I think that is probably a 16.4 volt Art. This was my dilemma too, I had thought of buying their cordless saw which comes with the new Lithium Ion batteries and charger then substitute the batteries in the drill too and maybe I should have. The saw kit would have cost something like 70 bucks more than just buying the new batteries alone. I chose not to mostly because I needed a new full sized saw anyway. The Panasonic saw uses a 6 inch blade and the only source I could see is Panasonic so I was a bit concerned about getting replacements and if I might not be able to get specific blades should I want them.
I did have a bit of trouble chasing down a source for replacement batteries. The price though it was high, did yield a good tool again. As the old batteries were wearing down I had forgotten just how powerful this little drill was/is particularly given the weight and balance.I am not sorry I spent that money, it truly is a superior drill. Now I would like to get a rechargeable little router. I understand some of them are pretty good. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. ----- Original Message ----- From: Art Rizzino To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cordless tools I have a Panasonic 12 volt drill that I liked but at this time I no longer use it because the battery has died. Unfortunately I replaced it with an 18 volt cheaper brand. The Panasonic is nicely balanced, at the time of purchase it had the highest toque of the other cordless drills. Art ----- Original Message ----- From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 3:39 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cordless tools I have a panisonic 16 volt drill which I really like. It is light, well balanced with the torque of much larger and heavier drills. It is particularly good when working for long periods of time even with the arms up as in installing doors and such. It is expensive though. I did have a makita 14 volt for quite a while which I liked quite well but this one truly is superior. In fairness it is a couple of years newer but at that I have had it about five years now. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cordless tools I have and use a DeWalt 12 volt cordless. Got it for a gift. I'm not overly fond of it. It seems a little Lite-hearted on the #10 21/2 in screws and such. I also have a Craftsman 14.4 volt cordless. It is old and has since been updated several times. It worked well and I would be still using it except for the expense of replacing the batteries and charger. It has a heavier feel and seemed to have reasonable torque. If I had a choice, I would still be using the Craftsman. If I was pruchasing a cordless drill, these days, I would be interested in the battery size and the torque and the feel or weight of the drill. ** This is a good question. I am looking forward to the list replies. Max in SC -------------- Original message from "Lenny McHugh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: -------------- > Hi Mat, > I have a new Skil 14.4v drill and really like it. I used it several times > since Christmas I am very impressed. It is light weight and a lot of torque, > I don't remember the actual torque rating. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Peawee" > To: "BH" > Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 1:53 PM > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cordless tools > > > hi, I would like to get you all opinion on some of these brands cordless > power tools. I would like to know which you think is the better for DIY > projects. Also which in your opinion is the better tool. I would like to > know your pro and cons on these tools companies. 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