Which cordless to buy? advice appreciated

azul · 16-10-2013 10:30pm #1

my two ten year old 14.4 V Makita cordless drills are redundant as the batteries are dead. I've replaced the batteries a couple of times over the years and have beed sold duds once which was a pain. I would love to buy a new drill but I'm so out of touch now I wouldn't know where to start so I would appreciate any advice as to which make and model to go for. I just need it as a screw gun, no hammer. Preferably 18 V. Thanks in advance

rovoagho · 16-10-2013 10:32pm

You had a Makita for 10 years and you want to know what to buy?

My Makita is 5 years old and still going strong. When it goes, I'll definitely be buying another one.

B&Q often have good deals on them.

azul · 16-10-2013 10:48pm

rovoagho wrote: »

You had a Makita for 10 years and you want to know what to buy?

My Makita is 5 years old and still going strong. When it goes, I'll definitely be buying another one.

B&Q often have good deals on them.

the drills are heavy dianosores and have been out of action for years. They work and if I could get cheap batteries id use them. I've been looking into rebuilding the batteries which is an option. Some good YouTube vids on that subject.

indie armada · 17-10-2013 9:43am

Power tool repair services in Glasnevin would probably be able to help you either source new batteries or repair your own.

bazbrady · 18-10-2013 9:45am

I have preference for Dewalt nowadays...have alot of makita powertools but dont think in my opinion they are as good as they once were years ago..several of our makita drills in work(commercial) havent lasted the test of time...shaft and chucks have become damaged from heavy use...I see alot of people using milwakee cordless drills these days ,,,seem very welll made along with dewalt...that said for household use id say makita are fine but if i got the others at a similar price id go with them..

heffo500 · 20-10-2013 2:53pm

Has to be Milwaukee by far the best made these days.

Something like this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Milwaukee-M18PP2A-402C-Compact-Percussion-Impact/dp/B00CFNIWGY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_diy_1

It's the latest from Milwaukee 4 amp hour batteries and brushless motors, it's the tools with FUEL on them you want to buy.

Mr.Fred · 20-10-2013 4:41pm

bazbrady wrote: »

I have preference for Dewalt nowadays...have alot of makita powertools but dont think in my opinion they are as good as they once were years ago..several of our makita drills in work(commercial) havent lasted the test of time...shaft and chucks have become damaged from heavy use...I see alot of people using milwakee cordless drills these days ,,,seem very welll made along with dewalt...that said for household use id say makita are fine but if i got the others at a similar price id go with them..

I'd have said the complete opposite. The plastic housing of dewalt drills just feels cheap in comparison. I've used my makita for 10+ years as an industrial spark and the drill is still going strong the batteries gave out at various points along the way but the drill has no bothers on it even after being dropped from various heights and generally abused.

kramer1 · 21-10-2013 9:21am

Bosch blue are excellent and reasonably priced. Dont buy the green ones they are diy junk.makita seem to have gone to hell a bit and milwaukee are massively overpriced, never tried de walt but ive heard only good things

bazbrady · 21-10-2013 9:33am

Mr Fred ,I can only comment on a few of the newer makita drills that we have had on site..As i said before the older stuff is good which is the one you have but we have had three hammer action 18v makitas and the shaft has bent on all three so thats all i can comment on....Some of the Dewalt do have a plastic casing light feel but any of the dewalt stuff i personnally have and our company has worked fine for years now no major issues....Yes forgot to mention Bosch ..