Drill / Driver for Home Use

[Dan_1981]

Looking for a replacement drill & driver for home use.

Current set are a Macallister cheapo cordless set I got from B&Q about 10 years ago.

Batteries now last about 5 min each and the drill would struggle to get through a rice pudding skin.

Not looking to blow the bank but want something reasonably decent.

Happy to look at both corded and cordless.

Recommendations?

[Dan_1981]

This....

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEWALT-LITHIUM-COMBI-DRIL...

Appears to get good reviews?

[Dan_1981]

Screwfix actually have a couple in their sale right now.....

[Dan_1981]

dickymint said:

Dan_1981 said:

Screwfix actually have a couple in their sale right now.....

two things I would say about the Dewalt drill you linked to from Amazon earlier...........

1.5 Ah batteries = poor these days

Replaceable carbon brushes = joke marketing for old school as I cannot remember the days when brushes weren't made of Carbon
or replaceable!!

So this might be a abetter bet?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcd778l2t-sfgb-1...


Or

https://www.screwfix.com/p/milwaukee-m18bpp2ab-402...

[Dan_1981]

Amazon prime has let me down.... nothing of interest in terms of tools that I can see!

[Dan_1981]

I was hoping for around £100 but could push up to £150, seems pointless spending more.

[Dan_1981]

Here comes an idiot question....


Which is more important battery or Volts?

I'm guessing the battery dictates how long it lasts and the V how much power can be transferred to torque or impacts or whatever?


Is 18v really needed or is the 10.8 enough?

[Dan_1981]

This impact driver is on offer, can't find it for this price anywhere else and not been this low on Amazon before.

What's the Ryobi stuff like, might commit me to one system

Ryobi R18IDP-120S 18V ONE+ Cordless Impact Driver Starter Kit (1 x 2.0Ah) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FM4MPK4/ref=cm_sw_r...

Prime price is £78

[Dan_1981]

Still haven't bought one

The Ryobi one above is still on offer - could match that to a drill.

Or this pack from Dewalt.

https://www.powertoolsuk.co.uk/dewalt-dck2059d2t-p...

Which would you go for?

[Dan_1981]

guindilias said:

Dan, have you actually bought anything yet? It's been two months now...

:Hehe:

Erm... No. Built a rather large climbing frame, refurbed the garden, sorted the garage... All with the old set that meant changing battery every 20 minutes and a borrowed cabled one.

Not even sure why I need replacements now

[Dan_1981]

I'd offer a recommendation..... sadly i've still not bough one

[Dan_1981]

I'm still half sort of looking as I've got another task looming that'll require them... This seems a good deal

https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/makita-dlx2131j-1...

[Dan_1981]

5 months to they day since asking the question....

I finally purchased the Makita set above

How's that for thread closure.

[Dan_1981]

mrpbailey said:

Rather than start another similar thread, thought I’d jump on this.
After a new drill/driver to replace my 12 year old Makita Combi.
What’s the opinion of this drill/driver combo offer from screwfix @ £249?

Looks good to me.

Alternatively this one for £50 less - it's the model up from what I bought 6 months ago, for the same price.

Guess it comes down to preference over brand?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dlx2142sm-18v-4-...

[Dan_1981]

MatteAva said:

The house is a new build so the use will be quite limited initially (flatpack furniture, shelfs, a bit of drilling into wood and brick walls).

Edited by MatteAva on Monday 1st June 14:06

I admire your optimism

Our house was a new build and was part of the reason for needing new tools