Sears has the Craftsman 17191 C3 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill/Driver for $45 in cart with free in-store pickup or $8 to home. 19.2-volt motor delivers up to 410 in/lbs torque; features a 3/8-inch keyless chuck.
I agree with #1 but if you can spend another $25-$30, I would highly suggest the craftsman 17310 (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00917310000P)for $75 with coupon sears5off50 or $63 refurbished. Lithium battery is so much nicer, lasts much longer, smaller, lighter, charges faster and has full power until dead.
- Is lighter - Not much smaller - Does not "last much longer", you'd need larger, higher mAH Li-Ion pack for that to be true - Does charge faster - Shorter lifespan in # of years till battery must be replaced - Battery replacement costs more - Does not have "full power until dead", both have voltage decrease as they discharge
In an ideal world lithium batteries would be best if they didn't die within 4-5 years. In this world, there is not much reason to buy one at same price, letalone higher price, unless you are a contractor who has to hold the (lower) weight all day long so the weight difference matters.
I take that back, a small woman might find a 19.2V NiCd or NiMH drill too heavy to use for shorter periods of time.
This is a good drill. I have one and happy with it.
I agree with #1 but if you can spend another $25-$30, I would highly suggest the craftsman 17310 (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00917310000P)for $75 with coupon sears5off50 or $63 refurbished. Lithium battery is so much nicer, lasts much longer, smaller, lighter, charges faster and has full power until dead.
The model #2 refers to...
- Is lighter
- Not much smaller
- Does not "last much longer", you'd need larger, higher mAH Li-Ion pack for that to be true
- Does charge faster
- Shorter lifespan in # of years till battery must be replaced
- Battery replacement costs more
- Does not have "full power until dead", both have voltage decrease as they discharge
In an ideal world lithium batteries would be best if they didn't die within 4-5 years. In this world, there is not much reason to buy one at same price, letalone higher price, unless you are a contractor who has to hold the (lower) weight all day long so the weight difference matters.
I take that back, a small woman might find a 19.2V NiCd or NiMH drill too heavy to use for shorter periods of time.
no deal, i got this same drill with the flash light and it was only $40