![]() It also has sufficient power most of the time (I'm normally not driving spade bits). Dimensionally it's not much smaller than the Rigid but it is much lighter. The Rigid drill is good with plenty of power despite being brushed.ĭo note what others have said about 12V vs ~18V lines. I sold the LED light (never used it) and the impact driver (it was a handy right angle drive) and got enough cash to pay for the Rigid set. However, the Nextec tool prices went crazy on ebay. Most of the time I need no more torque than my Nextec driver but I want a lot more run time. Ironically I bought the Rigid set because the Nextec impact driver had limited battery life (but sufficient power for my needs). I had this issue less often with my weaker Nextec impact driver. Sometimes you get something started then give it full trigger only to over power the philips bit. The Rigid stuff is good but I wish the impact driver had a variable power setting. I have a Craftsman Nextec 12V (several tools bought when they were stupid cheap) and a Rigid 18V (drill and impact) If you aren't buying into a family of tools I wouldn't over think it. The best deals are the drill/driver sets on the shelves are the best deals. ![]() I find that in my case, I use the impact drivers more than drills, and the 12v as much as the 18/20 v tools. I have noticed that installers, electricians, hyacinth technicians and some other tradesmen have been using more and more compact 12v drills. You aren’t going to be drilling holes eight hours a day, five days per week. Brushless is the latest technology, and 18/20 v will handle bigger jobs than 12 v, but at the expense of being heavier and less agile. I would simply go to a couple of box stores and look at Bosch, Milwaukee, Dewalt, and Mikita. ![]() ![]() Yes, battery platforms have evolved over the last thirty years since I was gifted my first B&D bu my father in law, but they have actually been quite stable since lithium batteries took over the market. You don’t need a $300 drill for tasks that a $99 drill will handle without issue. The major manufacturers offer a wide range of product within their lineups, but the moderately priced products from a big box store are specifically aimed at the DIYer, and any of them will be adequate. You are a homeowner, from your description, yet you are asking for advice from a professional as to what drill to buy. ![]()
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