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gotwind
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03/05/2008 : 17:02:36
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As previosly mentioned I am looking to buy a good cordless drill.
I have a cheap one, that only runs up to 700 rpm and poorly built (chinese).
Superwindy mentioned the Dewalt range as being of great quality, I think a spare battery would be wise also.
Obviously I want to pay as little as possible  - anyone know the best place/price to purchase such an item?
I have heard there are inferior branded copies being sold also - anyone have any experience of this?
Paypal preferably - I guess eBay is my best bet..
http://www.dewalt.co.uk/powertools/productoverview/hierarchy/14/
Ben.
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BushWhacker
Junior Member
Canada
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Posted - 03/05/2008 : 17:17:46
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I have had excellent performance and longevity from a couple of Makita drills. I think they are about the best bang for your buck.
As for the off brands, I bought one marked down by about 50% and didn't get what I paid for in my opinion. I got another no name drill as a fathers day promotion when I purchased a cell phone and 3 year contract. The only user this drill would last for would be an accountant... with no hobbies.
Based on this I just avoid the no name cordless items altogether.
I hope that helps Ben,
BW
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler. - Albert Einstein |
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super windy
Junior Member
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 Posted - 03/05/2008 : 19:11:04
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Hi Ben
I can sincerely recommend the brands dewalt, makita, I would go for nothing less than 18v, has in the long run they will last forever, the 12v and 14v are good for 2 to 3 years MAXIMUM, and I suppose I am being generous, have a look on e-bay, you can have a top drill for under £200, here's one:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DEWALT-DC988KA-XRP-18V-CORDLESS-DRILL-BOXED-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ380021000804QQihZ025QQcategoryZ20777QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem.
What I usually do I buy a drill like this, has it comes with 2 batteries and more important a charger, then (this is a very hot tip here, I can't believe I am telling everyone this ), I then buy just another drill just the bare drill for around £70, like this one here on ebay:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DeWALT-18V-XRP-13mm-Cordless-Hammer-Drill-DC925-NEW_W0QQitemZ300221359620QQihZ020QQcategoryZ82275QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem, then I just buy somme not dewalt branded 2.6 ah batteries for around £35 for 2 batteries , so for around £90 to £100 I in theory have another drill that if bought has a complete unit would of cost me £200+ pounds, I have being doing that for years and I now own 4 dewalts dw988, which are extremely good and reliable, I would keep checking e-bay for the 18v drill, however stay away from this type:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DeWalt-DC759-CORDLESS-DRILL-DRIVER-18-Body-Only-New_W0QQitemZ260236041153QQihZ016QQcategoryZ20777QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem, they don't last very long, what you are after is something like this shape there are a few models, but study this shape these are the ones that will last you:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DEWALT-DC925KB-XRP-18V-CORDLESS-COMBI-HAMMER-DRILL_W0QQitemZ310044390966QQihZ021QQcategoryZ20777QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem.
I hope these helps you, I probably has usually went into too much detail, but with the cordless drills there very good, reasonable and absolutely crap, so spend your money wisely.
cheers
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Sundowner
New Member
Ireland
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Posted - 03/05/2008 : 20:28:33
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Hi Ben
I had a hitachai 12v cordless with 2 batteries for about ten years and it served me well, it was in almost everyday use taking handles and locks off doors, drilling timber and doing the odd slabbing job.
When it stopped it stopped no warning but as I said I had it for about 10 years.
I bought a Black and Decker just before Christmas and its a pretty good cordless for the average user, only one problem I see with is the grip is a little rough where it sits between your thumb and finger.
If you don't hold it tight during use you can get nasty blisters.
I would agree with everything superwindy says about dewalt they are the business but rather expensive if you're only buying it for part time use.
Try this link I dunno if they deliver to the uk.
http://www.toolking.com/
Happy Hunting
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sacongo
New Member
USA
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Posted - 04/05/2008 : 08:05:41
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I would recommend Makita drills stay away from dewalt. Dewalt isnt geared down enough in low when driving heavy 4" deck screws it SUCKS . For some reason when you pull the trigger on a Dewalt it just takes off not sensitive at all, its only good for drilling. All other brands of cordless drills i used did not have this problem stay away from dewalt.
Makita has the best variable speed trigger thats why they use them in hospitals. But if you want to "pay as little as possible" buy Ryobi its not as good as Makita but it has that low rpm and a good variable speed trigger.
I would also go with lithium battery setup. Good luck. |
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donniedingle
Junior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/05/2008 : 11:05:24
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Hi Guys.
I have got bosch cordless drills, and i can only speak as i find them, if i'm up on the hill fencing and need to put new 10" strainers in, i want a drill that will put me a several 1" holes through those 10" strainers plus that drill more or less lives thrown in the back of my 4x4, they have got 2 speed, hammer action, forward reverse, and i love em, they do me proud.
but saying that Ben, i only bought all Bosch tools because we had a great local dealer, not as cheap as some, but he always had brushes, trigger switches, and new batteries in store, all things worth considering, when your laying good hard cash out on tools.
regards Donnie.
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Del
Junior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/05/2008 : 12:32:23
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Hi Ben,
I'm real Dewalt fan. The 12v drill driver I have is only good enough as lightweight driver really, but very useful for that kind of thing as it's very light and controllable. The 14.4v stuff is a good compromise between power and excessive weight. Ther are different 14.4 versions though. Go for the XRP version. The 18v stuff is the heavyweight stuff. Very very good indeed but it depends how much you'll use it and what you'll use it for. If you're going to use it for a lot of heavyweight drilling and will use it all day every day then go the 18v route, no question. If it's more general and occasional you may want to pay less and have a unit that's lighter and a bit more flexible (14.4v stuff).
I've done a big house extension on my house (two story) and have done EVERYTHING myself. My 14.4v XRP drill has been truly outstanding and has done everything asked of it.
But the drawback with Dewalt stuff is that it aint cheap. I see a lot of trades people and quite a lot of them have moved onto Bosch and Hitachi.
You really need to speak to people with experience and then try them for yourself. Go down to a decent tool shop (where trades people go, not B&Q etc) and speak to the people there about the different options.
If money is no option go for Festool equipment. (it makes Dewalt look like poundland stuff).
Cheers
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