I bought a new drill today, and I was eager to use it… and then I realized that I bought the wrong thing. I think I grabbed the wrong box by accident.
I need a drill (with screwdriver capabilities), not just a screwdriver.
THIS drill does not have enough power for me. Back to the store for me tomorrow…
I think we need some badass photos with you and the screwdriver.
I feel like a badass with that thing. It’s so powerful! Too bad I can’t use it for my project (I need to cut a hole out of the back of a cabinet).
Oh gosh, I love tools like this!! I always think of ‘Tim The Tool Man Taylor’ when I pull out a drill!
That big outside thing doesnt cut big holes? I am so curious to see everything!
The attachment you see on my little Ryobi drill cuts holes, but that drill isn’t powerful enough. I get just a little ways in and then it just STOPS.
We have a nice heavy-duty cordless Black & Decker drill that we got for Christmas one year. It’s held up well, and I like it. It came with all the drill bits and screwdriver bits we could need, and it’s light enough that I can use it properly. ^_^
I thought you might be interested in entering my giveaway, since you’re always designing and rearranging your home. I’m giving away a $25 gift certificate to The Container Store. ^_^
When you get a more powerful drill getting one with variable speeds will make life SO much easier.
May I suggest a Ridgid? Hubby and I just bought one and we LOVE it BIG time….has amazing power, quick charge and a lifetime warranty.
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Have a nice day
Silvia
I look at your blog frequently, but have never commented. I love all that your share with us, it feels like a conversation with girlfriends over coffee. I’m a longtime power tool user that worked at a lumber yard (building materials retailer that isn’t a big box) in college and one thing I have to add here is: get more amps for more power in your drilling! I have a good cordless, but for true power you have to go corded. Maybe not necessary for your needs, but talk about feeling STRONG… my corded driver/drill (and you probably want a driver/drill because a plain drill doesn’t have a clutch and using it as a screwdriver will harm the motor) has an extra handle on the side so you don’t break your wrist if it seizes up. GRRRRRR!
Yes, I meant to get a corded drill with the extra handle! I’ve been working all day, filling orders for the shop… I can’t wait to get back to the store to get the proper tool!
I love my 16V craftsman cordless – I highly recommend it.
It is much more powerful than a corded drill my husband had before we met.
Good luck!
I have that drill! The pathetic one! It really isn’t good for much, and if you’re drilling through anything other than a pound cake you’re out of luck.