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Fozzy47
Posted: Jan 12, 2022 - 06:17 pm


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Does anyone know the torque requirements for drilling holes using an electric drill?
I have new 20V Max Dewalt Drill/Driver with a torque I think about 400. Not sure what torque the 20V Impact/Drill has.
Would either of these work?

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Posted: Jan 12, 2022 - 06:23 pm


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I have the cheaper desalt 20v. I have small 2ah batteries. Lasts about 4 holes. Low gear tho. Fast is not always better. I usually bring two batteries out for the day

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Posted: Jan 12, 2022 - 06:29 pm


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QUOTE (Fozzy47 @ Jan 12, 2022 - 06:17 pm)
Does anyone know the torque requirements for drilling holes using an electric drill?
I have new 20V Max Dewalt Drill/Driver with a torque I think about 400. Not sure what torque the 20V Impact/Drill has.
Would either of these work?

Thanks,

400 Inch-LB? Forget it! You need at least 700 Inch-LB

If with DeWalt drill, get Model DCD999 or DCD996

If with Milwaukee drill, get M18 FUEL Model number 2804-20 or 2704-20, both have 1,200 Inch-LB torque.

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Posted: Jan 12, 2022 - 07:14 pm


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if you don't have a high amp drill but an 18 or20 v ,don't buy a new one , I have used a 20 v 2.5 amp Mastercraft for 8 years , take extra batteries , I keep them in a small soft side cooler with a hand warmer , low speed , and yes ,about 4 holes per battery , also made a round disc , 10 inches out of 1/2 inch plywood , took the adapter off, drilled a hole to slide over the shaft , put back the adapter , prevents from losing your auger down the hole ,

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Posted: Jan 12, 2022 - 07:29 pm


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I use the brushless 20v De-Walt dcd777, it doesn’t have high torque but drills 8inch holes no problem.

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QUOTE (garfield the cat @ Jan 12, 2022 - 07:23 pm)
I have the cheaper desalt 20v. I have small 2ah batteries. Lasts about 4 holes. Low gear tho. Fast is not always better. I usually bring two batteries out for the day

hmm--I got 7-8 holes out of a 2AH batt a couple of years ago when the ice was really thiick, almost to the pt where an extension was needed.

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Posted: Jan 12, 2022 - 11:04 pm


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Anybody know how the 24v Kobalt does with the 4ah battery's, supposedly has 1200inch lbs??

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Posted: Jan 13, 2022 - 12:37 am


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QUOTE (xiaolu @ Jan 12, 2022 - 06:29 pm)
QUOTE (Fozzy47 @ Jan 12, 2022 - 06:17 pm)
Does anyone know the torque requirements for drilling holes using an electric drill?
I have new 20V Max Dewalt Drill/Driver with a torque I think about 400. Not sure what torque the 20V Impact/Drill has.
Would either of these work?

Thanks,

400 Inch-LB? Forget it! You need at least 700 Inch-LB

If with DeWalt drill, get Model DCD999 or DCD996

If with Milwaukee drill, get M18 FUEL Model number 2804-20 or 2704-20, both have 1,200 Inch-LB torque.

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Posted: Jan 13, 2022 - 06:01 am


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QUOTE (TeamColdfront @ Jan 12, 2022 - 11:04 pm)
Anybody know how the 24v Kobalt does with the 4ah battery's, supposedly has 1200inch lbs??

I recall I once watched a youtube video comparing several cordless drills including this kobalt drill, and this kobalt drill performs very well, and is a lot cheaper than those "famous" name brand ones.

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Posted: Jan 13, 2022 - 06:02 am


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Dewalt drills with the lower torque will work, maybe one season before they burn out.

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Posted: Jan 13, 2022 - 08:21 am


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QUOTE (TeamColdfront @ Jan 13, 2022 - 12:04 am)
Anybody know how the 24v Kobalt does with the 4ah battery's, supposedly has 1200inch lbs??

I have it, 6" inch auger, used it last year, amazing, no hesitation at all. Most I had to drill was 10 holes and still full battery when I was done. That was 6" ice min.

Good drill, only issue is not many tools for that platform so if it's for ice fishing, great drill.

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QUOTE (xiaolu @ Jan 13, 2022 - 07:01 am)
QUOTE (TeamColdfront @ Jan 12, 2022 - 11:04 pm)
Anybody know how the 24v Kobalt does with the 4ah battery's, supposedly has 1200inch lbs??

I recall I oonce watched a youtube video comparing several cordless drills including this kobalt drill, and this kobalt drill performs very well, and is a lot cheaper than those "famous" name brand ones.

Their tool line up is great, except it's mainly in the US. I really wish Lowes brought the full lineup here so I can buy more to run one line of batteries.

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Posted: Jan 13, 2022 - 09:40 am


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No issues with the Kobalt. Only used it last season and 1 day this season though.

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Posted: Jan 13, 2022 - 11:11 am


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I use my de Walt lower torque drill a lot beyond ice fishing, it’s on its third ice fishing season now….when she fails I’ll let you all know, to add more to the conversion. At the moment I think The 5ah batteries will wear out first. It’s a good conversation, I’m not convinced higher torque is necessary as I don’t bind up in the hole at all unless the battery is wore down. More selling points needed so I can tell my wife yet another tool is needed.

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3rd yr on my brushless ryobi now, still working well on both my 6 and 8 inch.

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