Reviews about Drills

fishfacejr2 says "one tuff hammer drill" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver

fishfacejr2 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:13:12 GMT

so i needed a drill that would handle anything, something portible and i did not want to spend a ton of cash on it. i looked at the other brands and did not like them, plus they cost 3x as much. i have other c3 tools and know they are built to last, so i picked up this drill. it has everything one could want in a drill and more. it drills holes in bricks like they are nothing. the battery last a long time too. me and my boss had to drill holes at work, she has the "yellow" brand and my drill left her in the dust, plus she had to use '100 of power cords. i love this drill, it is powerfull and at this good price, who would not love it?

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jcordasc says "A workhorse as good as "big" brands at a reasonable price!" about Craftsman drill/driver

jcordasc — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:51:04 GMT

I've been through all the other brand name driver/drills and I can say that the Craftsman products are among the best there are. The price make Craftsman a must buy. Now with the new C3 battery system, you can use your batteries in all of your power tools, a win win situation. Finally, I recommend buying the extended warranty if you're real DIY-er. Any drill will wear out after 3 years of good use, but Sears stands behind their products with full replacement should anything go wrong --- as long as you buy the warranty.

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baworley says "This Craftsman Nextec is everything I expected it to be. " about craftsman nextec s08447

baworley — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:14:38 GMT

The Craftsman Nextec Model #11812 is everything I expected it to be. At 12 volts It is a small, light, powerful cordless drill. It came with two lithium-ion batteries which is an added bonus. This is a very well thought out tool that even includes a light that comes on when you depress the trigger so you can actually see what your drilling into. Smart! When I went to look for a new drill for my frame shop I knew that I wanted a Craftsman because I feel it's the most trusted tool company there is. I own a corded drill that belonged to my grandfather that must be at least 25 years old. Guess what? It still works great and has come in handy more times than I can count. So when I was on-line researching drills I came across the Craftsman Nextec. It looked different than all the other drills. For one thing it didn't have the big bulky, heavy battery I was accustomed to. On this model the lithium-ion battery, when attached, just looks like part of the drill! I couldn't...

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buckdog says "The C3 Hammer drill is terrific." about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver

buckdog — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:30:20 GMT

I'm involved in a rather lengthy home remodeling effort, requiring a lot of drilling and driving long screws. I have a "cheap" 1/2 inch SDS hammer/drill that I've been using to drill into concrete block. I broke the chuck on that drill, after several days work and while drilling half-way into a block. I used a corded, standard drill to finish the day, but that was some rough going at times. The drill bit is small, provided in the box for for 1/4" tapcon concrete anchors, so I really needed another hammer drill that would work with that drill bit.......

I already had a C3 driver drill that I find very impressive, so it didn't take much for me to run back over to Sears and look at the C3 hammer drill offerings that they had in stock. I came home with the kit that had the 2 ni-cad batteries, charger and case. In retrospect, I should have opted for the bare drill and bought a full-sized li-ion battery. But, I was trying to be frugal..... The extra goodies, case 2 batteries...

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buckdog says "The C3 Drill/Driver is a very nice combination tool." about Craftsman 19.2 Volt C3 Drill Driver

buckdog — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:30:19 GMT

I had a portable Milwaukee portable driver/drill combination tool for years. When it finally died, I wanted something equal to or better than that drill. After a great deal of research, I decided to go with the Craftsman C3 line of tools, mainly because of the 19.2 volts of power and the Craftsman name.

I purchased the kit with the compact lithium ion batteries and multi-charger. This drill has met and exceeded my needs and expectations. It has plenty of power and torque and the batteries are long lasting. With the small batteries and smallish size of the drill, it's a real pleasure to use, balancing well and is not too heavy.

As a drill, it works as well as any I've used. As a driver, I've driven a lot of long screws into fresh treated 2x4s and concrete lag screws into concrete block. I'm really impressed with the power and longevity of the compact li-ion batteries for these rather difficult tasks. The clutch works as advertised, easily adjusted and not over-tightening or...

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FMMICRO says "Excellent performance and not noisy" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver

FMMICRO — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:17:54 GMT

This Drill has been in use for 2 years and 10 months without a problem at all. I've used an electric drill that I thought was quite but this one amazingly quitter.

I do allot of drilling into wood and metal and the controllability is excellent with the HI/LO gearing and the variable speed adjusts very smoothly for excellent control when working on things. I also work with PC circuit board and can drill holes with precise control.

I think the weak link to the Drill is the Batteries with the Fast Charger sold with it.

The 19.2 volt Batteries are I believe 1.3 Amp Hour NiCad Rechargeable and I Charge mine with a power supply feeding at 140 MA constantly until there recharged, and to this day no problem with any of my batteries. But Believe me that's me because I never thought it was good to fast charge the batteries ! Overall I never worked with anything this good and felt good about spending the extra money on this product.

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Tomosauruswrecks says "The C3 1/2" Cordless Impact is a comfortable, compact bargain." about Craftsman 19.2V C3 Impact Wrench Add-On

Tomosauruswrecks — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:19:49 GMT

The C3 1/2" Impact Driver is a great tool to have for taking your car to the track. It has ample power for removing the lug nuts (mine are usually torqued to 90 ft lbs) and the caliper bracket (for removing the rotors). The 3" extension included in the kit has a warning to not use it with pneumatic impact tools, which is strange. Like a cordless drill, it has a variable speed trigger pull, so you can start out gently but it is at full torque very quickly. Once the bolt is free it comes off very fast. I didn't break anything while taking it apart though. 2 weeks before doing my brakes, I did my wifes brakes (we have similiar cars) and broke one of the caliper bracket bolts when using a 24" breaker bar - this is a better way to go.

As far as asthetics, the craftsman tools are typically in black, which is the easiest color to lose, but it looks good and remains looking good when covered in grease. The grip are comfortable for my hands, which I consider to be small (I wear medium...

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rlewi17 says "A good inexpensive drill" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt DieHard Cordless Drill/Driver

rlewi17 — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:54:57 GMT

I picked the 19.2 Volt Drill last month when I lost my charger for my old craftsman drill. I was quite impressed with the amount of power capable of and the flexibility on my projects around the house compared to my old one which was a 9.6 volt craftsman drill. but i removed that handle thing on the side of the drill because it got in the way. I’m a big fan of craftsman tools and this my second craftsmen brand drill I’ve owned. The first one I got back in high school and actually still works i just can't seem to fine that darn charger anywhere and it's was cheaper to buy a new then to buy a new drill charger.Also I'm pretty sure this won’t be my last craftsmen tool I buy.

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yardNgard says "This one keeps going and going and going" about Craftsman Professional 20 volt Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver with LED Work Light

yardNgard — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:24:53 GMT

I bought this Craftsman Pro 20V lithium drill combo (drill, drill handle, light, charger, batteries, carrying case) over a year and a half ago and am glad I did. It replaced a smaller voltage Craftsman Ni-Cad model as the batteries just wouldn't last.

I have ongoing projects of replacing some decking and the fencing in my large backyard. The projects stretched out over time and it is nice to be able to pick up the drill and be ready to go regardless of how long the drill has been sitting idle. The lights on the front of the battery indicating the charge level are great for determining how much juice is left in the battery. Charging is so rapid that even if I were to run out both batteries, I'm back in business in no time. (Good excuse for a break, hehehe.)

The included bit that comes with the drill (flat head on one end, phillips on the other) is OK, but the phillips end doesn't last too long. It's easy enough to buy a replacement. The drill chuck is convenient and easy when...

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yardNgard says "Hammer time does it up fine!" about Craftsman Professional 20 volt Lithium-Ion 1/4 in. Impact Driver with Quick-Release Collet & LED Light

yardNgard — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:24:53 GMT

The Craftsman Pro 20V Lithium 1/4" Impact Driver is in one word ... amazing. I've never used a true impact driver before and often wondered how a little "tapping" inside the drill could really make a difference. WOW, I'm so glad I bought this driver. It made my yard projects (fencing, decking) soooo much easier when putting in the longer screws or attaching or removing lag screws. It's a huge advantage over a standard drill. I found myself using the hammer more than my standard drill for this reason. I picked up the 31 piece Impact Drill and Drive Set (with Speed-Lok) and glad I did as this hammer drill really puts out some torque.

I wish the quick release collet allowed for more flexibility (adapted to bigger/different size bits) as I would probably use the hammer for even more projects.

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Hondaddy says "new batteries cost more than the whole set-up!" about Craftsman 14.4V cordless drill and flashlight set

Hondaddy — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:31:34 GMT

I had a great Craftsman 14.4V drill and flashlight set. They worked well for quite a while. As NiCad batteries do.... they failed after considerable time. I just wanted to replace them. My kit new was 84.99... on sale of course. 1- drill, 1- flashlight, 1- charger, 2- batteries.

Now 2 new batteries from Sears Parts were $159.98 plus tax and shipping. I telephoned their customer service to no avail. I suppose they are hoping that you'll upgrade to the new standard C3 19.2V drills, lights and many other tools.

I wouldn't have minded spending $50 or $60 for two new batteries. My old drill and light were working like new when the batteries failed. But I became forced to buy a new set with only one battery for $79.99 (on sale). And bought an additional C3 battery for $19.99 (on sale). But sadly the new set didn't come in a nice carry case like the old set. And the old units seemed to be of nicer construction. Especially the flashlight.

I thought the parts dept. would had been happy to move...

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chevy63 says "very satisfied for the price" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt DRILL/DRIVER

chevy63 — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:47:52 GMT

I have the 19.2 volt drill, impact driver and flashlight and I have had them almost 2 years and I am very satisfied with them. I work at Pepsi Cola as a truck mechanic and I restore old cars and trucks and build custom cars and trucks for my boss. I use the drill and flashlight everyday and sometimes all day and they have held up very well. I think one of my batteries is going bad but considering how much I use them I am still happy with them. I have quiet a few tools and I would say that at least 90 percent of my hand tools are Craftsman and many of them are 20 plus years old. When I do have a problem with one of them they replace them with no questions. The local Snap On tool salesman comes by the shop and try's to sell me his tools but I always tell him that as long as Craftsman tools get the job done I will not be buying his very over priced tools. I have heard a local man say that when he bought a bad item from Sears he would quiet buying from Sears but he still buys from Sears...

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nightster says "Outstanding, Drill/Driver! " about Craftsman C3 Compact Lithium 1/2 in. Reversible Drill/Driver

nightster — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:15:00 GMT

This is the third Craftsman drill/driver I have purchased over the years and it is hands down the best. The other drills were Ni-Cad powered and the batteries gave out after a couple of years. But this 19.2 volt Lithium C-3 2-speed, 1/2", drill/driver is the best. I really like the buttom on the battery that when pressed shows the charge remaining in the battery. The duel led lights also really illuminate the area to be drilled in poor light situations. The battery charger charges the battery in less than 30 mins. It came with two compact Lithium batteries, and they really last a long time. I used it to dissassemble the roof over my deck which involved removing approx. 200 screws and when finished the batttery still showed a full charge. The package deal I purchased was a real deal which consisited of the drill, two Lithium batteries, the charger, a free AM-FM-Weather Band radio and a real nice equipment bag. I really like the way the drill fits in my hand and the smaller...

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rstinnett says "More Drilling Power Than Any Person Could Ever Need!" about Craftsman 3/8 in. Pro Rear Handle Drill

rstinnett — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:25:28 GMT

This summer I wanted to put some deck lights up and found a wonderful set of low-voltage LED lights that fit the bill. The only problem was they had to be mounted underneath the lip of the deck and required drilling out holes to fit them into. Though we had two different cordless Craftsman drills, because of the thickness of the wood they just couldn't handle the job. So off to Sears I went to see what type of corded drills they had.

I stumbled across this Craftsman Professional drill and was impressed by the price point so decided to give it a try. I would not be dissapointed. This drill has enough power to put an entire house together without stopping! It's by far one of the most powerful power tools in my garage! Combined with the comfort grip handle you will find that you can go for a long time without having to stop due to hand fatigue.

It has a few other bells and whistles that add to the overall value as well. The carrying case is designed to let it take a licking...

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BlueCrewGuyInMA says "Big Bang for the Buck" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt DRILL/DRIVER

BlueCrewGuyInMA — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:59:19 GMT

I actually purchased this drill three years ago, just before the batteries were rebranded "Die Hard," but the drill is the same and the batteries are the same. I used to have a cheap corded drill with a single-speed motor, and a cordless drill that used two versa-pack batteries and didn't have any power. I got this to replace both, giving me power and portability.

The 410 in/lb of torque is enough for anything I, or almost anyone, needs to do with a drill. The batteries are great, as their run time is respectable and they can be used with a bunch of other 19.2 volt devices. I've used this drill to strip paint off of metal railings, drill holes into stumps for stump destroying chemicals, making holes in trash cans for water drainage, and probably a billion other things around the house.

Having spent a couple years in the Home Improvement section of Sears, I got to play with lots of tools, and few drills that are widely available can exceed this one's capabilities. I've even had professionals...

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mmainguy says "I like being able to use the C3 Drill battery in other tools" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Hammer Drill/Driver

mmainguy — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:03:09 GMT

Lots of torque in the low end, high end is a little bit slower speed than I was expecting, but still good. There is an automatic light which is a nice feature when working in low-light locations. The keyless chuck is very easy to tighten and loosen and doesn't require an iron grip.

One downside, I dropped the battery from about 4 feet onto a plywood floor and it cracked. Not a huge problem as it still works, but I wonder if the battery pack formula could be reworked to be a little less brittle.

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BlueCrewGuyInMA says "Big Bang for the Buck" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Drill/Driver Kit, 80th Anniversary

BlueCrewGuyInMA — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:57:57 GMT

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papagoose says "Love, love, love my cordless Craftsman!" about Craftsman drill/driver

papagoose — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:13:29 GMT

I have used my Craftsman 19.2 volt cordless drill/driver for everything from drilling holes in the basement floor for bolts to framing a room. It hasn't given me a lick of trouble!! This was the best gift I have in my toolbox. My other drill is a Dewalt and this one is very close to it in the use I have pulled out of it!...

Kowanda says "Craftsman drill's are affordable and easy to operate." about Craftsman drill/driver

Kowanda — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:26:11 GMT

My husband spotted a Craftsman Drill/Driver on sale in Sunday's paper. We live about 35 miles from the nearest Sears at Shawnee, OK. My husband is disabled and we had to go to Shawnee on Monday to refill his oxygen supply, and since gasoline is so high now, we wanted to make one trip to Shawnee do us. I called and spoke with a very nice salesperson named Judy in the Shawnee store. When I asked if I could purchase the drill on sale over the phone with my Sears Credit Card and then pick it up on Monday, she assured me I could. However, she wanted to make sure they had that drill in stock and asked would I call back in five minutes. Since she was checking for my convenience, and it would have been a long distance call for her, I told her I would call back. When I called another very friendly person answered and turned the call over to Judy. She informed me she had the drill in stock. She took all my credit card information quickly and assured me it would waiting for me Monday...

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