Re: Bosch and Ryobi Recall

[nick markowitz <nmarkowitz@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Dec 11, 11:56=A0am, tourman <robercampb...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Dec 11, 11:40=A0am, G. Morgan <usenet_ab...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Frank Kurz <t...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >Bosch is recalling about 20,000 hammer drills.
> > >Ryobi's recalling a number of older model cordless drills (this last o=
ne
> > >is pretty amazing actually because they're replacing drills older than
> > >five years!)
>
> > I had a Ryobi drill once. =A0It had no guts "18v", and the batteries la=
sted 10
> > minutes.
>
> > I've got a Porter Cable that amazes me how long the batteries last.
>
> RHC: I pretty well stay with Milwaukee drills for their quality and
> amazing battery life. Too expensive though; however, you generally get
> what you pay for. Lately, my son and I have started using Rigid
> drills, which seem to be ok except the battery life is not very long.
> Picked up another one in Florida at Lowes for $69....smaller battery
> but it came with a charger etc. It's very light and excellent for
> drilling window contacts where you have to have your arm extended out
> somewhat.
>
> Have a Ryobi as well. For the price, they aren't bad but not very good
> for professional use.....amazing what China puts out these days. Been
> tempted to buy Porter Cable as well....they look to be professional
> quality
>
> Being a "tool junkie" has it's problems....:))

You will be very pleased with porter cable they make a quality unit.