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Need a drill for home jobs
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| I need to hang a pot rack on my wall which is concrete. I have a 5/16" drill
for such a purpose and the dollys to go with it. What I don't know is which
drill to buy so it will: 1) do this job, and 2) be a useful tool for around
the house.
Thanks in advance!
-joe
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my faith: http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/jbc33/
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| Captain Midnight 2007-10-09, 3:25 am |
| "joe" <sweet430@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I need to hang a pot rack on my wall which is concrete. I have a 5/16"
drill
> for such a purpose and the dollys to go with it. What I don't know is
which
> drill to buy so it will: 1) do this job, and 2) be a useful tool for
around
> the house.
>
> Thanks in advance!
> -joe
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A hammer drill is best for masonry but don't spend the extra money just for
occasional masonry use. A cordless 3/8" drill of at least 14 volts would be
best for most. A 1/2" drill will have more power but turn more slowly, in
general. Some have gear speed selection. Both will weigh and cost more than
a similar 3/8". The weight can get tiresome. A clutch for driving is very
useful IMHO.
I have the Craftsman C3(19.2volt) system and love it. Same batteries and
charger for many different tools. Having more than one battery so one can
charge while the other is in use is a good idea too.
If your use is seldom an AC powered drill may be better as charging for very
occasional use can be more of a PIA than extension cords. Better power to
weight too.
IOW, kind of depends on needs and future needs. It's been my experience too
little power is much more likely to be a problem than too much. YMMV
dollys?
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"Captain Midnight" <Notany@twip.invalid> wrote in message
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> "joe" <sweet430@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> drill
> which
> around
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> A hammer drill is best for masonry but don't spend the extra money just
> for
> occasional masonry use. A cordless 3/8" drill of at least 14 volts would
> be
> best for most. A 1/2" drill will have more power but turn more slowly, in
> general. Some have gear speed selection. Both will weigh and cost more
> than
> a similar 3/8". The weight can get tiresome. A clutch for driving is very
> useful IMHO.
>
> I have the Craftsman C3(19.2volt) system and love it. Same batteries and
> charger for many different tools. Having more than one battery so one can
> charge while the other is in use is a good idea too.
I'll look for a corded drill with similar features to the C3
> If your use is seldom an AC powered drill may be better as charging for
> very
> occasional use can be more of a PIA than extension cords. Better power to
> weight too.
hear u loud and clear - so a cord is definite
> IOW, kind of depends on needs and future needs. It's been my experience
> too
> little power is much more likely to be a problem than too much. YMMV
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> dollys?
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mollys? they're "lead anchors" 10-14x1-1/2"
another poster suggested tapcons, now i dont know which way to go with the
fasteners... :/
thx,
-joe
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my faith: http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/jbc33/
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| Captain Midnight 2007-10-09, 8:25 pm |
| "joe" <sweet430@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Captain Midnight" <Notany@twip.invalid> wrote in message
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> mollys? they're "lead anchors" 10-14x1-1/2"
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> another poster suggested tapcons, now i dont know which way to go with the
> fasteners... :/
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> thx,
> -joe
Used the Tapcons to attach some electrical conduit last month. Worked OK but
can't think of any reason why what you have wouldn't work too. Good luck.
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