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For those looking for a top-quality 14.4, this is a great deal.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_22615-70-DC7...ductId=1062725

If you have a 10% coupon it's an even sweeter deal.

fsttyms1

NIce. Ive killed both my batteries in my 18v. Its almost cheaper to buy a New drill with 2 batteries than to just buy 2 new batteries. Ive seen sales at HD that come pretty close.

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Seems like everything is getting that way. I bought the Rigid cause it wasn't much more for 2 batteries + new drill and lifetime warranty on batteries.

dallison

i can get you a suite deal on metabo professional w/lithium ion batteries since we're a distributor .It'll be more than $100 but less than 300.

rza49311

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I have a DeWalt 18v thats been solid for 2 years now but I want the impact model to go with it.

AdamNJ

look into buying the batteries on ebay...some are legit...i'll only buy the sealed in package ones. upgraded to Lithium Ion that way a year or so ago.

fsttyms1

HD just had a 2 pack of XRP 18v batteries for a little over 100 bucks. I picked up 2 packs.

curls

How has the Ridgid drill been so far? Looking at the 18V ones myself, specifically for the lifetime service agreement on batteries. I've killed 3 batteries on 2 drills so far (Craftsman, where a single 19.2V replacement is over $100!).
The lifetime battery warranty really intrigued me, but will only be useful if the tool itself is good.

doopstr

Will they replace the batteries for you at Home Depot or are they going to overcharge you on shipping and handling to replace them?

fsttyms1

I think you just bring them to the store and you give it to them and they just swap it out on the spot?

fuzzy02CLS

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I have a DEWALT 14.4-Volt 1/2" Cordless with the same battery since 2000. Still going strong & the battery still holds a decent charge. It's the best thing I ever bought.

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Oh about that. I ended up returning it. I found my old Porter Cable 12V in one the storage boxes and it's still working great.

It was a great drill for the few weeks I had i. Just didn't need another drill.

juniorbean

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Picked one up for my dad for Christmas. Picked up a few other steals they had as well!