Recommend me a portable drill for case trimming/prep functions

[milspecnsn]

Hi All,

Have not had a need to own one of these before this. What type/brand/specs portable drill would you all recommend for taking care of case prep functions(trimming with a WFT or Lee cutter - appx 1,000 cases at a time max). Outside of using it for case prep, I'd have very little usage for it. Looking to spend appx $100 or less? Not sure of "power rating", chuck size, battery type Lithium vs Ni-Cad, etc. Specific name brand and model would be greatly appreciated if possible to help with my purchase.

Thanks

 

[oldlawyertom]

My other hobby is woodworking and I have owned several drills. Get one that is cordless, and with a lithium ion battery, in a kit that comes with an extra battery and charger. You will not need a great deal of power, 12 volt should be fine for what you need. A smaller drill will be lighter and easier to use. The quality of the trigger is very important, you want one that is progressive and you can accurately control the speed of the drill. One you can buy for probably less than $100 is a Hitachi 12 volt, I have some of those and they have been durable. Any other brand will probably work as well, but don't get carried away with having more power such as 18 volts, the extra power is not necessary and the additional weight and bulk will wear you out.

 

[Terry]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1458277820/rcbs-trim-mate-case-prep-center?cm_vc=ProductFinding

Now on Sale at $110.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

http://www.amazon.com/Makita-LCT209W-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-2-Piece/dp/B005CQ1RGI

This is a good set.

 

[jonbearman]

I have Ryobi's and craftsman and Makita and the one I like the best is my old 6 volt black and decker. It is light and handy but it had durable batterys. If you buy a cheapy like harbor freight you will hate yourself as their batterys have very little storage so stay with brand names for best service and battery life.

 

[Waskawood]

The batteries died on my Dewalt and it was more to buy batteries than a new drill. I bought a Rockwell on Amazon because they have a lifetime replacement on the batteries. I have had it for about 6 months and it appears to be a quality tool. Time will tell how the free battery deal will pan out!! I use mine for neck turning.

 

[madmixerman]

I bought a Harbor Freight close quarters drill & a router speed controller. I bought an electric model so I don't have to worry about dead batteries. Just squeeze the trigger & lock it & control the speed with the router controller. I use it for brass prep & neck turning.

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-close-quarters-drill-with-keyless-chuck-95877.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MLCS-9410-20-Amp-Heavy-Duty-Router-Speed-Control-/311060772435?pt=Routers_Bits&hash=item486caab653

 

[ridgeway]

After using a drill to turn necks and case prep for many years, I finally made myself a case turning motor that is stationary. I don't think I'll ever go back to using a drill!

As for a drill, make sure you get one that will stand upright on a table and with a smooth variable speed trigger.

 

[Lapua40X]

I use one similar to this:
http://www.grainger.com/product/40F270?gclid=CK6k3L3nscACFYMF7Aod5CsAgA&cm_mmc=PPC:GooglePLA-_-Power%20Tools-_-Cordless%20Tools-_-40F270&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=40F270&ef_id=U-zqfQAABHYTFr2y:20140826205129:s
Just made adapters for it to handle the turning tasks I need to perform in my reloading operations.
Have used it for the past couple of years and if it wears out I'll just recyle it and buy a new one.

 

[dsandfort]

I love the Bosch I-Driver. Versatile because of it's pivoting head.

 

[BaconFat]

I've been using a Hitachi 18v that I got at Lowe's. Keep in mind that Labor Day weekend is coming up and Lowe's and HD will probably have sales on their drills.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_300255-67702-DS18DSAL_0__?productId=1243875&Ntt=hitachi+cordless+drill&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dhitachi%2Bcordless%2Bdrill&facetInfo=

 

[LRPV]

http://www.amazon.com/Makita-LCT209W-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-2-Piece/dp/B005CQ1RGI

This is a good set.

I use this one too. The speed on the drill is about as close to what is recommended as I could find. The impact is good enough for small jobs around the house and fits in small places that bigger ones won't fit.

 

[s100whunter]

Get the Bosch I driver I used many this is the best

 

[wrangler5]

I got a Black & Decker 20 volt lithium drill/screwdriver primarily to use when turning case necks. Don't remember exactly what it cost but I know I did not spend $100 on it. I think it came from Lowes. The nice thing is that it has 2 speed ranges: 0-400 rpm and 0-1400 rpm. With variable speed and forward/reverse in each range. The 3/8 keyless chuck has a clutch with 10 or 20 settings for screws and the like, plus a locked position for drill bits.

This device stands solidly on its battery when you put it down. It has performed exactly as desired for its original neck turning purpose, for which the low speed range has proven ideal - it's very easy to maintain a slow and constant turning speed when the whole range of trigger movement only takes you up to 400 rpm. But I find I also end up grabbing it to drill holes or sink screws when one of those jobs comes up. All in all, a very useful tool.