Recommend me a drill please
Discussion
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?
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?
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.
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
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.
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.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
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.
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.
+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.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
Dont go cheap with Dewalt, not quite so good.
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