Wanted: Cordless screwdriver/drill

Pete.g

Wanted for general diy dont want to spend a fortune though is it possible? Any recommendations?

save-a-lot

Hi

I have a Ryobi drill/driver and that is good

http://www.google.co.uk/products?q=ryobi+drill/driver&btnG=Search+Products&hl=en&scoring=p

jblack_2

I'd go for a Dewalt if it's to be used a lot. For occasional use in the home and garden I rate Bosch. A few of the tradesmen I work with like to use Makita. I'm pretty sure Screwfix have good deals on them at the moment too.

When buying any cordless tools it is the batteries which make it expensive.

Which ever you go for try to get the highest Voltage you can afford, 18v minimum.

J

Fruitcake

Get one with two batteries as well. It is very frustrating to have to stop a job part way through because of a flat battery.

Incidently, all my screwdrivers are cordless.

Fruitcake.

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ormus

wickes own brand is very good. really good value for money.
screwfix catalogue has just come thro the door, they have 2 special offers on the front page.
makita with 2 extra batteries for 99 quid. and pr of dewalt drills for 99 quid.
(a mains and a battery drill).

bigdic

Another vote for Bosch from me, brilliant drills/drivers.

As has been said go for ones with 2 batteries and also a fast charge, I used to have a B&D and the battery took 6 hours to charge which was a real problem if you forgot to put it on. The bosch will charge in about an hour and the battery will hold it's charge for months.

Also try to avoid gimmicks (like lights etc. on the drill) you'll find you don't use them much and you're paying for them instead of the quality of the drill (if that makes sense).

judderman

Lithium-Ion Battery or Ni-MH Batteries are supposed to be better than the Ni-Cd Batteries.

lardlikesdogs

Many people spend to much on drills its all down to how much you are going to use it.
If you only want to use now and again say put up flat packed units etc the odd hole in the wall etc then buy the cheapest you can find drill/ driver from B&Q, Homebase etc no more than £ 15 . then also pick up a hammer corded drill again under £10 from the diy store this will serve you well if you fall into this group of people.
If you intend to use most days or at least once a week then purchase a good model delwalt, bosch blue etc as these will stand up to the job in hand but you will pay over £200 for these but will pay for itself in the end.
thanks
John