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.

hilti

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.

This looks like a good deal:-
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/50393?ts=19283

[Edited on 27/9/10 by mgmiller]

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.

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.

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.

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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]

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Panasonic is the way to go.Expensive but well worth it.

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

Festool, expensive but top bolloc*!!!

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

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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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]

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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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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.

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

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]

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.

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.