Dewalt 20v drills for tapping

[kevinsnieder]

I️ recently bought two of these because they seemed like a good deal, the batteries are the smallest ones they make. Has anyone used these batteries for tapping?


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[DrTimPerkins]

We used DeWalt 20V lithium battery drills for the 2017 season. Switched from 18V NiCad DeWalt drills used for many seasons before that. Considerably lighter. Batteries lasted well with 5/16" tapping bits. 2 Amp batteries good for 1/2 day +. 4 Amp batteries good for a whole day.

[maple flats]

I also use them, my only complaint is that they seem to die without notice. On NiCad batteries, they slow down, the lithium go a logs time, then just quit. You want to have a spare with you, not back at the ATV or snowmobile. Somehow the batteries know when you are the farthest from your equipment.
That being said, they are far lighter and thus you can keep drilling longer without being as tired.

[Maple Man 85]

That's what I use... the drills come with two batteries and are considerably lighter than the alternative.

[Chris_In_Vermont]

We use these as well, the brushless motor drills with 5 amp hour batteries, and one battery is good for an entire day. My dad has one with the small batteries and they don't last worth a darn, I wouldn't bother bringing those to the woods. Just my opinion, get the big high amp hour batteries.

[christopherh]

Here too, 20V max. I really like them. I did learn not to charge them out in the cold though. It’s important to keep the charger where it’s warm.

[mainebackswoodssyrup]

We've always used Milwaukee's but got a deal on a 20v Dewalt last year. My partner used it more than I did but he liked it. Much better than the 18v Nicd Dewalts I have for my personal use. Always carry spare batteries and at least one high amp battery goes a long way.

[kevinsnieder]

Thanks guys appreciate the feedback


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[corrowbasin]

We also use Dewalt 20volt drills, we have had good luck with the DCD996 and DCD980 models, we really like the 3-speed drill options. I would stay away from the Home Depot & Lowes Black Friday Specials, as these drills as they are usually the base model DCD777, these only have a max RPM of 1600, the higher the RPM the better. We also started using the flex volt 60/20volt batteries, when used in 20volt config its the equivalent of a 9amp hour battery. We like the extra weight of the battery for balance and helps to counter act the drill bit from catching and twisting the drill.

[Sugarmaker]

I have used the DeWalt 18 volt small hammer drill for tapping for several years. These smaller hammer type units greatly reduce arm strain and do a real nice job. Keep batteries on charge in the truck. I use a holster to carry it, hammer is in a tool loop too.
regards,
Chris

[maple flats]

I don't have any cordless hammer drills, but I have 2 cordless impact 1/4" drivers. I also have a chuck that fits them, I may try that too. As I get older, weight gets to be more of an issue with each passing year. I have an 18V and a 14.4V both NiCad. I think I'll try those too. While I had several DeWalt cordless drills I started looking for lighter drills maybe 5 years ago. I tried Hitachi NiCads (model DS 18DVF3). While the were much lighter I was lucky to get 75-100 tap holes on a battery. They no longer go tapping. I suppose they make a better one but I'm not likely to try it because of the disappointment of the 2 of those I bought.

[WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER]

20 Volt Brushless with XR batteries are the best.