simonwinn
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 08:18 PM |
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New drill, which is best
Hello.
I'm after some reccommendations as to which drill to buy to replace both my failing bosch corded drill and my knackered worx cordless.
I know its not particularly locost but I am prepared to pay a bit more for something that will last.
It should be cordless and be able to be used as a drill, screwdriver and have hammer action. Also where is best to buy?
Thanks,
Simon.
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thunderace
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 posted on 27/9/10 at 08:27 PM |
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hilti
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JoelP
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 08:27 PM |
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The sort of cordless that can drill bricks with ease, is not the sort you want to be lugging about to assemble furniture with, for instance. You need
to balance the spec of the machine with what you intend to do with it.
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mgmiller
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 08:29 PM |
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This looks like a good deal:-
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/50393?ts=19283
[Edited on 27/9/10 by mgmiller]
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simonwinn
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 08:33 PM |
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I have a SDS drill for when I need to do the serious masonry stuff but would like the new one to be able to cope with things like drilling for rawl
plugs in the house. Also needs to be able to drill chassis members and wodden loft flooring.
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StrikerChris
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 08:34 PM |
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dear end of the market I swear by dewalt,we have them in work and they take a lot of abuse.that said you can do a lot worse than ryobi,all my dads
house bashing tools are ryobi due to the price and ease of interchangeble batteries,quite impressive kit if you get one with the fancy new type of
battery.
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balidey
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 08:36 PM |
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makita 18v combi drill. usually get them for £99 at screwfix etc. Now the li-ion versions are going for £150 then perhaps you can get an older one for
even less?
I have one and wish i had bought it years sooner.
Dutch bears have terrible skin due to their clogged paws
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JoelP
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 08:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mgmiller
This looks like a good deal:-
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/50393?ts=19283
[Edited on 27/9/10 by mgmiller]
only one battery with that drill!
Best purchase i ever made was one of these:
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/84044/Power-Tools/Cordless-Drills/Makita-Combi-Drill
branded as site, £50 with 3 batteries. Unbeatable.
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Wee T
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 08:40 PM |
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Drill
Panasonic is the way to go.Expensive but well worth it.
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Toniq-r
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 09:08 PM |
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Panasonic is the way but B&Q have some cracking deals on 18volts. you wont find cheaper ,since they bought screwfix they seem to have far much
better deals
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myke pocock
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 09:25 PM |
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Festool, expensive but top bolloc*!!!
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 10:10 PM |
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Another vote for Makita, got a dewalt grinder which is Ok but never had great luck with their drills which seem pricey although my brother (a joiner)
swears by them.
Ryobi seem to come up with deals every so often - bought maintenance guys at work a corded and cordless drill for about £90 a while back and still
going strong
Best thing is to go somewhere and see how they feel then buy off web
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
Our most recent pics are here:
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/trextr7monkey/
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l0rd
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 10:11 PM |
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Hitachi for me.
Got a good set of drill, hammer drill and flashlight 18v for 150.
Screfix had it for 300
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James
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 10:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JoelP
quote:
Originally posted by mgmiller
This looks like a good deal:-
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/50393?ts=19283
[Edited on 27/9/10 by mgmiller]
only one battery with that drill!
Best purchase i ever made was one of these:
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/84044/Power-Tools/Cordless-Drills/Makita-Combi-Drill
branded as site, £50 with 3 batteries. Unbeatable.
Wot 'e said!
I bought something pretty similar to Joel's a few years ago (didn't have the metal sliip ring on the chuck but did have 3 batts) and
it's been brilliant.
I have a corded 750w Ryobi for masonry stuff though but it rarely gets used but it still pretty good.
Any DIY job I go on I take my little general little tool box with and my Makita- it's invaluable!
Cheers,
James
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simonwinn
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| posted on 12/10/10 at 06:17 PM |
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Ok so I went Makita. It arrived last week and so far i'm really impressed. I went for the 18v lithium version with 2 batteries. Its very light
compared to my old worx one and the built in work light is very useful.
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NS Dev
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| posted on 15/10/10 at 10:11 PM |
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I have an 18v makita (non li ion though) and its great. Several years of constant workshop daily abuse and still as new in terms of performance, if
not appearance
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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Peteff
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| posted on 19/10/10 at 03:52 PM |
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Axminster 18v Makita drill on offer at the moment looks a good deal. I'm just studying them and might buy one as my
cheapo drill has knackered batteries and only last ten minutes on an hour charge.
Ordered one, I hope it's as good as everyone says.
[Edited on 19/10/10 by Peteff]
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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TimC
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| posted on 19/10/10 at 04:01 PM |
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I certainly wouldn't buy a Hitachi again. The bl@@dy thing doesn't run true and is useless at drilling metal. The one we had in work was
the same.
It sounds like l0rd has been luckier but I'd still look elsewhere; unless you are more interested in the torch which is pretty ace.
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JF
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| posted on 19/10/10 at 08:19 PM |
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Another vote for Makita top stuff. My dad got a heavy duty one with nimh batteries. Great machine but the batteries are duff, he loses a battery about
every year.
The nicd and li-ion batteries are quite durable though.
Got an 18V li-ion machine myself. Much lighter then older versions and more power. Really solid machine, really love it.
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