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About to move house and I will be doing a fair bit of DIY. I currently have a Bosch ni-cad drill that is frankly rubbish so, without wanting to have to resort to my mains drill as I charge around the house breaking things, can anyone recommend a decent cordless drill.

This one seems pretty good http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-bhp453rftk-18v-li-ion-combi-drill-with-101-piece-accessory-kit/20547#

But is there anything else I need to consider? Don't want to spend more than £200.

Cheers


 
Posted : 03/05/2013 5:35 pm
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Surely the previous what drill thread would be a good place to start...

But I have the older version of that Makita and it has been excellent for the last 4 years so you won't be going far wrong.


 
Posted : 03/05/2013 5:53 pm
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without wanting to have to resort to my mains drill as I charge around the house breaking things

You want a cordless drill because you "charge around the house breaking things" ?

How does that work then ?

*confused*


 
Posted : 03/05/2013 6:16 pm
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I started a 'what drill' thread ages ago and ended up with that exact Makita kit.

It's mint!


 
Posted : 03/05/2013 6:17 pm
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I got that exact kit for Xmas. Very good - shows how rubbish my previous drills were. The drill bits are so so so if you already have them and can find a still only deal for a better price that might be a better bet.


 
Posted : 03/05/2013 6:21 pm
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I have that LXT and use it for work every day. I charge it about once a week, which really only takes 20 mins.

It's a beautifully balanced piece of kit - a real pleasure to use.

The 101 piece extras are mostly a bit so so, the bit holder is good though. Get yourself a little pack of De Walt pozi drive driver bits, a box of De Walt drill bits and a selection of Riesser R2 Cutter screws and you're set up.


 
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You have had you question answered. I'm a kit hen and bathroom fitter. Any 18v LioN drill / driver will do the biz.


 
Posted : 03/05/2013 6:39 pm
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Buy a bloody Makita.

Choose a small selection of very good bits.

done.


 
Posted : 03/05/2013 6:43 pm
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I did actually mean any Makita 18v LioN drill / driver. Doh.

All my kit is Makita. It's all brilliant.


 
Posted : 03/05/2013 7:00 pm
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Makita cordless drills love them solid construction and reliable on site

Only thing is it comes with One battery so the second one as a single purchase
will be 100% expensive.
Go for a deal with two batteries


 
Posted : 03/05/2013 7:15 pm
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[url= http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-bhp453rftk-18v-li-ion-combi-drill-with-101-piece-accessory-kit/20547;jsessionId=dZwsRGNGmBQLktTv1YhypWnhfQvMGZkdG2VFwwmT7WJGxZPlWyzT!-533410130!1367608678514 ]good deal here for Makita drill[/url]

Doh missed the linky on the OP

But great drill


 
Posted : 03/05/2013 7:22 pm
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[url= http://www.power-tools-pro.co.uk/milwaukee-c18pd32-18v-hammer-drill-2-x-3ah-liion-batteries-13mm-chuck-p-7987.html ]Milwaukee are pretty good![/url]

Search around and you should be able to find one within budget


 
Posted : 03/05/2013 7:23 pm
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Bigjohn - is it any good at masonry? It says it can drill to 13mm but is it really up to that?


 
Posted : 04/05/2013 4:47 pm
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Yes, I've used it do drill a hole through a brick wall to take a 15mm pipe.


 
Posted : 04/05/2013 5:57 pm
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Cool cheers - think this is going to be top of my birthday present list...


 
Posted : 04/05/2013 6:09 pm
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Its power is where our lads buy from, ul get 2 makita 18v li ion combi drills, and 2 18v 3ah batterys for 179+the vodka, sell one of the bodys and buy an impactor body, uve now got a 450quid kit for 220!!!!


 
Posted : 04/05/2013 9:55 pm