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Drill for steadies

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I use Ryobi as they kept the same battery style when transitioning from Ni-Cad to Li-ion 18V and there's lot of third party suppliers of battery pack sso my three 20+ year drills and screwdrivers are still in use (currently have six battery packs) unlike other manufacturers where the battery pack died and was more expensive to replace than buy a new drill and battery as the new drills changed the battery pack style which were not compatible with older drills (Dewalt, Bosh Black and Decker and others to mention but a few)
 
Hutch said:
Wrapped around your broken wrist. 🤔
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Only if used incorrectly same with some drills. 🤔

Joking apart (thread wise) I have three Milwaukee impact drivers, of various forces, one I wouldn’t hesitate touching use, but would drive a screw through a 4x4. The 1/2” & 3/4” drive ones (in the right hands) would set the legs no issue, but in the wrong hands could easily destroy a leg
 
I like to feel the pressure I'm applying to the legs, especially the front ones.
The front legs on an Alko chassis put pressure direct to the wooden floor.
Overtightening of these front legs is not a good idea IMO.
I use a small ratchet with a 30cms extension bar and long socket.
It's light, compact, is silent and adheres to KISS.

Tried a drill...not for me but each to their own.
 
I don't use an impact driver, but a drill, with a variable speed and adjustabe torque.
I get a hands on "feel" to the torque that I am applying to the steadys, I do hear people using their drills with the adjustable torque settings , too low rattling away.

The batteries on my Draper Expert, not Black and Decker as I posted earlier, are in a poor state, replacements range from £60 to £130, Birthday Present maybe. No replacement to Li-ion unf.
 
Hutch said:
I don't use an impact driver, but a drill, with a variable speed and adjustabe torque.
I get a hands on "feel" to the torque that I am applying to the steadys, I do hear people using their drills with the adjustable torque settings , too low rattling away.

The batteries on my Draper Expert, not Black and Decker as I posted earlier, are in a poor state, replacements range from £60 to £130, Birthday Present maybe. No replacement to Li-ion unf.
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Many years ago we bought one of those B&Q "specials" drill. It lasted for awhile before NiCad battery went kaput. It was cheaper to buy another "special" than buying a battery however after about a year or two the battery failed. It was also used around the home.

I then bought a Makita drill with two batteries when it was a special for pensioners and have had it now for well over 10 years and it is still going strong. May have cost more than double the B&Q special but has lasted a very long time.
 
So the drill arrived, initial thoughts are good, some random name from China, well packaged and strong plastic case. not too big, only thing I think is strange, the drill does not fit in the case with a battery attached, not the end of the world.
It arrived with both batteries fully charged, and tried it on the steadie last night. Time will tell but so far so good
 
IanB1485 said:
I use Ryobi as they kept the same battery style when transitioning from Ni-Cad to Li-ion 18V and there's lot of third party suppliers of battery pack sso my three 20+ year drills and screwdrivers are still in use (currently have six battery packs) unlike other manufacturers where the battery pack died and was more expensive to replace than buy a new drill and battery as the new drills changed the battery pack style which were not compatible with older drills (Dewalt, Bosh Black and Decker and others to mention but a few)
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Stick with manufacturer battery where possible to avoid possible fire. Li ion power tool batteries use same technology as ebikes.
With noname Chinese specials most likely to catch fire.
 
tanis8472 said:
I just use the manual winder. Why carry extra weight around ?
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We use the drill at home and also in the caravan as it can also be used for screw pegs which saves hammering in the pegs. In addition, as the drill is cordless, small and compact, it is carried in the car no extra weight in the caravan. Suited us and made life a lot easier and more enjoyable when going away. 👍 🙂
 
Buckman said:
We use the drill at home and also in the caravan as it can also be used for screw pegs which saves hammering in the pegs. In addition, as the drill is cordless, small and compact, it is carried in the car no extra weight in the caravan. Suited us and made life a lot easier and more enjoyable when going away. 👍 🙂
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Fully agree, bent over or kneeling down to wind the steadies down on damp grass, much easier and quicker with a light weight drill.
 
Mr Grumpy said:
I've had quite a few "bargain" drills over the years and none have lasted all that long.
Current drill is a Black and Decker 18v which has lasted about 6 years and still going strong.
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Yep, my B&D 18v is now on its third battery and second charger (I lost the first charger!), but the drill is still going strong!
 
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