Drill?

[Megaohm7]

I use Dewalt drills and I've had no probs with them Mainly cordless combi and sds but use a mains sds too. I've heard good things about Bosch and with a 3 yr warranty It seems a good buy. I suppose it's all down to what you're happy with using.

 

[m4tty]

Ive got 2 drills atm but am looking to replace both as batteries are finally giving up but lasted a long time tho but think Li-Ion is what to go for now on a cordless. Ive got the 18V dewalt combi Ni-Cd and 24V dewalt Ni-Cd (SDS with roto-stop) but am looking to replace (when ive saved enough) with a 18V Makita combi with 2 x 3.0aH batteries and Bosch 36V Li-Ion with 2 x 3.0aH batteries. Ill struggle with what ive got until I can afford to get new ones. Its a PITA when the first thing you have to do when turning up to customers house is put batteries on charge.

If your looking at a battery drill go for the highest Amp Hour possible as many of screwfix/B&Q offers are with 3 x 1.3aH batteries which are no good for all day use.

Cheers

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One last thing.

Does everyone have an angle drill? or do you drill the joists at an angle because the drill wont fit between the joists to drill straight?

Are there any problems with drilling at an angle as this is what im doing currently. Angle drill on wish list.

Cheers

 

[Lee Sparks]

Thanks a bunch for the feedback, gave me lots to think about!

Ive got my eye on a midrange 18v combi drill and a mains/corded SDS, ill post the links on here for opinions on them.

Thanks again for the much needed advice. :Salute

Lee

 

[sparky b]

One last thing.

Does everyone have an angle drill? or do you drill the joists at an angle because the drill wont fit between the joists to drill straight?

Are there any problems with drilling at an angle as this is what im doing currently. Angle drill on wish list.

Cheers

No problem drilling at an angle, as long as you stay within prescribed area. You can cut down flat wood bits to get in easier with a normal drill...

 

[Bacon]

Did a job last year in power tool repair shop and they fixed dewalt and black and decker and they told me buy the best black and decker available because they own dewalt and made to the same spec plus you get a 2year warranty as opposed to a 1 year with dewalt.

 

[PC Electrics]

I've recently changed my cordless gear. I had Ryobi ONE+, but burned out the angle drill and the Li-Ion batteries were starting to give up (I'd already had one changed under warranty). So I've sold most of the balance of my Ryobi gear and bought into Makita Li-ion:

This is their entry level combi:

http://www.makitauk.com/products/front/?id=1226&model=BHP453Z

on paper it has a very similar performance to the Ryobi I sold, but in reality it is much better - probably due to the much better batteries, it just keeps going where the Ryobi would have stalled. It is small and light so great for general screwdriving (especially overhead) and drilling.

I also bought one of these:

http://www.makitauk.com/products/front/?id=1226&model=BHP451Z

It's about 35mm longer than the 453 above so won't fit into tight spaces as easy, but it packs a mighty 80Nm MXT powered punch for powering big wood bits through or those tougher jobs. Less suitable for overhead use due to increased weight.

Both these combis do not have vents at the front end to allow plaster and other debris inside (like the Ryobis do, which is what killed one of those). They both have all metal gearboxes and are very quiet and smooth (a testament to great engineering IMO ).

Next I bought one of these:

http://www.makitauk.com/products/front/?id=2113&model=BHR202Z

great for those tougher drilling jobs that even the best combis find difficult (eg engineering bricks). It drills 6mm holes in brick like a knife through butter. It also uses the same batteries as the other Makita kit above. Being only 18volt it obviously can't compete with my mains Bosch SDS but fills the capability gap between the combi and the Bosch nicely with the convenience of cordless but without the expense (or "yet more batteries and charger" inconvenience) of 36volt SDSs. I haven't used it for any chiselling yet, but I dare say it will be okay for those lighter jobs like box holes in grey blocks.

I've got this SDS:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/73560/Power-Tools/SDS-Drills/BOSCH-GBH-2-26DRE-2kg-230V-SDS-Plus-Drill

I use it for 105 and 117mm core holes regularly - usually for extractor fans. Also for chiselling.

I've also sold my Ryobi cordless grinder (just not got enough 'steam' for cutting lines in brick for making channels) and bought this to replace it:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/67427/Power-Tools/Grinders/Bosch-GWS-7-115-4-Professional-Angle-Grinder-240V

Haven't ordered it yet, but will be getting one of these soon (currently without an angle drill having burned out the Ryobi - which btw, i got

 

[Andy™]

IF, and only if, you expect to be installing a lot of ventilation gear, a core drill is a good idea. DON`T try to stuff a 4" core bit in a 2KG SDS - you`ll kill the machine. For odd use-hire one. (

never had any problems with my SDS & core drills. take it easy and you will be OK.

if you do lots of smaller jobs, a cordless SDS is much easier than mains. especially working from ladders

 

[Lee Sparks]

This 18v combi drill impressed me from screwfix,

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/74113/Power-Tools/Cordless-Drills/DeWalt-XRP-DC988L1-18V-Li-Ion-Cordless-Combi-Drill#BVRRWidgetID

The corded SDS drill ideas i had was between this makita 2kg sds:

http://www.toolbox.co.uk/makita-hr24701-24mm-sdsplus-3357-60291

& this Dewalt 3.4kg sds

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/66417/Power-Tools/Corded-Drills/DeWalt-D25323K-GB-3-4kg-SDS-Plus-Hammer-Drill-240V?cm_mmc=AffiliateWindow-_-Datafeed-_-Power%20Tools-_-DeWalt%20D25323K-GB%203.4kg%20SDS%20Plus%20Hammer%20Drill%20240V&source=aw#

Hope the links are viewable.

Main conern with the corded, would the dewalt 3.4kg be too big or too heavy or too powerfull for what i needed it for? ( domestic,general drilling through masonary & some chiseling)

Any feedback would be great.

Lee.

 

[PC Electrics]

All of the above use the Makita 18v 3Ahr li-ion batteries. I've linked to the 'Z' versions, but bought the 453 combi from screwfix with two batteries and a charger (on special offer, it's back up to

 

[Lee Sparks]

This 18v combi drill impressed me from screwfix,

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/74113/Power-Tools/Cordless-Drills/DeWalt-XRP-DC988L1-18V-Li-Ion-Cordless-Combi-Drill#BVRRWidgetID

The corded SDS drill ideas i had was between this makita 2kg sds:

http://www.toolbox.co.uk/makita-hr24701-24mm-sdsplus-3357-60291

& this Dewalt 3.4kg sds

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/66417/Power-Tools/Corded-Drills/DeWalt-D25323K-GB-3-4kg-SDS-Plus-Hammer-Drill-240V?cm_mmc=AffiliateWindow-_-Datafeed-_-Power%20Tools-_-DeWalt%20D25323K-GB%203.4kg%20SDS%20Plus%20Hammer%20Drill%20240V&source=aw#

Hope the links are viewable.

Main conern with the corded, would the dewalt 3.4kg be too big or too heavy or too powerfull for what i needed it for? ( domestic,general drilling through masonary & some chiseling)

Any feedback would be great.

Lee.

 

[Sidewinder]

I "need" to get an impact driver.***correction**** I "need" to convince my Mrs. that I `need` an impact driver.

Come to think of it - I haven`t "needed" one so far - why do i "need" one now?????

KME,

I have an 18V Bosch impact driver, hardly ever use it as it tends to put screws through the whole job!

It came "free" with my Bosch drill an offer.

 

[kme]

Ooh.

Could be interested......