Sub £100 combi drill for DIY beginner

noclaf

As above really, looking to 'invest' in a drill which is durable and can be used for a range for DIY jobs..mainly inside the house but something that can handle masonry too on the outside of house/in garage etc
I always thought Bosch were the be all and everything but with so many other brands now it's paralysis by analysis. Makita seem a bit pricey..DeWalt look a good shout too.
I am a DIY noob hence keeping it sensible with budget..cheaper the better really but not so bad that it falls to bits after a few uses.

stragglebod

This is supposed to be OK though I've never used it or anything else by the brand

https://www.diy.com/departments/erbauer-ext-cordless-18v-4ah-lithium-ion-brushless-combi-drill-1-battery-ecd18-li-1/3663602798552_BQ.prd


This is way way over your budget but does come with a shedload of bits and other stuff if you were planning on buying them anyway


https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dhp453smwx-18v-4-0ah-li-ion-lxt-cordless-combi-drill-101-accessories/8194j

naf123

Titan from screwfix is great. The key is to buy the correct drill bits for masonry etc.

Rusty_Shackleton

when I bought my first house a couple years ago I went with a Ryobi one+ drill as it was on offer with the batteries. Funnily enough, B&Q have got the drill, battery and charger on sale for £62, which is a steal (for comparison Amazon have the drill, no battery or charger for £53) if it's in stock near you.

I've used it extensively and it's still going strong, and Ryobi batteries regularly appear in Amazons sales, I've picked up a 4 and 5 amp at points to go wtih my circular saw, jigsaw etc. that I've added to my collection. I've been v happy with the Ryobi stuff

tacpot12

A Dewalt Combi drill from B&Q will suit you very well. They are currently selling two models: £75 with one battery and £100 with two batteries. The motors aren't brushless and the chucks are plastic coated rather than the all-metal construction found on more expensive models, but for personal use these drills are very good. A second battery comes in useful if you are trying to use them professionally, but the batteries last so long that for any home DIY job, you won't run a battery down.

They are quite heavy though, so harder to use for delicate work than the smaller format units where the battery fits up inside the handle.

Ryobi kit is also good value and quite robust for DIY.

noclaf

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I have a smaller el cheapo basic drill which is fine inside the house but unsuitable for masonry, concrete etc.
Im not from the building trade..let's just say DIY was never my forte however starting to.appreciate it a bit more and both saves.money and is quite satisfying doing the basic jobs yourself.
I have mixed feelings about Ryobi quality and some of the 'own brands' however not averse to considering them so will see what's out there. I am quite familiar with DeWalt and Makita..both v solid brands but with the Makita you certainly.pay for it!

-taff

I've got a green Bosch 18v one, it's done every surface in the house without any problems - bought when on offer in B&Q to replace another one when I broke the motor. so now I have two batteries for the former] I have got a particular brand of masonry bits though, which make it a lot easier...Can't remember what they're called but they have a v shaped end not a blunt end.

tacpot12

If you already have a basic cordless drill, I would spend the money on a corded SDS drill. I bought the Bosch GBH 2-26 a couple of years ago, and it is fantastic. You can get the 240v model for £80 delivered, and a set of Dewalt SDS bits from Screwfix for less than £20.

noclaf

tacpot12 wrote: »

If you already have a basic cordless drill, I would spend the money on a corded SDS drill. I bought the Bosch GBH 2-26 a couple of years ago, and it is fantastic. You can get the 240v model for £80 delivered, and a set of Dewalt SDS bits from Screwfix for less than £20.

You raise a good point..though wondering if an SDS will be overkill? I assume SDS need SDS-specific drill bits or is it interchangeable?

stuart45

You can get an adapter for as little as £5 from Toolstation so your SDS can take wood and metal bits, as long as you don't use masonry bits with the hammer on. I saw a corded SDS Parkside in Lidls the other day for £40.

Owain_Moneysaver

noclaf wrote: »

You raise a good point..though wondering if an SDS will be overkill?

Not for any work in masonry. SDS with a good bit will go through house brick like a knife through butter. Through engineering brick or concrete like a knife through very hard butter. :rotfl: