Power Tools & General Tools Recommendations & Advice

[jellybeard999]

https://www.homebase.co.uk/ozito-power-x-change-18v-5-piece-kit_p388910

Shame it's not a combi drill. It would have been an ideal DIY set if it did. No hammer function would be a deal breaker for me. Good value otherwise though.

 

[Martynt74]

Not sure if it's a mis-price as this kit is £170 without half the stuff!

https://www.homebase.co.uk/ozito-power-x-change-18v-cordless-3-piece-kit_p389392


They also do a huge range of cordless tools (including a Mitre Saw!) and they're bloody cheap. The Brushless hammer drill is £40

 

[Martynt74]

Also balls. The Ryobi SDS drill i ended up buying wasn't the one i thought it was and has no chisel function!

I still think it was a decent price so my current thoughts are

A - Sell it all. Probably make a small profit. Buy the Dewalt drill
B - Buy the correct bare SDS drill and use the battery from this and sell the drill body
C - Keep the battery and charger for other potential tools (they do a cordless weed sprayer which looks good), sell this drill body and then just buy the ****** Dewalt drill i wanted in the first place!

 

[Mark A]

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/de...i-drill-2-x-40ah-15998-at-toolstation-3246060

This seems a good price considering two 4ah batteries are £100 on their own. I have just bought it as I needed a lighter drill and the 4ah batteries will be great for the nailers, circular saw, router and all the other tools i "need" to add to my tool kit in future.

 

[Martynt74]

God dammit. Didn't know Dewalt did an 18v router. That looks excellent. Dewalt seem to be really expanding the XR range at the moment with the orbital sander too.

I almost envy you for working in the trade. Makes it easier to justify spending the money!

 

[Mark A]

Yeah me neither, I am amazed how many tools are being made cordless now with brushless tech. the router would be amazing for smaller jobs that my big lump of a 1/2" router is too heavy and cumbersome for.

 

[PlacidCasual]

@Marvt74 The Lidl tracksaw is ok, the track is short 700mm but you get 2 bits and a connector. The alignment on the combined tracks is ok generally the strips don't butt perfectly and need some attention. The saw is capable enough I've used mine a lot because I could neither afford nor justify a Festool or equivalent. The main down side is that even with a shop vac attached (and the Lidl one is good but noisy) it throws out a lot of dust. This is a real pain because you really want it capture by the vac but it loses too much. This means you really need a face mask to use this saw in my opinion. But the price can't be sniffed at and if you really want a single long track it's compatible with Festool track and you can by cheap additional track from Parkside.

 

[lewism]

God dammit. Didn't know Dewalt did an 18v router. That looks excellent. Dewalt seem to be really expanding the XR range at the moment with the orbital sander too.

I almost envy you for working in the trade. Makes it easier to justify spending the money!

Considering Makita have had the jump on them for the router for about 2/3 years it's about time they brought it out. They have been slow to the punch on it.

Also for the Ozito kit, what DIYer needs a grinder? or a torch for that matter. There are much better bits of LED kit on the market and they just seem like filler bits of kit.

 

[Mark A]

Just a quick headsup if you have any tools sitting in your baskets on Ebay. There is currently a 10% off £50 minimum spend, site wide!

Code is 'PRICEWIN'

 

[Martynt74]

Cheers. Bought the Dewalt DCH133 with a 5AH battery

 

[divuk83]

The Titan Tracksaw is down to £55 in my local B&Q, it doesn't show on the website but they are clearing our stock nationwide as Titan is not a brand they are stocking anymore. B&Q club members will more than likely have a £5 off when you spend over £50 voucher code as well making it even cheaper!

Link to the saw - though it's not the B&Q link as I explain above.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb673csw-165mm-electric-plunge-saw-230-240v/9257j

Dave

 

[Martynt74]

Also not sure if it’s nationwide but I’ve just picked up an Aldi bench top table saw.

Was reduced to £35 and whilst I know it’s not going to be brilliant or hugely accurate it’s handy enough and cheap enough to not use

 

[NoobCannon]

Can anyone recommend a good multitool?

Cordless is not a must as will be used around the house

 

[Martynt74]

Got any other cordless tools?

I love my Dewalt cordless. I tried a corded Makita but the cable is quite thick and chunky so can remove some flexibility needed.

 

[b0rn2sk8]

Do you mean a rotary tool or an oscillating tool?

E.G.

Rotary:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/dremel-f0138220jb-12v-2-0ah-li-ion-brushless-cordless-multi-tool/6282x

Oscillating:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-d...li-ion-xr-brushless-cordless-multi-tool/10048

 

[NoobCannon]

Yes my drills are dewalt, Meant oscillating tool.

Am thinking of this one?

https://www.diy.com/departments/dew...de4edd0f217edc9d9&CA_6C15C=120147360000664474

 

[Martynt74]

Yeah that’s what I have. It’s been excellent.

The keyless tool change is a big benefit plus it uses a universal fitting for the attachments.

 

[NoobCannon]

What are the replacement blade prices like (i assume they don't last forever)

I need it initially to dig out all the old grout on my tiled floor but after that will be replacing the family bathroom so im sure it will come in handy there.

 

[Martynt74]

I tend to pick up Edbauer ones from Screwfix which are decent.

The Dewalt ones cost a fortune!

 

[Mark A]

Yes my drills are dewalt, Meant oscillating tool.

Am thinking of this one?

https://www.diy.com/departments/dew...de4edd0f217edc9d9&CA_6C15C=120147360000664474

https://www.toolstation.com/dewalt-dcs355-18v-xr-cordless-brushless-multi-cutter/p58321

It's £200 at Toolstation with 1x4ah, but they have a £25 off £150 spend at the moment and free delivery. They also have the body only for £129 and you could add some blades to bring it to £150 then get £25 knocked off.