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Mustang

Joined: 15 Jul 2005
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Location: Sunny Suffolk

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 12 11:22 am Post subject:
Another vote for Makita cordless. It charges the battery in about 15-20 minutes from flat, is powerful so can tackle pretty much anything you would like to do with it.

onemanband

Joined: 26 Dec 2010
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Location: NCA90

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 12 1:03 pm Post subject:

earthyvirgo wrote:

Lightweight and good quality would be my main criteria.

As you say, if you get something butch that'll drill through solid rock, the likelihood is you won't be able to hold it for more that a minute which sort of defeats the object.

EV

Sort of .
Bear in mind a cheaper(eg B+Q own brand) drill will be heavier and bulkier than say a basic Makita - so extra power does not necessarily mean harder work for user.
If lightness is a consideration then consider getting a corded hammer drill for drilling into walls and a small cordless drill (without hammer action ) for general screwing and piloting.
A �30+ corded drill will suffice for DIY use.
A Combi cordless (with hammer action ) will be bulkier and heavier. They could also be a handfull for DIY screwing.
A small cordless screwdriver/drill is good for DIY use as it will fit in cupboards, under shelves etc

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 12 1:04 pm Post subject:
li batteries low vibration (the vibro spec is in the blurb on any half decent drill) lightish electronic speed control and 2 speed box so it will work as a screwdriver as well as a drill for household use if it claims to drill a 10mm or bigger hole in concrete it will be fine for most diy purposes makita stuff is often in the right specs

dpack

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Location: yes

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 12 1:06 pm Post subject:
ps my milwarkee tools are ace and they do make a small powerful multi use drill

Mary-Jane

Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Location: The Fishing Strumpet is from Ceredigion in West Wales

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 12 1:11 pm Post subject:
I've had a look on Which? and they certainly recommend the Makita models as best buys.

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
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Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 12 1:51 pm Post subject:

Mary-Jane wrote:

I've had a look on Which? and they certainly recommend the Makita models as best buys.

I nearly always buy Makita, very good quality.

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
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Location: Hereford

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 12 2:09 pm Post subject:
What's your budget? B and Q have a makita on offer which is very good for 99 quid. Mine lasted forever, doing everything, but wasn't fireproof. I only upgraded to a hitachi for the same money because it had li-ion batteries, and I've just built a cow shed with a single charge. It's light, and strong enough. Batteries charge in around 20 mins but last for over a million years. Ish.

Mary-Jane

Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Location: The Fishing Strumpet is from Ceredigion in West Wales

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 12 2:11 pm Post subject:

Nick wrote:

...but wasn't fireproof.

Ah - it was in the garage then?

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
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Location: Hereford

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 12 2:12 pm Post subject:
Everything but the carry case, yes, so, if you get one, I have a spare box you can have.

onemanband

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Location: NCA90

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 12 2:24 pm Post subject:

Nick wrote:

...but wasn't fireproof.

I've found my charger and drill to be pretty waterproof

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 34535
Location: Hereford

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 12 2:25 pm Post subject:
Sadly, the first liquid that hit them was molten aluminium and lead. Water wasn't really the issue.

j60pro

Joined: 02 May 2009
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 12 2:44 pm Post subject: Drill
B&Q did have a creckin deal last week dunno if its still on i got a bosch 18v cordless hammer drill 2 lithium batts + 1 hr charger �95.00 bargain they have also got makita + dewalt for about the same price

T.G

Joined: 13 Sep 2009
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Location: Somewhere you're not

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 12 4:27 pm Post subject:

vegplot wrote:

As EV says the B&Q P range are good for occasional use.

Yup, I have a couple a very big one which is extremely heavy to use so I went and got a smaller one but for simple jobs around the home thy are more than adequate and if you are only going to use them sporadically, it's a lot to justify hundreds of pounds tied up in tools just sat on a shelf in a shed.

We have makita and dewalt cordless, the dewalt one is ok but the charge doesn't seem to last as long�. I even have a black and decker drill somewhere lurking in one of the outbuildings, it still works fine and used to have the hedge cutter attachment� that�s a fun afternoon of roulette or chance

chez

Joined: 13 Aug 2006
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Location: The Hive of the Uberbee, Quantock Hills, Somerset

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 12 6:52 pm Post subject:

Treacodactyl wrote:

Chez wrote:

We have the tool-station own-brand cordless drill that is good for all the things I need it for. Silverline is the make. and I *think* it's rebranded makita.

I thought it was 'Site' tools that were rebranded Makitas?

Yes, I think you might be right.

They are screwfix, aren't they?

Surrey Dodger

Joined: 02 Jan 2012
Posts: 16

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 12 10:35 am Post subject:
Makita are certainly well rated nowadays,, very much traders choice. However, for a good bit of kit at a cheaper price take a look at Ryobi.

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