Recommend me a drill please

[edwardsje]

Hi, my old cordless drill has finally died, and I need to buy a replacement -can anyone give advice/recommendations?

It will be used for general DIY, occasional heavy duty stuff like drilling into concrete, slow speed drill driving, but never for all that long at a single use (proper DIY should, of course, be spread over a number of months ).

I'd look to spend up to say £100 or so, maybe a little bit more.

Thoughts on brand/models/voltage?

[Simpo Two]

I'd trundle into B&Q and fondle some. A very big range, and their own brand 'Pro Plus' range is not at all bad for domestic/DIY use. As well as the specs, I like tools that are well balanced and fit my hands, and with triggers that don't nip your finger when you squeeze them.

[Gingerbread Man]

18 Volt.

13mm chuck as opposed to 10mm.

A few batteries.


Screw fix throws up these - Dewalt DC100KA-GB 18V Cordless Combi Drill and Ryobi One+ CDI-1801 18V Cordless Combi Drill

I use the second one at work on a nearly daily basis. Can't complain with it. Also if you buy any more 18V Ryobi cordless power tools, they all use the same batteries which is useful.

Edited by Gingerbread Man on Saturday 25th April 11:04

[edwardsje]

Gingerbread Man said:

18 Volt.

13mm chuck as opposed to 10mm.

A few batteries.


Screw fix throws up these - Dewalt DC100KA-GB 18V Cordless Combi Drill and Ryobi One+ CDI-1801 18V Cordless Combi Drill

I use the second one at work on a nearly daily basis. Can't complain with it. Also if you buy any more 18V Ryobi cordless power tools, they all use the same batteries which is useful.

Edited by Gingerbread Man on Saturday 25th April 11:04

Thanks, was looking at the first one, but I think the Ryobi is worth a tenner more (better batteries and side handle). I've got other Ryobi stuff and it seems good.

[Plotloss]

Makita or Blue Bosch. DeWalt quality has gone right off.

Go for Lithium-Ion rather than Ni-Cads, 18v is a good blend of power and portability.

[edwardsje]

Plotloss said:

Makita or Blue Bosch. DeWalt quality has gone right off.

Go for Lithium-Ion rather than Ni-Cads, 18v is a good blend of power and portability.

Not for my budget I don't think

[Plotloss]

£150 gets you a Makita Lithium.

[edwardsje]

Plotloss said:

£150 gets you a Makita Lithium.

Yep, not for my budget, but thanks

[Simpo Two]

Plotloss said:

DeWalt quality has gone right off.

I had my doubts about them when they started sponsoring TVR!

[Engineer1]

For drilling into concrete i would look at mains powered SDS, a real mans tool then get a cheap stty portable. Or a mini 4.8V Drill/driver stops you having the annoying not quite powerful enough drill situation. also i would be concerned how well batteries survive being left half charged for extended periods.

[V12Les]

Gingerbread Man said:

18 Volt.

13mm chuck as opposed to 10mm.

A few batteries.


Screw fix throws up these - Dewalt DC100KA-GB 18V Cordless Combi Drill and Ryobi One+ CDI-1801 18V Cordless Combi Drill

I use the second one at work on a nearly daily basis. Can't complain with it. Also if you buy any more 18V Ryobi cordless power tools, they all use the same batteries which is useful.

Edited by Gingerbread Man on Saturday 25th April 11:04

+1 for the Ryobi. Bought as a second drill (most of our gear is Dewalt or Bosch) and find its more than man enough for site work.
Dont go cheap with Dewalt, not quite so good.