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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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?

Nope!

If you find it cheaper, doesn't matter where, then post it in this thread.

 

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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.

EDIT: Thank you.

 

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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

Which bits are you unsure of?

 

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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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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

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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According to this Bosch video, then yes they will fit, there a whole range of tools they fit.

http://www.bosch-do-it.com/gb/en/diy/tools/psm-18-li-3165140571975-199876.jsp

 

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For an extra £40 I would get one of these Bosch multi tools instead. Its a detail sander, plus loads of other uses. It's one of them tools you wonder how you managed without one.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gop...v/75197?cm_sp=Homepage-_-BottomBanner-_-75197

Good advice Mark.

I have a Bosch GOP250CE, brilliant tool, as 1001 uses, sand, cut,scrape,etc the list is endless, everyone should have one in their tool box.

Best blades I found are Saxton Blades.

http://www.saxtonblades.co.uk/

 

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Bosch Psr18 £59:99p, not a bad basic drill. not much around else for the price.
The price of the diy Bosch drills have risen since last year.

http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-to...rs/Bosch-Psr18-Cordless-Drill-Driver-11697503

Yes, you find lesser brands cheaper, but Bosch as the edge.

Most 14v combis, seem to be more expensive than their 18v cousins.

 

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I would get a corded drill if its not used that often especially in the cheaper segment. Far less problems than intermittent use on a battery drill.

Was thinking the same, but there are times when cordless has the advantage over mains.
Plus a cordless combi can be easier to use for screw driving.

 

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I reckon you have the old model.

Take your battery to B&Q, & ask the staff to allow you to try it in the new range, I think it will fit ok.

As to the Bosch multi tool, they do a cordless version as well.

 

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It's naked.

Just the bare unit, no battery or charger.

Bosch green range.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/bosch-pm...ounder-10-8v?gclid=CLn9qJm93rwCFUnjwgod7TYABg

Need to do your research, about it, as I have used their cordless green diy range, one negative point,some people complain cordless battery lasts about 20-30 minutes, sometimes less depending what your cutting.

The mains version is far superior.

But, things change when you move up to Bosch Blue trade tools, the Bosch GOP18VECLi 18V is brilliant, use same battery as their drills, it's not cheap, again you can buy it naked, search you can find good deals.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-GOP...018B0001-/161168679055?_trksid=p2054897.l4276


There is also another Bosch cordless multitool, the GOP 10.8VLI 10.8v Li-Ion, it's a lower spec model.
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Folkestone Fixings have the Bosch GOP250CEC2 for £104.94 post free.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-GOP...d-8-Accs-/390713912447?_trksid=p2054897.l4276

 

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A lot my kit is Makita, but I have never used their multi tool.

The Anglia Tool Centre has a rather good offer with the 240v Makita multi tool.

http://www.angliatoolcentre.co.uk/m...-plus-free-blades-worth-over-59-pid38939.html

 

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Just bought a Bosch blue 10.8v drill/driver and multitool. Loving them so far. You can get the drill for £71 inc charger and the new 2.0Ah battery from ffx.co.uk at the moment. Lots of power from such a little thing. Appears to be very well made too.

Bosch also do the GRO10.8V-LIN, basically a rotary tool like a Dremel, available naked around £75 or less or as a kit.

 

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The Green range is for diy users, lighter use, most tools come with two year warranty,very good tools for the money, whereas the Blue range is trade, tools have 3 year warranty, & rated for heavier use.

 

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I bought this 2 weeks ago and it came in very useful when my shed roof blew off.

Looks good, nice holdall, how do you find it when using it.


Makita is getting sneaky, was in Screwfix, & another tool shop today, I noticed they have different cordless 18v batteries, the cheaper drill batteries don't fit their LXT tool range.

http://www.makitatools.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/LXTBrushless/toolcount.aspx

 

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You need to be careful with Makita, some of the light duty drills use a different battery to the heavy duty drill.
You need to make sure it's the LXT range of cordless tools your buying, as the batteries from the LXT will fit over 70 other Makita LXT tools.

Agree with mark, Makita need to change the colour of their light duty drills to stop the confusion.

http://www.makitatools.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/LithiumIonLineUp.aspx

And they now bought out a 4 amp 18v LXT battery now.

http://www.makitauk.com/lithium-ion-40ah.html

 

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Screwfix one is more powerful Max. torque 66Nm, compared to Max Torque: 60 Nm for the other, might be a typo though.

Had a good read, can't find any other difference.

 

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I'm pretty sure they are the same drill. It's £148 at B&Q, plus 10% off if you know anyone with a diamond card, or 4% Quidco.

http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-to...rdless-Combi-Drill-XR-13008707?skuId=13519410

Agree.

A bit more awake now, it's obvious now that SF stands for Screw Fix on the DeWalt XR DCD785C2SF-GB. a bit of marketing ploy.

 

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Intresting collection you have there.

How do you find that tiddly Bosch screwdriver, there are times when I could use a compact screwdriver.

Does that oscillating multi tool attachment work ok on the Ryobi?