Soldato
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What's the best cordless drill/driver to buy? Sick of requiring a drill for a basic task only to find it struggles.
The DeWalt DCD805
Combined with standard 5ah standard or PowerStack batteries.
Don't be fooled in to thinking it is low power by it's small size, it actually outperforms the larger DCD996. Only the DCD999 is more powerful.
You can get it for about £100 from some suppliers. However, that's not including a case batteries and a charger. If you want a kit then it's £270 including two 5ah PowerStack batteries and a charger. That's a good deal. The PowerStack are high current, very long life.
You can also get it with an impact driver for £379. Not such a good deal but at least it's all in one case.
You can do it a little cheaper if you shop around. There is no need to get the 5ah PowerStack, you could manage with 2ah. You can get two of those for £120 including a 2A charger.
Impact drivers are a personal thing. I don't like them. They are pro First Fix only, meaning they are very powerful and fast but completely lack subtlety and precision. I normally us a standard drill for driving, and only use an impact driver for stubborn screws.
Oh, and watch out on eBay. There are tons of fake 805's on there. Go to a reputable tool store.
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