Can anyone recommend a cordless drill?

SeaSoul

I plan to get DH a new cordless drill for Father's Day.  His has never held a charge for long, and at this point, won't hold one at all.  Any recs for a good one that actually holds a charge??

dundasgirl

My DH loves Milwaukee drills.  If you can find one that comes with an extra battery pack that is a plus too.

DH and my BIL have a drill for everyday of the week so I can't help you much!

Great father's day idea!

firsttogo

My DH has had his Black and Decker for 8 years I think! He loves it, but it did finally take it's last spin. The battery held up, but the motor burned out!

mmttc

I have a set of two small, but powerful, Makita drills that I LOVE! They are sold in pairs (2 different types of drills) in a silver metal box/case. They are also sold individually. After remodeling our house (I, not my DH did the majority of the work... It's not his thing) i was so happy to hang up my DeWalt drill for these. They're amazing.

muppet.fan

firsttogo:

My DH has had his Black and Decker for 8 years I think! He loves it, but it did finally take it's last spin. The battery held up, but the motor burned out!

Ditto. We've had our B&D drill five years and no complaints. DH bought an extra battery so there's one in the drill and one charged and ready switch out if we're using it for a big project.

mmcarlson1

My DH, FIL and BIL all use DeWalts. 

erstwhile+maven

mmcarlson:

My DH, FIL and BIL all use DeWalts. 

This, plus my dad is a carpenter and uses DeWalt too.

SeaSoul

Thanks for all the recs!  I didn't realize there were so many options.  I'm seeing 1/2 in drill, 3/8 in drill...how do I know what to get?  I just want a standard cordless drill.

mmcarlson1

SeaSoul:

Thanks for all the recs!  I didn't realize there were so many options.  I'm seeing 1/2 in drill, 3/8 in drill...how do I know what to get?  I just want a standard cordless drill.

My DH has the 18v 1/2in drill.  My BIL is also a licensed general contractor and uses mainly DeWalt products.