nicad drills better on hammer?

[sparkdog]

Does anyone else think nicad drills are better for hammer drilling?I have an old Jewson 18 volt which I was thinking of changing until I tried a Hitachi and Makita lithium and found the old drill was much better.I found the new drills too light and you have to push them and they were actually slower.

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Yes, you have a point there does appear to be more recoil and transmitted vibration with the lighter drills of all types.

 

[DaveyD]

I don't think the hammer on my new hitachi lithium is as good as my old (now sadly dead) Makita Nicad. But for all else, I like the quicker charge time, lightness and no memory.

 

[topcat]

Tried a makita lithium the other day as had left my nicad in the van
the power was beter as regards turing power but did not try the hammer as was just drilling wood.

 

[Amp David]

can't see a difference from the old 18 volt dewalt and my newish bosch tbh.