Electric screwdriver / drill

wallbash

nickcc wrote: »

Unfortunately the old saying that goes buy cheap really does apply, I've tried most of the cheapo options but find that I've usually wasted my money so paying that bit extra and having something that lasts and still does the job must be the way to save money.

But the most expensive tool is the one that is only rarely used.
If the OP uses a cheapo a few times a year. more cost effective than spending twice/three times more and STILL only using a few times a year.
So in this case , with Ben84 stick with a corded drill , always available to work.

chrisw great little tool , would not be without one but only in the right circumstances.

Conclusion, buy cheap from a 'shed' , buy a long extension lead and keep the corded.

nickcc

The main problem I find with cordless tools when they are rarely used and loose their charge, even though improved battery technology has certainly extended battery life.

clockworks_2

New cordless drills are brilliant. I bought a hitachi 18v with two long last il ion batteries and 45 min quick charger for £99. It was on sale from screwfix, the old ni cad battery ones were useless. I haven't used my corded drill since I brought it. It is so much easier to use than corded. Batteries last for a long time too. I bought a small Bosch electric screw driver off around £30, Again li ion battery lasts for ages. It's easier to use a small electric screw driver when putting together furniture than using a drill.

I would really say if you can , buy once and buy well.

robatwork

wallbash wrote: »

But the most expensive tool is the one that is only rarely used.
If the OP uses a cheapo a few times a year. more cost effective than spending twice/three times more and STILL only using a few times a year.
So in this case , with Ben84 stick with a corded drill , always available to work.

chrisw great little tool , would not be without one but only in the right circumstances.

Conclusion, buy cheap from a 'shed' , buy a long extension lead and keep the corded.

Much as I am unsure about taking drilling advice from someone called wallbash (obviously always on hammer setting), I think this makes sense, thanks all!

wallbash

I chose the 'wallbash' because with two daughters, I seem always to be bashing my head against the wall in everything I say!!!

The mantra .......buy once and well is normally correct.
Cordless drills have improved enormously.

But I was trying to respond to YOUR posting rather than general advice.
Having a wonderful /mega powerful cordless drill with a flat battery when you come to use it ......nuff said.

robatwork

Hope the walls are only plasterboard then.....I think I will go for a Li-Ion screwdriver and stick with the ancient drill for the time being. And useful for you to have so many Daily Mails around to clean up paint spills and other detritus. Would improve it!

Rodney_Trotter

Try and get some drill all bits in 5,6,7mm I think that covers the three plug sizes. They will go through most walls in the home without hammer action

robatwork

Thanks Rodney but I have a few bits already in most sizes - masonry for walls and steel for wood too.

paddyrg

wallbash wrote: »

I chose the 'wallbash' because with two daughters, I seem always to be bashing my head against the wall in everything I say!!!

Ahhhh - I thought it was a Spoonerism!