Comments on: Dealmonger: Hitachi 18V 1/2″ Cordless Drill For $100 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:27:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Ryan http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-292333 Ryan Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:14:12 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-292333 Also, I like haveing the only hitachi on a job site full of dewalts, no one ever "accidentally" grabs my batteries or drill. Also, I like haveing the only hitachi on a job site full of dewalts, no one ever “accidentally” grabs my batteries or drill.

]]> By: Ryan http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-292332 Ryan Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:12:13 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-292332 I have this drill and use it everyday at work. mine has the 2.0 aH batteries though. 1 1/2 years old so far and I use with with auger bits and 3 5/8 hole saw all the time. Hopefully I can make it last longer than jon d's ;-) I have this drill and use it everyday at work. mine has the 2.0 aH batteries though. 1 1/2 years old so far and I use with with auger bits and 3 5/8 hole saw all the time. Hopefully I can make it last longer than jon d’s ;-)

]]> By: jon d http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-256959 jon d Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:31:58 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-256959 I am HVAC installer and use this hitachi drill everyday. It has lasted me 2 years through heavy drilling into sheetmetal, drywall, studs and many other tough tasks. Will never buy another dewalt again I am HVAC installer and use this hitachi drill everyday. It has lasted me 2 years through heavy drilling into sheetmetal, drywall, studs and many other tough tasks. Will never buy another dewalt again

]]> By: Paul http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-167610 Paul Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:28:05 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-167610 I have this exact tool and have lost the back up battery and charger. HMM where did I put it...do you know where I can get a replacement or do I just buy another drill? I have this exact tool and have lost the back up battery and charger. HMM where did I put it…do you know where I can get a replacement or do I just buy another drill?

]]> By: Stuey http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-74355 Stuey Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:14:30 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-74355 David - I know what you mean about the chuck. I believe that their professional line of tools have a metal chuck (I've seen these at Lowes), but this tool has a plastic chuck. I don't like the chuck all that much because there's too much friction so it takes longer to tighten and loosen, but once it's tight it doesn't slip at all. David - I know what you mean about the chuck. I believe that their professional line of tools have a metal chuck (I’ve seen these at Lowes), but this tool has a plastic chuck. I don’t like the chuck all that much because there’s too much friction so it takes longer to tighten and loosen, but once it’s tight it doesn’t slip at all.

]]> By: Brau http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-74200 Brau Fri, 08 Jun 2007 10:46:41 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-74200 I would never buy any Hitachi tools simply because of the way they look - like a toy or a running shoe! If I had one given to me and could not take it back, I'd paint it. I would never buy any Hitachi tools simply because of the way they look - like a toy or a running shoe! If I had one given to me and could not take it back, I’d paint it.

]]> By: David http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-74100 David Fri, 08 Jun 2007 05:00:46 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-74100 I have this drill - I think, there were two that looked very much alike when I bought mine as part of a set. Really I wanted the other one, which had what looked like a better chuck. Still, I have been very satisfied with this drill. One feature I would never have looked for, but really like is the bit holder on the front by the battery. Good place to stow that robertson head I need every now and again. I have this drill - I think, there were two that looked very much alike when I bought mine as part of a set. Really I wanted the other one, which had what looked like a better chuck. Still, I have been very satisfied with this drill. One feature I would never have looked for, but really like is the bit holder on the front by the battery. Good place to stow that robertson head I need every now and again.

]]> By: Stuey http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-73898 Stuey Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:05:37 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-73898 I picked this up a while ago, and after using it for quite a bit, I'm pretty satisfied. What I like most is that it's quite a bit more compact than my craftsman drill was. I have to agree with Steve about the battery sticking a bit, but it's not a big deal. This is a great price for a great drill. I picked this up a while ago, and after using it for quite a bit, I’m pretty satisfied.

What I like most is that it’s quite a bit more compact than my craftsman drill was. I have to agree with Steve about the battery sticking a bit, but it’s not a big deal.

This is a great price for a great drill.

]]> By: Steve Thompson http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-73876 Steve Thompson Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:10:50 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/07/dealmonger-hitachi-18v-12-cordless-drill-for-100/#comment-73876 I have this one as a part of their combo kit and, while I know some don't exactly like it's "rad" design, I like using it just fine. It just got me through a big kitchen remodel and is still going strong (my last Craftsman 14v was destroyed by the remodel I did in my last home). I know everyone will have an opinion (as y'all pointed out in the podcast) but I like this one just fine. The only annoying thing is that the battery is hard to remove. It sticks a bit unless you pull at the right angle. Annoying - but not the end of the world. I have this one as a part of their combo kit and, while I know some don’t exactly like it’s “rad” design, I like using it just fine. It just got me through a big kitchen remodel and is still going strong (my last Craftsman 14v was destroyed by the remodel I did in my last home). I know everyone will have an opinion (as y’all pointed out in the podcast) but I like this one just fine. The only annoying thing is that the battery is hard to remove. It sticks a bit unless you pull at the right angle. Annoying - but not the end of the world.

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