ARGGH!
The 2 batteries on my 2007 Dewalt cordless drill finally died, so I needed replacements. The original equipment batteries are no longer available. So I searched for replacements. Eventually, I decided I just couldn't trust the replacement sellers. Doing reviews of the companies, 2 came up "suspicious" and I doubt the others were any better.
So, new drill needed. I checked 3 sites about the best new drills. Wood Magazine, Consumer Reports, and a "Best tool" site. Each varied considerably in recommendations. That sort of thing can drive you crazy! You would think ratings from a woodworking magazine and Consumer Reports (both of whom do detailed tests) would mostly agree. They didn't. And a "best tools" site might have a commercial bias.
Reviews of all of the top few drills had many negative reviews on other sites. It is altogether maddening!
I settled on one Dewalt drill based on experience with Dewalt tools in general, their consistently high brand rating, and some ratings. And then couldn't find it for sale ("not in stock"). So I gave up.
I went to Amazon, thinking I had found it. It had a 5 star rating. Yay. Ordered it immediately. When I got the order confirmation from Amazon, I realized it wasn't the one I thought I was buying. (GRRR).
Well, a drill is a drill is a drill and it got 5 stars from purchasers. So, I won't cancel the order. It comes with 2 batteries, a case and a charger. If it lasts 17 years like the previous Dewalt drill, it will be well worth it.
The old one built 400' of fence, a 2 level deck, paneled the basement, and did endless odd-jobs for 17 years. That's enough. Time for a new one.
