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Some of the Dewalt stuff is "assembled in usa" but we know what that means and I don't feel like the quality is there anymore.
I really like Milwaukee for performance vs price point but I'm certain its mostly all Chinese.
Metabo IMO is really the class of the field and made in Germany, but it's not cheap.
I did a little bit of research and I think you might have better luck buying a keyed chuck separately (or using the one off your Makita, if the threads match the new drill). Seems like most of the new 3/8" stuff is keyless. If you said 1/2", I'd have a few recommendations. If you don't mind me asking, why a 3/8" corded? If you can justify it, the newer brushless cordless stuff is pretty impressive.I have an old Makita made in Japan drill (corded), but it is getting old and I would like a new drill. Does anyone know of a made in US or Japan 3/8 drill with keyed chuck?
Thanks,
John
I was going to say the same thing. I just looked on Hilti's website and they actually have 3/8" corded drill with a keyed chuck. The UD 4I purchased one of these
https://www.hilti.com/c/CLS_CORDLESS_TOOLS_7123/CLS_CORDLESS_DRILL_SCREW_7123/CLS_CORDLESS_DRILL_7123/r2205885
two years ago and short of coring concrete, I'll never use another corded drill again.
Hilti has a 20yr material & workmanship warranty and a 2 yr wear & tear coverage, so I don't care where they are made. (They have production facilities worldwide)
No affiliation with Hilti other than being happy with my purchases
KV
I was recently in the market to replace my 30 year old Makita 3/8 corded drill. Been making funny noises. Could not find much out there that was corded and a keyed chuck. Decided to take it apart and look inside. Put new brushes in and relubed all the bearings and gear box. Runs great and the funny noises are gone.
Given the current saber rattling by Chinese communist party leaders, is it a good thing that we can't make our own portable tools, socks, shoes, & commodity computer chips for cars and such? Cell phones?
smt
I'll say this...I have an old Makita 3/8" drill. It was given to me, and I would guess it's 25-30 years old. As a 3/8" drill, it's not meant for big jobs....but it's a bastard of a drill when you do need it. Very well made and it seems to drill holes way better than my cordless drill, for whatever reason.
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