I tried the brushless kit and I was very bummed at the lack of torque. Do these brush type models have more drilling torque?
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Mine have always provided all the torque I needed. I was very pleased overall.
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I have used a 1" drill bit to get through paver stones and cinder blocks. It does the job very well and most of the time the bosh bulldog stays in the truck. The speeds are great and will get you through stucco in seconds and is great for not blowing out the back of a stone. Wood drilling is fast too and rarely binds unless your using large hole saw or spade bits. I highly recommend this set, I have been using it for over a year on pavers, concrete, stucco, wood, metal, the battery life is surprisingly good with the 3.0 battery and they get the job done.
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I say brushless they have more power and have great take off power with the right esc and battery (I advise lipid battery) I've had my volcano epx pro for about 2 weeks and I'm impressed by it factory but I already upgraded my motor, esc and my gears and I can say mine runs about 65mph and I love it Great beginner rc
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I'm no expert on this but from what I've been told a brushless motor has no brushes in the motor to wear. There is nothing wrong with a motor that has brushes but from what I've read brushes are less reliable in the long run and have a sensitive break in period that can ultimately be the make it or break it from the first operation of the device.
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It didn't seem to work for mine. I ended up buying a new Ryobi drill that is smaller, lighter, and the battery lasts for more than a few hours. It was still charged after a month of just sitting. I gave up on Skill products.
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I dont think so. All I do is insert the bit and make sure it has enough lubrication and it does the job I need it to do. Might recommend you contact the manufacture and see if you can get a copy of the owners manual. I expect the current brushes to last awhile.
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There is definitely a difference between the low gear (#1, more torque) and the high gear (#2 for drilling) on my drill. I would return it if yours doesn't.
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I have a stock rustler and the brushless kit fit without any parts needs. Night and day with thebrushless motor. Have not changed any of the other stock parts. haven't broke anything yet. Worth the money!
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My motor is fine and I too need the drill attachment piece. I am having trouble finding a replacement online and the more I search the more people I come across with this problem. It seems to me that this drill is inferior...
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Obviously it doesn't have as much torque as an 18 volt portable drill. Amazingly at this small size it has a hammer drill. The chuck size is also smaller than in most 18volt drills... which can be an issue with some bigger drill bits.It's OK for most lite work. Most people in construction may feel it is lacking...
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I do not believe it is brushless. Check the parts replacement page from dewalt here: http://servicenet.dewalt.com/Products/Detail?productNumber=DCF883L2 The first replacement part is the brush ring assembly. Despite this, I own this tool and love it.
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I am not sure if it is more powerful. I have a 20v brushless hammer drill also and I interchange the batteries. Both are very powerful and really amazing drills. I have not used an 18v so I cannot compare the two types. The DCD780B is a great drill, I highly recommend it.
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Hi Steve, No, there is not enough torque/power in this drill press and the speed too fast. This drill press is only for small size drill bits and high speed. Good luck. Bert
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Unfortunately no. DeWalt does not yet have a brushless 1/2" hammer drill in a kit with 5.0 amp hour batteries. The DCD995M2 includes the 4.0 amp hour batteries.
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It should be brushless but make sure it has a Velineon motor and you will know for sure. I believe the brushed version had a Titan motor. It is a great truck. Since it is 2WD it rocks wheelies.
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Absolutely. With a sharp drill bit this drill has more than enough torque to handle any job around the house. It's really not a matter of having enough torque with most drills, the difference is battery life and charging times with today's drills. For general use around the house by the average 'handyman', this drill is a great buy!
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There is a significant difference. Run time seems more than double. There seems to be more power. I've drilled a series of 4" deep holes in masonry with a 5/8 in bit and through 3/8" steel with a 3/8" bit. The impact driver runs a large part of a day hanging drywall or steel studs. I have both the older brushed and brushless tools. I would buy more brushless tools as they become available. As I've only used the brushless tools for a year but would assume that fewer moving parts would last longer. About the only repair to an electric motor today is brush replacement.
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The LXT218 kit I purchased from Amazon came with the BHP454 drill. It's a possibility that Makita is mentioning the LXPH03Z as their brushless model.