DIY Tool Questions

[ZenGum]

Nothing specific, but a general rule I have learned is don't skimp by buying cheap tools. Pay once, use many times, worth it.

I bought a drill a while back, but because I only expect to use it a couple of times a year I got a cord drill, precisely because of the issue with batteries draining while in storage, and needing to charge them before beginning the job. If you'll be using it every couple of weeks, a cordless - with the second battery - is definitely worth it.

I also have a cheap GM cordless that I let the kids use and I use as a power screwdriver because I hate having wankers cramp from using a screwdriver all day.

You're awesome, Ducks, but how do you know what wanker's cramp is like?

[Griff]

I picked up a Dewalt drill with a sawzall on sale a couple years ago. Really good and really handy. I burned out a lower voltage Makita building the house but that drill had countless hours on it after it replaced a Porter Cable which still sorta worked after falling 1 1/2 stories to a concrete floor. The Makita had excellent balance and the Porter Cable felt pretty clumsy. The Dewalt feels like a good balance of power and comfort.

[DucksNuts]

Originally Posted by ZenGum

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You're awesome, Ducks, but how do you know what wanker's cramp is like?

Well, I had a boyfriend for a lot of years who used to take...... look I just know OK