Buying Tesco DIY Power tools

tootsie215

Hi, I am looking for a SDS drill with a chisel function and with the current Tesco 25% DIY disc on tools they have one for £30. It is their own make but does anyone know who make them for Tesco. Its currently a choice between this one and a Black and Decker. Although I would prefer to get the Bosch one off Tesco direct at £68 but not in stock.
Any way back to my query... does anyone know who makes this drill.

many thanks
John

Poppycat

I got a hammer drill last year Tescos own make it lasted about a week the 2nd use the chuck fell off it had a screw inside the chuck each time it got screwed back on it fell off in end the chuck got bent because the screw wouldn't remain tight. I would stay clear of Tesco's own ones, it was a waste of money

This was the drill utter garbage

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.100-7655.aspx

Amazon have some deals on Blackdecker tools at mo

http://www.amazon.co.uk/DIY-Tools-Home-Garden/b/ref=br_bc_h_1_16?ie=UTF8&node=11052651&pf_rd_p=178351791&pf_rd_s=left-nav-1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=468294&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=06ZE158D693QVNH45FJ1

adaze

Always be wary of cheap tools that are doing a hard job. Something like as SDS drill will take quite a pounding. Screwfix were doing a drill driver and SDS for About £95. I bought it last year and can't fault it. Better spending a little more I'd say. If its just for one job have you considered hiring one?

tootsie215

adaze wrote: »

Always be wary of cheap tools that are doing a hard job. Something like as SDS drill will take quite a pounding. Screwfix were doing a drill driver and SDS for About £95. I bought it last year and can't fault it. Better spending a little more I'd say. If its just for one job have you considered hiring one?

Yeah I thought of that but I was quoted £50 so I thought I might as well buy one. I did buy one Bosch from screwfix but when it came I realised that it didnt have the chisel facility so its going back tomorrow. there are some on ebay but always a bit nervous in case the thing goes faulty. I might consider going up a little in price but I have to watch the pennies as Ive just heard that my job is redundant as of 2nd May. (I will have more time on my hands to use my drill I guess)

thanks
John

timbim_2

Try if you can to steer clear of black and decker. They are a cheap brand selling poor and cheap tools. Bosch, DeWalt and Ryobi are three good brands. I have used all three of these, and, especially the DeWalt, cannot find any faults. Buying a cheap power tool will lead to breakages and unforseen colateral damage.

When buying power tools, you only get what you pay for. A more expensive tool is a better investment as you will be able to use it again and again and again.

Poppycat

I though B&D now own Dewalt

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_&_Decker

Black & Decker (the corporation) is distinct from "Black & Decker" the brand; the latter is used by more than one corporation. In particular, "Black & Decker"-branded household products in the Americas (but outside of Brazil) are marketed by a division of Applica, a Florida-based corporation much smaller than Black & Decker Corporation.

The Black & Decker Corporation markets its products under various brands:

• DeWalt Power Tools
• Porter Cable
• Delta Machinery
• Kwikset
• Baldwin
• Weiser Lock
• Price Pfister
• Emhart Teknologies
• Oldham Blades

EliteHeat

Poppycat wrote: »

I though B&D now own Dewalt

A DeWalt service technician who fixed something for me said that B&D was actually top quality gear.

I believe him but would not be parted from my practically indestructible DeWalt gear (well except the one that needed repairing, obviously) for anything.

adaze

I've always found Wickes stuff to be pretty robust and fairly priced too. Plus you have the added benefit that if anything goes wrong you can just pop it round and swap it for a new one. I did this with a palm sander, 3 times, so don't buy one of those

Poppycat

I found B&D gear fine I have a hot air gun, sander for well over 12 years and still going. I did have a drill too but it was annoying and got rid because the cord was always too short, that seems to be a issue with many of the B&D I have had However they all work fine, okay only used a couple of times a year.

We wanted a good drill but is it worth paying £80+ for one which is only used a couple of times a year for average DIY

If I was in trade fair enough get good tools for the job

We have a cheap cordless drill too which we got from Argos there own brand, worked for 3 years but battery always runs out quick and never enough charge next time we use it. I am staying well clear of cordless drills for hammer action anyhow, even on full charge you get a few holes done and then power drains

timbim_2

Yeah, I got a Black and Decker palm sander. Never again.

tootsie215

I have since had a look in B&Q and the tesco and their Performance drills at 29.95 look the same so I guess the tesco one isnt such a bargain after all.

So I guess its Ebay or Amazon and a bosch for me but thanks all for your comments

John

Poppycat wrote: »

I got a hammer drill last year Tescos own make it lasted about a week the 2nd use the chuck fell off it had a screw inside the chuck each time it got screwed back on it fell off in end the chuck got bent because the screw wouldn't remain tight. I would stay clear of Tesco's own ones, it was a waste of money

This was the drill utter garbage

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.100-7655.aspx




Amazon have some deals on Blackdecker tools at mo

http://www.amazon.co.uk/DIY-Tools-Home-Garden/b/ref=br_bc_h_1_16?ie=UTF8&node=11052651&pf_rd_p=178351791&pf_rd_s=left-nav-1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=468294&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=06ZE158D693QVNH45FJ1