What drill/driver twin set

[steve1]

I know this has probably been done to death, but my battery drill is fast giving up, and as i have a couple of projects coming up that require a lot of screwing, ( the metal into wood type ), I thought I might treat myself to a new toy, or two.
It will be for diy purposes, but need something that will last, and not struggle with large size screws, as in fixing 6X2 timbers etc.
Have been looking at the makita range, but there seems to be quite a bit of difference price wise with some of their kit, also, how does the 14.4v compare to the 18v spec.
Thanx.

[cpas]

Screwfix often do good deals on drills. I bought a DeWalt for £99. My main criteria are twin batteries, 1 hour recharging, 13mm chick (rather than 10mm) and 18V (for better torque). Mine also has a hammer setting which is handy. The 1 hour charge is handy as generally I don't use the drill that often so both batteries lose some of their charge after a while, so I can put one on charge whilst I use the other until it runs out. The DeWalt also has a self-locking chuck so you can tighten it onto bits with one hand.

[skilly1]

This a fantastic drill. You get 2 lithium Ion Batteries which last well and only take 30mins to recharge. They also keep the full charge until used. Very powerful and lightweight due to Li Batteries.

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?isSearch=tru...

[cpas]

Looks a better deal than mine

[steve1]

Thanx for the response so far, but i was thinking of both, a drill and impact driver as a set, it will just make it easier for the projects i have, rather than keep changing the bits from drill to screwdriver bit.
Or can some good deals be had by buying seperately.

[Simpo Two]

Does it have to be cordless or is mains an option? More power, no batteries.

[MrV]

skilly1 said:

This a fantastic drill. You get 2 lithium Ion Batteries which last well and only take 30mins to recharge. They also keep the full charge until used. Very powerful and lightweight due to Li Batteries.

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?isSearch=tru...

A big plus 1 with this drill,we have a couple for work and they do the job for us so as a Diy option you can't go wrong.

[steve1]

Simpo Two said:

Does it have to be cordless or is mains an option? More power, no batteries.

I already have a very good mains drill, just want to replace my cordless one, but also want a good impact driver, last time I wanted one, for a decking project, I borrowed my mates impact driver, wow! nearly screwed right through the timber.

[RedLeicester]

steve1 said:

Thanx for the response so far, but i was thinking of both, a drill and impact driver as a set,

http://www.toolstop.co.uk/makita-lxt232-18v-lxt-li-ion-combi-and-drill-driver-twinpack-2-batteries-p8986

[annodomini2]

RedLeicester said:

steve1 said:

Thanx for the response so far, but i was thinking of both, a drill and impact driver as a set,

http://www.toolstop.co.uk/makita-lxt232-18v-lxt-li-ion-combi-and-drill-driver-twinpack-2-batteries-p8986

He said impact driver, which is lxt202

http://www.toolbox.co.uk/makita-lxt202-18v-liion-l...

[RedLeicester]

Bah, was doing it too quickly on my phone! Anyway, the end result is roughly the same - sumfink decent!

[Shaolin]

I bought a 12v Makita twin set a couple of years ago, drill/driver and impact driver. They outperform 14.4v drivers I've had. The impact driver is as powerful as I could ever need I reckon, I've punched in 90mm x 6mm screws into softwood with it, it has never been out of its depth with anything I've asked of it. The advantage with 12v is that they are significantly smaller and lighter than bigger ones. Cost me about £120 ish at Screwfix on offer. Thought I'd need to get a bigger cordless too but have never felt the need, a corded hammer drill does for bigger masonry drilling jobs.

[eskidavies]

ive had a twin pack makita 18v for 3yrs and mine get a bking every day being a plumber,still going strong,i somtimes use back of drill to hit rawl plugs in if i aint got hammer.

[Mr GrimNasty]

steve1 said:

I already have a very good mains drill, just want to replace my cordless one, but also want a good impact driver, last time I wanted one, for a decking project, I borrowed my mates impact driver, wow! nearly screwed right through the timber.

Do you really mean an impact driver? Why would you use an impact driver for decking screws? Wheel nuts yes, but decking screws.....

[steve1]

Mr GrimNasty said:

Do you really mean an impact driver? Why would you use an impact driver for decking screws? Wheel nuts yes, but decking screws.....

I didn't use it for the actual decking screws, but for the raised frame that it was built on, 6x2 timbers fixed to 4x4 posts, with some fairly big screws.
Don't forget, my drill was dying on me, so needed something up to the job, hence the hunt for something new.

[annodomini2]

Mr GrimNasty said:

Do you really mean an impact driver? Why would you use an impact driver for decking screws? Wheel nuts yes, but decking screws.....

Speed and battery life, you'd be surprised how much torque long screws require into hardwood.

Also it's impact driver, not impact wrench, similar, but different tool.

[Mr GrimNasty]

annodomini2 said:

Mr GrimNasty said:

Do you really mean an impact driver? Why would you use an impact driver for decking screws? Wheel nuts yes, but decking screws.....

Speed and battery life, you'd be surprised how much torque long screws require into hardwood.

Also it's impact driver, not impact wrench, similar, but different tool.

Der hic hic, I was making a point. But it's complete overkill for DIY (or even a pro. TBH), even my 14.4v Bosch will drive a landscape screw through an oak sleeper no trouble, in no time, with no battery life issues.

Your way you'll fracture a lot of screws in situ without realising it, and risk other damage. It's just lazy butchery. If you really think you need an impact driver for DIY, just pilot. Much better job. It's a pointless extra tool and a waste of money that would be better spent on a better quality drill driver or an extra battery.

Edited by Mr GrimNasty on Thursday 28th April 09:56

[mgtony]

This is pretty decent value:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dc100ka3-gb-combi...

Batteries are the 1.3AH which are not the biggest, but you do get three of them. Want a twin pack? buy two of these instead!

[REESER]

Bought this makita 10.8v impact driver set about 1 month ago and i've used alot of drills etc onsite. These 2 are very impressive the impact driver has 90nn of torque which when taking up a large area of decking yesterday out performed my power drill which was runing off mains and my other dewalt cordless.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWXgCgGxxqo little vid of the makita in action this swayed me into getting these 2 drills and all i can say is im very very impressed.

http://www.aonetools.co.uk/product_info.php?produc...

Amazing value and great drills you would have no problem with the work you've stated using these.

Edited by REESER on Thursday 28th April 13:13

[CedGTV]

Got this set http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/sn/MAKDK343 from Travis Perkins a while back and i haven't had any complaints yet.