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13th November 2015, 07:31 PM #31
Maybe 2-4 hours. I don't really know because my are often partially or somewhat used much of the time. I have a 1.5 for my Protool drill (similar to Chris's "non-impact driver"), and there are times when I welcome it's lighter weight for a short job.
It, like the DW, originally came with 2x 1.5Ah batts so Groovyolly and I swapped so we had a 1.5 and 3 each. It's a combo I like. (and I have other 5.2 for those tools now).
I thought this link might be a cheap source of 4.2 Ah batteries (do not buy ancient history 3Ah - even 4.2 are old hat now - Metabo has 6 Ah).
However, as you can see, the 1.5 are super cheap. You only really need the bigger batteries if you haven't got many batteries or it's difficult to charge. In your situation (house building) several 1.5 Ah batts - say 6 altogether for an extra $116 - would work pretty damn well and keep the weight down.
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13th November 2015, 07:34 PM #32
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13th November 2015, 08:02 PM #33GOLD MEMBER
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Well, 1.3AH is a bit low. It will also depend on if it comes with a fast charger. For example, a fast charger I got would charge up my 1.5Ah battery in 20 mins. I'm pretty sure one battery will last 20 mins if you are not using it continuously. However I think 1.5Ah is a much better capacity for a light weight battery specification myself. Before you go to the green shed, there are a few things you should be aware of
1. To get that price, you need to have a power pass. Some discussion of that was posted in this thread. otherwise it is 229
2. Does the drill meet your needs? It doesn't seem to have hammer action which I consider to be essential for myself. For your info I bought an AEG combo for the same price (199) which comes with 1.5Ah batteries, a hammer action drill which is more than powerful enough to drill a few holes on brick walls or concrete. Does that bother you if there isn't hammer action.
3. If I was in the market for a drill, I'd consider the Hitachi which is an impact hammer drill, with metal gears and thermal overload, 1.5Ah batteries. they are much better made and for 40 bucks more, they would offer me far more utility than the extra 40 bucks that cost me. Just my thoughts.
By the way, I use the impact driver to drive screws into hardwood, especially long screws. Nothing is better than that. On the other hand, if I want to clock my screws into door hinges, I will always use the drill with the torque set. I find that gives me better control.
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13th November 2015, 08:45 PM #34
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13th November 2015, 10:34 PM #35GOLD MEMBER
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Sorry, I lied. my AEG came with 2Ah batteries.
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16th November 2015, 09:16 AM #36
This looks like the 350 watt model which personally I would not touch if you were contemplating any serious work.
I wiould go for something like this with the 5AH battery.
http://www.dewalt.com.au/powertools/...info/overview/
This one is about your budget.
https://sydneytools.com.au/dewalt-dc...battery-dcb182
John
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Hi All,
Narrowing my purchase down to the following:
Makita - Brushless - 18V 4.0Ah 2 Piece Combo Kit - DLX2002M | Total Tools
Makita - 18V 4.0Ah 2 Piece Combo Kit - DLX2005M | Total Tools
So really what is the difference, and which one should I go for?
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Sorry, Double Post
Last edited by cava; 15th January 2016 at 06:11 PM. Reason: Sorry, Double Post
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15th January 2016, 06:42 PM #39Skwair2rownd
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Seems o me one is as good as the other.
Makitas have plenty of grunt.
I tested my Ryobi out against a Makita and found the Makita could drive srews further than the equivalent Ryobi
However The Ryobis are good units as far as I am concerned and on a dollar for dollar comparison are very hard to beat.
Have you thought of why you need to spend so much??
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New credit card (Commonwealth Bank) - spend $500 and get back $250 makes it attractive.
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15th January 2016, 06:57 PM #41
The secound one is the best buy
The person who never made a mistake never made anything
Cheers
Ray
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15th January 2016, 08:23 PM #43
I have them both and the secound one is far superior in terms of torque, general robustness, the gears are lot more solid, not as much play in them.
It is a heavier drill to lug around but that is only relative to the type of work/use you will put it to.The person who never made a mistake never made anything
Cheers
Ray
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There has to be a catch, a bank which is not gouging the customers ~ would have to be an oxymoron.
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Bob
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