[Closed] Percussion drill recommendation

Depends on the volume of use, if you're really not using it very often and for nothing major then go for a Bosch.

I have this Bosch one and it'll put a 6/7/8mm masonry bit into concrete fine.

http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-tools/drills-drivers/hammer_drills/Bosch-PSB-18-LI-2-Combi-Drill-with-2-Batteries-11227751

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Footflaps, I just picked up one of those in the B&Q clearance sale for £27!

Not tried used it for masonry yet, but has handled everything else without issue.

i have that same drill.

itll do a 6/7/8mm masonary bit into concrete fine - 5 or 6 times and much slower than its corded equivalent, then youll change battery - my mates is the exact same- but not knocking it , it was 99 quid 2 years ago and has had a hard life for screwing , drilling into wood and such like its grand.

i wouldnt like to try putting a screw in with a corded 2 speed percussion drill.

Brilliant drill, I use it all the time and it does everything. Torque is good enough for 6" No.6 screws into wood without a pilot hole!

itll do a 6/7/8mm masonary bit into concrete fine - 5 or 6 times

More than that, I've put 30+ holes without draining the battery (into medium density 7.0N Concrete blocks). I find big wood screws are the biggest drain, masonry bits don't take that much torque.

Thanks, but for very occasional use I really don't think cordless in an option

Good to hear Bosch is getting good feedback though as there is this one I have been looking at

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-PSB-650-Impact-Drill/dp/B003UES78A/ref=sr_1_2?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1410184829&sr=1-2&keywords=percussion+drill

thats the one i go to when i need to drill in concrete. its effortless with that drill where as the cordless makes a meal of it - even with the same drill bit - i guess my bricks are harder than medium density block.

That PSB 650 would be way to cumbersome for [i]small jobs and screwdriving etc[/i]. Cordless is the way to go, especially if you already have an SDS. Even if just using it a couple of times a year.

The batteries 'die' don't they if it isn't getting the use?

The batteries 'die' don't they if it isn't getting the use?

Li-ion is very good for holding it's charge.

agree with what they both say.