Starter Drill Set for DIY Home

[Lustral]

Hi , im looking for a set for about £200 for a cordless drill set with the bits and pieces (drill, battery/charger/drill bits) for just simple jobs around the house. I.E getting screws into the walls etcs

Is there a decent set for the price or do i need to up my budget.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Martynt74]

Should be fine at that budget. Probably worth adding a kit with an impact driver in too.

Check out the power tools thread for a few recommendations

 

[Armageus]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-d...-li-ion-xr-brushless-cordless-twin-pack/5742x

Would likely be a good set for that budget, although would still need to factor in some good quality drill/driver bits

Either something like:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-h...driver-drill-holesaw-bit-set-100-pieces/1293p

or just start buying a few of the smaller 5 piece kits e.g. masonary bits etc as and when you need them

 

[bremen1874]

I wouldn't bother with an impact driver unless you've got a specific job in mind that'd use one.

Save the money, or buy a better combi drill with higher capacity batteries.

 

[Lustral]

Cheers guys thanks for the quick suggestions already, i got a local screwfix which is handy.

Dont mind upping the budget a bit if it gets me a better cordless drill with longer battery life etc.

Im guessing i will need to budget for the drill bits separately , im guessing they will have to match the drill brand for max compatibility ?

 

[bremen1874]

im guessing they will have to match the drill brand for max compatibility ?

Not at all.

 

[Martynt74]

No, just get whatever bits you want.

I've bought individual Erbauer bits from Screwfix which have been ok, but i also bought a mixed case of Erbauer bits and they're awful.

I highly recommend these

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-straight-shank-combination-drill-bit-set-23-pieces/4635k

Will cover everything you might need and i've found them to work brilliantly.

 

[Minstadave]

https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/Bos...-2-X-3-0Ah-Batteries-and-Accessories/p/338898

Bought this recently. Decent quality drill, 2 large batteries and comes with good quality drill bits thrown in.

I’m not sure I’d bother with an impact driver unless you actually need one.

 

[Armageus]

I wouldn't bother with an impact driver unless you've got a specific job in mind that'd use one.

Save the money, or buy a better combi drill with higher capacity batteries.

It's almost a no brainer with the twinpack above - that 65nm combi is £150 anyway - decent impact driver for £50 is still cheap even if it doesn't get that much use (although would be great for things like building decking etc).

Dont mind upping the budget a bit if it gets me a better cordless drill with longer battery life etc.

I wouldn't have thought there's that much to gain by spending much more (unless you go to a Makita/Bosch blue trade-type drill), and benefit of interchangeable batteries is you can just swap to another fully charged one (rather than having heavier/more expensive batteries)

Im guessing i will need to budget for the drill bits separately , im guessing they will have to match the drill brand for max compatibility ?

No you can use any, but it's worth avoiding "cheap" sets. Particularly with things like drilling masonry or metal, then you get what you pay for, and worth sticking to decent branded bits like Dewalt/Makita/Bosch.

 

[bremen1874]

It's almost a no brainer with the twinpack above - that 65nm combi is £150 anyway - decent impact driver for £50 is still cheap even if it doesn't get that much use (although would be great for things like building decking etc).

The £150 gets you 2 x 3.0AH batteries instead of the 1.5AH batteries in the kit. The impact driver is available for about £65 bare if you ever need it. Given the choice I'd spend the extra £15 overall and have the bigger batteries.

 

[Armageus]

The £150 gets you 2 x 3.0AH batteries instead of the 1.5AH batteries in the kit. The impact driver is available for about £65 bare if you ever need it. Given the choice I'd spend the extra £15 overall and have the bigger batteries.

Ah - missed that, sorry

 

[DampCat]

I bought into the Ryobi kit and have been very happy with it for most home jobs, but the drill doesn't do well with masonry particularly. It'll chew through it slowly but it's not quick or clean. Luckily I inherited my dad's filthy great SDS beast that could drill for oil if I dropped it.

I'd say the Ryobi stuff is fine for general work that I find myself doing, but I'm not a builder. I also got the circular saw and the larger 5ah battery and have been happy with it's ability to saw through counter tops and decking boards with ease.

I'd imagine it's worth just seeing whatever is on offer at around your budget, there won't be an awful lot in it from those leads brands Makita, Bosch, Ryobia, DeWalt etc.

 

[Maccapacca]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-d...xt-cordless-combi-drill-101-accessories/8194j

I'd buy that, you don't need two batteries unless you're using it all day, this has a better battery which charges faster.

The makita range is huge so you can then buy bodies of other kit and use the same battery and charger

 

[Buffman]

I bought into the Ryobi kit and have been very happy with it for most home jobs, but the drill doesn't do well with masonry particularly. It'll chew through it slowly but it's not quick or clean. Luckily I inherited my dad's filthy great SDS beast that could drill for oil if I dropped it.

What diameter drill bits? Are they new masonry bits ? My Makita cordless drill doesn't have an issue up to about 10mm

Agreed an sds will be easier, but cordless is fine for standard plugs etc!

 

[Pho]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-d...xt-cordless-combi-drill-101-accessories/8194j

I'd buy that, you don't need two batteries unless you're using it all day, this has a better battery which charges faster.

The makita range is huge so you can then buy bodies of other kit and use the same battery and charger

I'm not an expert but given the similar price I'd be tempted for the teal Makita's. This drill has more torque than that white one. It's been on my "to buy" list for a while! Fortunately I already have the battery/charger mind.

• Makita DHP458Z - £74.99
  
• Makita DC18RC 7.2V-18V LXT Multi-Voltage Compact Charger - £28
• Makita BL1840 18V LXT 4.0Ah Li-Ion Battery - £46
• Pick a drill bit set for £30

£178.99

Makita 821551-8 MakPac Type 3 Stacking Connector Case (if you want a case): £20.99

 

[nst68]

I'd look at getting a 12v drill like this https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Po...2V+Li-Ion+Cordless+Compact+Combi+Drill/p42711

It will cope with 90% of the stuff you want to do, but is lighter and easier to use than a 18v drill.

If you need to do some serious brick/masonry drilling then get a corded SDS drill as well https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb653sds-5-9kg-corded-sds-plus-drill-230-240v/6846h

 

[Terminal_Boy]

Remember that drill bits are consumables, especially masonry bits.

 

[nst68]

This Bosch multi purpose drill set has been brilliant for me, used in brick, wood and metal.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-multipurpose-drill-bit-set-4pcs/95958

 

[Armageus]

Remember that drill bits are consumables, especially masonry bits.

They are, but cheaper ones go dull a lot faster, so it is generally worth paying a bit more for some good ones

 

[Minstadave]

This Bosch multi purpose drill set has been brilliant for me, used in brick, wood and metal.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-multipurpose-drill-bit-set-4pcs/95958

I got that set with the drill I linked to earlier, decent set. I paid £108 for a Bosch blue drill, 2x3Ah batteries and drill bits/wood bits/screwdriver set thrown in. Even at £120 now it’s solid value.