dewalt or makita cordless , whats the best make to buy?

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  • leveller2911
    leveller2911 Posts: 8,061 Forumite
    Out of the Dewalt drill you highlighted at the beginning of your post and this one,personally I would go for the Makita.They are both 1.3 amp hr, 18 volt.
    Would be best if you could get a lithium Ion drill but out of the 2 go for Makita......
  • stolt
    stolt Posts: 2,865 Forumite
    thanks for replying, right i go for the makita then... thanks everyone.
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  • stolt
    stolt Posts: 2,865 Forumite
    just about to order from screwfix when i stumbled across this deal. for a few quid more i got a makita drill bit set aswell.

    http://www.buyaparcel.com/pageview.php?page=show_product&ecommerce_stockcode=8390DWPE
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  • cowbutt
    cowbutt Posts: 398 Forumite
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    Alternatively, for 1/3 the price of either of those drills, Maplin are selling a 24V drill/driver with 2 1200mAh NiCd battery packs for £34.99; last day tomorrow - http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=221014

    Maybe the motor, clutch or chuck won't last as long, but it's hard to argue with the price. Some other places are still selling the same model for £70. I picked one up on Friday and used it to loosen some rusted screws and drill a couple of pilot holes into a kitchen cabinet and it seems OK so far.
  • Airwolf1
    Airwolf1 Posts: 1,266 Forumite
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    I use the Dewalt XRP range - my brother in law who works in fireservice say they use those. Not had problem with anything so far. Although I think a newer range has replaced this now.
    My suggestion and/or advice is my own and it is up to you if you follow it, please check the advice given before acting on it.
  • heretohelp
    heretohelp Posts: 133 Forumite
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    just seen this post and if you havent already ordered it get the dewalt drill, two lads from work got the makita drill about 6 months ago and its already starting to go (whining grating sound)
  • stolt
    stolt Posts: 2,865 Forumite
    heretohelp wrote: »
    just seen this post and if you havent already ordered it get the dewalt drill, two lads from work got the makita drill about 6 months ago and its already starting to go (whining grating sound)


    ahh already ordered the makita's now. Oh well i see how it goes funnily i was taking to famiy members today and neither could agree on the two makes!!
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  • mexicokevin
    mexicokevin Posts: 1 Newbie
    I own DeWalt and Makita. Top of the line both of them.
    I went to get both repaired DeWalt charges $20.00 just to look at it.
    Makita is free to tell you the proplem.
    The Makita is a much better tool any way.
    Bye Bye DeWalt
    I gave the DeWalt away.
  • timmmers
    timmmers Posts: 3,743 Forumite
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    mexicokevin wrote: »
    I own DeWalt and Makita. Top of the line both of them.
    I went to get both repaired DeWalt charges $20.00 just to look at it.
    Makita is free to tell you the proplem.
    The Makita is a much better tool any way.
    Bye Bye DeWalt
    I gave the DeWalt away.

    I worked at a tool hire shop once....we gradually changed all we could to Makita because they worked reliably for longer at the same price level.

    IF you were to spend a lot of money you'd possibly get a Dewalt that's great, but apparently they gained their rep for quality when made 100% in the USA ...which they weren't anymore last I know of.

    Cheap tools are a massive mistake always though...get the best you can and the quallity will be remmembered long after the price is forgotten.

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  • muckybutt
    muckybutt Posts: 3,761 Forumite
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    Ive had a Makita 9.6 v drill for the last 18 years I bought it as an apprentice, other than a few new batteries, ive now got a 18v lxt as well and that drill out performs the dewalt same with my old trusty 18v mxt.
    Good place to look for tool deals is http://www.itslondon.co.uk/ ive used them a few times and their deals have been better than anywhere I could find on the net even screwfix.
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