My 25 yr old Porter Cable cordless drill just gave out, Any Recommendations?

GlennDog
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The service center says the transmission part(s) are not available. I'm ok with that. This drill owes me nothing. Although I'm a little bummed out, in that I just rebuilt the power/battery pack.

The Dewalt service center, who seems to be 95% Dewalt, 1% PC, 1% B&D, 1% Milwaukee and somebody else, has a used trade-in program ....

Long, short. I'm eye-balling the DCD791D2 for $150
This is for light use. They have another model w/ Hammer drill option for $25 extra. I've got a hammer drill already

https://www.dewalt.com/products/power-tools/drills/drills-and-hammer-drills/20v-max-xr-liion-brushless-compact-drill--driver-kit/dcd791d2

Seems this is on the trade-in program until the end of the yr. BC it's being discontinued for a model that has BLUETOOTH?? What the SHIZZLE?

Your thoughts are appreciated ....
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    Had a Milwaukee m-18 for 15 years. Had to replace brushes on it once. Used it daily, and was pretty rough with it. Would still be using it, but batteries are no longer available.

    The newer m-18 is lighter and has more torque. Love that thing.

    So much for a Milwaukee fan boy's opinion.

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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    Dewalt is nice stuff - but I have to put in a plug for my 18v Milwaukee.

    I got this really nice set from Milwaukee that I've been very happy with. Charges very fast, charges last a lonnng time, and the hammer drill is the cats meow as far as I'm concerned. (though I see you already have one).
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    I've had a Dewalt cordless drill 18v DC759 for nearly 10 years. Came with 2 battery packs, never had an issue. Want to upgrade, but this one keeps on drillin!
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    How often are you using your tools?
    What do you do with your tools?

    I've had the same dewalt impact driver for 12 years now. I've dropped it off a 3rd story roof, while installing PVC facia, onto a concrete sidewalk. That was last year...she won't quit.

    That kit is compatible with the relatively new flexvolt battery system which are incredible. This is a plus.

    We use the flexvolt at work from the chop saws, to skill saws, to sawzalls, to hammer drills. With 150 - 200 tradesmen on my site, 80-85% use dewalt.

    Everyone will have differing opinions on tools. YMMV
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,121
    mrbiron wrote: »
    We use the flexvolt at work from the chop saws, to skill saws, to sawzalls, to hammer drills. With 150 - 200 tradesmen on my site, 80-85% use dewalt.

    Everyone will have differing opinions on tools. YMMV

    @MrB ... I'll look into the flexvolt, but sounds more $$ that I want to spend

    I ask bc I've always been a Millwaukee/Porter Cable/Bosch guy. Never owned Dewalt

    Honestly, I'm slow'n down a little and the model # I mentioned is prolly what I'll go with, unless I get some negative comments.

    fyi, the local service center has a "new" quarterly sales promo . . . picked up a couple of really nice pocket knives for $6 each, and I'm NOT a pocket knife kinda guy!
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    I have PC air guns (7) and compressor.
    I have a Bosch bulldog and lasers.
    I have a Milwaukee Hackzall and Impact.

    All are great tools. I just prefer Dewalt as my daily drivers.

    Go to the service center, or Home Depot for that matter, and get them in your hand. The right drill will speak to you ;). It may not even be one of the mentioned brands. Rigid and Mikita also make good tools with Mikita being my choice of the two. Don't buy Ryobi.....please....just don't.....
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,318
    Dewalt or Millwaukee
    have a lot of both
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    edited March 2018
    Dewalt cordless are what they supply us with here at work, and, I'm not impressed. I love my 20 year old Dewalt compound mitre saw, but, the cordless stuff is just ok.

    If I got 25 years out of a PC, I'd probably get another PC.
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,597
    If you choose Dewalt like I did. I use the drill and flashlight kit at work and liked it so much. Bought the kit for home use. 20 volt models. Dewalt has a reconditioned eBay site. Looked new unused condition and saved a hundred off three piece kit. All brands mentioned above are good choices. Stay away from Craftsman ,Riobi,Worx. . Peace. D
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    'nother Milwaukee vote.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    Milwaukee. I use an 18V 1/4 drive impact 50-70 cycles a day. Never let me down in four years.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited March 2018
    I can get you a better deal on a Dewalt hammer Drill and impact kit with a free recipicating saw a battery and another Dewalt bare tool.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,318
    free recipe saw
    ...will that recipe be using Kozliks mustard
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    free recipe saw
    ...will that recipe be using Kozliks mustard

    Ha fixed it.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited March 2018
    If you want to get into the flexvolt stuff I can get you a Hella deal on a 60 volt hammer drill kit a free Dewalt Raido and a free 60 volt battery
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,121
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    free recipe saw
    ...will that recipe be using Kozliks mustard

    No! The Canadian Maple syrup is too thick! (inside the Kosliks mustard)
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,779
    I've got a 28 volt Milwaukee kit that is badass...
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,960
    Milwaukee.

    Pro tip, don't buy Old Milwaukee by mistake.

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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    Won't go wrong with DeWalt. Those batteries last forever.
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    I have a craftsman drill, and I hate it. The batteries work, but they won’t drill for more than about 20 minutes total. And I can’t let them sit for more then a day, or else they will be fully discharged. I don’t use it enough to replace it though so I am gonna continue to use it for now.
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  • BlueBirdMusic
    BlueBirdMusic Posts: 2,336
    When my long time Porter Cable drill failed after 20 years, I went M18 Milwaukee. The good stuff made by the "original" Porter Cable went away through company buyouts.

    My friend swears by Hilti.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    I don't know who makes them for Lowes, but I've good luck with Kobalt. Then again, I don't make my living using these tools, just a Hobbyist.

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-24-Volt-Max-1-2-in-Cordless-Brushless-Drill/1000061633#
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,121
    DSkip wrote: »
    Won't have to worry about batteries....

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    That’s hilarious!
    My grandpa had several of those. Man, does that bring back memories

    Gudnoyes <sp?> Reached out to me with some DeWalt deals that his company can offer .... and I just may go that route.

    Sometimes buying tools is just like buying audio, it’s a rabbit hole. I set out to get parts for my busted Porter Cable cordless drill and now I’m looking to spend a few hundi
    Just like audio, I’m sure I’ll be a happy camper by the end of next week
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,184
    Lowes has a 20 volt Dewalt drill on sale for 99.00. :p
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  • Thorton
    Thorton Posts: 1,324
    Dewalt and Milwaukee are both very good. I have all Dewalt. Had them for a number of years and they are great. If I ever have to upgrade or acquire a different tool it will most likely be Dewalt.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    I generally buy either DeWalt, Milwaukee, or Bosch. Love how fast the DeWalt batteries charge.
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