Caveman drilling

I was cutting some holes in the aluminum box of my truck today to route my water lines using my 18v Dewalt drill.  It was a slow process and it took several minutes to cut through the thick aluminum walls....it was so irritating and when there was any binding, the clutch would let go.  I was done with it and went shopping.

I decided that I was done with cordless tools and wanted a good corded 3/8 inch drill.  I stumbled on a drill from Bostich that was being sold for $42 at the local hardware store.  I wasn't considering that brand when I went shopping, but for the price, it was worth the try.

http://www.bostitch.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=BOS_POWER_TOOLS&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=BTE100K&SDesc=6%2E5+Amp+3%2F8%22+Drill+Kit

Holy freakin cow!  This thing packs some power!  The torque is impressive and it ran that hole saw through the aluminum walls in exactly 6 seconds!  I finished the 6 holes in less than 5 minutes counting the blade changes.  Not bad for $42.

Cordless is convenient, but I am going back to the cord for projects.  I don't know if this is the most powerful drill out there, but compared to my cordless, it feels like lightning in my hand.

I wonder how it will do on my thick stainless tank. I may need it to mount my HX

You pulled the trigger on the HX plan? That is something that I will be watching closely.

I drilled a hole through the ss steel tab that holds the fuel pump to adjust the mounting. Cordless drill struggled badly. Bostich not a problem.

Seriously, this drill is powerful...wonder what their 1/2 inch model is like?

I bought a used HX and LG3 sight unseen hopefully one of them works. He said he was getting mad 220 degrees with the HX. I hope it doesn't turn out to be pre heater