just wondered if anyone has used a cordless drill for an engine starter

No, but I don't see why a variable speed DeWalt wouldn't work!!

[b]I've heard oftheir being used as starters, the only problem is that for some engines they just don't turn fast enough.

Bill.

Helicopter guys have been using them for years with the hex start shafts.

they make cordless starters , I don't think a drill will work with a nose cone.

I use one, but it is a tad too slow, you can't keep it on, you need to back off after you get the prop spinning

I have used a Mikita Cordless drill with 18 volts. As others have said they are a bit slow, but work alright for a 4 stroke if they idle low enough

IThey work well for heli's, I was going to make an ally thing to hold the silicon starter cups but haven't got round to it yet, i can let you know how it works when i do.

For what it is worth my Black and Decker cordless drill has two speed ranges: 0 – 400 RPM and 0 – 1300 RPM.

My electric starter has a cup with a 1/4” thread that could easily be chucked in a drill.

I have not used the drill as a starter but would not hesitate if it were needed.

Bill

Yes, most of the rc starter cups use a 1/4x20 thread hole, so just get an allen bolt that size and put it through the cup and then chuck it in the drill.

Hi I have a 18 v cordles drill with a cup wich i made in the lathe thought it would work on my OS la 46 but it turned it over but the motor would not fire. Flicked it over with a stick and it fired straight away I have now orderd a starter

FWIW....
Aside from the above mentioned Heli's, my Schumacher Fusion's TT .21 has a backplate mounted assy. that uses a ball driver chucked in a cordless drill to start.
It turns over slowly at first, but as the fuel gets to the bearings, etc. they loosen up, then it spins plenty fast enough.