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Panasonic earned my purchase. What I don't like - there is nowhere to clip bit attachments on the tool itself. I have owned the 18V Drill/Driver for 2+ years. I use deck screws a lot and often run into regular screws while working. I had staggered the purchase because I wanted to avoid having different batteries and chargers for different brands. But it is just too heavy. It's biggest advantage - It is light weight.
This summer I also purchased the Hammer/Driver. It is a very reliable, dependable and able tool. Having to switch back and forth would be easier if it had a place to keep the bits. I used to own a Porter Cable 19.2V which I LOVED.
It can put over 200 5/8" holes through 2 pieces of 2x treated lumber on a single battery charge. For my own collection I decided to spend the little bit extra for this model for it's extra torque and power. I've also used the 15.6 V baby brother to this drill and have nothing but praise for it too. I'm in the process of building a house and this drill is one of my star tools. Plus it has the torque to handle self threading auger bits with ease. The difference in weight between the two is not that great. The extra handle is easy to adjust and remove and the compact dimensions meant I only had to break out the right angle drill for a couple of holes.
This drill is the best cordless I have used, and I have used Black and Decker, and Dewalt.The power is unequaled.I am so glad I bought this drill.
This drill puts all others to shame. I found his recommendation hard to believe but he was very adamant about it, and now I know why. I have worked with them all over the last 27 years and feel comfortable saying that so far this is the best. It was recommended by a fellow cabinetmaker that had been through the same battery and inconsistent wows.
I've owned DeWalt 9.6V - a nice way to start, an Hitachi 14.4V - a better way to continue and now the only way to finish, a Panasonic 18V. Apart from this it is a beautiful piece of equipment - maybe a bit heavy (but it is 18V) but beautifully balanced. Check out the specs of the likes of Metabo, Makita, Ramset, AEG, Hitachi, DeWalt etc and you'll find the highest battery rating is 2.5AH. This little beauty, and its equally impressive young brother the 15.6V, use nothing less than 3.5AH batteries - that's one hell of a lot more grunt to do REAL work.
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