Which Budget Cordless Drill?

Avallon_2

Hi,

I've used the search function, but the one relevant thread I found had links that no longer work so I would greatly appreciate any assistance with the following.

I am looking to buy a amateur diy drill for £35 max and I have shortlisted:

Draper 18v Hammer Drill + 2 batteries

Ferm FCD-1800I Accudrill with Impact Function 18V

Challenge Xtreme 18V Cordless Hammer Drill Kit.

Does anyone have any experience of the drills above? Any idea which would be the best choice? Is there a better alternative to the drills above?

Again, thanks in advance.

djohn2002uk

The Draper seems a good buy. Always good to have a second battery, but remember to keep the spare one charged.

micko2602

Ive mentioned in another post about B&Q's own range of power tools. They now do Proressional ranges which are still good value and have 2 year guarantees. Worth baring in mind.

Avallon_2

djohn2002uk wrote:

The Draper seems a good buy. Always good to have a second battery, but remember to keep the spare one charged.

Thanks for that djohn. Can I ask why you like the Draper?

djohn2002uk

Didn't say I like Draper but it seemed like a decent price for what you are after. I always used Bosch and AEG when I was building but now I still have my AEG corded hammer drill (which will cope with anything) but for normal domestic stuff I have a Power Devil 24v cordless hammer drill bought around 18months ago with 2 batteries and in a carrying case for £30 on special offer. Which I must say in my opinion is the best "DIY" type I have seen.Streets ahead of Black and Decker.

Avallon_2

djohn2002uk wrote:

Didn't say I like Draper but it seemed like a decent price for what you are after. I always used Bosch and AEG when I was building but now I still have my AEG corded hammer drill (which will cope with anything) but for normal domestic stuff I have a Power Devil 24v cordless hammer drill bought around 18months ago with 2 batteries and in a carrying case for £30 on special offer. Which I must say in my opinion is the best "DIY" type I have seen.Streets ahead of Black and Decker.

:eek: That complicates matters slightly. Amazon are doing the Power Devil for 22.50, although I believe with just one battery...

Number_6_3

Got a spear and jackson one. Think I paid about £16 from Robert Dyas includes 2 batteries...

Robert Dyas always have some drill or other on offer.

R

Betty_Boop

I think Robert Dyas had a drill for £9.99 in Thurrock last week.

bockster

what about this for £75... http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7110883/Trail/C%24cip%3D28884.DIY%2C%2Bgarden%2Band%2Bcar%3EC%24cip%3D28935.DIY%2Bpower%2Btools%3EC%24cip%3D28938.Cordless%2Bdrills%2Band%2Bscrewdrivers.htm ...could go halves with a like minded someone, or one for christmas presy?

djohn2002uk

bockster wrote:

what about this for £75... http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7110883/Trail/C%24cip%3D28884.DIY%2C%2Bgarden%2Band%2Bcar%3EC%24cip%3D28935.DIY%2Bpower%2Btools%3EC%24cip%3D28938.Cordless%2Bdrills%2Band%2Bscrewdrivers.htm ...could go halves with a like minded someone, or one for christmas presy?

Yuk! Black & Decker rubbish.