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DeWalt & Bosch (Blue) Combi Drills in Woodies

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  • 11-04-2017 8:37am
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    SachaJ
    Registered Users Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭


    Not a bad offer in Woodies (for a B&M store) at the moment for a couple of decent quality combi drills.

    Bosch (Blue) GSB18-2-LI, 2 x 2Ah batteries, hard case, charger (I think) and a few drill bits. 149.00e. (162e on Screwfix)
    http://www.woodies.ie/bosch-18v-li-ion-pro-combi-drill-plus-1123930

    DeWalt DCD785C2, 2 x 1.5Ah batteries, hard case and a charger (I think). 149.00e. Perfect for the lads that got the recent impact wrench off Screwfix....
    http://www.woodies.ie/18v-combi-hammer-drill-1134510

    Not entirely sure if both include a charger but pretty sure they do.

    Saw them both over the weekend and the Bosch felt lovely in the hand. Thinking of picking it up as my Makita drills got nicked recently.


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    sioda
    Registered Users Posts: 4,455 ✭✭✭sioda


    I have the dewalt one highly recommended.

    From everyday use to poured concrete no problems battery charges quickly as well


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    mikeoneilly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 479 ✭✭mikeoneilly


    I'd probably go for the likes of this now
    http://www.ie.screwfix.com/bosch-gsb-18-2-li-plus-18v-4-0ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill.html

    €125 with 4AH battery


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    SachaJ
    Registered Users Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭SachaJ


    mikeoneilly wrote: »
    I'd probably go for the likes of this now
    http://www.ie.screwfix.com/bosch-gsb-18-2-li-plus-18v-4-0ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill.html

    €125 with 4AH battery

    If your buying the single drill you are better off with 2 X 2Ah rather than 1 X 4Ah (unless you are going to buy that second battery). Guaranteed it will run out when you need it and you have to hang around waiting for it to charge.

    Also for small jobs around the house I prefer a smaller lighter battery. If I was in the building trades I'd see the value in bigger batteries that last longer.

    But if you got that from Screwfix plus an additional 3Ah battery for €63 then you'd have a nice set for €188.


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    SachaJ
    Registered Users Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭SachaJ


    For anyone that bought the Bosch, Amazon have a nice matching Impact Driver on offer.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=103535272


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    SachaJ
    Registered Users Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭SachaJ


    Woodies now have this Bosch drill for €99.

    Brilliant value so I bought a second one to put away for when/if the first one dies.


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    irishbuzz
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    Just picked one up. Even managed to spot that one of the packs also included a decent set of drill bits so an extra bargain for me.

    Thanks SachaJ


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    SachaJ
    Registered Users Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭SachaJ


    irishbuzz wrote: »
    Just picked one up. Even managed to spot that one of the packs also included a decent set of drill bits so an extra bargain for me.

    Thanks SachaJ

    Yeah I got the bits in the first set I bought and they are very good. I think those bit sets are around €10 each.


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    Atlantic Dawn
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    Great deal, the blue Bosch is the pro range.


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    ciarsd
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    SachaJ wrote: »
    Woodies now have this Bosch drill for €99.

    Brilliant value so I bought a second one to put away for when/if the first one dies.

    Super thanks. Just picked 2 up myself on foot of reading this! Had been keeping an eye on this model and the 4.0Ah batteries since November in case there was a sale. Cheers


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    mikeweird
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭mikeweird


    Thanks op,picked one up today to replace an identical model.

    Think the brushes are gone on the old one but Bosch don't seem to have made provision for easy replacement.

    There's 2 models of 18v SDS plus if anyone is looking ,got the good one for about 190 delivered on Amazon Germany(body only)


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    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,186 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    Anyone know if the batteries with it would be compatible with other Bosch devices like these circular saws...

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Cordless-Circular-Without-Battery/dp/B00E5Z0DX0/ref=pd_vtph_60_lp_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=T0HDX2SCF6KBN3RQX36X

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Professional-Cordless-Circular-Without/dp/B008RN08SQ/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1514497402&sr=8-10&keywords=bosch+saw


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    Zimmerframe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,661 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    Anyone know if the batteries with it would be compatible with other Bosch devices like these circular saws...

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Professional-Cordless-Circular-Without/dp/B008RN08SQ/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1514497402&sr=8-10&keywords=bosch+saw

    Definitely ok with the saw above, or indeed any of the blue Bosch tools.
    I have that circular saw, it's a bit meh.
    Ok for a quick cut, but don't bank on doing a lot, especially with 2'0 ah batteries.


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    mikeweird
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭mikeweird


    The professional tool batteries are interchangeable

    If you scroll down u will see the charger for the DIY tool is a different type

    Also the charger that comes with the woodies kit is only the basic 2 amp version


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    5T3PH3N
    Registered Users Posts: 542 ✭✭✭5T3PH3N


    Bosch blue tools are all on the same battery platform, green are on a different battery altogether.
    The Bosch 18-2-li is an entry level 'pro' grade tool, it won't last as long as the 18v-li as the internals are different, it would be an ideal tool for diy use though.
    If anyone is looking for higher amp batteries for saws or grinders, have a look on Lawson his, 5ah batteries are about 50gbp last I checked.


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    bloodless_coup
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    The DeWilt is pretty skookum, a good choocher for the home gamer.


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    ongarite
    Registered Users Posts: 8,201 ✭✭✭ongarite


    doylefe wrote: »
    The DeWilt is pretty skookum, a good choocher for the home gamer.
    Keep your dick in a vice!!


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    mikeweird
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭mikeweird


    I went ahead and registered on the app for the 3 year warranty and the £15 cashback

    I'd be doubtful about getting cashback.I don't think there's enough info on the receipt to prove you bought the exact kit.

    Don't they need an IBAN too? Only asked for sort and account number


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    cletus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,872 ✭✭✭cletus


    doylefe wrote: »
    The DeWilt is pretty skookum, a good choocher for the home gamer.

    She's the Cockford Ollie (or more better, the cock for dolly) :D


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    asteroids over berlin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭asteroids over berlin


    Makita all the way ahem, top drlls


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    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,922 ✭✭✭dodzy


    mikeweird wrote: »
    I went ahead and registered on the app for the 3 year warranty and the £15 cashback

    I'd be doubtful about getting cashback.I don't think there's enough info on the receipt to prove you bought the exact kit.

    Don't they need an IBAN too? Only asked for sort and account number

    Anyone can generate IBAN form SC and AC number.


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    The Duk
    Registered Users Posts: 169 ✭✭The Duk


    mikeweird wrote: »
    I went ahead and registered on the app for the 3 year warranty and the £15 cashback

    I'd be doubtful about getting cashback.I don't think there's enough info on the receipt to prove you bought the exact kit.

    Don't they need an IBAN too? Only asked for sort and account number


    Could you tell me which app you are referring to esp. for the cashback? Thanks.

    The only way I could register for the 3 years warranty was via the Bosch Toolbox app on Android. The UK warranty website wouldn't work for me.


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    BillyBobBS
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    Picked up the Bosch today in Sandyford. Opened the box when i got home and one of the batteries was missing so i returned it and they threw in a set of drill bits worth 30 euro. Happy with that tbh and the drill seems very well put together indeed. :)


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    everlast75
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    Slightly off topic but does anyone have a discount code for screwfix online? Im looking at a dewalt drill at the mo and would like to get it a bit cheaper...


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    Mokeydope
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭Mokeydope


    everlast75 wrote: »
    Slightly off topic but does anyone have a discount code for screwfix online? Im looking at a dewalt drill at the mo and would like to get it a bit cheaper...

    Best avoid screwfix .They're expensive with the drills


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    dodzy
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    BillyBobBS wrote: »
    Picked up the Bosch today in Sandyford. Opened the box when i got home and one of the batteries was missing so i returned it and they threw in a set of drill bits worth 30 euro. Happy with that tbh and the drill seems very well put together indeed. :)

    So now you have three batteries...and a bit set :D


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    marklazarcovic
    Registered Users Posts: 6,208 ✭✭✭marklazarcovic


    Is this a decent one for removing lug nuts?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01N0OY0N6/ref=mp_s_a_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1514792925&sr=8-18&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=impact+wrench


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    5T3PH3N
    Registered Users Posts: 542 ✭✭✭5T3PH3N


    That impact driver wouldn't have near enough power for lugs. Impact drivers in general are not for removing lug nuts because they use a 1/2" bit drive, impact wrench's are for lugs and a good one is not cheap.


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    marklazarcovic
    Registered Users Posts: 6,208 ✭✭✭marklazarcovic


    Says it's a wrench tho ? Is it not?


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    Mokeydope
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭Mokeydope


    marklazarcovic wrote: »
    Says it's a wrench tho ? Is it not?

    Good for nothing tbh as a wrench


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    5T3PH3N
    Registered Users Posts: 542 ✭✭✭5T3PH3N


    marklazarcovic wrote: »
    Says it's a wrench tho ? Is it not?

    Nope, it's an impact driver, a wrench will have a 3/8" or 1/2" bit on the end rather than a 1/4" bit receiver. You can get adapters but that driver doesn't have enough power, and a driver with enough power would generally break an adapter.


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