Thinset mixing drill recommendations

[Martin (archive)]

Hi,

I am looking for a recommendation for a mixing drill for thinset. the tool will be used only for home renovation - no commercial use. So far, from what I've been reading, there seems to be one opinion to get on high ampergae drills (something like Milwaukee 300-20 wiht 8.0amp seems to be the best), and/or double-triple gear reduction drills being more important (possibly lower amps). What is more important ? Any recommendations on specific drills from own experience? Thanks.
m.

 

[SQLit]

Hi,

I am looking for a recommendation for a mixing drill for thinset. the tool will be used only for home renovation - no commercial use. So far, from what I've been reading, there seems to be one opinion to get on high ampergae drills (something like Milwaukee 300-20 wiht 8.0amp seems to be the best), and/or double-triple gear reduction drills being more important (possibly lower amps). What is more important ? Any recommendations on specific drills from own experience? Thanks.
m.

Most any half inch chuck drill will do. I use the Milwaukee D handle drill because I can hold on to the drill with both hands. I tried my HoleHawg once. To heavy and to slow on low speed. http://store.yahoo.com/tylertool/mi101mavsrdd.html

for home use this one is a bunch cheaper
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=47991

 

[siralfred]

My most recent experience for home use is limited to a Black & Decker 1/2" that broke after only a few uses. Since you mention Milwaukee it appears that expense is not an issue, so I'd say any DeWalt or Makita will serve you well. Even Sears' Craftsman will do if you're on a budget after all. I've mixed plenty of mortar and joint compound, and the speed doesn't really matter. Just start with water and add the mortar-mix so you don't get dry clumps on the bottom.

 

[Mikepier]

I just went through tiling my den. My regular drill burned out. So I purchased a heavy duty Dewalt drill for about $160 at Home Depot. It did the job great. Thinset is very hard to mix unless you have a good commercial type drill. After I was done with it I returned the drill and exchanged it for a regular drill I can use around the house.

 

[Dan C]

Let's see. You bought an item from HD, used it, were happy with an apparently perfectly functioning tool, and then returned it. Anyone else see a problem with this?

Yup, I do. The word "asshole" comes to mind.

 

[G Henslee]

Let's see. You bought an item from HD, used it, were happy with an apparently perfectly functioning tool, and then returned it. Anyone else see a problem with this?

When something odd happens like he drills through his hand or drops the drill on his toe while wearing sandals etc, he'll wonder "why me?"

Karma my friend. Karma...

 

[Mikepier]

Let's see. You bought an item from HD, used it, were happy with an apparently perfectly functioning tool, and then returned it. Anyone else see a problem with this?

Apparantly HD did not have a problem with it. I only needed the drill for a one-time job. I could not use the drill for any home projects because it was so big. So I just exchanged it for a drill I can use. If I rented it it would cost more. I don't write the return/exchange policies, I only abide by them.

Yup, I do. The word "asshole" comes to mind.

Good comeback, Dan.

 

[Tony Hwang]

Apparantly HD did not have a problem with it. I only needed the drill for a one-time job. I could not use the drill for any home projects because it was so big. So I just exchanged it for a drill I can use. If I rented it it would cost more. I don't write the return/exchange policies, I only abide by them.

Good comeback, Dan.

Hi,
Remind me of a fat lady who samples sausage links by the chunks in super market. I know there are woman who buy fancy dress for an occasion to wear it once and return it for full refund. Dress has wrinkles, sweat stains, so on. I hope people like that sleep well in the night. Last week I got few rolls of quarters from my bank. A roll contained 38 quarters and two nickels. All kinds of lowly sub human every where.
Tony

 

[Dan C]

Apparantly HD did not have a problem with it. I only needed the drill for a one-time job. I could not use the drill for any home projects because it was so big. So I just exchanged it for a drill I can use. If I rented it it would cost more.

You're a sorry, ignorant piece of shit. Simple as that. STFU.

 

[Mikepier]

I must say Dan, I am impressed. Were you beaten up as a kid? Did you have a lot of friends in school?That would explain your comments.

 

[No]

Milwaukee makes great drills. I own 4 or 5. One is an ancient 3/4" all steel and chrome behemoth. Design wise sort of like the #1854. You can thread a piece of pipe into it for an extra handle! Its low speed but tons of torque. I have the previous version of the model 300. Mine requires a key on the standard chuck but has the quicklock cord and all metal chuck like the 302. I use it when my cordless' batteries just do not cut it or I need more power.

 

[Dan C]

I must say Dan, I am impressed.

I don't doubt it.

Were you beaten up as a kid?
No.

Did you have a lot of friends in school?

Yes.

That would explain your comments.

What would? Oh, you mean your despicable behavior? Yes indeed. You're a low-life, and I think you know it.

 

[TomKan]

I'll bet when a family member dies, he rents the casket.

 

[G Henslee]

No wrote:

Milwaukee makes great drills. I own 4 or 5. One is an ancient 3/4" all steel and chrome behemoth. Design wise sort of like the #1854. You can thread a piece of pipe into it for an extra handle! Its low speed but tons of

torque.

That old sucker will flip you over twice if it ever gets a hold of your shirt sleeve or gets caought in your work..

 

[sylvan butler]

Apparantly HD did not have a problem with it.
So.

I only needed the drill
for a one-time job. I could not use the drill for any home projects because it was so big. So I just exchanged it for a drill I can use. If I rented it it would cost more. I don't write the return/exchange policies, I only abide by them.

You take unethical advantage of them.

Good comeback, Dan.

Yeah, I'd use scum. As in, "you have the morals of pond scum."

sdb

 

[sylvan butler]

I'll bet when a family member dies, he rents the casket.

I can hear it now... Rent a casket?? What for? They are dead, what do I want with them now?

sdb

 

[Mikepier]

Yeah, I'd use scum. As in, "you have the morals of pond scum."

And I thought the guys in alt.hvac were a bunch of assholes.

 

[BocesLib]

Look at it this way, you are NOT alone. Home Depot has changed many of their policies and will continue to due to because of people like you. It cannot sell the item as new anymore because its not. So off it goes to the discounted section. Is that cool? Nope, it just means that they have to increase prices to compensate the losses.

What does it mean to me? Interesting, it means that I have to pay higher prices and when it comes down to me returning something, they'll give me a bunch of shit. I only return items that are broken (and get another of the same) or are still sealed in their original packaging (never used) If I buy hardware its going to be for something that I want to keep and use in the future.

If your going to do a simple one shot job, buy a cheap drill or just rent one and abuse the hell out of it. Drills are pretty damn cheap.

 

[BocesLib]

Depending on how much you use it, I would suggest that you bargain hunt for an old 1/2 Drill. For the average homeowner buying an expensive drill that's going to be used a handful amount of times really isnt worth it. Renting might be another option if you are going to do the job in a day or two.

When I mixed up thinset I used a Milwakee 1/2 drill (14.4 volts) on the low speed with high torque. It worked fine for alittle while but eventually the transmission crapped out on it.... OOOPS! Had it fixed and its all better.

I got a cheap corded drill from a garage sale that I can beat up just for this job.

 

[Dan C]

And I thought the guys in alt.hvac were a bunch of assholes.

How many people does it take telling you the same thing, before you realize that you are the asshole. Your ethics and morals are clearly lacking, and you're the kind of dipshit that people would like to get their hands on just to have the fun of beating your ass. Go bother some other group of people, you ignorant little worm.