A cordless "fixing turning device"?

cormie

Hi,
I'm looking for recommendations on a decent screw gun/drill that can be versatile to be used for simple things like IKEA assembly to more heavy duty masonry work so to be gentle enough to screw things into the paper quality IKEA "wood" while still being able to go through concrete and not overheat and die. I'd like it to be compact enough, good quality that will last and preferably with a back up battery included. A LED light would be a nice addition I guess and while were at it, a nice head pack for hex and the likes too.

Any feedback appreciated

dodzy

B&Q. Makita or dewalt 18v cordless. Can't remember exactly but circa €110-120. Ideal for your needs. Pallet loads of them. No light on them though. They are also doing a decent bit set (makita) for €20. Everything you will need in terms of drill bits, posi bits, etc.

cormie

Thanks for the recommendation. From my carpentry days, Makita was one of the top brands. Are these on special at the moment or is this the regular price?

cormie

I see the dewalt on page 14 here: http://s7ondemand4.scene7.com/is/content/BandQ/DIY.COM%20ROI%20PDF/2014/ROI_Publication_23.05.14_to_26.06.14.pdf

Do they have a Makita one too or were you trying to remember if it was Dewalt or Makita? It actually has the LED worklight and the battery doesn't look too heavy which could be good for extended use doing IKEA crap. Only thing is, it's only got the one battery..

Do you reckon it's up to the task of masonry work or would I be better off with a separate impact/hammer drill? Would be nice to just use the one unit for everything! It won't be used regularly for masonry at all, once in a blue moon actually so most will be assembly/disassembly of furniture and a bit of interior wall fixings through stud work and the likes.

cormie

I just remembered coming across this before on BA. I think it might be the man for the job if a bit more expensive, the batteries will be far better and you get two of them. The reviews are amazing and the previous thread on bargain alerts about it spouted it as a great deal:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008M6ABFI/

esox28

Have a look at these https://www.festool.ie/Products/Pages/Product-Competence.aspx?foc=ol_akkubohrschrauber_t_5547

gctest50

cormie wrote: »

Hi,
I'm looking for recommendations on a decent screw gun/drill that can be versatile to be used for simple things like IKEA assembly to more heavy duty masonry work so to be gentle enough to screw things into the paper quality IKEA "wood" while still being able to go through concrete and not overheat and die. I'd like it to be compact enough, good quality that will last and preferably with a back up battery included. A LED light would be a nice addition I guess and while were at it, a nice head pack for hex and the likes too.

Any feedback appreciated

One way of going about it :

About half-way down , 10.8v drill/driver 39.99 - buy 2 and keep the receipts , then buy a proper SDS yoke for masonry

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/SID-333445E0-75F3B7E1/www_lidl_ie/hs.xsl/Offers.htm?id=181

Or a pair of these and spare batteries :

http://www.argos.co.ukstatic/Product/partNumber/7114267.htm

jeepers101

esox28 wrote: »

Have a look at these https://www.festool.ie/Products/Pages/Product-Competence.aspx?foc=ol_akkubohrschrauber_t_5547

Overkill for his needs, not to mention budget

cormie

esox28 wrote: »

Have a look at these https://www.festool.ie/Products/Pages/Product-Competence.aspx?foc=ol_akkubohrschrauber_t_5547

Thanks for the suggestion but €600 is quite a bit out of budget :eek:

gctest50 wrote: »

One way of going about it :



Or a pair of these and spare batteries :

I saw the lidl one alright but as always with this kind of thing, I prefer to buy once and have something I can rely on for years that will be up for pretty much any job I put it to.

I've done a little more research since posting, and this one (the 785) is meant to be a lot better than the B&Q model (the 780) - you can tell it's the 780 as it doesn't have the silver ring around the head. It's available with different battery options:

1 x 4ah: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dewalt-Lithium-Ion-2-Speed-Combi-Battery/dp/B00CFNJF9W/ref=zg_bs_1939336031_5

2 x 1.5ah: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lithium-Ion-2-Speed-Combi-Complete-Batteries/dp/B0051HFCRI/ref=zg_bs_1939336031_9


Not sure which would be best to go with, and then of course there's the Makita one I linked to earlier which is with 2 x 3ah batteries so this might be the best deal going: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008M6ABFI/

I'm going to see if I can find any reviews comparing the DeWalt to Makita

mikehn

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/7114360/Trail/searchtext%3EFAT+MAX.htm
Stanley fat max 18v li-ion €139 two batteries DeWalt drill under another name,
Excellent drill, bought one 3 months ago, also have a DeWalt 18v NiCad which is not now getting any use since my new purchase

cormie

I think I'm almost sold on the makita one :pac:

jameshayes

Got this in B&Q a while back, Li-ion batteries, led guide light etc etc.. got it during their 20% off weekends and it was already on sale.. i think i paid 80-90 quid. Amazing drill, i've owned a fair few and this is def a good one.

http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-tools/drills-drivers/-brand-BOSCH/Bosch-PSB-18-LI-2-Combi-Drill-with-2-Batteries-11227751

Pros: 2 batteries with fast charge
hammer setting for walls
low torque setting (just used it to put together a few ikea kitchen carcases)
led light, I always thought this was a gimmick, but it is actually great!

Cons: For some reason me and Bosch boxes don't get on, I always find it hard to get the b@stard closed (as with other Bosch things I have)

cormie

I just bought 2 of the Makita ones :eek: I think...

When I was looking earlier there was 6 in stock at £185, then 5 in stock, then I was off the computer for an hour and checked again and that offer had disappeared, but I had it still in my basket, changed it to 2 and the order went through ok?!

cormie

Card has been charged with a "pending" transaction showing on my account, when I first placed the order there was just a €1 amount showing from Amazon but now the full amount is "pending", which usually means it's been charged but just takes a few days for it to go from the account, I think that means I've 2 secured at £185 each when the cheapest now on Amazon is about £252 each.

peter bermingham

esox28 wrote: »

Have a look at these https://www.festool.ie/Products/Pages/Product-Competence.aspx?foc=ol_akkubohrschrauber_t_5547

Have the older version of that drill going strong after 10 years

cormie

Thanks again for all the suggestions folks, I was kind of swayed towards the Makita in an older bargain alerts thread and after doing a bit of research this morning it came back with very strong reviews, not just from amazon but video reviews etc too. The ones linked to are probably similar quality and the Festool one must be a beast too, but I think the Makita is good for the application I need it for, I hope