Dewalt drill driver advice

nmjams

Been looking for a drill, i have a load of flat pack furniture on the way and need something to put it all together
This seems to be a good price, can anyone tell me if it's really any good? I'm a bit clueless when it comes to drills
http://www.wickes.co.uk/DeWalt-18V-Li-ion-Brushless-Combi-Drill-DCD795S1-GB/p/150231

I've been borrowing my brothers Bosch, which is pretty good but i need to get something for myself
I'll need it to do work in the garden, screwing fencing to walls as well as general stuff around the house

if anyone has seen descently priced stuff around at the moment that they can recommend?

cheers

Billy_Bullocks

Slightly less in the amp hour but cheaper.

http://www.diy.com/departments/dewalt-cordless-18v-13ah-li-ion-combi-drill-1-battery-dcd776c1-gb/765799_BQ.prd

Mr.Generous

How about one of these ...


Brushless motor reduces friction, which in turn provides longer tool life, run time and more power. Features an LED work light. Supplied with belt clip, 2 x 2Ah Li-ion batteries, charger and carry case.

• 2 x 2.0Ah Li-Ion Batteries
• 2-Speed Variable & Reverse
• 48min Charge Time
• 13mm Metal Keyless Chuck
• 21 Torque Settings + Drill + Hammer Drill
• Electronic Brake
• LED Work Light

Its £90 - some free drill bits if you order quickly. We got one as a lightweight backup drill and its really useful. Batteries are only 2ah but brushless motor so they last well, and you can stick one on charge. The brand was recommended in Practical Yachting magazine plus a fellow property renovator gave them a big thumbs up.



link if your interested ...


http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-eri691com-18v-2-0ah-li-ion-brushless-cordless-combi-drill/5304p

TRB

It is a good drill a 1.5ah or even the 1.3ah is fine for DIY. With most flat pack it will not be needed a screw driver will do as most fixings are only half turn.

marc81

Something like this would do you...

http://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-tti700ddh-18v-1-5ah-li-ion-cordless-drill-driver/8282p

I have a couple of things made by Titan (chainsaw and nail gun) and have been really impressed with them.

martinsurrey

To be honest, for a bit of light DIY any of the ones above would do.

The one thing I would insist on is 2 batteries.

Nothing worse than getting half way through a job and the only battery giving up, and then having to wait for a charge, with 2 you always have one charged/on charge so no downtime.

maisie_cat

I would buy a set with 2 batteries, I've had drill drivers by performance pro (B&Q), bosch, dewalt and makita over the last decade with heavy use (house refurb) and must admit that the makita is the best one although also the newest. The new makita have a series of tools with shared batteries and as batteries are so expensive you can buy other tools "bare" and save money in the long run.

Chrishazle

For what you're talking about, I'd look at a Metabo 10.8V combi drill, comes in a kit with 2 x 2ah Li ion batteries and charger - I have this and also an 18V Metabo combi. I've been amazed by the versatility and power of the 10.8V since I bought it a year ago - in fact, the 18V I bought 2 years ago gets very little use now! It's small and light, much easier in confined spaces than the 18V. Be a little careful as there are 2 versions of the 10.8V, one is just a drill driver, the better one (which was cheaper last time I looked!) is a combi drill that has hammer as well as drill and driver.

https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Metabo-Powermaxx-Sb-4007430214324-10.8V-Li-Ion-Combi-Drill-Keyless-Chuck-And-2-X-2.0Ah

Norman_Castle

nmjams wrote: »

Been looking for a drill, i have a load of flat pack furniture on the way and need something to put it all together

Remember to use the torque control on flat pack furniture. A long bit holder is also likely to be useful.

GDB2222

If you are looking to spend £100, this is a much better drill. http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p42711

martinsurrey

GDB2222 wrote: »

If you are looking to spend £100, this is a much better drill. http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p42711

I see yours and raise you a drill driver combo (not pro, but I use my set as dedicated driver and counter-sinker so I never change bits in my main drills).

Will do anything a DIYer ever needs, while would struggle to put 100mm holes in bricks, but thats more than likely beyond the OP's requirements.

OP an impact driver can be VERY useful, they can remove stubborn old screws that a straight drill cant, and being so compact, can get into tight corners.

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