18v Cordless Drills

Cheapest 18 Volt Battery – Read Faq

Staff Member — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:41:05 +0000

Mark asks…

would NiMH battery cells work in a drill that came with NiCD batteries?

i am gonna replace the cells in 2 18 volt batteries and would like to know if it works and a website i can get them cheap and i ain't buying the whole battery it cost around $80 each
thanks

Staff Member Said:

NiCd is old technology. NiMh is new technology, a replacement for the old, problematic NiCd technology. Yes, NiMh will work just fine, your charger will handle it just fine, and no, I don't have any websites for you.

You might do an online search for Chicago Battery, a company I used to use. They had replacements for any battery ever made.

Daniel asks…

Lawn Tractor with B&S 18.5hp keeps killing the Battery?

I have a lawn tractor with above mentioned engine, it killed the last battery, meaning it was running then it just died and wouldn't again. I put a new battery on it and ran for a couple hours then all of a sudden, it just quit again and wont start. Battery is down to about 10.6 volts, same place it was when it died last time. Turns over, just wont hit. Is this the alternator needing to be replaced, and if so, should I be able to do that. I'm no mechanic, but have work on things in the past, just not an engine like this. I looked up the part and it is only $27, which is a lot cheaper than renting a trailer to haul to a shop and paying them to fix it. Thanks

Staff Member Said:

It could be the alternator or the diode. The engine doesn't need the battery to stay running, but, on those briggs engines there is a solenoid on the bottom of the carburetor that needs 12 volts to stay open and allow fuel flow to the carburetor. That may be why it dies.
If you don't have an electric clutch here is what you can check. From the alternator there is a red wire, you should get 3 amps DC with the engine running. That is between the diode and the ignition switch. On the alternator side of the diode you should get 28 volts AC with the engine running. You also have a lighting circuit but that should have no effect on your problem. Nothing but the starter and the solenoid on the carburetor should take powe from the battery, but if the charging system isn't working it will slowing drain the battery.

Mandy asks…

how to convert amps into ah?

ok, i got a 4 watt fm transmitter, it draws between 12-18 volts @ 0.5 amps, i need it portable to go to major events in my city for brodcast purposes, so in other words, i need a battery, something deep cycle, but not too heavy like a car battery

im thinking about a power wheels battery,

there cheap, and i can carry 2 or 3 charged with me in a backpack as backups, but will they work,

specs are 12 volt, (not shure if powerwheels are dc or ac, but i need dc)

so 12volts at 9.5 amps hour (ah), and i need between 12-18 voltsdc at 0.5 amps, will this battery work????????????
ok, so let me get something strait, amp hours (ah) is not a measure of amps, as in, if my transmiter takes 0.5 amps, the battery puts off 9.5 amps, it frys my transmitter, ah = the amount of amps the battery can put off in a hour????

so in other words, with the 0.5 amps the transmitter takes, with a 9.5 amp hour battery, thats 2 hour per amp hour (0.5 amp draw) so thats 18.5 hours per battery?????????

but what is the amp outpou on the battery, does it change for whatevers it is attached to, like, contiunesly, how many amps does it put out....

will this battery work without frying my transmitter, im so confused:)

Staff Member Said:

By nature all batteries are DC the only way to get them to AC would pass them through a circuit that oscillates.
Yes the battery will would work assuming the wiring leading up to it can handle the current, which they most likely can since they are designed to run dc motors. With optimum conditions you can get 19 hours from them (when they are new probably) at .5 amps

car batteries on the other hand have several hundred amp hours at least so it is all about the maximum time you will be needing to use it continually

Additional info: the battery ideally can supply an infinite current but realistically it is limited to what the internal resistance of the battery can support until it overheats and blows up.

Ah is amps per hour, electronics only draw the current that they require to operate that's why battery ratings are in Ah instead of Amps. It is the voltage or potential difference that pushes the electrons through the circuit so too much voltage can fry electronics. But current or amps are self regulating by the circuit.

Here's a pipe analogy to help understand electricity, think of voltage as pressure in a pipe and current as the flow through a pipe. Too much pressure and your pipe can burst but the area of the pipe is always the same(without getting into fluid mechanics, just as an example).

Hope that helps

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18v Cordless Drill – Read Faq

Staff Member — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:41:03 +0000

Lizzie asks…

DeWalt XRP 18V Cordless Drill or Bosch Brute Tough 18V Cordless Drill?

Staff Member Said:

Buy the Bosh, the Dewalt is just a Black and Decker under another brand name.-+

Linda asks…

I am a proffesional installer and I use a lot my 18v cordless drill, the drill is about to quit . Which would?

which would be the best 18 v cordless drill for continuos and heavy use

Staff Member Said:

Popular Mechanics (1st link) rated the Ryobi 18V the best value among 10 drills tested (But they did say for homeowner use). Consumers Guide highly rate Milwaukee, Skil, Porter Cable, Rigid and Bosch models (2nd link). Each has pros and cons that may dictate one over the other.

Personally, I love my Rona house brand 18V hammer drill that cost me only $80 Can ... It works great AND has a 3 year replacement warranty. The latter is a key feature for me. I don't really care if it fails if I can get a replacement for less than $30/yr.

Maria asks…

What is the best 18V lithium-ion cordless drill out now?

I originally purchased a Dewalt drill with Nicad batteries. However,after fooling around with the lighter lithium based cordless drill/drivers I've decided to go that route.

I'll be using this drill from everything from hanging blinds to decking. I'm not a contractor but more of a DIY weekend warrior. The one thing that I was concerned about was being able to drill into concrete. Seems like the drill/drivers that have the hammerdrill feature are on the heavy side and I was looking for something lighter. Am I better off just getting a seperate corded hammerdrill or Hilti drill for the very few times that I may need to drill into concrete?

So far I've had my eye on Makita's,Hitatchi,Ridgid to name a few. Can anyone offer some opinions?
Is anyone familiar with Ridgid? They came out with a new 18V lithium with a larger battery than the new compact Makita(black & white). Ridgid offers a lifetime warranty(even on the batteries). I'd like to hear from anyone who has used their tools. The 18V is around 4.5lbs.
http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/R86006-Compact-Lithium-Ion-Drill/EN/index.htm

Staff Member Said:

Dewalt is made by black and decker...made in china....if you can afford it go the jap route with the makita....it's quality you can hold....try the impact driver ....they are small but pack a huge punch......as for concrete drilling...our shop has used and abused Bosch and Hilti...ether one is worth the 150-200$...yes go corded on this...

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Ryobi Drill – Read Faq

Staff Member — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:41:04 +0000

Sandy asks…

Where can we get Ryobi drill chuck repaired?

We havea brand new Rybi 14.4v drill bought in a garage sale but the chuck has been damaged. Where can we get it repaired in North Island NZ?

Staff Member Said:

You can call the closest Bunnings Warehouse and ask them about the RYOBI's Service Centre, or you can visit RYOBI Service and Support, and enter your postcode, it should locate the closest Service Centre to your postcode.

Http://www.ryobi.com.au/serviceandsupport.aspx

Best Luck.

Mary asks…

Need a replacement charger for Ryobi drill?

I need a replacement battery charger for my 14.4 V drill. I now live in Greece and need the charger to accomodate the 230 V system here

Staff Member Said:

You can always buy it on ebay then buy a transformer as well from ebay, and wire it into the cord.

Chris asks…

Hammer Drill - Rent a good one or will a cheap Ryobi do the job?

I can rent a good Bosch for $44.50 for the day or buy a Ryobi
18 Volt 2 Speed Hammer Drill for $69.97 and keep it. I don't anticipate using the hammer drill beyond finishing the job at hand, but at least I can take my time with it. Will the Ryobi do a decent job of drilling holes in cinderblock?

Staff Member Said:

You can drill cinderblocks with a regular drill and a good Rigid bit

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Firefox – Read Faq

Staff Member — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:41:05 +0000

Mary asks…

firefox ?

I just downloaded Mozilla firefox, how do i make it so my opening page is bebo? I know its possible i just can't remember how. I mean so that when you open firefox its not google its bebo, if yous get what i mean?

Staff Member Said:

Easy trick: open your desired Bebopage in the firefox, when you are done you click in the firefox menu on tools than on options and choose for startup firefox with desired homepage: "this page".

Lizzie asks…

Firefox ?

I like firefox MUCH better than IE but on certain occasions i would have a ff winfdow open and it shows the window error thing. i go back and it was firefox is already running or something s i cant use it...

Staff Member Said:

Well sometimes i encounter the same problem hehe... Think its a bug in firefox. But its nothin to worry abt. Hold alt+tab and if theres firefox select it from the small window u gettin. If u get the error again go to task Manger and then to processes. In that u'l find firefox.exe runnin. Click that and hit end process. That will quit firefox and u can run firefox frm da desktop shortcut again.

Maria asks…

FireFox?????

okay so i downloaded firefox. i've been using firefox for a while, and all a sudden when i x'ed out my firefox and opened it again it wont go to websites, it wont even say page not displayed. it will just be blank. so i unstalled it and re stalled it and it worked when it was launched from the reinstal but when i x'ed it out again and opened it it showed blank. does anyone know how i can fix this????

Staff Member Said:

Mine alwayz goes
Page cannot be displayed it took to long to load
ALOT!
But its better than Explorer!

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18v Cordless Drill Battery – Read Faq

Staff Member — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:41:10 +0000

Richard asks…

Are dewalt drills as good as they they say? Esp' the cordless ones?

Thinking about buying a cordless hammer drill. I need one that will last and have good battery life. Dewalt seem very expensive, are they worth the money. The DC988 is advertised alot. Looking for at least a 14.4v or 18v model. Any experience or comments welcome.

Staff Member Said:

Dewalt drills are a very good tool. Things some people dont know is that there are 2 levels of Dewalt tools- compact and XRP. XRP are the ones a contractor will use and are a good tool for the regular DIY's to purchase. Personally I own a Dewalt drill 14.4 and it has served me well, but if I was to go and get a new drill then I would be buying a Ridgid tool. Ridgid tools have move power(torque) in the same class for less but sometimes they have more power that in other classes ie a Ridgid 12v 3/8" chuck has a torque rating of 300 in/lbs of torque while the dewalt compact 18V has 300 in/lbs of torque. Now if your me I would much rather handle a 12v than a clunky 18v. Plus the Ridgid will and have a lifetime warenty batteries inc. While the Dewalt will have a 1yr parts and labour and 2yrs on the batteries. Another expamle is the Dewalt inpact driver 18v has 1170 in/lbs of torque where the Ridgid 14.4 has 1400 in/lbs and their 18V has 1450 in/lbs all their tools will sell for less $$. Dont get me wrong Dewalt makes a good tool but there are better tools out there. I just like the thought of never having the buy another drill unless I need an extra one by going with Ridgid. Plus the wife will love the idea too, one less tool to buy again= more $$ that she can spend..ha ha j/k any lady DIY's

Joseph asks…

Should I downgrade from my current drill/driver?

Two years ago, I bought a Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2 In. Driver-Drill Kit Model # BDF452HW for baby-proofing and furniture assembly. Now I don't use it much, although I feel that I would like a drill/driver on hand.

I feel that the 18V drill-driver is more than I need. I'd like to downgrade to the Makita LCT203W 10.8-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Two-Piece Combo Kit.

The 18V drill kit includes a quick charger, an extra battery pack and a hard plastic carrying case. I bought drill bits from Walmart separately. The 2-piece driver-drill set that I want includes: driver drill, impact driver, two 10.8-volt lithium ion batteries, charger, and "heavy duty" aluminum case.

Of course, the both tools in the 2-piece set have lower torque and max RPM than the 18V drill-driver, but I will have an impact driver in the exchange. Also the tools in the 2-piece set are smaller, which is more to my purpose (basic household maintenance).

Should I sell the 18V (bought at $200 + tax), at a loss because it's used, and get the 2-piece set? I'm thinking $160 for the 18V and I'll throw in the drill bits. The 2-piece set is $160 shipped, from Amazon. (I'll need new bits, as the drill takes hex-shank bits.) Or should I keep the 18V, because you never know when you'll need the power?

What do you think?
The tools in the 2-piece set are less bulky than the 18V drill-driver.

I foresee only light household drilling and screwdriving in the years to come.

Staff Member Said:

If you try to sell a used Drill then people will think its no good. You wont get a fair price. You'll regret ever starting the process. Drills of less than 12 Volts are just toys.Keep with the 18V.

"If it aint broke dont fix it"

Sandy asks…

How to re-charge my re-chargeable battery?

About a year ago i bought a cordless tool kit, drill, sander,jigsaw, i am now having difficulty putting a full 18 volt charge into the battery, it charges upto 18v then loses about 14v overnight without even being used, is it Kaput, any chance of an afterlife or do i need new, Cheers to all who reply, VIN

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21st Century Insurance – Read Faq

Staff Member — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:41:04 +0000

Michael asks…

How does 21st Century Insurance Compare to Allstate?

I currently have allstate for my car insurance. I was given a quote from 21st Century Insurance and it is less than half of allstate. Is 21st Century a good company to get? Or should I stick with Allstate?

Staff Member Said:

Yes, they are a major player. They have recently been bought out by Farmer's Insurance.

Sharon asks…

Does anyone know the name of the song that is being used in the 21st Century insurance commercials?

Does anyone know the name of the song used in the 21st Century insurance commercials?
It has a heavy beat, and there is a woman singing, I believe the chorus has her singing "I'm in love....I'm in love..."?
Any help that you can offer would be really great, thank you.

Staff Member Said:

Krista - Check out the websites below:

This is the only one I could find that is newer...I guess I haven't seen the one with the woman singing.

Linda asks…

I am looking for anyone who has experience with 21st Century Insurance Claims handling?

I want to know how good is 21st Century's Auto Insurance. It looks like the premium are good but is their claims handling good.

Staff Member Said:

The one and only accident I've had was going back about ten years when I was insured with then 20th Century. I had about $3,000 worth of damage to my car. They refered me to one of their body shops and they did an excellent job. The claim was paid promptly. The only negative is that they took about twice as long to fix my car as stated. I have no idea what 21st century is like now. I ahve since switched to Mercury and am extremely happy with them.

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Great Neck Drill Bit – Read Faq

Staff Member — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:41:11 +0000

Sandra asks…

How do you like the opening to my story? READ AS MUCH AS YOU WANT!?

Im twelve by the way, If you could please give me some feedback on my writing or edit it that would be great. Thanks! REAL critism is encouraged haha dont be afraid!

“Kill me, just kill me now!” I shrieked, rummaging through my shirt drawer, “Where is my shirt?!” Well actually, it’s not really my shirt. It used to belong to my mother… I plopped down from my kneeling position and pouted at the sight of my scattered clothing that was lying in heaps around my room. I heard a creak coming from the other direction. My body twisted towards the noise to find four russet-colored paws shuffling through the doorway. “Ugh! Go away Zeus!” I moaned, as I picked a piece of clothing off the floor and chucked it at the cowering Cocker Spaniel.
“Quiet down Alaira! What’s going on in there,” my dad questioned.
“Nothing, Zeus is bothering me. Can you get him out of my room, he never leaves me alone.”
He whined as the pink strap of my mothers old shirt lassoed around his neck. I glared at him and screeched, “My shirt!” I scurried off of my knees and raced towards my long lost garment.

I untangled my shirt from Zeus’s shaggy fur and he nipped me. “Bugger off,” I said as I put on my washed-out jeans and the ivory shirt, which enhanced the tan color of my summer tinged skin. The stairs caved slightly under my feet as I sprinted to the door, for my house is very old. The brisk, fresh air splashed onto my face and weaved through my yellow locks as I stepped through the doorway. The morning dew tickled my feet as my toes curled over the doorframe and onto the grass. The south-bound wind didn’t slow me down as I ran north towards the stream by my house.

I gazed out towards the cabin as the vast grassland surrounded the boulder where I sat. I shifted to face the stream on which the boulder rested. My petite feet had green bits of grass on them. As I looked up at the azure sky, I immersed my slim body into the stream, turning my hair from a strawberry blond shade to auburn. The refreshing water crawled up my back, tickling the tips of my shoulders.

I swam a few laps around the lake, relaxing in the fresh, tranquil water.
After some time, I got up and lay on the grass, the water evaporating off my goose bumped skin by the sun rays. All my muscles loosened up and I felt at a complete state of serenity and harmony, but not like it used to be.

When I was a little girl, my mother used to tell me to look up at the clouds and pretend I was the sun, and I had the responsibility for brightening the sky. I would imagine my puffy yellow dress hoping up and down as I played hop-scotch on the clouds. If I missed a cloud, people would be freezing cold with no sun! My golden curls would bounce as my blissful face lightened the sky up, step by step. My mom said that I was just like the sun in real life, every day I would warm her up with my cheerful smile and dimples that drilled holes into my scarlet cheeks.
Up until she died that is. I was six years old and my mother died a week before my birthday. I’ll always remember that day… how I sat there screaming on my bed, the tears pouring down off my sheer eyelashes like drops of water down a salt-scarred cliff. I remember finding my birthday card. It said: You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. I will always be with you even if I’m not…You will always warm up my heart no matter where I am. I love you. Goodbye
For now…
I remember thinking that she knew she was going to die, and I got mad at her for not stopping it. Yet in my heart I knew that for some reason she couldn’t stop it. I also somehow thought that it wasn’t a car crash… that’s why daddy said she died but I knew it wasn’t true. The secretive look on his face told me that there was something he’s no telling me. Every night I would sleep in mommy’s bed, alongside with daddy, dreaming of her coming back…but she never did.

My caramel-colored skin was cold from the wind. I splashed some water on my face. The water sent a chill crawling down my spine.
“Alaira! Get back inside right now, it’s starting to rain!”
“OK dad I’ll be inside in a couple of minutes.”

A tiny drop of secrecy fell from the sky; it plunged its way down but paused in mid-air. I swear I saw the ocean, the cobalt waves crashing against the shore, But it spun itself around and collapsed onto the dirt. Before I knew it, the impatient sky poured down, bringing tons of water towards the ground.

Staff Member Said:

I like it, but i think you should tell a little more about the character its about, like who she is as a person, what she likes to do, etc. And it has a little bit too much detail. You could try taking out some of the adjectives, and maybe that would help. Other than that its really good. Btw im twelve too can you help me with mine- http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqiNLl3dngAB7pRygF0R5cjty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20110303144815AAT04eD
(if the link doesnt show up search: is this a good beginning?)

Lisa asks…

do u like my rap lyrics 2?

Ayo, my pen and paper cause a chain reaction
To get your brain relaxing, cause they be acting maniac in action
A brainiac in fact son, you mainly lack attraction
You look insanely whack when just a fraction of my tracks spun
My rhyming skills got you climbing hills
I travel through your mind into you spine like siren drills
I'm sliming grills of roaches, with sprayed on disinfectants
Twist the necks of rappers 'til their spinal column disconnects
We disinfect then check the monologue, turn your system up
Twist them up, and indulge in the marijuana smog
This is the season for noise pollution contamination
Examination of more cartoons than animation
My lamination of narration
Hit's a snare and bass of track fucked up rapper interrogation
When I declare invasion, there ain't no time to be stare and gazing
I turn the stage into a barren wasteland...
I'm Infinite

[Verse 2:]
Bust it, I let the beat commence so I can beat the sense of your elite defense
I got some meat to mince, a crew to stomp and two feet to rinse
I greet the gents and ladies, I spoil loyal fans
I foil plans and leave fluids leaking like oil bands
My coil hands around this microphone are lethal
One thought in my cerebral is deeper then a Jeep full of people
MC's are feeble, I came to cause some pandemonium
Battle a band of phony MC's and stand the only one
Imitator, Intimidator, Stimulator, Simulator of data, Eliminator
There's never been a greater since the burial of Jesus
Fuck around and catch all of the venereal diseases
My thesis will smash a stereo to pieces
My accapella releases plastic masterpieces through telekinesis
And eases you mentally, gently, sentimentally, instrumentally
With entity, dementedly meant to be Infinite

[Verse 3:]
Man I got evidence I'm never dense and I been clever ever since
My residence was hesitant to do some shit that represents the M-O
So I'm assuming all responsibility
Cause there's a monster will in me that always wants to kill MC's
Mic messaler, slamming like a wrestler
Here to make a mess of a lyric smuggling embezzler
No one is specialer, My skill is intergalactical
I get cynical act a fool then I send a crew back to school
I never packed a tool or acted cool, it wasn't practical
I'd rather let a tactical, tact full track your fancy
In fact I can't see, or can't imagine
A man who ain't a lover of beats or a fan of scratching
This is for my family, the kid who had a cameo on my last jam
Plus the man who never had a plan B
Be all you can be, cause once you make an instant hit
I'm tensed a bit and tempted when I see the sins my friends commit...
I'm Infinite

[Chorus:]
You heard of hell well I was sent from it
I went to it serving a sentence for murderin' instruments
Now I'm trying to repent from it
But when I hear the beat I'm tempted to make another attempt at it...
I'm Infinite
You heard of hell well I was sent from it
I went to it serving a sentence for murderin' instruments
Now I'm trying to repent from it
But when I hear the beat I'm tempted to make another attempt at it...
I'm Infinite

this is old eminem yes i did this to se how many bs people would say this sux cause their racist then tell them it was a white person rappin it
like that dumb ass nigga mcay or mkcaiy

Staff Member Said:

Racist? Me? LMFAO.

I love how you think you know me.

Maria asks…

rate these lyric best flow ever out of 10?

[Verse 1:]
Ayo, my pen and paper cause a chain reaction
To get your brain relaxing, a zany acting maniac in action
A brainiac in fact son, you mainly lack attraction
You look insanely whack when just a fraction of my tracks run
My rhyming skills got you climbing hills
I travel through your mind into your spine like siren drills
I'm slammin grills of roaches, who sprayed the disaffects &
Twist the necks of rappers 'til their spinal column disconnects
We disinfect then check the monologue, turn your system up
Twist them up, and indulge in the marijuana smog
This is the season for noise pollution contamination
Examination of more cartoons than animation
My lamination of narration
Hit's a snare & bass in a track fucked up rapper interrogation
When I declare invasion, there ain't no time to be stare and gazing
I turn the stage into a barren wasteland...
I'm Infinite

[Verse 2:]
Bust it, I let the beat commence so I can beat the sense in your elite defense
I got some meat to mince, a crew to stomp and two feet to rinse
I greet the gents and ladies, I spoil loyal fans
I foil plans and leave fluids leaking like oil bands
My coil hands around this microphone are lethal
One thought in my cerebral is deeper then a Jeep full of people
MC's are feeble, I came to cause some pandemonium
Battle a band of phony MC's and stand the lonely one
Imitator, Intimidator, Stimulator, Simulator of data, Eliminator
There's never been a greater since the burial of Jesus
Fuck around and catch all the venereal diseases
My thesis will smash a stereo to pieces
My accapella releases classic masterpieces through telekinesis
And eases you mentally, gently, sentimentally, instrumentally
With entity, dementedly meant to be Infinite

[Verse 3:]
Man I got evidence I'm never dense and I've been clever ever since
My residence was hesitant to do some shit that represents the M-O
So I'm assuming all responsibility
Cause there's a monster will in me that always wants to kill MC's
Mic messaler, slamming like a wrestler
Here to make a mess of a lyric smuggling embezzler
No one is specialer, My skill is intergalactical
I get cynical act a fool then I send a crew back to school
I never packed a tool or acted cool, it wasn't practical
I'd rather let a tactical, tact full track tickle your fancy
In fact I can't see, or can't imagine
A man who ain't a lover of beats or a fan of scratching
This is for my family, the kid who had a cameo on my last jam
Plus the man who never had a plan B
Be all you can be, cause once you make an instant hit
I'm tensed a bit and tempted when I see the sins my friends commit...
I'm Infinite

i think its lyrically best song ever wanted other views or disses to the structure

Staff Member Said:

Eh...i've heard better stuff from eminem...

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Craftsman 18v Drill – Read Faq

Staff Member — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:42:31 +0000

George asks…

Why do contractors only use DeWalt drills only. I notice DeWalt is very popular but expensive? Is there a dif

Is there a difference between DeWalt and any other brand. I have a craftsman 18V drill. It has worked nicely for what I've done. I don't know any difference with the DeWalt though

Staff Member Said:

Dewalt is the industrial line from Black and Decker.. They have great warantees, they take a pounding, and last forever. They are definintely worth the money

William asks…

How would I go about figuring the amp hours rating of rechargeable batteries?

I'm thinking I would need a to put a load on for a certain amount of time but don't know how to figure it out. They are drill batteries - Dewalt 18V and Craftsman 14.4V if that matters.

Thanks
Thanks but the batteries are used and I was hoping to figure it out in their current condition

Staff Member Said:

You need to decide first of all what current draw cut off voltages you want.Suppose you decide on a current draw of 0.5 amps and cut off of 13.5 volts for the Craftsman. Rig a circuit to draw 0.5 amps and connect a voltmeter. Then connect the battery and start your stop watch. When the voltage drops to 13.5 stop your watch. Suppose it took 4.0 hours: (4.0 hours) X (0.5 amps) = 2.0 amp hours

Jenny asks…

how much r these power tools worth?

1 18v dewalt drill,1 14v craftsman drill,an electric leaf blower,black and decker jig saw,black and decker power drill,a stihl circular saw,a new stihl recipricating saw.im tryin to sell it but dont know how much to ask for it i dont wanna rip my self off.if u can let me know what u would give for it or what u would ask for it, it would help me out alot.thank you for ur time and i hope to get some answers.

Brandon
i got 250 invested in that plus another saw and a chainsaw and a gas hedge trimmer

Staff Member Said:

How much did you pay for them new? Decrease about 2% per month if you have not used them at all, but if you have at least once a month decrease the price 9%per month. If you got them at 5 finger discount give them back is the only right thing to do, some poor worker is out tools in that case.

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18v Cordless Drill – Read Faq

Staff Member — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:41:15 +0000

Chris asks…

Any views on Black & decker 18v cordless hammer drill HP188F3B orange?

Staff Member Said:

Nope

William asks…

I need a 18v Cordless Drill, Which one to buy???

I need a new 18volt cordless drill, there are so many out there to buy, please help me choose, which make and model?
I need one for around the home with quite a bit of renovating use coming, ladys does your husband / partner have one that you have used, is it too heavy, orkward to use or just perfect, i ask cause my gf will be using it too.

Staff Member Said:

I've worked in construction for almost 30 years and used every brand out there. I own a Ryobi and a Dewalt at the moment -- I recommend the Dewalt, hands down. Perfect balance of speed, torque and control and the batteries recharge quickly and hold their charge well. Also quiet and very ergonomic, too -- that drill is like an extension of my body when I use it -- the ideal tool whether you are driving deck screws or drilling through a 2 x 4 with a hole saw! The Ryobi is compact and handy for tight spaces but the torque is poor and the clutch tends to slip. Absolutely do NOT waste your money on Craftsman or Black and Decker products of any type, including their so-called "Professional" series. Junk.

If my house was on fire and I only had time to grab 3 things on my way out the door, my Dewalt 18v drill/driver would be the first thing I would grab (and I'm a girl!)

Come to think of it, if my Dewalt was a guy, I'd marry him! So maybe you'd risk having your gf prefer the drill to you

PS The Dewalt was actually a Valentine's gift from my boyfriend (a professional contractor) 9 years ago. Dumped him, but still love the drill!

Paul asks…

Rona 18V cordless drill?

where can i find a safety manual on a rona 18V cordless drill.(online)

Staff Member Said:

Http://www.rona.ca/content/drills_tools_buyer-guides_pointers

not sure if this helps or not.

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Ryobi 725r – Read Faq

Staff Member — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:41:04 +0000

Mandy asks…

How do I change the starter cord on a Ryobi 725r gas line trimmer?

The string starter on my trimmer broke. The only thing keeping me from being able to replace the starter string is what looks to be the centrifugal clutch. How do I get this off so I can take the plastic cover that's covering the string starter off?

Staff Member Said:

Take the cord housing off by removing the screws that hold it on. . Unwrap the old cord being careful not to let the spring come loose. Wind the new cord around in the opposite direction as you toke the old cord off. Reattach with the screws.g

Jenny asks…

ryobi 725r-ez gas lines have become brittle and busted?

weed eater-it has 3 fuel lines need to know where they connect from gas tank to pressure pump and carburetor-HELP-HELP

Staff Member Said:

Go to their web site "Ryobi.com". Click on Ryobi-brand power tools and outdoor products." Click on contact us at the bottom of the page, and explain your problem.

Paul asks…

where can I get a piston and ring for a ryobi strimmer 725r "e2"?

I could use a stand/bottem case as well

Staff Member Said:

Try outdoordistributors.com or jackssmallengine.com

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