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  • Mr.Generous
    Mr.Generous Posts: 4,034 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    We use Milwaukee 18v now for the heavy stuff which is good but expensive. Most of the stuff above is pretty good, Ryobi although DIY rated have a pretty decent reputation. Cordless SDS will probably bust your budget, just go for a combi drill. We tried a lightweight brushless combi recently that would fit your criteria, a mate recommended them from his use then my brother saw it tested in a yachting magazine as best buy.

    Its the Erbauer brushless 18v with 2 batteries. Its only 2.ah batts, but brushless they last longer, and with a second battery you won't get caught out. So far been really impressed, it is really light and powerful.

    Its £105, have a look at the spec.

    http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-eri717ddr-18v-2-0ah-li-ion-brushless-cordless-drill-driver/7897r

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    Mr Generous - Landlord for more than 10 years. Generous? - Possibly but sarcastic more likely.
  • Chrishazle
    Chrishazle Posts: 609 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    After my poor experience with an Erbauer 1/2" router, I personally would not touch one of their power tools again! However, maybe they've improved!
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