Need a drill for mixing joint compound.
In another post I mentioned that I burned up my hammer drill mixing joint compound. I’ll be replacing it with a Milwaukee hammer drill. I also own a Milwaukee hole shooter that I’ve had for years. However, I have been told that I should not expect a pistol grip drill, even a heavy one, to handle mixing joint compound. Because, this type of use will wear out the drill prematurely.
I need something that can handle mixing pre-mixed drywall mud, setting type mud, tile mortar and tile grout. I only have to mix this stuff a few times a year, but I don’t want to risk burning out my good drills. Someone suggested a D-handle type drill with reduction gearing. I suppose I could pick up a used, a recon, or even a harbor freight, since it won’t see a lot of use; more as a fill in to save my good drills.
I’d like to ask then, what do you use for mixing? Anyone have experience with a recon or harbor freight D-handle?
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There was a thread on here about a mortar mixer on sale cheap. Might try searching.
The Husky was on sale at HD online for $70 I think.
Milwaukees newer 8 amp drills, bosch's 1034, and Htachi VG 1/2 inch drills should all be capable of mixing mud as they did so in a tools of the trade article a while back. I have the 1034 and it is very powerful with triple gear reduction and 767 inch pounds of torque. I also have the Milwaukee 0299-20 and it is strong enough as well. Can't go wrong with either of these beasts...