Corded Drill Recommendation

AustrianOak82

AustrianOak82

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I am in the market for a corded drill. I am going to use it primarily for wheel cleaning/polishing as well as interior upholstery using the cyclo wheel. I will also use it for headlamp restorations. My 14.4 cordless doesn't have enough power to even turn the buffing wheel.

I was thinking Dewalt, Makita, or Milwaukee and am looking for something very lightweight with some power. There are some different shapes and sizes, so looking for a recommendation of what would work best for my application. Thanks!

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Consider me biased, but I only buy Bosch tools, because I like to only buy them once. Makita would be my second choice. Dewalt is Black and Decker, Milwaukee used to be the best out there, now their one step above Ryobi which is also owned by the Milwaukee parent company.
 
You may want to consider a 90deg angle drill. Not as many options out there but I think they give better ergonomics than traditional pistol style drills and there is less distance from the back of the drill where you apply pressure to the point of contact with the paint. That small distance will help reduce wobble more, and the reduced hight will make it easier to get into footwell with your carpet brush.
 
Metabo makes some great tools as well. They aren't cheap, but are very well built with higher amp motors that will hold up to anything you can throw at it.

I agree with Ccrew on Milwaukee, what a shame.
 
I do not think you can go wrong with Makita. Yes, Dewalt is a division of Black and Decker but they are hardly rebadged Black and Decker tools. And dont forget about Porter Cable.
 
Ccrew said:
Consider me biased, but I only buy Bosch tools, because I like to only buy them once. Makita would be my second choice. Dewalt is Black and Decker, Milwaukee used to be the best out there, now their one step above Ryobi which is also owned by the Milwaukee parent company.
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Bosch fan as well. The only problems I have had with Bosch was with a charger, not with the drill itself. They replaced the charger. Bosch tools take a beating and just keep chugging.

Walter
 
I got a 20 plus year old makita that is still kicking you know what on rims.


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Mantilgh said:
You may want to consider a 90deg angle drill. Not as many options out there but I think they give better ergonomics than traditional pistol style drills and there is less distance from the back of the drill where you apply pressure to the point of contact with the paint. That small distance will help reduce wobble more, and the reduced hight will make it easier to get into footwell with your carpet brush.
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Something like this one? I have an old Milwaukee at home that is exactly like this but the cord is rotted (from the 70's).

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AustrianOak82 said:
Something like this one? I have an old Milwaukee at home that is exactly like this but the cord is rotted (from the 70's).

http://images.drillspot.com/pimages/154/15455_300.jpg
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You got it with that drill. Ergonomics are great at that angle. I have an old Sioux (looks identical to your Milwaukee) and use it as a mini rotary for headlights, wheels, scrubbing tires and polishing small areas. More control than either a conventional pistol-grip or a 90 degree angle drill. I bought a couple 3M headlight kits on clearance at KMart for a supply of BP's.

Bill
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BillyJack said:
You got it with that drill. Ergonomics are great at that angle. I have an old Sioux (looks identical to your Milwaukee) and use it as a mini rotary for headlights, wheels, scrubbing tires and polishing small areas. More control than either a conventional pistol-grip or a 90 degree angle drill. I bought a couple 3M headlight kits on clearance at KMart for a supply of BP's.

Bill
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That's pretty much exactly what I have, except red. Think I should stick with that one? I haven't tried it yet, kind of worried about the cord but I can always tape it up I guess.
 
AustrianOak82 said:
That's pretty much exactly what I have, except red. Think I should stick with that one? I haven't tried it yet, kind of worried about the cord but I can always tape it up I guess.
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I'd replace the cord and be good for another 20 years. Just remember that it requires a three prong plug if it's a metal case. Sears is a good source for replacement cords.

Bill
 
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