Drill

girlsmum

Hi

Can you help, Hubby was the DIY person, but he left and took his tools..i have a few bits, but now i need a drill really, i have a mirror that has been not hanging around for a few months and a unit that i need to secure to the wall.

So can anyone recommend me a drill i wont be doing any major building works (yet):rotfl: so nothing major, but i need it to do the basics.

Thanks

sickparrot

Something like this will probably do, speed control and a 'keyless' chuck. Don't get a cordless it will never be charged when you need it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Einhell-Corded-Impact-Electronic-Control/dp/B001GUA7C4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1393847368&sr=8-7&keywords=hammer+drill

wallbash

sickparrot wrote: »

Something like this will probably do, speed control and a 'keyless' chuck. Don't get a cordless it will never be charged when you need it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Einhell-Corded-Impact-Electronic-Control/dp/B001GUA7C4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1393847368&sr=8-7&keywords=hammer+drill

So true, the time to buy a cordless is AFTER you have a one that works every time.

Here is a sexist remark is a keyless chuck suitable for a 'girly' ?
Not kind to hands?

LandyAndy

girlsmum wrote: »

Hi

Can you help, Hubby was the DIY person, but he left and took his tools..i have a few bits, but now i need a drill really, i have a mirror that has been not hanging around for a few months and a unit that i need to secure to the wall.

So can anyone recommend me a drill i wont be doing any major building works (yet):rotfl: so nothing major, but i need it to do the basics.

Thanks

You'll definitely need a drill. They won't be any use without one.;)



I'd also say don't go for cordless as your only drill. They can be heavy and are rarely a real advantage. Keyless chuck is a good feature but don't leave it tightened up (bitter experience - they can seize). You definitely need a hammer drill or you won't be drilling into any walls. Safety goggles might be advisable too.


This looks decent although not keyless chuck.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-76215-230-Volt-810-Watt-Hammer/dp/B00205MT1G/ref=lp_1939319031_1_16?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1393848943&sr=1-16

girlsmum

wallbash wrote: »

So true, the time to buy a cordless is AFTER you have a one that works every time.

Here is a sexist remark is a keyless chuck suitable for a 'girly' ?
Not kind to hands?

LOL - I think they will cope. My nails are shot after replacing the rubber seal around my double glazing at the weekend

trollopscarletwoman

Argos are doing a 500w hammer drill for £14-99 which I would imagine would cope with occasional use.

I would certainly consider getting a mid range cordless for putting in screws. Much easier than using screwdrivers. I couldn't live without mine. If you do you also need a basic srewdriver head/drill bit set.

Norman_Castle

OP, what are you expecting to spend?

Stevefromdonny

When I bought my first house 4 years ago I bought a DeWalt cordless combi drill that was on offer at Screwfix (they sell to everyone not just the trade). I have done a lot of work with it though. It cost £150, just a drill, battery and charger. However for that you get Lithium Ion battery, the same as your phone, which does not loose charge - charge it and in a year it will still be charged. And it does not loose power over time, it will simply cut out when it is flat. If you get a cordless, plump for a lithium ion battery (li-ion). It is still going strong today, and expect it to carry on. Nice and light too, no heavier than a corded drill. Plenty of power for drilling bricks and plenty of torque for driving screws.

DO NOT buy black and decker - they are toys and will not last, and on cordless ones the hammer function is dire. With B&D, you're getting a £20 drill but paying £60 for it. My Dad's had 2 and both have had battery issues (though they generally have cheaper ni-cad batteries). The battery is the most expensive part of a cordless drill - dewalt li-ions cost about £80.

girlsmum

Norman_Castle wrote: »

OP, what are you expecting to spend?

I really dont want to go too much over £50 but if there is something great for a bit more i will go higher

securityman

girlsmum wrote: »

I really dont want to go too much over £50 but if there is something great for a bit more i will go higher

SDS is the way forward

http://www.mpdirect.co.uk/p/34313/silverline-2kg-sds-hammer-drill

Or this for over £50

http://tooltray.com/Hammer-Drills---SDS-Plus/Hitachi-DH22PH-SDS-plus-Rotary-Hammer--240V.htm?gclid=CMP_uMKz97wCFaQfwwodtGUArw

If it was me, the Hitachi all day.

The_ICT_Engineer

trollopscarletwoman wrote: »

Argos are doing a 500w hammer drill for £14-99 which I would imagine would cope with occasional use.
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Don't waste your money on that one, It has a weak gearbox, which will quickly fail.