Combi Drill/Driver

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It looks like my faithful Makita 12v has come to the end of the line after years of good service.

DeWalt have made a name for themselves since I last bought, should I be looking at them (or others) before I do the loyal thing and stick with Makita?

I had a quick look at Ryobi when I was last in B&Q but they felt nothing like as substantial as the one I've already got so discounting them.

Advice appreciated from those that know!

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Thanks for all the advice.

I've got a big SDS mains drill/breaker plus a decent mains 'ordinary' one. The cordless is for convenience but does get used quite hard so I think the £300/£400 stuff whilst very attractive, is maybe more than I need.

This is the latest version of what I have currently (18v rather than 12v) at a shade over £200 with a couple of batteries at Screwfix so tucked in between budget and Pro levels.



Choice is endless though!

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annodomini2 said:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dhp453sfew-18v-3-...

This is what I went for in the end.

Picked it up yesterday and for the money, well worth a go. Physically not as big as old one but waltzed through first job of the day popping some holes in steel plate.

Thanks again everyone.