Good starter drill for D.I.Y?

Spender£

I am useless a D.I.Y in fact i don't have the first clue on how to hang a curtain rail, i would love to be able to do these simple jobs without having to ask someone else all the time.
I understand that most basic D.I.Y tasks need a drill.
Does anybody know a good drill or tools to get started in this area, i know how to do certain things like build a wall, clean the guttering etc but nothing involving use of a drill, any ideas?

I would love to know how to fit locks and bolts to doors, hang curtain rail, assemble a new shed etc.:beer:

Ruski

This is an absolute bargain for your first drill as it includes a good array of accessories.

There will be people who say you need an SDS drill -
you can if you want, but 90% of my business is done with this kit.

HTH

Russ

https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tools/d40/18V+Drills/sd2789/Bosch+GSB+18-2-LI+18V+Li-Ion+Cordless+Combi+Drill+%26+35+Piece+Accessory+Kit/p31102

Le_Kirk

You could do worse than start with this one. Other makes and types are available but this is a rechargeable one and is 18 volts. Having a good drill does not make one a good DIYer and you will still be wise to practice where it doesn't matter (too much) in case you make mistakes. It is also important to choose the correct drill bits for the job you are trying to do, for example, drilling into wood to mount your curtain rail onto a batten, drilling into plaster, breeze block or brick, for fitting rawl plugs to mount your batten onto a wall or drilling a hole in a steel bracket. Good luck and enjoy that moment when your first successful DIY job is competed satisfactorily.

ETA or that one posted above by Russ, it's a good make (Bosch) and is 18 volt and comes with a set of drill bits.

Owain_Moneysaver

Hanging a curtain rail is not a simple job - a lot depends on what sort of lintel is present above the window and even professionals can have a nasty surprise when the wall starts falling apart :-)

Personally I would go with a ~ £50 mains SDS drill (Screwfix Titan or similar own-brand is fine) for masonry work, and a £30 cordless drill for small woodwork and screwdriving.

With care and a chuck adapter the SDS can be used for morticing out lock slots etc.

If you have a timber frame house or need to work outside or away from mains power then the more powerful cordless drills are worthwhile.

brightontraveller

I would say get SDS Plus corded( mains powered) Drill look for Drill with , Hammer Drill & Chisel Single-Speed, Variable & Reverse drill, Impact Energy: about 2.J preferably higher (£80 -£150), it will cope with anything diyer or most trades can through at it you can add all the attachments that you can use with cordless and more..
https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gbh-2000-corded-sds-plus-drill-240v/87453

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gbh-2-24-d-corded-sds-plus-drill-240v/61945
I see so many people with cordless drills most aren!!!8217;t up to anything other than screwing screws they fail miserably drilling walls, chiselling out etc unless you wish to spend £300+

Jonesya

Trouble with battery drills is that the batteries will have failed long before you've worn out the drill and the replacements often cost as much or more than a new drill. And they gradually discharge, so if left on the shelf they'll be dead when you come to use it.

That's why if you're only doing DIY occasionally a good mains drill is better, get a percussion drill and you can drill timber, plaster, brick and do most basic DIY tasks.

Sds drills are great, if you're drilling concrete and brick, drilling through a wall or using core drills but they're normally bigger, heavy and not really suitable for many smaller jobs plus you need adaptors for normal hss drill bits.

If you're only buying one drill, I'd say a mains percussion drill.

Ruski

Jonesya wrote: »

Trouble with battery drills is that the batteries will have failed long before you've worn out the drill and the replacements often cost as much or more than a new drill. And they gradually discharge, so if left on the shelf they'll be dead when you come to use it.

That's why if you're only doing DIY occasionally a good mains drill is better, get a percussion drill and you can drill timber, plaster, brick and do most basic DIY tasks.

Sds drills are great, if you're drilling concrete and brick, drilling through a wall or using core drills but they're normally bigger, heavy and not really suitable for many smaller jobs plus you need adaptors for normal hss drill bits.

If you're only buying one drill, I'd say a mains percussion drill.

OP's original quote has asked for a suitable tool for the job - the ones that I and Le-Kirk have suggested are perfect for the job of both internal and external (building a shed).

LiIon batteries do not discharge whilst sat on the shelf, and if they do - these batteries are fully charged in less than an hour - two batteries = no down time.

Been doing this for 15 years now, I have a corded drill in the van, and that's exactly where it's stayed, not used it for years.
Even my corded SDS only gets used for core drilling 4" holes!

OP - take heed of advice from those in the trade - everyone has their own 'favoured' brands, but the technology of today far surpasses anything of even a few years ago

HTH

Russ

Norman_Castle

take heed of advice from those in the trade

£150 cordless drills are worthwhile for trade use but for diy work they are unnecessary. A £50 green Bosch will easily match that cordless and won't need to be binned when the batteries fail.
Drills bought for diy will spend 99.9+% of their life in the cupboard.

OP, How much are you expecting to spend?

ashe

Norman_Castle wrote: »

£150 cordless drills are worthwhile for trade use but for diy work they are unnecessary. A £50 green Bosch will easily match that cordless and won't need to be binned when the batteries fail.
Drills bought for diy will spend 99.9+% of their life in the cupboard.

OP, How much are you expecting to spend?

I have an Aldi cordless Drill with some Dewalt bits and to be honest it has been fine for every DIY project I have done. It cost me £24.

Gloomendoom

Ruski wrote: »

This is an absolute bargain for your first drill as it includes a good array of accessories.

There will be people who say you need an SDS drill -
you can if you want, but 90% of my business is done with this kit.

HTH

Russ

https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tools/d40/18V+Drills/sd2789/Bosch+GSB+18-2-LI+18V+Li-Ion+Cordless+Combi+Drill+%26+35+Piece+Accessory+Kit/p31102

Good value but you need spend an additional £50 on a charger. £200 all in.

Ruski

Gloomendoom wrote: »

Good value but you need spend an additional £50 on a charger. £200 all in.

Charger included