Drill spec recommendations
Time to upgrade my little workshop. I think I lent my drill to someone and I never got it back, anyway I bought a DeWalt drill to tide me over (I'll be returning it) but I wanted to ask what amp and torque ratings you guys look for in a drill your going to use to cut through thin gauge steel\aluminum using hole saws.
The DeWalt's specs
8 amps
3/8 chuck
keyless
2500rpm max
no clutch setting unfortunatly
This was the cheapest (good) drill Home Depot had and needed one for a project and I didnt have time to look around and compare. I'd prefer something corded and relatively cheap, 18v cordless drills are usually around $200+ and I dont feel like spending $200+
Re: Drill spec recommendations
I use a Ryobi 18v cordless. Bought it at Home Depot for $99, came with 2 batteries and a charger.
It is my understanding that another company now owns Ryobi, I think it's Dewalt or Black and Decker (which Dewalt owns B&D anyway). The newer 18v drills seems to develop a problem after a few uses. The problem it a short in the trigger, almost like the contacts move out of place or something.
Rigid is supposed to be pretty darn good, but haven't tried them yet.
Drill specs? I usually don't pay attention. As long as the drill I'm interested in is at least 18v, I'm pretty happy (24v is much better though)