Looking for SDS Plus Drill & Bits Recommendations for Brickwork & DIY (Budget £170)

mobad

Hi all,

I’m looking for recommendations on an SDS Plus drill that’s powerful enough to handle new red brick but can also be used for general DIY tasks. I’m not too fussed if it’s corded or cordless, but it must come with a case for storage.

Budget is around £170, so I’m keen to hear about any specific makes/models or bundles that offer good value for money.

I’ve also been eyeing the Bosch Professional 35-piece MultiConstruction Drill Bit & Impact Control Screwdriver Bit Set (£32). Does anyone have experience with this, and will it be suitable for hard red brick? Or would you recommend something more specialized for masonry?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

jonnydeppiwish!

https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-hr2630-3-3kg-electric-sds-plus-drill-240v/8602j

I’ve had the old version of this since 2014 iirc. Never missed a beat and has taken a pounding through 4 house renovations.

Goes through most things like butter.

Don’t forget to go half a size down for drill bits when using the SDS mode otherwise the holes are too big for the rawl plugs

tacpot12

I find my Bosch GBH 2-26 is great for brick and concrete. The bricks in my house are super hard, but it will drill 10mm holes in them all day long if required. I've had it since 2017. That it hasn't been superceded in Bosch's catalogue speaks volumes. 

It comes in a hard case that has sufficient space in it for a good number of SDS drill bits. Has forward and back directions, plus chisel, hammer and non-hammer modes. Cable is super thick and unusually long, so you can reach high up without also having to lift an extension socket off the ground. Depth stop is very easy to use and precise for when you realise you've not quite drilled deep enough for the plug you need to fit! 

£139.99 from Screwfix at the moment. 

Highly recommended!

The Bosch drill and bit set you mention looks good. The screwdriver bits should be strong enough for an impact driver, and the multiconstruction drill bits have a good reputation, and are handy when you need to go through different sorts of materials at the same time. That said, they are not SDS drill bits.

I got my SDS bits S&R in a tubular plastic box like this set: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hammer-Drill-4-12mm-Concrete-Granite/dp/B09MKGDZQ8/

The box fits very neatly into the case of the Bosch drill. 

stuart45

I use a Bosch SDS for a lot of jobs, but also a Titan SDS for anything really hard like Chert which the Bosch struggles with.

saganaki20

+1 for the titan, absolutely does the job needed and a really decent price too. Had mine 5 years plus and it helped take down a 3 story chimney once upon a time. Can’t go wrong!