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Bosch PS21 all the way.
It will even run a 1 1/8" paddle bit through doubled up wall studs.
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It is a nice fit in my tool bag too.
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Looks like I need to clean out from under my couch.

Originally Posted by ga-hvac-tech

I use the 18V black/white Milwaukee drill and impact. A bit lighter than the green 18V, yet more than enough power to do service and install work. It is a bit tight stuffed into my VETO though.

I think you mint Makita... I just got the 3 speed brushless makita impact drill, it's sweet. Finally drained a battery after a month and a half. Also has the battery indicator on it.

I use the 18V black/white Milwaukee drill and impact. A bit lighter than the green 18V, yet more than enough power to do service and install work. It is a bit tight stuffed into my VETO though.

I run a Dewalt 14.4V. I bought it years ago,maybe 6? I looked at the new ones and they are half the size of my old one and half the weight on the Lithium models. Ive drop mine repeatedly onto concrete floors from 16 ft ladders and the battery flies off but I cant kill it!! Ive had bad luck with Hitachi and Ryobi. Milwaukee is top notch as well..

Originally Posted by Home&Marine

Milwaukee makes good tools but... I don't need a big honking 5 pound, 18 volt, triple gear reduction drill. I switched over to a Bosh last year and love it. The Milwaukee or Bosch are not cheap but you get what you pay for.

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I have the first one in pic and the impact (bosch)
Hands down, best I ever used

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I use the Ridgid 18v X4 impact driver for me I see no point in a 12v drill

Originally Posted by mstx

I live in Texas FW, someone told me about batteries and hot texas summer 110-115 F

I haven't had any problems out of my milwaukee m12 impact in the summer heat.

I like Rigid.
No impact, compact, high RPM, lots of torque. Has a chuck so I can use my step bit as well.

Most of the compact drills will have a fatter grip, that's where the battery has to go.

I use a 18v lithium Makita and have no complaints yet. I have the 9 piece set

Originally Posted by coolwhip

Is this you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu_bE7g2wqM

OMG LOLOLOL mine are not soo small

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actually i have this one but i dropped a couple of time from a roof so i need a new one.
And a friend of mine told me about the Dewalt 12 Volt

I use the porter cable 12v lithium for service and porter cable 18v lithium (I bought the 18v combo, drill, sawzall, circular and flashlight) for installs.

If I have to grab one real quick, its always the12v, I just love that thing!

Also I can't say enough good about the porter cables, dollar for dollar I'm very happy =)

Fav for svc work is the Dewalt 12v impact (the one with 5/16 bit) can keep up with big drills and easy filt in bagsAttachment 346351Attachment 346361, handle not as thick as the bosch 12v and the Dewalt has a belt clip, rarely use Dewalt 20v, Milwaukee kept in garage and Bosch on personal truck, I've replaced 12 volt batteries on Milwaukee but never on others. I'm somewhat of a tool horder.

Ridgid 18V Impact and Drill Combo.

Mainly, I just use the impact. I had a Dewalt 18V before this and this is about equal in power with somewhat longer battery life. Plus the push button battery level meter is nice.

I use this one when I can get it from my grandson..........



http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/...R_Drilling.jpg

I use this one.

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http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-KC10DF...act+driver+18v

The grip is nearly identical in feel to the one on the compact DeWalt but the head is more compact. Lifetime warranty. If mine ever quits, which it shows no signs of doing, I'll get another in a heartbeat. I've worn the rubber off of this drill in places and it still works like new. The batteries are also still the originals with no signs of fade at this time, with several years of service on it so far. I can't say enough about this drill.

I never noticed but the handle on my 18v Milwaukee is smaller than the handle on my compact drill. I've had the Milwaukee for over a year and I like it a lot.

As you can see the compact craftsman drill, the veto bag and everything in it are like brand new. I've only had it for a few months. I like it a lot so far, its been working pretty good. I carry the compact drill it in my bag and use it to take panels off and drill holes, and I leave my 18v Milwaukee impact driver and drill in my van most the time.

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I live in Texas FW, someone told me about batteries and hot texas summer 110-115 F

Originally Posted by 270wsm

I have the DeWalt 12V impact and love it. Grip is perfect small hands.

I like the Bosh, but the handle is too "FAT" for my hands

Originally Posted by Home&Marine

Milwaukee makes good tools but... I don't need a big honking 5 pound, 18 volt, triple gear reduction drill. I switched over to a Bosh last year and love it. The Milwaukee or Bosch are not cheap but you get what you pay for.

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Originally Posted by mstx

I am on the market for a new drill.
i do service so don't need lot of power.
So far this one is the one i like a lot, great balance excellent feeling in your hand.
Some of 12 V have a chunky handle and i have small hands.
I was wondering what do you guys use.
thanks

http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCD710S...N%3DB0043XX87W

Bosch 12v drill/driver and impact combo. I have one in my indoor bag and one in my outdoor bag. I do residential work and don't like dragging mud and mulch into peoples homes so I have two bags. these are great tools and get used more than than any other hand tool I have probably.