Cordless Drill

Rockman

Hi


I am looking to buy a decent cordless drill. It will not be needed for major jobs just one for jobs around the house. I want a decent one that will last for a while but don't want to spend a fortune.


Is it worth spending big money on bits for the drill or are they standard and any bits fit any make of drill?


Thanks

Marktheshark

Battery guide.
Ni_cad battery = poor life, slow charging and short failure time, basically DIY light use only on well planned jobs due to charging time.

Li-Ion battery = fast charging, up to 10x use time of Ni-cad and robust power delivery.

savemoney

I agree go for Lion drill the higher the number 1.54 Ah to 4 Ah the more charge it can hold. I have a makita drill/driver with hammer and 3.0Ah and it last ages and only occasional diy accept in Summer when i do more work on allotment. Mine will charge in 30 mins from flat so ample for occasional diy. Its so annoying wanting tioo use drill and have to wait hours for battery to charge

wallbash

http://www.bosch-do-it.com/gb/en/diy/tools/psr-14-4-3165140377218-199878.jsp

I actually bought this late last year. It might be bit more than you need, don't be talked into buying a more expensive drill, if you can't justify the cost.

If its going to be sitting on a shelf and you don't need it immediately. by all means look at cheaper options

any bits fit any make of drill?

Guessing you haven't needed a drill in the past ??
Maybe a corded drill, more powerful, always ready and MUCH cheaper should be considered.
If fact I would say, don't buy a cordless until you have owned a corded .

Wait for the answers arguing that point .

savemoney

I use both cordless and corded. Corded is better drilling in concrete and engineering bricks. I tend to use cordless as its more convenient for me

Seen this on HOtukdeals today less than £30

Not bad price obviously has some drawback like long charging time and not so powerful but okay for small jobs. No hammer so no good for drilling in walls the cheaper ones tend not to have hammer

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/maplin-18v-lithium-ion-cordless-drill-29-99-delivered-maplin-2118073


Maplin 18V Lithium Ion Cordless Drill

• Great for all those DIY jobs and ideal for wood, metal, plastic, etc.
• 3/8-inch keyless drill chuck
• 23 adjustable torque settings
• Maximum torque: 15 Nm
• Variable speed: 0-550 rpm
• Forward and reverse
• Soft grip handle
• Supplied with an assortment of drill and power bits
• Includes 1300mAh lithium-ion battery and charger
• 3-5 hour battery charge time
• Drilling capacity of 10 mm in steel
• Drilling capacity of 25 mm in wood
• Supplied in a blow moulded carry case
• Weight: 1.55 kg

Also Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00C1KNU18

martinthebandit

wallbash wrote: »

Maybe a corded drill, more powerful, always ready and MUCH cheaper should be considered.
If fact I would say, don't buy a cordless until you have owned a corded .

Wait for the answers arguing that point .

No argument from me, for occasional DIY use a corded drill makes sense.

Oh and OP what you save on buying a corded drill instead of cordless spend on quality drill bits.

Rockman

Thanks for the advice.


I think I will go for a corded drill. I will be drilling into walls occasionally so having the hammer option is a requirement.


Just need to see what are the best options out there.

System

This one has a 2 year guarantee.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb278sds-5kg-sds-drill-230-240v/97533