommended.

I like everything about the mighty mite except it doesn't glide smoothly along the floor. It's easy to use as far as the hose, attachments and the weight of the canister.

Pros:
1. Strong vacuum power. Excellent for my hardwood floor.
2. Good value - cost vs. performance.
3. Portable - fairly light.
Cons:
1. Vacuum bags are not popular, had to order them from on-line store.

I've been using Makita drill/drivers for years as a professional furniture maker and I wouldn't have anything else! Their reliability, power and ruggedness make them the right tool for the job.

Here is a review I just wrote about the Makita 6228DWE, which is the same drill but a 14.4 instead of a 12, and it weighs just 3/16ths of a pound heavier, all for a little more money.
So here is the review on the 6228DWE:
I just got this exact drill, and I use it all of the time. It's lightweight at only 3 1/2 pounds. That is its shining feature. I also own the Milwaukee 14.4 which is a very substantial drill. It has the highest torque in the industry at 460 foot pounds. This Makita is only 200. The Milwaukee has all copper windings, metal gear and housing, and is built to fall off the ladder. The problem is that it weighs 11 1/2 pounds.
I originally got this Makita 6228DWE as a promo on an expensive compound sliding miter saw. I thought I would sell it on eBay. After getting it I decided to keep it. Ergonomically, it fits your hands well, is well balanced, has a lot of torque when you charge it up and is well built overall. The reason why I like it so much is that I just did a wiring job, running a dozen lines, and upgrading a service panel from 100 to 200 amps. That Makita drill was with me all the way, whether I was tightening screws in the outlets, or square driving the lines on the breakers, or tightening the clamp connectors. It was a 12 hour job, and I am glad that I didn't have to lug the Milwaukee around. I love the Milwaukee for doing heavy deck jobs for example, but the one I now use the most is this Makita. It's like a pet.
I think the gear housing is a strong grade of plastic, and the windings may or may not be a copper mix or all aluminum, buy hey, that all adds up to less weight, which equals less work.
If you're looking for a tougher and heavier drill in the Makita line, then look to the MForce line. The torque is around 350 and of course it is heavier, depending on the model. They also have the faster charging Nickel Metal Hydride batteries, which last longer as well. The only problem with NiMH is that their shelf life isn't very long, and with the price of new batteries, that is a major consideration.
What Milwaukee did was take the NiCad batteries to the next level. They charge in one hour, unlike the usual 1 1/2 hours, but not as fast as 45 minutes like the NiMH, but enjoy the long shelf life as a NiCad.
This Makita drill is a 3/8" drill also, instead of a 1/2" like the Milwaukee. Like I said, a really nice lightweight drill, that you will find using it more often than the heavyweight. Once the love affair is done with the Makita, I will probably go back to using the Milwaukee a little more often. For now the Makita rules. Hope this helps.

I've owned one of these Makita cordless drills for approximately six years. One hundred projects (and perhaps a thousand holes) later, it works as well as the day I bought it. I've used it to drill through wood, plastic, metal, stucco, and concrete. I've used it as a driver, a sander, a polisher, and a stirrer. I've even used it to run a small water pump. It has always performed without a hitch. The Makita delivers an impressive amount of torque. I have an assortment of drills (cordless, corded, and pneumatic), and the Makita is generally the one that performs the best, both in terms of torque and in terms of convenience.

The Makita battery packs recharge quickly (maybe 20 minutes), and last longer than any other rechargeable tool I own (such as Black & Decker VersaPack tools). The manufacturer also thought ahead, considering what would happen if you acquired an assortment of Makita tools with different types of battery packs. The charger that comes with this drill can accommodate a wide variety of Makita batteries, not just the type used by this product; it automatically senses the type of battery and charges it at the correct voltage. Now that's a good design. The variable speed trigger is also nice, as is the torque control on the chuck. The keyless chuck gets a very solid grip, unlike other keyless chucks that I've tried; the Makita has never once slipped on me.

Of course, every tool has its limits. I finally bumped up against the limit of my Makita when I tried drilling 3-inch diameter holes through 3/4-inch wood (using a "hole saw"). I actually succeeded in drilling several such holes with the Makita, but only by proceeding a little at a time. The drill would over-heat after several minutes of drilling, and shut itself off. But, this is actually an endorsement in disguise. First, the Makita could spin this rather large hole saw with enough torque to cut holes, which is quite a challenge for any drill. Second, it was smart enough to shut off rather than burn up. So, I cannot complain. It performed admirably even in this rather extreme test.

I cannot find a single thing to complain about. If my Makita were to burn out today, I'd say it had fulfilled its duty several times over, and I'd go right out and buy another one. Now that's a strong endorsement. It's a great product that's designed to perform and to last. Well done Makita!

I burned out Dad's old hammer drill, and I needed
one to finish my job and get him a replacement.
Unfortunately, Dad has not yet got ahold of this one.

In hindsight, I wish I had gotten the keyless chuck
version, but this is a rugged piece of equipment.
It has enough power to easily rip the drill from
your hand if the bit happens to grab ahold of something.
And dual variable speed is a nice touch.

What I dont like about it is that the collar to
switch from hammer to regular drill is easily
bumped and switched inadvertently.
Also, the power cable must be detached from the
drill before it will fit into its carrying case.
Attaching and removing the cord is relatively easy,
except in dark corners, but I wish the case
were just a bit bigger so that I wouldnt have to
attach and detach the cord everytime I get the
drill out and put it away.

I bought this drill because I needed to secure a few walls to the concrete floor of a basement. Okay, so it was overkill, but I'm not much on renting. Did the job, no problem. That was expected. I then used it to "cut" a large chunk out of the foundation so I could add a door to the outside from the basement. The foundation is 12" poured aggregrate, and here in Mass. (next to NH, the Granite State), the aggregate contains quite a bit of granite. Anyway, 150 or so holes later (1/2 holes, all the way through the 12" aggregate), the chunk is out and the door is in. In short, I don't believe a mickey-mouse drill would have drilled 1 of those holes, much less all of them.
Took quite a while (several evenings), mainly because bits don't do well when they hit granite. Nonetheless, the drill worked (and still does work) great. No problems recommending this one highly. Heavy duty? Without a doubt.

I bought this drill because I needed to drill some 1/2" holes in concrete. Before buying, I read a number of reviews of both this drill and others (by DeWalt, Bosch, etc.). This drill got the most favorable reviews, and after using it I can see why. It drilled the holes like it was drilling through warm butter. I didn't notice it heating up, but I only had to drill 25 such holes for this particular task. I did have the problem of the locking ring slipping from hammer to drill, but only once and that was while drilling the first hole. If it had happened again I'd blame the drill, but it didn't so I blame myself. I had no problems with the trigger hole pinching my finger, although ... the trigger lock is in an awkward position. Nonetheless, I give it five stars because it drills like five stars.

I DID NOT RECEIVE THIS ITEM.
Reason: Fedex not delivered this product to my address.

I love my new porter-cable cordless drill. It has the power I need, and is light weight. I had been useing dewalt, this new drill out performs an is more user friendly.

Thank You; Jerry DBA Burnet heating & Air.

So far it has been great working with this drill. I had no previous experience with drills , - so cannot compare to other products. But I must say that for the novice like me using Porter-Cable 9820 was a very easy and exciting experience. Double gear is a very nice feature when you work on drilling different types of surfaces and using this as a screwdriver.

One con: comes with no drills - need to buy the set yourself.

These bits do a great job. I'm about to buy spare drill bits for the set. True, there are cheaper versions. I've destroyed several. The "cheaper" versions have set screws that strip out quickly, or spin because you can't tighten them enough.

Somewhat of a funky taper on the drill bits, but they work well. Not as adjustable (drill bit length) as I thought or as the packaging would lead you to believe. Finally, these are many times more expensive than some of the cheaper countersinks out there. If you have a "serious" need for countersinking, then this is a good set.

I had an opportunity to purchase and use a set of these tapered countersink bits on a job where we had hundreds of countersunk pilot holes to drill. I used a drill bit stop placed on the shaft of the countersink to regulate the depth. They performed flawlessly. I later used them to pre-drill holes in plexiglass by turning the countersink around backwards and using a rubber washer as a cushion. I am a believer in using the right tool for the right job. I haven't ever seen any better bits of this type from any other vendor. *****

I have had the machine for about 3 months now. It has done all I have asked of it. It does do all they advertise and will do it well for the home owner or hobby machinist. I do like the split point feature. Spend the time to review the documentation and DVD.

If you have a large number of bits to sharpen I suggest you order a replacement wheel / stone while ordering the machine.

It is not a professional machine designed for precision work. It also does not come with that price tag. It does like to walk around on the bench. Some additional weight would help. I am still skeptical of all the plastic parts and will see how well the wear.

Having lost(to Katrina) my old model 250, which I had for about 8 years, I'm pleased with the new design and increased speed which the 750X has. I'm very satisfied and it's refreshing to receive a tool that works as advertised. So many companies have scrapped quality control in favor of "DISPOSABLE" products. Thanks Drill Doctor for maintaining quality in your products; and thank you Amazon for your "reasonable" pricing. Good tool at a good price, that's about all we ask.

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