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I want the smallest 18-30v impact driver made. Not sure what brand that is yet.
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I believe it's DeWalt as smallest, edging out Milwaukee(Or Makita?) by about 3/16". Check out the "TorqueTestChannel" on the youtube.
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I have the Milwaukee, I mostly use it for drilling studs with stubby paddle bits or speedbor bits.
Works great.
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My wife got me the Makita TD172D straight from Japan(Made in Japan!!!) for Xmas. It's great. I have the blue American market(Made in China) equivalent, almost as nice. The Japanese Makit ais slightly shorter than the Milwaukee but still a good bit longer than that DeWalt.
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I also have a set of SpeedBor bits and I agree, they are really good, better than standard paddle bits for sure. I have a 5/8" Milwaukee #14341 paddle bit for doing shower valves in tight stud bays. It was the shortest 5/8" paddle bit I could find and I have contemplated grinding one down to be shorter.
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Just shy of 160$ taxed/shipped.
Makita TD172D TD172DZ Impact Driver Tool yellow 18V Brushless Cordless New 88381740692 | eBay
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Nice, I have a bit that I cut down with the grinder.I also have a set of SpeedBor bits and I agree, they are really good, better than standard paddle bits for sure. I have a 5/8" Milwaukee #14341 paddle bit for doing shower valves in tight stud bays. It was the shortest 5/8" paddle bit I could find and I have contemplated grinding one down to be shorter.
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I feel bad because right after I posted that link for the short paddle bit I bought another, the last one the seller had!
Sorry guys.
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I like those Bosch and diablo threaded tip spade bits. They feed they self somewhat.
I’ve had good luck with those.
I’ve had good luck with those.
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I want the lightest and smallest. I’m going to get the low capacity batteries for it.
It doesn’t have to be the best performing driver, just lightweight and small. 18-20v. 18-30 was a typo.
I have a Dewalt Oscillator and I really like it. I like dewalt tools but the battery’s have been a weak point in the past for me. Maybe they’re better now.
The dewalt tools are lightweight compared to the milwaukees. Probably not as good but I’m getting old 😬. Weight matters ✌
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I got this on EBay for 19.95 delivered but the guy doesn’t have anymore. Keep checking if you want one.
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comes with everything, Taps, dies, 2 holders, drill bits.
comes with everything, Taps, dies, 2 holders, drill bits.
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You have to be careful with hex dies as historically they weren't threading dies, just RE-THREADING dies for fixing messed up threads. The past few years I have seen many more hex dies that actually are bonaifde threading dies, but I have also seen some that aren't.
That said you can certainly cut threads with them if you try hard enough!
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I have a stainless finish brass vertical pop up rod that the threads broke off of inside the lift knob. I got the threads out of the knob.
I might try to thread the rod, might just call Delta. 🤓
I might try to thread the rod, might just call Delta. 🤓
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I’d like to try these out.
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Those look identical to the Bosch DareDevil bits. One of our guys has them. He ended up getting the Irwin SpeedBor set after using mine. Those work better than standard spade bits, and if space is an issue go for it. But the SpeedBo set is a lot faster.I’d like to try these out.
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Nice thing about the SpeedBor is that having a round profile you can steer the bit or use a larger bit to enlarge a small hole. Drill a 5/8" hole by accident and need a 7/8"? Good luck using a spade bit.
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IRWIN SPEEDBOR Drill Bit Set, Auger, 6-Piece (3041006) - Spade Drill Bit Hex - Amazon.com
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I don’t think my 12v angle drill would like those bits. I’m willing to try them and find out.Those look identical to the Bosch DareDevil bits. One of our guys has them. He ended up getting the Irwin SpeedBor set after using mine. Those work better than standard spade bits, and if space is an issue go for it. But the SpeedBo set is a lot faster.
Nice thing about the SpeedBor is that having a round profile you can steer the bit or use a larger bit to enlarge a small hole. Drill a 5/8" hole by accident and need a 7/8"? Good luck using a spade bit.
Bosch Daredevil Standard Spade Bit Set (10-Piece) DSB5010 - The Home Depot
The Bosch Daredevil Spade Bit Set includes 10 bits built with the Daredevil paddle design for faster drilling. A 1/4 in. hex power groove shank enables versatile use in a wide variety of drill types andwww.homedepot.com
IRWIN SPEEDBOR Drill Bit Set, Auger, 6-Piece (3041006) - Spade Drill Bit Hex - Amazon.com
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I’ll let ya know.
Im sure they’ll be fine innthe 18v tools.
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My local hardware store had the three piece set on sale a few years back for something like 6$ with a coupon, only reason I tried them. I didn't think my 18v impact could handle them, but it was able to so I bought the large set. I tend to use them in my drill anyway. I don't think a 12v could but if it's geared down a touch maybe.
My coworker who bought them ground the screw tips on the larger ones(1-1/4"+) to a standard point so his cheapo portercable impact could handle it. On hardwood studs my lighter 18v drill struggles a but. For Spruce and Doug. Fir, especially a new build, no issues at all.
This is the set I have. They were only ~45$ when I bought them 5 years ago. 73$ is steep and if I hadn't already tried them I wouldn't pay that much. Maybe you can find a cheap set on the ebay.
IRWIN Tools SPEEDBOR Max Wood Drilling Bits, 6-Inch length, 10-Piece (1801022) - Self Feed Bits - Amazon.com
IRWIN Tools SPEEDBOR Max Wood Drilling Bits, 6-Inch length, 10-Piece (1801022) - Self Feed Bits - Amazon.com
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Here's the 3 piece set for only 11$. The 3/4" and 1" bits are how they get you! They know you'll need 7/8" and 1-1/8".
IRWIN Drill Bit Set for Wood, 3-Piece (3041003) - Hex Shank Drill Bits - Amazon.com
IRWIN Drill Bit Set for Wood, 3-Piece (3041003) - Hex Shank Drill Bits - Amazon.com
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I use or 3/4” bits for 1/2” CTS pipe and and 1” for 3/4” CTS pipe.Here's the 3 piece set for only 11$. The 3/4" and 1" bits are how they get you! They know you'll need 7/8" and 1-1/8".
IRWIN Drill Bit Set for Wood, 3-Piece (3041003) - Hex Shank Drill Bits - Amazon.com
IRWIN Drill Bit Set for Wood, 3-Piece (3041003) - Hex Shank Drill Bits - Amazon.comwww.amazon.com
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Then I guess that 11$ set is a cheap date that'll do ya just swell.
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