Cordless Drill driver

scholes

Hi I recently bought a new drill, sds one and love it. After buying crap drills all my life decided to splash out and buy a good one that will last.

I am now looking to buy a cordless drill driver to compliment it but want to buy a decent one. Don't want to keep changing from screw driver to drill etc.
Can anyone recommend a good cordless drill driver that will have good power with 2 batteries etc. I saw one but it was an actual hammer drill e.tc or is this what I have to buy, another drill ? Also dont want it to cost an arm and a leg.

Thanks

DoneDL

scholes, depends on how much you intend to use it. Ebay is probably your best bet as you can get plenty of variety and decent prices. Dewalt would be my preference but I hear good things about ryobi.

scholes

Thanks DoneDl I heard Dewalt were good alright , I was going to spend around 100

Zimmerframe

The Bosch 10.8v is what you need, if you have a little bit more to spend.
These range are in my opinion the best combination of "lightness" and power.
Something like this one on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Bosch-10-8V-GSR10-8V-Li-Screwdriver-Drill-Driver-v3-NEW-/160436866081?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item255ac84c21#ht_8900wt_907

or if you look around you can get the previous V2 model a bit cheaper.
The batteries and charger are common to all Bosch 10.8v range so if you want more tools later, you can buy just the bare tool.

Or

As your drill is an sds one, maybe a "baby" drill/driver would fit your bill perfectly, same range as above, even cheaper too.

http://cgi.ebay.ie/BOSCH-GSR-10-8V-DRILL-DRIVER-LBOXX-GSR10-8-2-LI-2-X1-3-/390301916137?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item5adfce9be9#ht_2160wt_1141

scholes

Thanks Zimmerframe, I like the second Bosch with the 2 batteries, excuse my ignorance but would 10.8 volts be enough ? would it struggle with tight screws. e.t.c.
I saw an aeg hammer drill but its 18 volts but i feel it wud be too heavy to use just for a screwdriver if you get what i mean

Zimmerframe

scholes wrote: »

Thanks Zimmerframe, I like the second Bosch with the 2 batteries, excuse my ignorance but would 10.8 volts be enough ? would it struggle with tight screws. e.t.c.
I saw an aeg hammer drill but its 18 volts but i feel it wud be too heavy to use just for a screwdriver if you get what i mean

Yes m8,
The 10.8v will surprise you, loads of torque. I even have the impact driver (10.8) version too, that makes big coach bolts with 17mm heads disappear when driving in wood.
The only downside to buying the Bosch is you will want to buy more tools from the range.

kmepll

I bought 3 cordless drills in Aldi a couple of years back,one for me,my dad ,father in law,All still going strong,18v and 2 batteries,invaluable piece of equipment

scholes

Lots of food for thought there thanks a mill everyone for replying

sky6

I also found aldi lidl drills etc very decent quality. Especially relative to cost.
What I will say though is in my experience no Cordless Drill is suitable for hammer action on Masonry. The Spindle becomes damaged and spins off center.
If you need to drill masonry buy an proper hammer drill.

Zimmerframe

sky6 wrote: »

If you need to drill masonry buy an proper hammer drill.

He already has one, he said he bought a good quality sds one.

Drake66

scholes wrote: »

Thanks DoneDl I heard Dewalt were good alright , I was going to spend around 100

Look in B&Q. They had a makita and de walt 18v cordless drill/driver for around €100 the last time I was there; the last bank holiday. I got the de walt one a few months ago. It can handle almost anything and is light for the purpose. The battery is only 1.3AmH but you get two of them so it isn't an issue.

red sean

Main thing is check the AmH rating of the battery. The bigger the better. If you only use a drill once in a blue moon, do'nt spend big.

scholes

Thanks everyone and also thanks to Drake66, dropped into B&Q on Belgard road over weekend and they had a 14.4 volt makita cordless knocked down in price ( I only want it for a screwdriver as I have a SDS one) for 84 euro and it came with 2 batteries and quick charger. Fair play everyone for all their tips , really appreciate it.

RubyGirl

sky6 wrote: »

I also found aldi lidl drills etc very decent quality. Especially relative to cost.
What I will say though is in my experience no Cordless Drill is suitable for hammer action on Masonry. The Spindle becomes damaged and spins off center.
If you need to drill masonry buy an proper hammer drill.

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_12569.htm

What do you think of this one? Have a hammer drill, just want something with a bit of power as a screwdriver.

DoneDL

I have a argos cordless drill that I bought for site work years ago, still good, I was told to buy cheap as a lot of larger sites were losing kit to walk on thieves, I think that for general use some cheaper kit is ok but if you are working in locked sites I would bring my good gear as it recharges more quickly. 1 hour as opposed to 3. So yes give it a go if you think its worth it.

red sean

It's horses for courses as they say. If you're only into diy then aldi/lidl/argos is fine. But for the pro. user you have to spend a bit more. I bought a Makita 14.4v screw gun recently with 3 x 1.7aH batteries at 15 min. charge time for €150. Brilliant little tool that can drive a full box of 75x4mm screws on a single charge. But a diy'er would'nt need that.

pamul

checkout the youtube aeg test on 10v compacts

dodzy

pamul wrote: »

checkout the youtube aeg test on 10v compacts

Since its over 2ys since last posted, I reckon they got sorted.

pamul

your arse must be flat

pamul

there is always one in life pity how sad you are

pamul

maybe just maybe some one will be revieweing the above subject (2 years down the road) and get the info needed back in your box