Ryobi Cordless

Repeater · 10-09-2006, 3:40 AM

I have found that the batteries on these don't last as long as the dewalt tools. My favorite tool though is my 3.6v panasonic screwdriver. a bit pricey (175.00) but saves me a ton of time. It revs to 600 rpm and lasts me a week srewing about 80 to 90 times a day.

SomeStrangeGuy · 10-09-2006, 5:15 AM

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I have found that the batteries on these don't last as long as the dewalt tools. My favorite tool though is my 3.6v panasonic screwdriver. a bit pricey (175.00) but saves me a ton of time. It revs to 600 rpm and lasts me a week srewing about 80 to 90 times a day.

You are correct, but the two Ryobi batteries I can get for 40$ offsets the two for 100$ of the dewalt.

Panasonic makes good stuff, I get a healthy discount on it at work for some reason too, tv's, tools, etc...I will have to check into their screwdrivers too. I used to like the AEG's back when...

Repeater · 10-09-2006, 5:34 AM

dewd i still have an aeg. great jap screw drivers. my backup is an aeg. the bloody thing is 7 years old and still works like new! the panasonic is a bit heavey but once you use the 600 rpm over the 400 you will be amazed at the difference. it also charges in 15 minutes.

my prefered voltage for drills has been the 14.4 the 18 volt drills are a bit to heavy and bulky for most of my uses. as far as plug in tools makita is my prefered choice.

SomeStrangeGuy · 10-09-2006, 6:42 AM

Hmm, so I can get a Pana #EY6225CQ for about 120$ , is that the unit you speak of? 15min charging...3.6v...etc. ?

What do you do that involves that much 'driving?

The AEG's were nuts...no questions

I used to be an advocate of Makita 12vdc even when I used em every day, the DW 18 was nice, but try getting it somewhere tight and maneuvering it...f that.

Repeater · 10-09-2006, 6:51 AM

medical equipment. i repair ultrasound systems and paqs systems (imaging archive servers)

i don't like the 18 volt units like i said the 14.4 volt units provide a nice compromise though.

Can't find much AEG stuff anymore. i gotta check if they are still in buisness.

leelover · 10-09-2006, 10:30 AM

Cool, I was looking at makita's cordless miter box awhile back. Looks good, but I can't quite justify it.
Do you still have the DW circ saw, and if so what volt is it?

Baketech · 10-09-2006, 10:34 AM

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my prefered voltage for drills has been the 14.4 the 18 volt drills are a bit to heavy and bulky for most of my uses. .