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Stuart_B - 28/7/09 at 06:58 PM

hi all, this is off topic, but i have been at work for 5weeks now, i relay need a drill/driver and/or an impact driver woudl be nice, just wondering what is a good make which does not take a months wage's.lol

i am sparky.

thanks

stuart


JoelP - 28/7/09 at 07:15 PM

i got a couple of the makita 18v cordlesses on screwfix, this is their current offer though, hitatchi:

Drill on screwfix

For sds i use a really cheap one, almost disposable. Lasts a year easily:

Cheap sds

Though of course you would need 110v.

I also have a dewalt 18v cordless but since the bushes started to go i havent got it out.

[Edited on 28/7/09 by JoelP]


Myke 2463 - 28/7/09 at 07:15 PM

Hi Stuart.

Check out dewalt in screwfix, the more you pay the better the drill, cheep ones crap and batts always on charge.

Mike also sparky.


Stuart_B - 28/7/09 at 07:29 PM

hi, i do not need sds, the company supplies them, i am gooing to speak to my boss wenesday, and see what he says about a drill.

but i would like lithuim, but i can not afford it.

well taht is all ways the story.

what are normaly 18v makita/dewalt/hitachi battery tools last?


as well radios? does very one have one.lol

thanks

stuart


ruskino80 - 28/7/09 at 07:42 PM

makita all the way for me ,the 14.4 drills are incredibly powerful and very robust compared to dewalt which feel and look cheap.the mak radio is very good,like you i would like the lithiem but they are pricey.


Stuart_B - 28/7/09 at 07:48 PM

just seen a 14.4v drill and a 14.4v impact driver with 3batterys for £120 plus postage doe sthat sound good?

thanks

stuart


JoelP - 28/7/09 at 09:03 PM

think my 18v makitas are getting on to two years old now.

For radio, i just use an asda digital radio, about £15.


LoMoss - 28/7/09 at 09:49 PM

Its Makita for me every time. Have 18v lithium 2 and 3 speed drill/drivers, impact drill, wood circular saw, metal circular saw, jig saw, angle grinder, torch. and a 1.5ah battery which is very light.

Bought all these naked off ebay. got the anniversary 2 speed drill/driver for £45!! Got a charger and 2 battery locally.

Once you use the saws you will never pick up a hand saw again.

All work tools are Makita and never had a fault with any.

Hope this helps you choose Makita 18v Lithium.

Moss


Stuart_B - 29/7/09 at 04:03 PM

hi all, well spoke to my boss, and he class it as a hand tool so i will have to supply one,

that will take a while, espicaly there is the engien conversion, brakes and steering rack on the mk before i even think about buy one.lol



stuart