cordless drill?

jackstowers · Post by **jackstowers** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:44 pm

Ive got Dewalt 18v which Ive used most days for the last 5 years and its brilliant, have had to change the switch twice but its only about £30. The best bit is the 15min charger.
That said I would probably go for one of the little Hitachi things with the fancy batteries and loads of torqs, I think they have impact action aswell

Post by **Bootsy** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:29 am

mycar wrote:
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I hope you don`t mind me mentioning this boss but, well, err, the link works much better without that `o` on the end.

Beautiful site though.

Mike.

Good point! Thats what you get for using DDK on your iPhone!

Corrected.

They are worth using, a really sound set up, competitive (or so they tell me) and great people to deal with. We're building another site for them at the moment.

DIRKBROWNFINGER · Post by **DIRKBROWNFINGER** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:26 am

Got a Bosch Pro from screwfix, they were on offer last year - very happy. I think 14 volt is enough for us mere mortals for use on cars, 18/24 v is quite heavy to use. As long as you get two batteries and a rapid charger and adjustable torque, I am sure Bosch(not green!)/Makita will be fine. If you want to drill masonary etc then fill your boots!

Amazon wouldnt be a bad place to start, save you trawling around?

Dirk.

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:55 am

you say that but my 18V bosch is green I will burn it at the stake..

that or get a can of blue paint..

been as good as gold, keeps good charge, hammer action is great. Never let me down.. I guess it's how you treat your tools, it gets used daily

Paul_Revere · Post by **Paul_Revere** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:16 pm

I've got two Ryobi 18v's They are brill- I even bought one for the wife last Christmas!!!

She was well pleased!!!

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:36 pm

interesting gift I have to say..... what ever floats your boat I guess

mycar · Post by **mycar** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:50 pm

A wise old man once told me, `Never buy your wife a present with a plug attached`

Advice I have followed for more years than I care to mention.

But... a cordless drill...... perfect.

Roll on Valentines Day.

Mike.

Paul_Revere · Post by **Paul_Revere** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:07 pm

mycar wrote:A wise old man once told me, `Never buy your wife a present with a plug attached`

Advice I have followed for more years than I care to mention.

But... a cordless drill...... perfect.

Roll on Valentines Day.

Mike.

Good thinking!! I was a bit stuck for Valentines day! Ryobi also do a cordless car vac! Combine the interests as they say!!

mycar · Post by **mycar** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:20 pm

Careful with that new drill of yours.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXdFsU4Gcfk

Mike

dogbower · Post by **dogbower** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:59 am

I have had a number of cheaper drills for DIY but when I started using them day to day they just dont last. I agree with the fact that the green Bosch dont last.
Mt latest drill is a De Walt 18V, it is as powerful as many corded drills, only moan is the chuck sometimes takes small bits off centre.
I would recommend it but shop around to get a good price, 50% off list price.
Just got an order from screwfix and they have a Makita double pack for less than £100. Should be ok for enthusiastic DIY.