Craftsman 11541 C3 Series 19.2V Drill/Driver

[beacher]

I visited a local Sears to pick up a DeWalt Drill/Driver.  Then, I happened to notice the 19.2V 1/2" Chuck Craftsman C3 series Drill/Driver.  It produces 420 in. lbs. of torque.  With two 19.2 batteries, a charger, and an accessory worklight it's under $100.  A hammerdrill version without an accessory light is $103.

I returned home and charged the battery so that I could try it out.  It effortlessly raises the roof of my 12' GTE Niagara with an A/C on the roof.  There is absolutely no strain on this Drill/Driver.  And, it only cost about 1/3 the price of the DeWalt that I was going to buy!

I also went online and searched for reviews.  It seems to get consistently high ratings by folks that have been using it as long as four years.  Not one complaint of a broken gear box, so I don't know if it has plastic or metal gearing.  If anything, the variable speed switch has gone bad on a couple of reviewers.  I also found mention that it's made by Ryobi for Craftsman.

Has anyone else tried the Craftsman 11541 C3 Series 19.2 Drill/Driver?

[badabing67]

I've had that drill for a couple of years and have used it to raise and lower the bal scissor jacks on our 30ft tt and now I use it to raise and lower the top on our pup and the jacks also, along with everything else I use it for around the house. I don't know about the gears but it hasn't let me down.

[rm9802]

I've had that drill for a couple of years and have used it to raise and lower the bal scissor jacks on our 30ft tt and now I use it to raise and lower the top on our pup and the jacks also, along with everything else I use it for around the house. I don't know about the gears but it hasn't let me down.

hey just wanted to know do u have to use any kind of addapters never used any kind of drill to raise our roof

[beacher]

hey just wanted to know do u have to use any kind of addapters never used any kind of drill to raise our roof

Yes, I use Socket Jenie Adapters for the lift, and the stabilizers.  The BAL leveler accepts a standard 3/4" socket, (I use a swivel socket).

Some folks use the cut end from a extra regular crank handle that they happen to own.

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http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00911542000P?keyword=c3+drill

Now on sale for $88.99.

Larry

[wavery]

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00911542000P?keyword=c3+drill

Now on sale for $88.99.

Larry

Thanks for the heads-up Larry. I just ordered one.

With tax & shpg it was only $105.....not bad.

[brainpause]

Thanks for the heads-up Larry. I just ordered one.

With tax & shpg it was only $105.....not bad.

No prob. Wish I needed one...I'd get it. But I've got 2 drills now.

Larry

[wavery]

Sears strikes again  :swear: .

I haven't done business with Sears for 20 years. I had too many bad experiences with their product claims and customer service.

I got an email on the 17th stating that this drill had been shipped and should be delivered by April 21st. It didn't come on the 21st so I figured, "No big deal". It didn't come on the 22nd, so I checked with UPS using the supplied tracking #. UPS told me that the shipping label was printed on the 17th but the pkg has not been shipped yet.

I called Sears.com and their comment was, "It could take 10-20 days to receive your package". I said, "Your website says 4-6 days". She told me that was a website error and their "Terms of service statement" states that they are not responsible for website errors  :eyecrazy: .

It's not a big deal because I don't need the drill right now but I hate false advertising.  :banghead:

Some things just never change with these big companies. It'll be a cold day in hell when I do business with them again.

[Jamiek]

Yes, I use Socket Jenie Adapters for the lift, and the stabilizers.  The BAL leveler accepts a standard 3/4" socket, (I use a swivel socket).

Some folks use the cut end from a extra regular crank handle that they happen to own.

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How do i find one that will life a coleman PU.  I see they are only listed for Starcraft on this website

[Recumbentman]

You can get the socket jenie from here. But like beacher mentioned to you, its cheaper to buy another crank handle from your dealer and cut off the handle end.

[Jamiek]

You can get the socket jenie from here. But like beacher mentioned to you, its cheaper to buy another crank handle from your dealer and cut off the handle end.

maybe a stupid question.  But if i do that, how do i get the one end to stay in my drill?  Its round, so how will it get a grip.  Thanks

[Recumbentman]

maybe a stupid question.  But if i do that, how do i get the one end to stay in my drill?  Its round, so how will it get a grip.  Thanks

How does a drill grip a drill bit  :confused:  its round  :eyecrazy:

[Jamiek]

How does a drill grip a drill bit  :confused:  its round  :eyecrazy:

anyone eles understand what i mean??

[beacher]

How does a drill grip a drill bit  :confused:  its round  :eyecrazy:

That's what a drill chuck  does!

By sheer compressive force, (and likely some metal displacement caused by sharp edges cutting into and grabbing the metal), it holds any bit placed within it's jaws.

If you tighten the chuck well, if the bit starts to spin it will shear some metal and the chuck will grab even tighter.  But most 1/2" chucks can be made REALLY tight.  Spinning is unlikely.


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[wavery]

If you're really concerned about it, you could grind 3 small, flat surfaces on the shank for the chuck to grip. That's what they did on the Socket Genie.