[Tidybeard]

For once, no juvenile content (yet.... )

I'm thinking of investing in a decent cordless drill-driver for general work around the house. I've been through a few Black and Decker and Bosch over the years but they never seem to last. I've decided to invest a bit more in something of quality and I've been looking at DeWalt and Makita. The links below are the two (and around the price) that I've been looking at so far.

I kind of feel like I'll be paying for the name with DeWalt and I know the company was recently sold (although I do have one of their screwdrivers that seems very well made). Makita seem to have been around for ever and look like solid, no-nonsense stuff. Any other (fairly global) brands I need to look at? Hitachi?

Anyone know about this stuff? What should I be looking for in terms of brand/features, etc.?

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/10013...rills/DeWalt-DW984k2-14-4V-Combi-Drill-Driver

http://www.powertooldirect.co.uk/makita-8280d-144v-combi-drill-13ah-nicad-batteries-p-67243.html

Cheers,

TB

 

[Roy]

Surprised you haven't received tons of responses. High end brands:

- Dewalt
- Porter Cable
- Rigid
- Makita
- Bosch - surprises me that this one hasn't lasted for you
- Hitachi? - not sure about them but they charge a high end price

My preference is for PC but all of these are good. The batteries will fail before the drill does with any of these so it'd just be a matter of getting new batteries.

More volts = more power = bigger/heavier

 

[ImaKlyde]

+1 for Porter Cable. I've been happy with the few of their tools I own including a cordless drill.

Brock...

 

[cactuscorn]

makita 18v drill driver all the way!

 

[airwreck]

surprised that Bosch didn't work out for you, I've considered them one of the best, good warranty program, did you take advantage of it?

I'm all Bosch now after many years of Makita, wish Bosch had a battery vacuum cleaner though. My old Makita screwdriver/drill is over 20 years old and still works.

 

[Jerk_Chicken]

surprised that Bosch didn't work out for you, I've considered them one of the best, good warranty program, did you take advantage of it?

I'm all Bosch now after many years of Makita, wish Bosch had a battery vacuum cleaner though. My old Makita screwdriver/drill is over 20 years old and still works.

They do, but you need to come out to Germany to get them. Here, they make everything, and now coupled with Siemens, everything in your home and car can be outfitted with Bosch, from your fridge to your vacuum.

 

[cactuscorn]

i should add that i looked for the right 1 for a long time. we had dewalts in the shop and those worked well but some time spent in the construction industry in a former life taught me theres nuthin like the performance, dependability, longevity and warranty of makita. sounds familliar, dont it?

 

[Bikezilla]

Tools?

I'm sure you have one of these:

Extra Large Ewe Truss. Helps in preventing a prolapse or holding back a replaced uterus. Allows ewe to lamb normally. Applies pressure on key points. Made from rot-resistant nylon webbing and leather with quick-release buckles. Fully washable. In hi-vis orange. Made in England.

 

[cutthroat]

Tools?

I'm sure you have one of these:

I am surprised it took this long to reach this level.

 

[prooperator]

If I were you

I would make sure you get a drill with hammer mode. You would be surprised how many times you will need it.

 

[Tidybeard]

Thanks for all the responses, not heard of PC or Rigid but will look them up. Went out for a look around this afternoon and I do like the look and feel of Makita.

I believe Bosch has two levels, green (for home use) and blue (for trade/pro use). Mine have so far been the green ones but I may try the blue.

CC - funnily enough I did think of our old chum when I started investigating Makita. Did you take that pic just for me?

Zilla, thanks for that. I actually don't have one yet as I found the buckles chafe when I rub the lard in. Made in England, though, which must count for something.

Any views on voltage? I thought the 12v were a bit lightweight and the 18v could be a bit big and heavy for those small jobs around the house, like putting up the sheep mesh. That's why I was thinking 14.4v - the chap in the shop suggested that the torque generated by the premium brands negates the need to go too high on the volts. Is this a steaming pile of New Zealand rugby?

 

[Tidybeard]

I would make sure you get a drill with hammer mode. You would be surprised how many times you will need it.

You're right, I always seem to need go into Hammer mode on the dancefloor:thumbsup:

 

[airwreck]

18V hammer drill is very tiring.
buying seperate charger and batteries for lower voltage tools when you have a bunch of higher voltage tools is a bummer, but light weight screwdrivers are a better deal than carpal tunnel surgery. I think I've seen chargers now that do multiple voltages.

I spent a lot of time deciding who to go with when it came time to update mine, the Bosch warranty and their boombox was what helped me decide.

 

[cactuscorn]

that pic was a goof durrin last nights sultan build party. sorry.

a big vote for 18v here. power baby! not that heavy even for all day use and i have little arm strength after i busted mine in half. m makita came with 2 batteries, a charger, case and a sweet tool belt for about 2 hunny ifric but that was 5 years ago so who really knows? the downside is it makes yer eyes bug out somethin terrible!

 

[S-Works]

makita 18v drill driver all the way!

CC, schedule an eye exam IMMEDIATELY

 

[Bring Back Buck]

I believe Bosch has two levels, green (for home use) and blue (for trade/pro use). Mine have so far been the green ones but I may try the blue.

Any views on voltage?

Go for Bosh blue 36v - they're actually not that heavy - I've used mine all day and not had any issues. It's nice to have a cordless hammer drill which can take a bit of a beating - [my previous De Walts have not lasted]. The new 18v Makitas are prone to burning out if you use them at high torque levels for extended periods. You can also get pretty good deals on a whole Bosh 36v kit, (circ. saw, hammer drill and sabre saw). the other thinig is that your obviously in the Uk so Bosh will be even better value.

There you are. My 2p worth.

 

[trailadvent]

For once, no juvenile content (yet.... )

I'm thinking of investing in getting drilled for general work around the house. I've drilled a few Black and Decker's and Bosch over the years but they never seem to last. I've decided to invest a bit more in something of quality and I've been looking at DeWalta and Makita both from Russia. The links below are the two (and around the price) that I've been looking at so far.

other (fairly global) brands I need to look at? I like Hedi

Anyone know about this stuff? What should I be looking for in terms of brand/features, etc.?
https://www.screwfix.com/prods/10013/Power-Tools/Cordless-Drills/DeWalt-DW984k2-14-4V-Combi-Drill-Driver

https://www.powertooldirect.co.uk/makita-8280d-144v-combi-drill-13ah-nicad-batteries-p-67243.html

Cheers,

TB

Drilling time ohh ughh ughh

I'd go with Makita myself:thumbsup:

 

[TLL]

Tidy, DeWalt or Makita will do the job equally well, contractors that I know run them 50/50. Though the Tool rental business pretty much uses Makita exclusively, that should tell you something.

Forget the hammer drill feature, you do not need it. Rent a Bosch or a Kango when that time comes. 14.4 V should be enough.

I used to be in the tool rental biz, if that helps.

 

[Tidybeard]

Thanks guys. I think I've seen a good deal on the 14.4v Makita (with 2 batteries, bits and tool box free - the 18v jumps quite a lot in price) which would leave me enough in budget to also get a Bosch blue corded hammer drill. That should keep things covered nicely, but mustn't tell the wife as I'll suddenly find a list of drilling related jobs that need doing (insert wife-drilling joke here, someone has to).

I didn't notice anything different about CC's eyes, they always look like that.

TA, nice editing:thumbsup:

 

[trailadvent]

Thanks guys.

TA, nice editing:thumbsup:

Always a pleasure buddy, did u clic yr links