Which cordless drill on sale for DIY newbie?

Emmia

Whatever drill you go for, can I recommend this Bosch drill bit set that will probably cover everything you might need 

https://amzn.eu/d/gROagWf

lb00

Thanks all! I am thinking this would then do and be better than the black and decker?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb877drh-600w-electric-impact-drill-240v/473vv

Thanks so much!

Section62

lb00 said:

Thanks all! I am thinking this would then do and be better than the black and decker?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb877drh-600w-electric-impact-drill-240v/473vv

Thanks so much!

Unlikely to be much between them - the Titan is cheaper and slightly more powerful, and Titan tools are generally Ok for what they cost.

Bear in mind that corded drills are not really suitable for use as screwdrivers (some can be, but great caution is needed), but I'd still suggest you start with a corded drill for the reasons given before, plus using an electric screwdriver on jobs involving plastic fittings (e.g. blinds) is best left till you have more experience - electric screwdrivers can produce high levels of torque which needs to be carefully controlled on delicate jobs (e.g. anything involving plastic) and will easily 'chew' the heads of screws, often making it difficult to finish tightening or removing them.

For a few small jobs a manual screwdriver works fine, and helps you figure out just how much you can tighten screws without causing damage.

prowla

I have a number of DeWalt 18V tools, including a drill, a multitool, a vacuum cleaner, and a garden strimmer.

The batteries are interchangeable (incidentally, the US calls them 20V, because they use a slightly different measure).

Screwfix and other places regularly have sales on.

I don't recall the exact price, but their drills ar not eye-wateringly expensive.

knightstyle

When my old corded hammer drill packed up I had a good look at drills and bought a Wickes battery drill with two 18v batteries. I have now done a lot of jobs with it including drilling into concrete lintels and am very pleased with it.