Power Tools & General Tools Recommendations & Advice

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So many threads going about cordless drills, & other power tools, thought it would make sense to have one overall thread.
Whether it's corded or cordless power tools & hand tools have it all in one place.
Advice, users reviews & their recommendations for any power tool, hand tool can now be found all in one place

Cordless Drills: up to £120

Makita DHP453SY 18V 1.5Ah Li-Ion

DeWalt DCD776C2 18V 1.3Ah Li-Ion

Makita BHP453SH 18V 1.3Ah Li-Ion


http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dhp453sy-18v-1-5ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/57626

http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcd776c2-18v-1-3ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill-xr/17648

http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-bhp453sh-18v-1-3ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/58614


Cordless Drills: up to £160

Bosch GSB 18V-LI 18V 4Ah Li-Ion

Makita BHP453SHE 18V 1.3Ah Li-Ion

DeWalt DCD785L1 18v Li-Ion (1 battery)

http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gsb...n-cordless-combi-drill-coolpack-battery/69942

http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-bhp453she-18v-1-3ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/86305#

http://www.toolstop.co.uk/index.php..._medium=base&gclid=COuQhvbnr7wCFdQPtAodTkoACw

Cordless Drills: up to £250

Makita BHP458RF 18V 3Ah Li-Ion

DeWalt XR DCD785C2SF-GB 18V 1.5Ah Li-Ion (2 batteries)

http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-bh...cordless-combi-drill/84688#rating_link_anchor

http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-xr-dcd785c2sf-gb-18v-1-5ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/22732


Accessories:

Recommended by many on the forum.

Makita P-67832 101 Piece Accessory Set

http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-p-67832-101-piece-accessory-set/96659
 
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I have a load of Ryobi one stuff, its been really good but the nicads are going (5 years old)

Having a makita sds i am very much leaning to a makita li-on cordless but wondered what the current Ryobi one stuff is like in comparison?
 
Could a Mod tweak the title please to 'Power Tools & General Tools Recommendations & Advice' please, as I've seen to have lost a bit of it.:o

EDIT: Thank you.:)
 
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Mark A said:
Good work! :)

I've just found the DCD785 for £140 with 1 x 3ah battery at Toolstop, or would you rather stick with screwfix prices to keep it simple?
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ElliorR said:
Good find. Just ordered to replace my dirt cheap Argos cordless drill.
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My DeWalt DCD785 arrived this morning and though I've not had a chance to put it to a good test, I did drill a hole into a brick in my porch wall as a test. It went through very nicely and I'd forgotten to switch to the higher speed. I also picked up the Makita P-67832 101 Piece Accessory Set which has a few items in it I'm not 100% sure what they are for :D

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Depth stop collars, can fit them on the brad point bits, even masonry & hss bits.

Here a list of the contents.

6 wood drill bits
6 masonry drill bits
6 HSS drill bits
3 flat bits
30 x 25mm screwdriver bits
20 x 50mm screwdriver bits
13 nut runners
4 holesaws
1 holesaw arbour
1 magnetic bit holder
1 centre punch
4 drill depth stops
2 screwfinders
1 allen key
1 counter sink
1 screwdriver handle
1 level
 
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ElliorR said:
My DeWalt DCD785 arrived this morning and though I've not had a chance to put it to a good test, I did drill a hole into a brick in my porch wall as a test. It went through very nicely and I'd forgotten to switch to the higher speed.
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Good stuff, glad you are happy with it. I'm after a lighter drill myself as mine is a heavy duty drill and it a bit too heavy and big for a lot of stuff.

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BTW, don't forget to register it on http://www.dewalt.co.uk/3/ to get your extended 3 year warranty.
 
So the products in the OP are those that you'd recommend (at various price points).
I was in screwfix yesterday and they had some makita/dewalt things on special offer, with 2 batteries but i can't remember exactly which models they were. Around about £140-180
 
Jono said:
So the products in the OP are those that you'd recommend (at various price points).
I was in screwfix yesterday and they had some makita/dewalt things on special offer, with 2 batteries but i can't remember exactly which models they were. Around about £140-180
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Not all, a lot are what have been recommended by others in numerous threads, so I thought it easier to have them located in one place, rather thread after thread appearing, 'Spec me a cordless drill', or 'Recommend a corded drill' & have to continually link to same items each time.
 
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