Which drill set out of 2 and why? 29 November 2014 at 12:57PM in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving 10 replies 1.1K views

Horlock

I've decided to buy one or other of these drill sets. So please don't tell me to buy a different set. But which one should I buy?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-6281dp3-tp-14-4v-drill-driver-combi-drill-impact-driver-kit/92399
http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dk1486w-10-8v-1-3ah-li-ion-cordless-triple-pack/33613

cyclonebri1

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No,
The difference is the difference between Ni-cad batteries and Li-ion's

I'd go for the three tool set up, but thats just me, my nicads are still going strong after years of "careful" use

DTDfanBoy

If you're going to use it on a regular basis go for the Ni-cad, if they're going to sit around for months between use get the Li-ion

cajef

The first one, although it is Ni-Cd it is cheaper and higher voltage at least 14.4v will be powerful enough for occasional DIY, unless you particularly want a torch and Li-ion batteries I would not go for a 10.8v set.

Reece_

I'd go for the ni-cad out of those two, I'd probably find a second drill more useful than the torch and they've got a bit more power to them.
I had the same set for probably 5 years before the batteries had it and I switched to li-ion, but that's trade use, if they're for diy and you look after them they'll probably go further.

patman99

It all depends on what your intended use for them is.

The 1st set will have enough power to drill a 32mm hole through a 75mm thick piece of oak, the 2nd set wouldn't.
My plumber mate uses a 14.4v drill for drilling walls for the fixings when installing boilers, radiators and pipework, but switches to the 2nd set in your list for putting-in the screws.

unclebulgaria

patman99 wrote: »

It all depends on what your intended use for them is.

The 1st set will have enough power to drill a 32mm hole through a 75mm thick piece of oak, the 2nd set wouldn't.
My plumber mate uses a 14.4v drill for drilling walls for the fixings when installing boilers, radiators and pipework, but switches to the 2nd set in your list for putting-in the screws.

Hmm I'm a plumber and I wouldn't use either really.
Neither are powerful enough for any wall other than thermolite block or plaster board. The 10v ones don't last long enough charge wise for too much use.

OP if you have to go for any go for the first choice.

globalds

I will throw a third choice
http://www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/Shop/p~26567~KC10DFL-Peak-HXP-Micro-Series-2~Piece-Combo-Kit-10.8V.html?Refid=GoogleShopping&gclid=CIKdqpHsoMICFfMZtAoddQEAlw

muckybutt

How can we recommend a set when you haven't told us what you'll be using them for ?

Personally I wouldn't buy either and would go for an 18V Li-Ion

unclebulgaria

oh and go for the biggest Mah rating you can afford.

jc808

both !!!!!