[Help] Advice needed: Buying a drill

bn9 bha said:

I wouldn't spend too much if you are only using it for DIY, I think someone else has already suggested Erbauer from Screwfix, I've got a big SDS drill and a mult cutter in this range and both are very good.
I have got 2 DeWalt 18v combi cordless drills which are very good, I have got 2 because it saves changing drill bits when I'm working.

I also have got a Bosch SDS corded drill which I use to drill into hard brickwork, I then use a Bosch 10.8 cordless screwdriver for the fixings.
You may struggle to drill into really hard brickwork with a combi

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Weststander said:

Shifting all 6 drills/cutters, plus all your other kit, as well as the regulation daily trip to the suppliers (a.k.a. cafe) before you’re ready to start plumbing at 11am. What a day.

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neilbard said:

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=18V+ONE+™+LITHIUM-ION+STARTER+DRILL+KIT+ryobi&ref=nb_sb_noss

Ideal for small DIY jobs, had it a couple of years no problems.

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Rowdey said:

From a trade persepctive., but if it's good for us it's good for DIY abuse and more..

I bought into Makita 18V Li-ion over 10 year ago, and yes you're then tied to their kit, it's very good. Batteries used to pack up early but that's now sorted and they last for ages if you dont run them down to zero.

Screwfix have a deal on Makita twin packs and you can buy set with drill/driver and impact driver, 2 batteries, charger all in a case for just under £200

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mikeyjh said:

I'll second this - More importantly though, if you plan to expand your arsenal, stick to 1 brand of 18v tools, it will save you a fortune in batteries. That said, an impact driver is fantastic addition BUT strongly advise you start with a 10.8v driver - Use an 18v without a bit of practice and it'll be carnage, wrecked screws, bits and anything you maybe trying to drill in to. Oh and don't use an impact driver to put a shelf up

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Rowdey said:

I just love carpenter's who insist upon using an impact to fit plasterboards screws and end up destroying most of the board..

Just like [MENTION=28056]bn9 bha[/MENTION] @bn9_bha bit of a tool junkie, got cordless sds, mains sds, core dill, angle drill and the Makita 10.8v dual set too, which are good for getting inside kitchen units, but IMO no good for drilling 8mm into walls as they have no hammer action.

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bn9 bha said:

One tool I haven't got is an impact driver, not really sure what I would use one for, I'm happy with multiple cordless drills and screwdrivers.

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Rowdey said:

I just love carpenter's who insist upon using an impact to fit plasterboards screws and end up destroying most of the board..

Just like [MENTION=28056]bn9 bha[/MENTION] @bn9_bha bit of a tool junkie, got cordless sds, mains sds, core dill, angle drill and the Makita 10.8v dual set too, which are good for getting inside kitchen units, but IMO no good for drilling 8mm into walls as they have no hammer action.

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bn9 bha said:

I wouldn't spend too much if you are only using it for DIY, I think someone else has already suggested Erbauer from Screwfix, I've got a big SDS drill and a mult cutter in this range and both are very good.
I have got 2 DeWalt 18v combi cordless drills which are very good, I have got 2 because it saves changing drill bits when I'm working.

I also have got a Bosch SDS corded drill which I use to drill into hard brickwork, I then use a Bosch 10.8 cordless screwdriver for the fixings.
You may struggle to drill into really hard brickwork with a combi

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GOM said:

I have the Erbauer cordless, combi drill and planer, share the battery.

Also have a big FO corded SDS hammer drill for when the going gets tough.

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Robdinho said:

Looking for a bit of advice/recommendations from the good folk of NSC; I'm after a cordless drill for a bit of home diy - I've not needed one before and the range of options seems to be pretty much infinite, so was wondering if anyone could recommend what's actually needed?

It will just be used for fairly small jobs initially (e.g. putting some shelving into the walls) so don't need anything super powerful, but equally would like some thing decent that will last, and with a bit of headroom for when my ambitions expand! Assuming a combi-drill would be the best option, and with a budget in the £100-£200 bracket, I was looking at the Bosch 'Universal Impact' as it seems to tick a lot of boxes in terms of functionality, price and the range of other equipment which shares the same battery (I realise that, whichever one I go with, I'll then be locked into that brand to some extent).

However, its stated max torque is 30Nm, which seems a bit low compared to others. Has anyone got one of these and able to give an honest assessment?

How much torque do you you really need?

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maresfield seagull said:

Combi drill /screwdriver
Makita or Dewalt
As stated by the OP
The hammer option enables you to drill
Into brick /masonry
With out checking the exact model
Steer clear of the impact guns
As they don't have the clutch settings
That Combi drills do
If your putting up shelves per say
You can overtighten with the impact

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bn9 bha said:

One tool I haven't got is an impact driver, not really sure what I would use one for, I'm happy with multiple cordless drills and screwdrivers.

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Wrong-Direction said:

Been thinking about treating myself to a cordless kit View attachment 124307

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