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usonian

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5. Good design has a beauty of its own.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Mon Aug 11, 2025, 10:59 AM

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I got a small Lowe's house brand drill for trips up the extension ladder (with arms!) because it is powerful enough and light.

The little Ryobi didn't have the punch needed to drive grip screws.

Beauty is as beauty does, though I always liked the looks of well-designed and built things.

These are not my photos, but I can post some later. Grabbed off the internet:

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Besides featuring DeWalt quality this drill is one thing more, patient. It's been waiting for quite a bit, for a bit. [View all] George McGovern Monday OP

Never thought I'd think of a power drill as beautiful. Biophilic Monday #1

That is so compassionate of you Biophilic. Many, if not most, people, I think, wouldn't care a bit, nor give a whit, George McGovern Monday #3

It's an impact driver, but can be used as a drill with hex shank tools. House of Roberts Monday #2

This drill, pardon the intentional pun, has had quite an impact on its user; my DYI wife. George McGovern Monday #4

Good design has a beauty of its own. usonian Monday #5

Appropriate title usonian, great examples. Thanks my friend! George McGovern Monday #7

I would never think of photographing a drill like you did, George Diamond_Dog Monday #6

Awww Thank You DD! I never did either until this morning when I looked at it. Thing of it is I can't help it. George McGovern Monday #8