BenBhoy Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 i've posted this in the 'off topic' section but thought i try here just incase. hope that ok with the mods, double post, sorry if not. need to buy a new drill for work, and was just wondering if anyone on here can reccomend a decent one? it'll get a lot of use, mainly used for putting in and taking out screws. needs to be portable (not plug into mains) and ideally looking for one with long battery life as i'll be using it around farm and dont want it to run out miles from anywhere! looking to spend about 50 notes but could go to a max of 80. cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 when i was a sparkie cheap drills were a waste off time batterys lasted 15 mins your better off savein up for a maketa or dewalt best 2 drill s on market but not cheap but they do last . And if you do buy a cheapo one you will find its cra p then you will have more exsipence too buy a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I've deleted the other thread, please just keep it to one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 See if Axminster powertool centre have any deals on .... they are normally quite good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Do you actually need to drill things or just use it as a screwdriver? A decent cordless drill will set u back anywhere from 150 to 300. You might however get a cordless screwdriver for around your budget, looking in machine mart there are a few from around 60-100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daitai Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 i've posted this in the 'off topic' section but thought i try here just incase. hope that ok with the mods, double post, sorry if not. need to buy a new drill for work, and was just wondering if anyone on here can reccomend a decent one? it'll get a lot of use, mainly used for putting in and taking out screws. needs to be portable (not plug into mains) and ideally looking for one with long battery life as i'll be using it around farm and dont want it to run out miles from anywhere! looking to spend about 50 notes but could go to a max of 80. cheers. Hi mate i am a carpenter i only use makita, with lithium powered bettery . its london is a excellent site for tools for the trade, they got a sale on a present. happy shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I have a Site "made by makita" 14.4v which has impressed so much I have stopped using 18v I have at your budget you'll struggle and I can chew through a nicad in 15 min drilling timber with 32mm holes but for screwing it lasts all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Don't buy cheap. Get one of these http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dc100ka-gb-18v-1-3ah-ni-cd-cordless-combi-drill/73596 If you are a farmer you can claim the VAT back so it's only £83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 There is no way you will get a cordless drill/driver for your budget,well not one that works,the best i have found is a makita ion battery,lasts forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjsc Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I needed one to screw down aload of floorboards, B & Q own make, variable speed.......wait for it........''£9.98'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Screwfix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 In a word, Panasonic. (Or maybe Festool if you're minted) they also make the best batteries by far. I.T.S have some good deals on panasonic gear, Also, did you know, that there's only 2 or 3 manufacturers of the battery cells for cordless equipment? Makita aren't what they were in quality, dewalt are just poo at everything except maybe chop saws, milwaukee (who were once atlas copco) aren't much better. If you want cheap and cheerful, and don't mind replacing at least once a year then pay a visit to B&Q and pick up a ryobi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thestoat Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I bought an AEG 18v cordless drill from B and Q. It was £80. Including 2 batteries and a built in drill set. Charging is 60 mins. Can't remember the max torque but it has been brilliant. Still on offer I believe. Oh. I forgot its got a hammer drill setting as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I bought an AEG 18v cordless drill from B and Q. It was £80. Including 2 batteries and a built in drill set. Charging is 60 mins. Can't remember the max torque but it has been brilliant. Still on offer I believe. Oh. I forgot its got a hammer drill setting as well. i have one of these, for when it's raining or muddy and i don't want to get my posh drill dirty very powerful motor, batteries are now a pain to remove, had one blow up too, also the variable clutch isn't that accurate, the lithium ion batteries won't charge in the cold, but i also have 2 ni cad batts that do. good for the money, they do lots of other 18v tools aswell. the circular saw is particularly handy along with the jigsaw and planer which i got as a whole kit from I.T.S for less than £400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmanuk Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 We use loads of drills at work. I would go for either a Makita or DeWalt; both make decent models. Most of the decent ones will be around £150-£250 mark though. Anything for £50 will be pretty rubbish; if that is your budget then get searching on ebay for a refurb or second hand model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I bought an AEG 18v cordless drill from B and Q. It was £80. Including 2 batteries and a built in drill set. Charging is 60 mins. Can't remember the max torque but it has been brilliant. Still on offer I believe. Oh. I forgot its got a hammer drill setting as well. im with this guy and comes with a 3 year servise warenty but when i got mine it came with a lifetime garenty on the batterys and drill and was that impresed with it i got the full kit of drill jig saw recipricating saw circular saw plane and torch with 2 batterys charger and bag cannot beleve how good thay are i have been working them for the last 3 years and not a problem even the batterys last a good time still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 have a look on the bay,a couple of weeks ago i bought a brand new dewalt DC984KA xrp with 2 batts(14.4v)in case still packed for £65 inc postage, andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBhoy Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 update, got a Bosch 14.4v cordless, £49.99 and the big selling point was that it came with a spare battery. just built two pig arcs and the drill did an admirable job. cheers for all the reccomendations guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Dewalt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 B&Q have an offer on Makita drills - check the voltage 14.4 or higher is better. One I saw was a 14.4 with 2 batteries £90 The batteries for my Makita cost £75 each so for me its better to buy the drill and batteries. Plenty of special offers at the mo but get the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onslow52 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 try billys power tools he does makita a low prices 12volt drill driver for £68 plus vat and carriage less than half rrp also sells on fleabay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handy4454 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Makita every time mate I am a marine electrician and I work regularly with boat building crews and the tools are all Makita,have tried Bosch,Hitachi AEG and others but nothing else takes the abuse,if you need power tools that will take some stick look no further atb handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 6 years ago i bought a challange 14.4v drill from Argos. £30 as i remember. Its still foing strong including some soakings and it has a good battery life too. You could do worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackthorn Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I have a Site "made by makita" 14.4v which has impressed so much I have stopped using 18v I have at your budget you'll struggle and I can chew through a nicad in 15 min drilling timber with 32mm holes but for screwing it lasts all day got one me self,good little tool, and they come with three batteries. the only downside is they come in carpenters pink :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT13 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I bought an AEG 18v cordless drill from B and Q. It was £80. Including 2 batteries and a built in drill set. Charging is 60 mins. Can't remember the max torque but it has been brilliant. Still on offer I believe. Oh. I forgot its got a hammer drill setting as well. I have an AEG Drill, with a Lithium Battery. I think its on par with the Makita range. I believe AEG is a company related to Milwalkee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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