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bellyup
11th October 2009, 10:49 AM
Hi Guys,
Not really woodturning but we all use them - www.justtools.com.au (http://www.justtools.com.au) have a Metabo 18v cordless with 2 batteries +++ for $220 inc gst ($250 below trade price) listed in their specials section. It's a great price for a top product if you need one!!
Bruce.
Waldo
11th October 2009, 08:57 PM
Any ideas how it stacks up against the DeWalt?
Products-Powertools-Cordless - Drill-Drivers-18V Drill/Driver - DEWALT (http://www.dewalt.com.au/powertools/productdetails/catno/DCD960KL-XE/)
My dead DeWalt is the older version but was a strong workhorse while it lasted.
skot
11th October 2009, 10:59 PM
The Dewalt has better batteries ..Lithium Ion
Ozkaban
12th October 2009, 07:40 AM
The Metabo has been updated to have Lithium Ion, and this is the old model.
My FIL had a very similar one (with a 13mm chuck, and only 5 touque settings, and included a hammer drill) and then bought the L-ion one, and gave me the Ni-cad old one.
The drill is awesome. a bit heavy, but that's what the gym is for :D. The hammer is very effective and it's a powerful drill. The batteries still have a lot of life left in them, and in part I think this is because my FIL bought the torch that goes with it which is very useful for deep draining of the nicads - something not required with ni-mh or l-ion, I think.
When I saw this sale I was seriosuly tempted, but after all, one just landed on my lap for free so I couldn't justify it.
Oh, and the battery charger charges Ni-cad and Ni-MH, which means when the cells die, I'll repack them with Ni-MH sub-c batteries (would probably cost about $80-ish, but you end up with a 2.7 AH Ni-mh battery :2tsup:) I did this for a 12v ryobi and the difference is awesome.
Cheers,
Dave
oldiephred
12th October 2009, 08:53 AM
The major problem with all cordless is the cost of repalcement batteries (and they all need them eventually) RIDGID tool give a lifetime free replacement for batteries. They make a top end product at a competitive price IMHO.
Waldo
12th October 2009, 09:29 AM
Thanks for the replies :2tsup: :think: I am so tempted.
Ozkaban
12th October 2009, 10:18 AM
Just had a check in the shed (love working from home :D)
My drill is quite differemt - same battery spec (18v, nicad, 2.0Ah), but it seems to be a different model.
This one is mine:
18 Volt Cordless Impact Drill SBP 18 Plus (http://www.metabo.com.au/metabo/au/au/produkte/cordlessimpactdrills/18voltcordlessimpactdrillsbp18plus_6_02422_59.html)
I have no idea how they compare. I stand by what I said though, the one I have is awesome!
Cheers,
Dave
Waldo
12th October 2009, 10:20 AM
Just had a check in the shed (love working from home :D)
Oooh yeah. :2tsup:
Ozkaban
12th October 2009, 10:21 AM
Sorry... me again :doh:
Just found the drill I have on Just Tools - Metabo 18V Cordless Impact Drill C45. #SBP18 PLUS C45 (http://www.justtools.com.au/prod2685.htm) Retail is $599, so I guess the retail on the other Metabo would be $220 + $250 = $470, so that should be almost useful for comparison.
I'll have to make the FIL something awesome - I had no idea how much it was worth :o
Cheers,
Dave
bellyup
12th October 2009, 12:12 PM
In my former life as an electrical contractor, the only power tools I bothered with were Metabo or Makita. IMHO Makita is not the product it used to be and their batteries have to be the worst performing and shortest lifespan. I still have an old 9v Metabo 10+ years old going strong(ish)
I bought one of the Metabo on special so I'll give you an update when it arrives.
Bruce.
Waldo
12th October 2009, 12:28 PM
I'd be interested to read your thoughts on the drill when you get it Bellyup :2tsup: