Blunderbuss Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) I'm in the market for a new cordless drill, for general light DIY use. Previous one was a Bosch and was pretty rubbish, not very robust, battery drained really quick and the charger eventually packed in. I hear good things about De Walt, what is the consensus on this one? Slightly concerned that it only comes with one battery, especially as spares cost more than the whole drill! :o I'm sure the answer is out there, in PW land Edited January 3, 2012 by Blunderbuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewj Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 get a makita little things with a lot of "umf" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 had makita and bosch previously now got a de walt the de walt wins hands down imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3xspringer Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I'm in the market for a new cordless drill, for general light DIY use. Previous one was a Bosch and was pretty rubbish, not very robust, battery drained really quick and the charger eventually packed in. I hear good things about De Walt, what is the consensus on this one? Slightly concerned that it only comes with one battery, especially as spares cost more than the whole drill! :o I'm sure the answer is out there, in PW land just bought 2x Erbauer drills from screw fix 1 sds 1 hammer drill both cordless 18volt comes with 2x batts 2.6amh 2 year gaurentee, very impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 My drils are DeWalt and Makita That DeWalt is a cracking deal, I'd get one myself but don't need it! Li-Ion batteries don't lose their charge in storage so perfect for light/occasional use, and 2.0 Ah is the amount of 'go' between charges. some cheap DeWalt offers use 1.3 Ah, no good, best is 3.0, so this is ideal for you: DeWalt is the industry leader, by far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 My drils are DeWalt and Makita That DeWalt is a cracking deal, I'd get one myself but don't need it! Li-Ion batteries don't lose their charge in storage so perfect for light/occasional use, and 2.0 Ah is the amount of 'go' between charges. some cheap DeWalt offers use 1.3 Ah, no good, best is 3.0, so this is ideal for you: DeWalt is the industry leader, by far Thanks, I think I'm going to get one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) I have a bosch PSR 18 LI2 with the new style battery, the battery last a long time and is nice and powerful. relatively cheap and effective. Amazon normally have good deals on tools. Seems to be some good deals at screwfix dewalt and makita both very good makes. http://www.screwfix.com/c/c/cat830692?cm_mmc=Google-_-Bosch%20|%20Power%20Tools%20and%20PTA%20|%20Brands-_-Harvested%20Words%20-%20All-_-%20bosch%20%20psr%20%2018 Edited January 3, 2012 by ferguson_tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I have a bosch PSR 18 LI2 with the new style battery, the battery last a long time and is nice and powerful. Was quite cheap and effective. Amazon normally have good deals on tools. This seems a good deal though and always heard good things of dewalt. http://www.screwfix.com/c/c/cat830692?cm_mmc=Google-_-Bosch%20|%20Power%20Tools%20and%20PTA%20|%20Brands-_-Harvested%20Words%20-%20All-_-%20bosch%20%20psr%20%2018 Cheers Tom, but based on my last one I'd never buy another Bosch :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I had Bosch before. Now got a Dewalt and it's fantastic. I have properly abused it (used it as a hammer :blink: ) and it keeps going. That is a great deal. I am seriously thinking of buying one as a spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Sod it, I'm getting one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Sod it, I'm getting one! Ordered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I have that exact model, bought it last year when it was quite a bit more expensive. It's a great drill, smashes through brick no trouble at all, keeps going and going and going - doesn't wear down as the battery gives up - it either drills full chat or stops. Charges up in "tea-break" time too. Used it for DIY and for agricultural electrical installations and it hasn't let me down let. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBLATCH Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 milwaukee for me, excelent kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Agreed, more a traders kit though, and about four times the price! Panasonic make good trade drills as well, btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandladdie Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 De Walt Makita Panasonic ets are all good. Best to look for one with good Ah(amphours). Screwdrving etc 1.3Ah but drilling of holes(20mm fast cutting bits etc) etc needs to be 2.0Ah upwards in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I have that exact model, bought it last year when it was quite a bit more expensive. It's a great drill, smashes through brick no trouble at all, keeps going and going and going - doesn't wear down as the battery gives up - it either drills full chat or stops. Charges up in "tea-break" time too. Used it for DIY and for agricultural electrical installations and it hasn't let me down let. Reassuring, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Use that exact model at work-not really impressed with it for a couple of reasons-there is no warning that the battery is about to die,it can be working away then suddenly stops+Its easy to catch your finger on the reverse button when using the drill+ the casing is starting to split and the battery is a real pain to remove(charges quick though).I would go for a Makita. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Use that exact model at work-not really impressed with it for a couple of reasons-there is no warning that the battery is about to die,it can be working away then suddenly stops+Its easy to catch your finger on the reverse button when using the drill+ the casing is starting to split and the battery is a real pain to remove(charges quick though).I would go for a Makita. Thanks, good to hear for and against, but the consensus seems to be that they're good and the price seems fair so I've bought one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Wheres my post just gone! :blink: Anyway, what I said is that I use both DW and makita, both the same quality/performance wise. The first DW I bought is my 14.4V, got it over 10 years ago, when I started up on my own, and its still going strong, the last of the 3 original batteries only gave up in mid 2010 One minor gripe I have with this new one, is that the battery is different to my older ones, but as it recharges quickly it won't be a problem. I do agree with the sudden stop when the battery goes flat being a pain, but are Li-Ions the same? I've got a DW radio/charger so will just bung it on charge when I put it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 My link They cost a lot of money but are the dogs danglies and would last a lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 all my cordless drills are now panasonic, i know it's a bit late now but ITS do some cracking deals on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Two batts is really handy,buy 2 and flog the bare drill,charger and box on the bay,cheapo 2nd batt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Wheres my post just gone! :blink: Anyway, what I said is that I use both DW and makita, both the same quality/performance wise. The first DW I bought is my 14.4V, got it over 10 years ago, when I started up on my own, and its still going strong, the last of the 3 original batteries only gave up in mid 2010 One minor gripe I have with this new one, is that the battery is different to my older ones, but as it recharges quickly it won't be a problem. I do agree with the sudden stop when the battery goes flat being a pain, but are Li-Ions the same? I've got a DW radio/charger so will just bung it on charge when I put it down. yep, all li ion bats do this, my mini bosch drills discharge in the cold too, bloody pain, i have an oldish AEG kit, the li ion bats are just plain useless in the cold, won't even charge, just had one blow too. still got the ni cads and they're ok but the kit is pretty poor quality, it was cheap though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I have had a Bosch 9v drill for nearly 20 yrs - it's so good I bought a new battery which cost £27 which is dearer than complete rubbish drill from screwfix - Also bought a B&D 14v drill driver and pleased with that - hammer action and light weight - My best drill is now knackered - Bosch 24v GBH (20 yrs old)- two batteries are dead and they are £89 each so drill is scrap along with charger. Mate has all DW cracking bit of kit and Builder Centre do regular deals on them -- One thing to remember is bring them in house as soon as weather get's cold or batteries die. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 We have used DeWalt,Makita and Panasonic over the last 8 or so years.The first two are very good but the winner by a country mile are the Panasonics,all at 3.0AH.They have been used and abused to an extent I'm pretty sure the manufacturers would have cringed at;including being dropped off the second lift of scaffolding.We must have had them for at least 7 years now and they're still going strong. The torque is something to behold if you're not ready for it on tightening a timberlock,and the bosses is a 4.5AH if I recall;a real wrist twister! All are heavily used on a daily basis.Cracking bits of kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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