cordless drill

sundula

In market for 14.4 or 18v cordless drill, a good one - for general work, anyone got any thoughts - looking at De Walt and Makita - ??

fred funk }{

There is no need to spend big money on those big names if the drill is for around the house, I use a cordless drill everyday in work and i got mine in argos, It cost about 100 yo yo's it 18volt and its a cracking drill.

rooferPete

Hi,

After a lot of accidents with drills and batteries I know I have one Milwaukee for heavy use, a Hitachi for light use and about six no "Real names" for general work.

I have to say the cheapies do give value for money, just don't expect them to last a lifetime.

The voltage is not really an issue, watch for the amps 2.0 is good anything more is entering the expensive world, anything less than 1.5 is equally as expensive fast replacements needed.

Know what you intend to use the tool for then match the tool with the job

I have looked at the battery tools in a major retail outlet and honestly I wouldn't have them taking up space in the van.

RicardoSmith

The batteries die after about 2 yrs and the replacements are about the same price as buying a new drill.

Lex Luthor

I've got an Einhell drill for the last 7yrs...still works like new....think it cost about €80 in Woodies
5 torque settings and a drill setting...no hammer action though and battery life not great

corblimey

I bought this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001GS0FA/ref=br_hicns_2/202-8345119-0436656

about a year ago and have had no problems with it. I use it for putting up shelving, making great big holes in my woodwork, etc.

OhPinchy

Ryobi are a very good up and coming brand - not up there with the likes of DeWalt and Makita but streets ahead of the crap you'll pick up in Woodies or the like. They also come with a 2 year guarantee which is sweet.

I picked up one for £90 from http://www.tooled-up.com (delivery to ireland is £15 but stays at that price no matter how much you get - I got 4 boxes of gear for this price) and the chippie I know says its a damn good drill

prospect

I bought a 14.4 Volt NUTool in McQuillans in Blanch for about €30 two years ago.

Light wood work, plasterboard work at home, and driving screws without any problems at all.
Masonary drilling, not a hope.

LegacyUser

i got one in argos for €80, 18v cordless drill, there's also a non cordless drill, and comes with 5hit loads of drill bits.

basicly been putting flat pack 5hit together.

kadman

I have to go with Rooferpete on this one. If you need quality and reliability, then you would be better to go with the reputable brands.

When I am making or fitting staircases, I have gone through all the well known brands, and De-Walts 18v cordless at 500E was the only cordless that could stick the pace of continual screwing of 6x100 screws, when fitting.

I suppose it depends on what tasks you expect of your cordless.

kadman

RicardoSmith

I have a 18v Black and Decker which was great but a little underpowered for masonery /hammer action etc. Its about 2-3 yrs old and the battery is knackered. A replacment looks like it will cost the same as a new drill. About €80 In the meanwhile I picked up a cheap drill in Maplins (wired not battery) for €15 in Maplins.

Capt'n Midnight

RANT Voltage is a marketing term - power is measured in WATTS , for power in a small size you won't get close to a car starter motor and it runs at about 8 volts full load. If they put the wattage on cordless drills you could compare like to like , better still if they standardised on 12-13.8 volts so you could run / charge them off cigarette lighter in a car, except the wattage is so low compared to corded drills /RANT - I HATE marketing misinformation.

RicardoSmith

The wired ones are usually rated by WATTs alright.

gregos

I had all kinds of cheap cordless drills. Then I got two deWalts and now I'm convinced. Gave all the others away to my friends.