Makita XPH012 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill Kit with One Battery

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Makita LXT drills and drivers a hard to beat. I contracted for years and use to use mostly DeWalt and Bosch. Four years ago it was time to replace my Bosch 18v NiCd drill and impact. I was pretty set on just getting another Bosch kit, but found a good deal on the Makita LXT combo. With moderately hard use, it has held up without issue every since. When I found this driver on sale for $99, I just couldn't pass.

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Black & Decker BDC120VA100 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Drill Kit with 100 Accessories

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This drill/driver provides adequate torque (300lb vs the typical 400-450lb of a comparable 18v/20v drill/driver), and it's sufficient for the homeowner who plans to use it quite sparingly. Despite B&D being not considered seriously among contractors, they actually build decent stuff- after all, they're the parent company of DeWalt. It's a decent value, but there's one glaring problem: It only includes ONE battery, which means your projects are forced to a screeching halt while you wait out the recharge period (unless you happen to have multiple drills, like me). This can be extremely frustrating.

This drill would be a good choice if you already own compatible BD batteries for other devices. If not, you may want to consider buying something with two batteries for just a few bucks more, like the Dewalt 18v driver for $99 or so.

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Black & Decker LD120VA 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver with 30 Accessories

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This drill/driver provides adequate torque (300lb vs the typical 400-450lb of a comparable 18v/20v drill/driver), and it's sufficient for the homeowner who plans to use it quite sparingly. Despite B&D being not considered seriously among contractors, they actually build decent stuff- after all, they're the parent company of DeWalt. If you consider that it's current price is only $59, it's a very good value- but there's one glaring problem. It only includes one battery, which means your projects are forced to a screeching halt while you wait out the recharge period (unless you happen to have multiple drills, like me). This can be extremely frustrating.

My advice would be to spend the extra $40 or so on something like the Dewalt 18v drill with two batteries- a workhorse that will let you drive screws all day, for just a few bucks more. However, if you're on a tight budget and only plan to use the drill every now and again, this is a great choice at $59, particularly considering that it includes a variety of useful bits, saving you even more money.

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Drill America DWT Series Qualtech Carbon Steel Hand Threading Tap Set, Uncoated (Bright) Finish, Round with Square End Shank, M8 x 1.25 Size (Pack of 1)

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This is a set of of three taps in taper, plug and bottom styles. Nothing fancy. They worked fine to tap some holes in 6061 aluminum bar stock

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SPRING-LOADED TAP GUIDE (3900-0215)

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The spring loaded tap guide worked really well..it really makes it easier to center the tap and ensure that all holes start at center

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Drill America DWT Series Qualtech Carbon Steel Hand Threading Tap Set, Uncoated (Bright) Finish, Round with Square End Shank, M14 x 1.5 Size (Pack of 1)

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Drill America DWT Series Qualtech hand threading tap is used to re-thread damaged and/or jammed threads. Taper style: starts the thread square with the workpiece. Plug style: generally used in thru holes. Bottom style: generate the thread to the bottom of the hole. Made of carbon steel. Uncoated tools feature just the base substrate without any additional treatment or coatings and are suitable for a wide range of applications. Round shank with square end. Right-Hand cut tools have a cutting action that engages when they are run in a clockwise direction.


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Certainly tapped out the threads just fine and my car's riding with a shock attached thanks to clearing threads with these units. I'd have been happier to pay 1/2 the price for just one, or perhaps this price for a mixture of sizes, but I ordered, they showed up and my car's back on the road.

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Chicago Latrobe HM18 High-Speed Steel Jobber Length Drill Bit and Tap Set with Metal Case, Black Oxide Drill Bits/Uncoated Taps, Metric, 18-piece, Metric Drill Bit Sizes, M2.5 to M12 Tap Sizes

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These are made in U.S.A., so much better quality than Chinese crap sold by DeWalt, Bosch and Milwaukee these days. If used correctly these should last a while (using oil/paste and correct techniques). Having said that, I once went through the whole set in less than a week due to not using cutting oil and not having proper tapping wrenches (my department was just starting out). After acquiring a new set I made sure to do things right this time and the set is still with me.

If you are only looking for a few particular sizes - I suggest taking a look at Guhring. Those are German made, they blow these out of the water, but are priced accordingly.

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