Need a corded drill (basic DIY)

LoopyPrune

I require a corded drill (cant be bothered with charging stuff) for mainly putting up fixtures and fittings on plaster over brick walls. Something that can be purchased from Argos or any DIY store as Im wanting to DIY this weekend although I would consider mail order and waiting if the price is right. I aint no DIY master so I dont need no fancy bits just basically make a straight hole and not gouge half my wall out.

daveyjp

I have had bottom end products from Argos and B&Q. Argos drill is still going strong after almost 20 years - variable speed, reverse and hammer action so good enough for most household jobs and it can be used as a screwdriver. I was using it this morning to drill into housebricks and it goes through metal window lintels with no trouble. Sharp drill bits also make a huge difference.

B&Q own brand orbital sander and jigsaw are both decent enough for the amount I use them.

wallbash

If you only want a basic drill , nothing wrong with that. go to your nearest 'shed'
BQ /Wickes? homebase , and buy a cheap drill .
Any corded drill with decent drill bits will do 99% of jobs , will last the occasional DIY er years.

Argos used to do one for £10 , I think thats too cheap , but £30 /£40

ERICS_MUM

I bought a very basic drill from Wilkinsons a few years ago for less than a tenner and it does the job fine. It has a hammer drill setting for concrete etc. I also bought a box of drill bits for about £4.

Linda :T

jonesjw

If you will only use it very rarely, any cheap corded drill will do. Hammer function is good for going through bricks.
Cordless drills are another matter. Batteries don't last for long at all on the cheap ones.

ormus

the 240v drills from wickes are good value. (wickes own brand).
ps
my cordless drill from wickes is nearly ten years old now. same battery.

thickbuilder

if you are only using the drill for brickwork and concrete an SDS drill is better

ormus

an SDS drill is very heavy duty. great for concrete.
you would need another general purpose lightweight drill for normal everyday use.
i only get the SDS drill out for those special jobs. i would never use is for just plain drilling.
just far too heavy.

Chippy_Minton_2

ormus wrote: »

i would never use is for just plain drilling.
just far too heavy.

Think you need to get yourself to the gym then.:p

*j*

Try toolstation.com and screwfix.com. Start with the cheapest. For serious trade work they'll last months, but for occasional DIY they will last years.

With some of the cheapest it's hard to go wrong.

Happy drilling!!

ormus

Chippy_Minton wrote: »

Think you need to get yourself to the gym then.:p

even popeye wouldnt use an SDS to drill a hole, 7 ft up a normal interior wall.