Cordless Drill

I'm after a cordless drill for general DIY around the home and for drilling self tapping screws into cars etc.

I'm guessing an 18v would be best?

Any suggestions that don't break the bank

 

Wait for the next time Aldi/Lidl have one on offer - I bought a corded hammer drill from them for about 15 - 800w. Awesome kit for the money.

Or, I've also got a Ryobi One+ cordless drill (and a few other tools). If you think you're going to buy other cordless tools, it's worth the initial outlay.

 

I also picked up one of those cheapo aldi 240v drills as a spare and so far its been good as a drill and great for the money, can smell abit if I use it for mixing.

Otherwise the makita twin packs are good, both me and my dad have one in 18v and no complaints here thou my dads very old makita did break its gearbox but its had serious use. I also got lent a drill by jewsons which they never had back, its a proper cheap one but has had 100's of hrs use with no problems but no idea who made it but it does go to show cheap tools can be good.

 

I picked up a Dewalt combo pack - Cordless Drill/Driver (w. charger+2 batts) and corded hammer drill - from B&Q for #99 last summer (sorry no pound sign on damn US keyboards).

I just checked and it's now down to #89

 

B&Q have makita or hitatchi 18v's with two batteries for 99 regularly and having used dewalt alongside makita and hitatchi for a few weeks I would pick up the hitatchi everytime. But the makita's not far behind.

 

Where's the cheapest place to get one of the 18v Li-ion Makitas? Fancy treating myself since Ive got a lot of diy'ing to do around the house pretty soon

 

There's always a deal on at Screwfix mate.

 

thumbs up for makita from me

 

Makita 18v is the # 1 best 18v drill at the minute. Coming second is the Panasonic. Dewalt have lost it a bit I think.
Make sure its the real deal pro drill from Makita, some brands make a diy version too, I cant remember if Makita do the same.

 

well lidl have an 18v for 30 quid with 3yr warranty. Would i see any real benefit paying 80 or 90 for a branded one? Don't want to get into trap of false economy and buy twice

 

I treated myself to the 18v Li-ion Makita yesterday from screwfix
Like this one http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-bhp451rf-18v-3-0ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/48855
199 but hopefully should last me a good few years!

Dad had a cordless from Lidl a few years back & for the price I dont think you can go wrong, especially with the 3yr guarantee
Just a shame they dont offer a li-ion one yet, just the nicad versions

 

Yes Makita have another brand called 'Site' bought what we call a one job wonder Site angle grinder to rake out 100sq/m of brick joints, apart from the gearbox case bolts coming loose its done well and outlasted its one job expectation.

 

any decent ones for 100 that I could upgrade battery in a few years if I feel the need?

 

Ive seen a Hitachi 18 v Li Ion cordless with 2 batteries (1.3ah ones) for 99 at screwfix too which I thought was good

 

might sound stupid but what sort of spec for speed, settings, hammer etc?

 

it must be able to cut through mild steel with a 78mm hole saw

 

This is the Hitachi one Ive seen:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/hitachi-dv18dcl2-18v-cordless-combi-drill/64945?cm_sp=Categorybanner-_-TLCordlessCombiDrills-_-64945
check the specs for drilling sizes & torque etc

Heres the Makita one I got which has more torque
http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-bhp451rf-18v-combi-drill/48855?cm_sp=Categorybanner-_-TLCordlessCombiDrills-_-48855

 

arent 1.5ah crap?

 

3ah for 100 isn't going to happen for a good brand...

 

still unsure ;-(