| Hitachi 12v drill - wow [message #156839] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 19:14  |
hertfordnc
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I've grown to really like Hitachi tools, particularly the 18 volt Lithium cordless drill.
Well i've misplaced it (this is embarrassing) i have looked everywhere and it has been missing since thanksgiving.
The list of projects and honey-dos that are dependant on that tool is growing.
Finally, i broke down and bought a replacement- but knowing the old one will turn up as soon as the check clears, i went cheap
Lowes had the Hitachi 12 volt Lithium on sale for $69 (down form $129)
This thing is so impressive I thought I would share with the group.
It's tiny, and light, and it will buryt the head of a 3.5" drill screw with the same ease as its 18 volt cousin.
I think it will be particularly pleasant to use on overhead jobs.
Several vendors have them on sale right now.
Treat yourself.
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff
Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Hitachi 12v drill - wow [message #156862 is a reply to message #156839] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 20:33  |
gmcrv1
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Dave,
Everyone has their favorites. I originally bought a Hitachi drill/driver
at Costco about six years ago and was a little disappointed in torque and
battery life, I understand since then they have improved 100%. I went out
and bought the Rigid kit shortly after that, 24 volt and very heavy duty.
Drill/Driver/Hammer drill, reciprocating saw (saws all) 6" trim saw and a
flashlight - from Home Depot. ALL 24 volt and all guaranteed for life from
head to toe including the batteries. I have replaced the 24 volt batteries
three times in the past five years. At $95 each that's $285 - for a kit I
paid $349 for - next replacement will make the kit free. Nothing like a
bumper to bumper warranty! I do use mine commercially nearly everyday, so
the free registering of the warranty has been fantastic. I also added
three 12 volt mini drivers and two 24 volt impact drivers.
The Hitachi should serve you well.
JWID.
Tom Eckert N2VWN
73 Glacier
Oakland, TN
On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 7:14 PM, dave silva <admin@oldrv.net> wrote:
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> I've grown to really like Hitachi tools, particularly the 18 volt Lithium
> cordless drill.
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> Well i've misplaced it (this is embarrassing) i have looked everywhere and
> it has been missing since thanksgiving.
>
> The list of projects and honey-dos that are dependant on that tool is
> growing.
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> Finally, i broke down and bought a replacement- but knowing the old one
> will turn up as soon as the check clears, i went cheap
>
> Lowes had the Hitachi 12 volt Lithium on sale for $69 (down form $129)
>
> This thing is so impressive I thought I would share with the group.
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> It's tiny, and light, and it will buryt the head of a 3.5" drill screw
> with the same ease as its 18 volt cousin.
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> I think it will be particularly pleasant to use on overhead jobs.
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> Several vendors have them on sale right now.
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> Treat yourself.
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> --
> Dave & Ellen Silva
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> 1972 Revcon Olds 455, toro drive train. All Stock
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| Re: Hitachi 12v drill - wow [message #156874 is a reply to message #156839] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 21:41 |
RadioActiveGMC
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The 18v seem to be the way to go. The prices are going down, they have cool accessories. I use a Ryobi 18v and love it. Lacks power for just some rare jobs like when I was drilling through reinforced 2 layer steel, but I love 18v drills. Good score for $69!
***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia-
Michael, Onans smell, "Go solar/wind power!"
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| Re: Hitachi 12v drill - wow [message #156898 is a reply to message #156874] |
Mon, 16 January 2012 06:28 |
hertfordnc
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my point was just that this drill does more than I expected in a lightweight package.
I miss the 18v and if it doesn't turn up I'll have to replace it.
The little drill is more like a luxury tool that i would not have treated myself to if i hadn't needed it.
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff
Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
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| Re: Hitachi 12v drill - wow [message #156899 is a reply to message #156898] |
Mon, 16 January 2012 07:00 |
Bob de Kruyff
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| hertfordnc wrote on Mon, 16 January 2012 05:28 |
my point was just that this drill does more than I expected in a lightweight package.
I miss the 18v and if it doesn't turn up I'll have to replace it.
The little drill is more like a luxury tool that i would not have treated myself to if i hadn't needed it.
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Bob de Kruyff
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| Re: Hitachi 12v drill - wow [message #156913 is a reply to message #156839] |
Mon, 16 January 2012 10:40 |
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mike miller
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| hertfordnc wrote on Sun, 15 January 2012 17:14 |
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Lowes had the Hitachi 12 volt Lithium on sale for $69 ...
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If you are a "men's mall rat" (you often go to the junkyard) there is another good thing specifically about 12v cordless tools. The batteries make good power sources to check out 12 volt car/truck parts... before you pay for them.
It is good to see Lithium based products getting that low in price.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: Hitachi 12v drill - wow [message #156938 is a reply to message #156839] |
Mon, 16 January 2012 12:43 |
RadioActiveGMC
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Oh sorry misread your post on the 12v/18v. We had just returned from our trip from Mexico when I read it. 18v is great, but 12v drills have gotten a lot better these days. We use several 12v Hitachi and Ryobi 12v drills at work and they get used a lot!
Enjoy 
***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia-
Michael, Onans smell, "Go solar/wind power!"
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