Great weight but powerful screwgun/drill!
350216
Perfect for my all around home use. I've yet to wear the battery down. The variable torque works flawlessly, from the smallest of screws to drilling slowly through steel. Having the lithium battery truly lightens it's weight, a plus for bigger jobs.
153200
I have owned the 12V Makita impact driver for about a year, and I love it.  The 12V is powerful enough to drive 3 inch decking screws in yellow pine, but lighter than any of the 18V models - nice if you are carrying it around and lifting it a lot.  The combo is a good deal; although the drill is not powerful enough for some jobs, it is perfect for driving pocket screws (the impact driver is too much for those).
943308
Big bang for the bucks! During a trip to help my son move into his apartment, I purchased this cheap drill to avoid spending much just to assemble some items. This was over 3 years ago and today this is my go-to drill instead of using my Makita for most needs. You must hand tighten the chuck however the size, weight and use per charge are excellent. If Ryobi included a locking chuck on this drill, this would absolutely be in high demand at its price point.
3420656
Recently found the battery life is not as stated 100 3" screws per charge (about 60 2" screws). I noticed different motor sounds between the one bought at Amazon and at Homedepot. And the one got from Amazon seems to have less torque?! Wish I'm fine for the long run. I aslo tried the drill capability and it is fine for small job as well. Overall it is pretty good.

I first bought the RIDGID 24V version driver/Drill in a package with a reciprocating saw. After trying it, only the driver/drill serves me well. After talking with Homedepot sales, I decide to return it and get a driver set only. I ended up with this model for the sake of battery and light weight. Once I got it home. Men, this thing rocks! It charges quick and deliver lots of torque which I can't tell the differences between Bosch PS20 and RIDGID 24v for 2 inch screw, though the speed is not fast. Since changing windows won't need too much screw, it serves me very well.

I also bought a DelWalt 1/4" interchangeable tool set. It has extension with screw guide tube, all kinds of screw head, basic sets of drills and little tools to drive your wrench set. Basically it immediately turned all my hand tool to power driven!! It's a must have type of company.

I think I won't try to drill holes with it since it's RPM is only 400. So I'll use it as it is designed for.

After comparing the price, I decide to return it to Home Depot and buy from Amazon. It saved me $40(only $104.84 plus free 2 day shipping). And amazingly, after only one day, the tracking told me that my PS20 is on the way for delivery. I couldn't wait to see it at home. Amazon did a excellent job on delivery.

By the way, the one I ordered from Amazon is made in Malaysia, while the one I bought at Homedepot is made in Thailand. So it seems it is made everywhere.

It is a power DRIVER not a DRILL. Take it seriously!!

Enjoy it!
2720130
Super beefy and strong. Much heavier than you would assume. This thing will work amazingly well for self defense. Imagine an axe, shovel, and a sword had a baby...this is it!
1893650
This is a great set if you in the market for one. The impact driver is amazingly strong for the drill it got plenty of power to tackle most jobs. I choose this set over other brands the main reason were it has metal gear instead of plastic, feel heavier(in my book it better quality).

About the battery:
Some reviewers claim their lithium tools can last without recharge throught out whole day is a liar. I don't care it Dewalt, Makita or bosch nor these brands made in china or usa none of them able to last that long unless they're penatrating 3 or 4 screws whole day. I've seen a reviewer said he build whole deck just using 2 batteries without need of recharge is totally BS and misleading. He didn't mention that all holes has been pre-drill with electrical drill NOT cordless drill. Batteries life depend on what you're working on, driving 1/2" screw in to pine YES it will last long time, but if you're using 3/16" bit and drilling 3" deep is another story. So when you're buying these upper tools and it didn't live up with your expectation like other reviewers said....THINK TWICE.
1784624
Milwaukee's V28's little brother has a lot going for it...

Hammer Driver/Drill:  Definitely the star of the combo kit!  Powerful performance (550 in./lbs. of torque). Solid design, comfortable rubber molded handle aids operation, and rubberized trigger and convenient direction/lock-off switch add to ease of use.  It is heavier than most 18-volt models though. Includes nice keyless chuck, 24 clutch settings, two speed ranges, and very well designed mode-change collar for three operating modes. Long bits can be stored on board.

Reciprocating Saw:  Cuts quickly and smoothly with a relatively low level of vibration. This is unquestionably a tough, effective saw, capable of most any job. Body design increases grip and control, large variable speed trigger fits naturally in hand. Top mounted thumb switch works very well to switch between two speed ranges or to lock trigger. The quick-locking, steel blade-clamp system makes for fast and easy tool-free blade changing.

Circular Saw:  Smooth, powerful and well balanced. Nice rubber overmold on handles and well placed lock-off switch and trigger. Bevel adjustment works well, but depth adjustment sometimes sticks. Well-designed shoe. Excellent blade brake. On board blade change wrench.

Batteries and Charger:  A little known bonus is that the batteries are actually 20-volt (5 cells of 4 volts each). The tools and charger work with both Lithium-Ion and NiCad batteries. Batteries maintain full strength until power runs out. The fuel gauge on the batteries is especially helpful. Batteries fully charged in 1 hour.

Work Light: Nice swivel head with a bright bulb.

Carrying Case:  Hard molded plastic with exact fit for tools, batteries and charger.

Model/Part numbers:
  1/2" Hammer Driver/Drill 0824-20
  Sawzall(tm) Reciprocating Saw 6515-20
  6-1/2" Circular Saw 6310-20
  Work Light 49-24-0165
  Side handle 51-15-0405
  #2 Phillips Bit 48-30-1520
  6-1/2" 24 Tooth Carbide Tipped Blade 48-40-4108
  Rip Fence 49-22-100
  Two Recip Saw Blades
  Two 3.0 Amp-Hr. 18 Volt Lithium-Ion Batteries 48-11-1830
  One-Hour Lithium-Ion Charger 48-59-2818
  Carrying Case 48-55-0950
431236
This real is SOLID! It's got smooth action and feels like it will hold up forever. With that strength comes some weight...it is pretty heavy. Honestly, for my purposes I probably would have been better off with the smaller 1000 or 2000, but I'm going to keep this one anyway.
29548
Let me start with a story. I purchased a very nice drill at Lowe's, but after coming home and telling my wife the price of the drill she asked, "Are you building a house?" Alas, I had to return the drill! No fear, I saw this was a best seller on Amazon, so I bought it. I have since then put up blinds and have placed many dry wall anchors. I'm not building a house but it's very nice to have around when I need some extra power.

The drill itself is slightly under powered for drilling into wood, but I gets the job done! I enjoy the light on the front as it illuminates your work area. Unfortunately there isn't a place to tell how low the battery is on power, so I may need another battery. For the price you can't beat it!
4826350
This drill is definitely the best cordless drill I've ever had. With the lithium Ion battery installed it's also the lightest. In a very reasonably sized package, this tool delivers a lot of power and speed right where you'll need it. Since a "drill" doesn't really need to be powerful from a torque standpoint (that's what impacts are for!!) I don't even see the need for 440in/lbf of torque, but, I would imagine if you were drilling a deep hole in a tree full of sap with a dull bit, you would need that kind of torque. Just pray that bit doesn't cease, because 440in/lbf will sprain that wrist if you're not careful. The two speed gearbox is a standard feature among most drills these days, but still a nice feature. The lithium Ion batteries are very light and have very long life on them.  Even with the NiCad batteries installed, it's still a well balanced tool, just a bit heavy. The grip feels good in the hand and the trigger is nice and big for big or small fingers.
Overall I really have no negative feedback for this drill at the moment. It's pretty new, so maybe I'll provide an update in a year or so. But for now, this thing is spectacular.
4956018
Excellent price for this very powerful Lithium-ion drill which gets the the 4 star rating. There are several fine feature, however, there are some serious problems.
Positives: This drill has a very comfortable grip and has plenty of power for even the most difficult job.  The chuck is easy to tighten and the bit never loosened while in use.  The power was maintained for the duration of a charge.  The power level was much greater and the duration of a charge was at least 50%-100% longer than my 18 volt Nic-cad powered Porter-Cable.
Negatives:  The drill, even with the variable speed, is very abrupt in stopping and starting which, if you aren't prepared for, can be very uncomfortable for your arthritic wrist.  There is a disconcerting thud in the motor when power is removeded abruptly which is also uncomfortable.
The drill is very well balance for active drilling, however, the drill is front heavy and when set on its base it easily tips forward which can damage a fine drill bit.
  Although not a real problem, the power loss is suprisingly abrupt and unexpected when the battery runs out.  It can leave you with a buried drill bit which will require either removing the drill from the bit or trying to change the battery without bending the bit.

Overall I would rate this drill much better than my Ni-cad Porter Cable for power, bit grip and handle comfort.  It is far far inferior to my 14.4 volt DeWalt relative to smoothness of operation.  I suspect the new DeWalt Lilthium ion will be a better overall drill, however, much more expensive.
4588842
If I could take only one power tool with me! Smooth runningand lots of  torque. Hammer action also. Handles like a smaller drill, Easy on the arms  when working overhead and size allows you to get into places others don't  fit. Uses standard shank drills,a plus. We've used ours to anchor Telco  equiptment in concrete floors and walls. If you're not careful she'll go  right thru the deck. Thats 3" reinforced concrete with a 3/4"  masonry bit. Will do wonders thru Mild Steel. We take it on the jobsite and  amaze all those guys with Milwaukee or Bosch drills. It would be well worth  if it were only a regular drill. 3 Years of service without repairs.
3069188
I just received this set today, and my first impressions, is that they are light weight, but not as compact as you might think.  The drill/driver is about 7" long, almost as long as my 19.2 drill.  With that said, they are light weight and have some power.  I did my own tests mainly on the PCL120D Drill/driver, and I was quite impressed.  This drill drove 300- 1 5/8" drywall screws into 2x in one charge. (It also drove 3" screws in easily)  I then tested it by drilling 3/4" hole using a spade bit into 2x.  It drilled 17 holes.  Not bad for a compact drill.  The last test, was lag bolt test.  The drill drove a 1/4"x 2 1/4" and a 5/16"x 2" lag with pre-drilled pilot hole into 3 1/2" pine with ease.  And it almost seated a 3/8"x 3 1/4" lag.  It drove this 2 1/2" in before dying.  The impact driver was able to fully seat the 3/8" Lag.  Now these drivers are not meant to be driving lag screws in, but I was quite impressed with the power.  The only thing that remains to be seen, is the durability of the batteries.  Only time will tell on this.  Over all very impressed with this set.
565410
I just got this drill/driver and tested it immediately. It operates so effortlessly.  The drill weighs 3 lbs 7.1 ounces with battery. I drilled some holes in a 2x4 and in both speeds it handles the wood with ease. I had a Dewalt 12V Max that weighed about a pound less but didn't have half the drilling power of this lightweight, compact 'machine'. It may seem unfair to compare a 12V to this 18V drill, but the hyperbole on Dewalt's 12V Max I found to be just that, an exaggeration on the 12V Max's capability and capacity for work--it may be best suited for very lite DIY work like installing curtain rods and the like,and I'm being facetious when I say this--but it's simply not suited to be used as an all-round DIY drill. It lacked real drill-through power in anything beyond one-by lumber; and was not at all efficient at driving screws beyond two lengths of one-by lumber. A 2x4 would bog down the 12V Max. My old Ridgid Nicad 12V at 4.5 lbs did a much better job at getting through wood than the 12V Max Li-Ion drill.

Unfortunately, the chuck in this great drill has a wobble in it. My Ryobi Green Line 18V has less a wobble than the Bosch. As much as I love the feel of this drill, its 'wobbly' chuck makes it an unacceptable product. I tried to measure the degree of wobble and the closest I can figure is about 1mm off bring true. This is a major disappointment. Looks like the next test for me will be Dewalt's 20V Max system. I really like the way this drill feels, its weight, the useful light placement, the overall feel. Sorry, Bosch: great design, excellent ergonomics, but the chuck? 'Fraid not, boys.

Three stars for this drills great design and overall execution, but if the chuck isn't 'true', it's really not worth one star for true value as a craftsman's drill/driver.
3904809
Holy smokes is this powerful!

Thankfully this has a good variable control that allows you to put just the right amount of torque on your bit, but just don't getting sloppy with it otherwise it will strip your screws in a second.

This is all a good thing though. You have the power when you need it, and you never get that horrible binding feeling of an underpowered drill.

Also, the balance on it is enough to make Clint Eastwood proud to draw it out. This sits nicely on your hand without any effort to keep it balance.

Now get out there and shoot some holes in your foes... I mean drill some holes.
2202633
The Yost BV-4 Bench Vise is a no nonsense vice that is big on power and heavy on substance. Installing was pretty straight forward - a trip to Home Depot to pick up some hardware, (I picked up a few different size bolts because I forgot to measure the mounting holes and I can't remember which ones fitted, hahaha - although I believe it's the 1/2 in. X 6 in. that was used.)
The vice is heavy duty - emphasis on heavy! It's got some solid weight to it and the jaw clamps as smooth as silk. The serrated edge also works fantastically to keep objects in place once clamped.
I was a bit hesitant to try the anvil at first but really went to town after the first few swipes of the hammer. At the end I was just hitting the anvil to see if I could make some dents on the vice (and who am I kidding... I just wanted to see some sparks fly...) (and I did, hahaha)
The Yost BV-4 Bench Vise is a magnificent hunk o' metal and a huge recommendation if you're in the market for a vice/anvil.
381
I am very happy with the Dewalt Nail Gun,once you get used to the weight it is so much easier to control without having to lug around an air hose.