Spec me...a drill

Uhtred

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After a year of owning a house I've decided I can't go on borrowing my parents drill every few weeks ;)

I know from a previous thread that there are a lot of cordless options at the £100 mark but can I save money by going corded? The most demanding task will be putting up shelves in the garage (brick).

Many thanks
 
What's your budget, drill below, very good.

Bosch PSB Corded Hammer Drill - 650W. has reverse, hammer, etc.
Drilling capacity for wood 30mm, steel 12mm, masonry 14mm, concrete 14mm and metal 12mm.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7114676.htm

Argos has special offer on, where you get drill plus Bosch 34 Piece X-Line Classic Drill and Screwdriver Bit Set for £74.
Drill has two year warranty.
 
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Nightglow said:
What's your budget, drill below, very good.

Bosch PSB Corded Hammer Drill - 650W. has reverse, hammer, etc.
Drilling capacity for wood 30mm, steel 12mm, masonry 14mm, concrete 14mm and metal 12mm.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7114676.htm

Argos has special offer on, where you get drill plus Bosch 34 Piece X-Line Classic Drill and Screwdriver Bit Set for £74.
Drill has two year warranty.
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That looks good actually, I hadn't thought of checking argos. My parents have a Bosch which has been running for years so I'm sure that will be up to the job :)
 
If you have a family member over 60, then pop into B&Q & have look at Bosch drills,on a Wednesday, they can get & use a diamond Card, gives you a 10% discount.

http://www.diy.com/content/support/services/diamond_card/index.jsp

Nothing wrong with Bosch, got one of their green drills, must be 20-25 years old, & it's still working flawlessly.

Homebase has the larger Bosch PSB 750 RCE Compact Hammer Drill & Bosch bit set for same price as Argos.
Not sure if you could use your Sainbury Nectar card in Homebase, & get the points.
 
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Thanks all. I went with the argos option above with drill set. It's seems like a nice bit of kit, very happy.
 
I went into homebase yesterday and saw the model above mine, 750w I think, on offer plus the 20% off. That would have made it £60 with a more extensive drill set. Doh!
 
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I went into homebase yesterday and saw the model above mine, 750w I think, on offer plus the 20% off. That would have made it £60 with a more extensive drill set. Doh!
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I mention that in my post No 5, about Homebase & the Bosch PSB 750 RCE at same price, but I was unaware of the further 20% discount available this weekend.

20% voucher on web site referred to garden, outdoors, decorating & flooring, tiling, made no mention of tools, sorry.

But I think store have their own promotions as well.
 
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Nightglow said:
I mention that in my post No 5, about Homebase & the Bosch PSB 750 RCE at same price, but I was unaware of the further 20% discount available this weekend.

20% voucher on web site referred to garden, outdoors, decorating & flooring, tiling, made no mention of tools, sorry.

But I think store have their own promotions as well.
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Ah I think you're right, it probably didn't include tools :)
 
Well, I have just looking at there site now, & found a link to voucher, & if you read fine print, it does say power tools.

There is a 14 money back return with Argos I believe.
 
I'd have gone for an SDS drill and got a keyed chuck attachment. I guess if your bricks are soft it'll be fine, but in my house we have very hard brick and stone and a normal percussion drill wouldn't touch it.
 
I have been really considering investing in a decent one of late and have heard good things about AEG drills. Can anyone give me their opinion on this one please. I know it is quite pricey but I am happy to invest in the right drill.

P.s. I want something that can do the more manly jobs but would prefer cordless.
 
What are these more manly jobs?
Panasonic drills are apparently very good, but I'm Bosch & Makita user.
See this thread:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18501289&highlight=spec+drill

You want a good mains drill with sds, chiselling, etc, this makita is a good drill, but slightly over budget.

If you got a relative over 60, they can get a free 'Diamond Card' giving 10% discount on Wednesday.

This is a good drill for serious manly jobs,has sds, plus chiseling, etc.

http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-to...ill-HR2470-2-780W-240V-9806558?skuId=10197263
 
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Appreciate the feedback Nightglow. General masonary drilling jobs that my old cordless drill just isn't man enough for as it didn't have a hammer action. I specifically want a cordless as it gives me more options. I already have a corded Bosch hammer which servers me really well but is a bit of a faff setting up an extension lead, etc. Sometimes I just want to be able to pull out the drill and get the job done.

I read through the other thread and really like some of the suggestions but I did go with Bosch PSB 18 in the end and have it reserved at B&Q. Seems to be one that you felt was adequate and saves me a few quid on the others I was looking at.

Have I made the right decision for coping with masonary work? Examples might be things like drilling for coach bolts to hang a tv wall mount, drilling holes for screwing up shelving, etc. Would this ever be capable of drilling through a wall to run a cable through (power cable for an IP camera). Not the end of the world if it can't as I have the corded.

EDIT: Hmm just reading some of the -ve reviews and wondering if I made the right choice. Seems to have some issues with the chuck (size and grip) but still plenty of good reviews too.
 
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Right being Mr Indecisive as always but am now looking at the Makitas as they really do seem to have a loyal following and reputation for reliability.

What I can't decide on though is:

Makita BHP453RFTK with a single 3.0Ah battery but comes with a kit of accessories

OR:

Makita 18V Li Combi Drill with 2 Batteries that comes with 2x1.3Ah batteries, is £20 cheaper but has no kit with it.

For home DIY use, are 1.3Ah batteries enough? I have a Bosch drill bit set so don't really need the kit in the Makita BHP453RFTK set.

I did like the look of this one too but again not sure the 3.0Ah is necessary.

Pretty sure I am not going to go with the Bosch one after those negative reviews I read. Appreciate the input guys :)
 
1.3 batteries are fine, having two of them helps although they don't take long to charge. It's a nice drill.
 
Makita 18V Li Combi Drill with 2 Batteries, very nice drill, nothing wrong with 1.3a batteries.

Got a relative over 60 get them to get a B&Q Diamond Card. will give you another 10% discount on Wednesday.


That Makita BHP456RFWX at Toolstation is rather impressive drill apparently, I myself don't mind a single 3Ah battery, as while it charges, gives me time for a coffee.
 
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Many thanks for the feedback guys. I too could live with 1x3.0Ah for pretty much the same reasons just wasn't sure if it was necessary for the kind of chores I had in mind. Will have a think about it. :)
 
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