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Re: Need a drill for home jobs

by "joe" <sweet430@[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Oct 8, 2007 at 11:45 PM

"Captain Midnight" <Notany@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "joe" <sweet430@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> I need to hang a pot rack on my wall which is concrete. I have a 5/16"
> drill
>> for such a purpose and the dollys to go with it. What I don't know is
> which
>> drill to buy so it will: 1) do this job, and 2) be a useful tool for
> around
>> the house.
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>> -joe
>> ___________________________________
>
> A hammer drill is best for masonry but don't spend the extra money just 
> for
> occasional masonry use. A cordless 3/8" drill of at least 14 volts would

> be
> best for most. A 1/2" drill will have more power but turn more slowly,
in
> general. Some have gear speed selection. Both will weigh and cost  more 
> than
> a similar 3/8". The weight can get tiresome. A clutch for driving is
very
> useful IMHO.
>
> I have the Craftsman C3(19.2volt) system and love it. Same batteries and
> charger for many different tools. Having more than one battery so one
can
> charge while the other is in use is a good idea too.

I'll look for a corded drill with similar features to the C3

> If your use is seldom an AC powered drill may be better as charging for 
> very
> occasional use can be more of a PIA than extension cords. Better power
to
> weight too.

hear u loud and clear - so a cord is definite

> IOW, kind of depends on needs and future needs. It's been my experience 
> too
> little power is much more likely to be a problem than too much. YMMV
>
> dollys?
>
>
>

mollys? they're "lead anchors" 10-14x1-1/2"

another poster suggested tapcons, now i dont know which way to go with the

fasteners... :/

thx,
-joe
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Need a drill for home jobs
"joe" <sweet  2007-10-08 17:09:54 
Re: Need a drill for home jobs
"Captain Midnight&qu  2007-10-08 23:12:04 
Re: Need a drill for home jobs
"joe" <sweet  2007-10-08 23:45:57 
Re: Need a drill for home jobs
"Captain Midnight&qu  2007-10-09 19:27:41 
Re: Need a drill for home jobs - Final Solution!
"joe" <sweet  2007-10-10 17:26:52 

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