Worst Cordless Drills? 12V Brushed

[@mediocreman2]

Thanks! Sometimes you want a spare, cheaper drill you keep around for the dirty jobs, or when someone wants to borrow your drill.

[@Tools-Tested]

No problem! Very true, because once you loan it out you might never see it again.

[@bread-gz3rl]

I snapped the chuck off the B&D doing drywall when I was like 12

[@jimmtech]

I have the Bosch 12v and it's great for smaller tasks. For bigger ones, I go with 20v Ridgid mid-torque, and with big heavy jobs I use the old Ridgid Octane High Torque. Right tool for the job! If something smokes, I would think I'm pushing it way too hard!

[@timgaskey2258]

Ridgid is junk get a Dewalt

[@cdee6096]

Ive been with Bosch for over 10yrs. Some of the original batteries are still working fine. I have lots of their 12v and 18v tools and have been very satisfied. The only drawback is overall selection of tools in North America. Europe has a very robust selection of Bosch tools that for some reason are not available in the USA.

[@Tools-Tested]

I agree, wish we had the selection like Europe. Almost the same deal with Makita but they are getting better.

[@richardvacanti9428]

I have the Milwaukee M 12 hammer drill first gen . Very powerful little drill.

[@darthmaestro2777]

I have the Bosch 12v line drill and impact set love those tools use them at work a lot I also have the 18v set both great tool sets!!

[@scottlamp3097]

I like the compact battery options on the Bosch and Milwaukee. I don’t really see the point of DeWalt and Makita making a 12v line that is almost as big as the 18/20v line

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep defiantly seeing how dewalt has the 1.7PS now.

[@NWGR]

The bosch is a great little drill. I used to have it a few years back. It's truly a compact tool. I do love my current 12v drill though, the 12 xtreme dewalt. It's a workhorse.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah that dewalt 701 is an animal for its size.

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Bought in to the Hercules battery line in 2017, was frustrated by the delay for compatible tools UNTIL last year. They're now at or near the top of the brushless market.

[@txvet7738]

12v or 20v, the 12v line is still limited but the 20v line newer tools are competing strong!

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah 20v line is looking good, I agree 12v needs expansion.

[@txvet7738]

@@Tools-Tested I did a quick look but didn’t find it, have you tested the brushless Hercules 12v model?

[@jhonnh.7012]

I don't understand why the final results were different from those filmed

[@txvet7738]

I would get into the M12 line for the expansive list of tools and batteries they offer for the platform! It may be pricey but I always buy when it’s on sale!

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah its a good platform, and man they offer any AH battery you could possibly want from 1.5-6ah. HD normally runs some good sales, defiantly the best time to buy.

[@mrallan8063]

Lol... at least my poor old B&D wasn't last (just second to last). It was fine drilling holes into the wall... but not much else. At least when assembling stuff, you prob wouldn't strip out anything.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep lol, thats a good point.

[@Vicus_of_Utrecht]

@@Tools-Tested Who needs a clutch when you have B&D!

[@Vicus_of_Utrecht]

I LOVE cheap tool reviews. I have some Warrior (heat gun & mouse sander). Half my work tools come from Harbor Freight and they've performed well. I have a Drill Angle grinder that's bested miles of metal & masonry.

[@J.C...]

Just bought the Milwaukee. Should be here today. Wooo!

[@og6537]

Are you going to test impacts anything soon?

[@Tools-Tested]

Hope to if I ever receive the tester, I ordered back in November... So hard to say when, its up to Skidmore-Wilhelm.

[@4GibMe]

What would be the chance of you doing a Video of a walk through of your Dyno setup. I'm watching you do all these tests on these drills, and the one thing I do want to know. What is this cold contraption, and how does it gather the information?

[@Tools-Tested]

I did do a short video on it a while back kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3SzhWuBh66LqtE Im on the 6th revision now, soon to be updated again for higher power drills and angle grinders.

[@4GibMe]

@@Tools-Tested Well, !. Busted for being a typical male. I sorry about that. But, now I can be a typical male and just click on your link. Thanks. LOL.

[@GeorgeTsiros]

please note, if the measurement reads "2.097", that, is not "two point zero nine". That, is "two point one". (the error from "two point one" is 0.14% while the error from "two point zero nine" is 0.33%) (you are more accurate when you say "two point one")

[@ChrisBranleh]

I’m curious if you enter the 12v brushless for screwdrivers (if that’s something you are considering) in seeing the m12 installation driver vs m12 fuel screwdriver. I have both and I prefer the installation driver for the utility alone. But the fuel screwdriver is shockingly capable of being that tool that does 80-90% of a homeowners need. I got them both for a very good deal

[@Tools-Tested]

Installation drivers will probably be the end of next month. Probably around end of this year for screw drives if I’m not out of money by then lol.

[@_P0tat07_]

I don’t know why brushed drills are still made. Brushless drills can be gotten for so cheap now that it’s only a few bucks more for the kit. Unless you find a holiday deal when they can be gotten for dirt cheap. I’m going to avoid brushed tools when I can.

[@mrallan8063]

Likely good, better, best marketing. You need something on the bottom so you can sell up from to make more money. Human nature is not to buy the bottom, but rather the middle (perceived best value). The cost to make a mid or best model isn't that more expensive, but price difference can be significant (which is mostly profit).

[@mediocreman2]

Brushed can still be more compact. I bought a brushed Milwaukee M12 recip saw because it was much lighter, smaller, and a lot cheaper.

[@Vicus_of_Utrecht]

Brushless is trash. Permanent magnets fail from motor heat, microchips (not including batts) failing and add much more cost (prices are still much higher than brushed). I have corded brushed tools that have lived longer than any -less has. And I've never had a brushed fail under a year...

[@Vicus_of_Utrecht]

@@jsplasha And now you will know the reason.

[@Vicus_of_Utrecht]

@@mediocreman2 Yup, a properly designed brushed can be as compact- the entire brush housing & brush design is archaic but few engineers will work on it. Too '"tried and true". I've tinkered some thoughts in my head but I'm a thermodynamicist not an engineer lol. Efficiency is our mindset. Ediot: l also want to mention why I name dropped 'corded'. Batteries are stupid in 80% of usage, grid power is most environmental, energy evaporation from multiple generation-transfer-storage cycles. Plus you're tied to that tool brand's line of batt/tool options.

[@GeorgeTsiros]

Okay, please, tell me that even though the chuck looks plastic, inside it is actually metal, yes? please? yes?

[@bread-gz3rl]

Should do it with 12v brushless

[@juanc5149]

He did already. You should check out that video.

[@TheManAndTheBoss]

Where do I get to 4 amp hour battery for the Hercules

[@Tools-Tested]

Should been on the shelf at any HF, or you can order it from HF online.

[@juanc5149]

They still stock the dcd710?! That thing is over a decade old!

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep its insane, still making money off an old design.

[@engineer_alv]

That Bosch is also a decade old design. Not sure about the others

[@boosted2.4_sky]

1:07.. plastic chuck☝️

[@GeorgeTsiros]

I feel the makita is the absolute worst, I'll buy that one!