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For work purposes but not massive use.
I have this one, no complaints http://www.screwfix.com/p/hitachi-dv18dsfl-jc-18v-1-5ah-li-lon-cordless-combi-drill/43195
Another vote for the Hitachi. Had one for 9 months now, done a fair bit of work with it, some of which was quite heavy. Done everything I have asked of it.
Makita 18v LXT for me. Mine has had a tonne of use and is still going strong. Good power for the weight
If its a small drill like a 18v makita hands down they are the best i have ever had, but if you are thinking 24v-36v im a big fan of the bosch or dewalt.
screwfix always have good deals on the makitas aswell, tried hitachi and just felt they where not as good in either the 18 or 24v, but they are cheaper tbf so depends on whats more important.
but i use the makitas everyday for the last yr and half and they are still solid. Had a slight problem with one of them as i bought a kit and they replaced it for a brand new one straight away
I've got one of the Bosch blue 14.4 volt ones - nice and light but still enough grunt for most stuff I needed it for.
Have tried a lot of brands, but my favorite is DeWalt
My brother swears by Hitachi
I use Makita drills and they have been excellent for a lot of DIY over the last 5 years.
My bro who's a chippy uses a DeWalt and hasn't had to change it in years.
Avoid the B&Q Ryobi's - first battery smoked when charged, I now have second dead battery and the thing is only 6month of minimal use old...
Panasonic or festool
+1 Makita.
I give my cordless kit some serious abuse every day. I changed from dewalt to makita last year and wish I hadn't. Should have got the new dewalt gear instead.
Might be a bit expensive, but I've been getting my lads these to replace some old dewalt stuff -
[url= https://www.hilti.co.uk/cordless-systems/drills%2c-impact-drivers-and-wrenches/r4224 ]Hilti[/url]
Another vote for the Hitachi, mines used every day and gets serious abuse over the past 3.5 years.
2 batteries, 40 mins charge time and hammer action for drilling walls, will be all you need.
I have DeWalt (2 at home, 1 at work). All our subbies use Makita or Dewalt.
I hate to sound like an iphone-**** but i wouldnt bother with anything else.
I have a 12V battery one, its good as a driver or for lighter stuff, but if im going into Block or brick i dont bother, just get the mains one out before even trying.
Our 18v cordless at work can push a 30cm x 10mm bit through blockwork pretty damn fast on Hammer. Having said that my mains powered lump would destroy it.
Hourse for course/tools for the job.
the standard issue 18V Dewalt can be picked up most places for around 100 quid,
When i was buying mine, it was a choice between that, or the 12V/mains combo pair for 80 quid. i figured when the battery goes on the battery one, the mains one will last forever.
Milwaukee 12v for light use 18v for heavy use. Beats the makita 18v lxt I have hands down.
My little 12v dewalt was brilliant. No point getting hammer action with less than 18v, it won't be man enough to tackle masonry. Obviously, make sure you get at least two batterys
Are the Makita and Dewalt up to the job of drilling into old stone? Our 150 year old house with massive thick stone walls has finally killed my B&Q 18v own brand cordless hammer drill. Want to replace it with something that's up to the job.
"make sure you get at least two batterys "
whys that then ~? i can use my bosch 18v all day and not have to worry about charging it .... i have two batterys and regularly wonder why as they charge in a tea break - where as my hitachi nail guns they need 2 batteries as the bleeders run out in about 4/5 hours of use and take a while to charge - well the finishing gun does anyway - its nicad.
I've Just replaced my old faithful 9 year old Bosch blue GSBVE2 with........a LI-ion Bosch blue GSB18VE2 😀
Only reason I've bought a new one is because the Ni-MH batteries were getting tired and harder to find with a decent capacity.
The VE2 is the model to go for, and the 4Ah batteries provide bags of torque and outlast all other drills we've got. Awsome drill, makes the Makita look like a kids toy. You pay for it though 🙁 Might be a little overkill for you?
[url] http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gsb18ve2-li-18v-4ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill-coolpack-battery/96811 [/url]
Makita or Hitachi, Makita or Hitachi, Makita or Hitachi or Dewalt.....
Personally use Makita, been very good for a number of years.
Check out FFX.co.uk for good deals on power tools. Local to me but always seem to be one of the cheapest....
Depends what you mean by "massive use".
If you're on it all day, but with smaller holes or lighter fixings then 18v may even be a bit heavy.
But if you just want one drill, that will most likely do any job you ever need then I reckon this is the best deal i could find going at the moment- 1 or 2 batteries supplied. It is heavy though.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-Li-Ion-BHP458Z-Charger-Battery/dp/B00D462BMW/ref=pd_cp_diy_0
Are the Makita and Dewalt up to the job of drilling into old stone? Our 150 year old house with massive thick stone walls has finally killed my B&Q 18v own brand cordless hammer drill. Want to replace it with something that's up to the job.
Possibly depend on which particular drill you go for - There's a lot of variation in drilling power even for a single brand and a set V.
IMO, this makita probably has as much chance as any 18v drill.
As important, get good bits.
I've not had them long enough to recommend them, but a friend works for a shopfitter and recommended Makita's 10.8v stuff for me. He said everyone on site has those plus 18v, and generally leaves the 18v tools in the chest for most jobs. The 10.8v drivers are lighter, better balanced, easier to use for long periods, and spare batteries are cheaper.
Those guys don't have to drill into much stone though 🙂
I make & fit bedroom furniture for a living. I use the 18v LXT Makita (with 1 3a/h battery and have to give it a 20 min charge every couple of days. My 2nd one (for when I need to dril with 1 and screw with the other is a De Walt which i got dead cheap in Tradepoint as they were clearing out the NiMh stuff. Smaller, lighter but not as nicely balanced so not the 1st one I reach for.
For stone and concrete stuff, get a Titan 5kg SDS plus rotary hammer from Screwfix. At £80 it comes with an 18 piece toolkit that will chisel and drill through anything. Brilliant value. When it breaks (and it will because you will abuse it because of the following) just take it back under its 2 year warranty and they give you another one straight away with all brand new drills, core drills and chisels.
I now look forward to jobs where I have to chase out brickwork to embed pipes!
Might be a bit expensive, but I've been getting my lads these to replace some old dewalt stuff -Hilti
I'd second the above. Expensive but good.
Try ITS, they have some great deals at the moment on Makita drills.
I'm a joiner and kitchen fitter and would buy dewalt, I have had makita cordless drills and had problems with the batteries in drills and a cordless saw. If you can get a li-ion battery drill.
Destroyed Dewalt, Ryobi and Hitatchi
NEVER even got close with a Hilti. Simply outstanding quality and build.
Yes you pay a bit more than the fashion brands but you soon know about it the moment you use it.
I use their bits too - the four pint system is brilliant
Panasonic 14.4v . Hammered my last one every day. Lasted 7 years. Best batteries out there.
Pisses all over makita/ Dewalt 18v!