Don't any of you guys use augers for anything? Lol. So much talk about spade bits, but we barely use them except for drilling TJIs.

in an earlier post...I only use ship auger bits. my choice for bits [Link: milwaukeetool.com]

What are these spade bits you speak of?

I picked up another M18 Fuel hammer drill with impact driver yesterday. There is a special offer going where you also get another free tool so I got the circular saw. HD also had the right angle drill on sale for $50 so I grabbed one of those too.

I debated getting the new Dewalt 20V (DCD995) but since I'm already in bed with Milwaukee, figured I might as well keep the batteries the same.

I also have the M12 stuff and actually think it's the shiznit, small hammer drill, small driver, jig saw and hackzall. Perfect for the day to day stuff then use the M18 for pre-wires and heavier stuff.

Also, I like the fact that the Milwaukee batteries have a life meter built right into them

I learned this from an awesome electrician I worked with who did nearly all of his work with paddle bits and a cordless drill. He would have the drill set on the highest torque screw clutch setting, which let him drill wood, but if the bit hit a nail it would stop instead of beat itself to dull. I use this technique a lot still, but my Makita 18V (not the big hammer drill, the smaller one that comes with the big kit) doesn't have a tight enough torque setting to use bigger bits. My old Dewalt was perfect. 
He also taught me to resharpen spade bits with a grinder. Any day he was on a  prewire, the first thing he and his helper did was pull out a grinder and the bits and touch up any that needed it. A fresh sharp spade bit is FAST. 
I've all but moved completely away from the big augers, they just beat you up. If I have to make a big, deep hole, I use a Milwaukee Switchblade self feed bit on a D handle right angle drill. If it's framing two-by, I use a hole saw on a corded Milwaukee hole shooter magnum drill (stalling the bit on cordless eats the battery VERY fast and isn't good for the battery or drill, they get super hot). 

I am wanting to get the DeWalt 795 brushless 20v hammer drill. But I do not want the kit. I have batteries and charger already. But they do not sell just the bare tool. Does anyone want to split the kit and take the charger and batteries? PM me. :)

I prefer self-feed augurs for straight shots but you CAN drill curved holes with a spade bit so I keep them around for that reason.

Keeping any bit sharp is a no brainer unless you like the smell of burnt wood!

I still use a Milwaukee hole hawg on most prewires -I just make sure I stand clear of the handle in case the bit catches!

Has anyone tried this peice?

it looks great for drilling through joists with out the up/down ladder action...

Been having bad experiences with popular brand name tools, which are easily obtain from HD or Lowe's. Either drills or batteries with chargers got taken by workers from other trades.

I ended up equipped my work truck with mostly Hilti about 7yrs now. 14.4 volt Li-Ion w/ hammer action does most of the tasks. Keeping a companion impact driver in the case, only use occasionaly when driving long lag bolts to wood studs. The 18 volts rarely came out of its case.

3 Milwaukee M-12 are packed in each separate bag or container. These are being used most on very jobs.

Hilti's warranty and services are exceptional.

I can see why 3Pedal is using Festool. He's not only a Festool fanboy, but also does not want other trades walk off with his tool. :)

I use to wrap all of the power tools and batteries with electrical tape. the tools with the green tape stay with us. I also have engraved all of them.