Drill recommendation
Discussion
Id go for something like this. Twin set so combo drill and an impact driver
http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dlx2020sw-18v-3-0...
That will do 98% of stuff around the house etc
http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dlx2020sw-18v-3-0...
That will do 98% of stuff around the house etc
Combi means it has a hammer function for masonry as well as normal drilling for wood/metal etc.
e.g
http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dhp459sfe-18v-3-0...
e.g
http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dhp459sfe-18v-3-0...
Edited by Toltec on Monday 24th July 11:34
Screwfix has a decent range for around a £100:
1x4ah battery:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcd776m1t-gb-18v-...
2x1.5ah batteries:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcd776s2t-gb-18v-...
Hitachi http://www.screwfix.com/p/hitachi-dv18dgl-jg-18v-2...
Bosch http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gsb18-2-li-plus-18...
Or a few Makitas for a few more quid.
All 13mm chucks on those as well.
1x4ah battery:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcd776m1t-gb-18v-...
2x1.5ah batteries:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcd776s2t-gb-18v-...
Hitachi http://www.screwfix.com/p/hitachi-dv18dgl-jg-18v-2...
Bosch http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gsb18-2-li-plus-18...
Or a few Makitas for a few more quid.
All 13mm chucks on those as well.
megaphone said:
What are you going to use it for? An impact driver is a waste of time for most diy'ers. You'll be better of with a decent combi drill than going for a 'twin set' with an impact driver.
I like Makita, their 18v Combi drills are great. 13mm chucks will hold bigger drills.
Disagree. There are times when a combi drill won't cut it for driving in screws effectively. Ok, the combi drill will do most things but when you need an impact you need an impact. Couple that twin set with a decent sds hammer and you are sorted. I like Makita, their 18v Combi drills are great. 13mm chucks will hold bigger drills.
megaphone said:
What are you going to use it for? An impact driver is a waste of time for most diy'ers. You'll be better of with a decent combi drill than going for a 'twin set' with an impact driver.
I like Makita, their 18v Combi drills are great. 13mm chucks will hold bigger drills.
I use the impact driver more than the drill, frankly.I like Makita, their 18v Combi drills are great. 13mm chucks will hold bigger drills.
I have a Milwaukee 18V set - both are tough and have lasted through plenty of abuse. I also have the battery powered Milwaukee saw, which uses the same batteries. Buy something where the manufacturer has a decent range of stuff, so you can use the batteries and chargers interchangeably.
mgtony said:
2x1.5ah batteries:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcd776s2t-gb-18v-...
I've had this model for 3 years, fitted out a camper van, done loads of DIY and stuff in the garden, it's always had enough torque to drive in screws and the 2 smaller batteries mean you can charge one while using the other and never run out of power. Use this and an SDS, the corded drill hasn't seen the light of day except for mixing grout/adhesive etc.http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcd776s2t-gb-18v-...
Recommended, especially at the price, above this it appears to be the law of diminishing returns (I use cordless drills a lot but I'm not a professional and this seems to me to tbe sweet spot for a DIYer).
megaphone said:
wjwren said:
Wood work etc. I put some decking down and borrowed an impact driver off a friend, they were brilliant.
But will you ever use one again? A decent combi drill is far more useful.hairyben said:
Once you've used an impacter for screws you'll never want to screw with a combi drill again, if you'll pardon the pun, plus both machines at hand can be every handy eg pilot/screwing without constantly changing bits if the op can justify the extra.
Agreed. I have an old 12V impact driver and I wouldn't be without it. Only downside is the low voltage. It won't do many 100mm screw before it dies I also recommend Makita. Very happy with my stuff.
hairyben said:
megaphone said:
wjwren said:
Wood work etc. I put some decking down and borrowed an impact driver off a friend, they were brilliant.
But will you ever use one again? A decent combi drill is far more useful.bakerstreet said:
Agreed. I have an old 12V impact driver and I wouldn't be without it. Only downside is the low voltage. It won't do many 100mm screw before it dies
I also recommend Makita. Very happy with my stuff.
It's not the voltage affecting run time but the low battery capacity (Ah) that reduces as the packs age.I also recommend Makita. Very happy with my stuff.
More voltage will give you more power/torque within reason but not all tools are equal, my panasonic stuffs only 14v but supposedly delivers more power than rival 18v kit. Modern good kit is so good that lower voltage stuff will tackle most jobs easily, if budget was a deciding factor I'd rather have 14v combi & impactor than an 18v combi alone
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