Power Tools & General Tools Recommendations & Advice

Thanks for that, I was actually looking for something quite substantial however for the price of that it had to be worth a punt (even includes a 36 month warranty).

Just popped to Aldi and grabbed one, as well as a couple of packs of clamps. Cheers.
 
http://www.toolstop.co.uk/dewalt-xr-flexvolt-the-best-new-battery-platform-a1579

Wow, powertools are really moving on in recent years. Dewalts just brought out a 54v battery system thats backwards compatible with their 18v range. Also 6ah! It's getting to the point of battery tools being a viable replacement for corded. They even make a cordless table saw and mitre saw that use this new system.

I was looking into getting the 18v circ saw, so glad I waited as the new one looks to be a beast. It's brushless now as well, which should help with run times as the old brushed 18v model liked to drain batteries fast.
 
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Just having a 9m stretch of common laurel 2m tall being planted and wondered if someone could recommend a hedge trimmer to keep it under control? Probably electric but not fussed if battery or mains.

Thanks
James
 
DXP55 said:
Needed something solid to put my new saw on - The workmate seemed fine till pulled on saw handle and saw tipped forward.-

Sat and thunk - Got it - drill holes to match feet in workmate when fully out - drop coach bolt through holes and tighten up workmate - solved.

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Plan to exactly the same. :)
 
I need to replace an aging Makita drill driver, I've had it 8+ years and loved it, but It's time to splash out on a new gadget and can pass this one on. What to get though?

Specs of current tool: http://www.makita.biz/product/category/cordless/bhp452/bhp452.html

Only ever had one battery with it, and with the fast charger never needed another. Why do new Dewalt/Bosch drills all have 'slow' chargers?

I've never had brushless, is that worth the extra expense? I quite like the idea of a slightly lighter drill, am am interested in this set: http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gsb...ll/9647j#product_additional_details_container

It looks to have more torque over the Dewalt alternative? 60Nm over 40Nm (ish)

I need to shop around more, but this would be about the max I could spend, seems to get a bit more than the Bosch, but maybe not as good VFM?

http://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/dew...yjOgaULHBcaYyEzApHKIT-so5JPsDWlxW4aAp7a8P8HAQ

It's general day-to-day drilling heavy DIY semi trade use. Lots of 5mm holes in 2mm sheet steel etc. Plus house DIY jobs.
 
I might be wrong but I don't think that Bosch drill you linked is brushless. The Dewalt is a bit more expensive but is brushless. Also has a metal chuck and slightly faster drill and drive speed. I'd say either would be ideal for your needs.

It's a shame that Dewalt 795 comes with a single 4ah battery, i'd prefer 2 x 2ah as the 4ah might make it a little unbalanced, plus 2 batteries are better than 1 so you can always have one charged. But saying that you should get a full days use out of that 4ah combined with the brushless motor, so it might not be a problem.
 
I think the £35 might be for more than just the brushless motor. There's a plastic chuck and no metal gear housing or collar for a front handle like the Dewalt which will cut cost for the Bosch.

I find that the brushless system gives me really good runtime compared to the brushed tools I also own, so for me it is worth it. Having two batteries will help with the brushed Bosch though as you can charge the other while using the drill so theres always one ready. For me though i prefer to just charge the battery the night before and not having to mess about looking for sockets to charge when at work.

Might be worth waiting for someone that has the Bosch to give their opinion as it might be an awesome drill and its certainly priced well if it is.
 
I have a bosch cordless drill but its only the 10.8v version. I have no problems with the plastic chuck and to be honnest its the best drill I have used as the chuck holds the bits in real tight and never comes loose. But Id say you want the 18v version as the 10.8v version jams up when drilling metal, but since I have bought a new 4ah battery for it a few months ago, its given it more power and hasnt jammed up drilling through metal since.

The 10.8v version is great though because its so light and small to get into tight spaces, also since upgrading the 10yr old 1.3ah battery with a 4ah battery, its drilled through everything with ease, brick,metal and wood.

https://www.bosch-professional.com/gb/en/gsb-10-8-2-li-33305-ocs-p/

http://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/...40727525 10.8V Cordless Combi Drill 2 X 2.0Ah and the 4ah battery http://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/bos...|pmt||pdv|c|&gclid=COyvxeqa580CFZUW0woddwEAQA
 
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hmmmmm kinf of want a driver and an impact now, but all of the twinpack kits are kind of crippled, you can't get the decent brushless Dewalt driver with a matching 18V impact for less than £££megabucks.

Might go DeWalt Brushless @ £135 + Bosch 10.V Impact @ £75
http://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/bosch-gdr-10-8-li-impact-driver-inc-1x-2-0ah-battery-in-i-boxx

Impact is mostly for sheet metal screws so doesn't need to be a big burly 18V unit, but a bit worried the smaller body 10.8V size isn't as easy to get a good downward pressure force on?

Either I'm shopping in the wrong places, or smaller 10.8V/18V Impacts sold as a kit (not body only) is a bit hard to come by.
 
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tigerstyle, might be better off going for the same make for the impact and drill, then you can use the same charger, even for different volts.
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True, been looking at that, can get a DeWalt impact body for £40 and a battery for £30, bonus is then if I wanted I can get a mtaching torch for £18 iirc.... then I think awwwwwwww mna why can't a better Dewalt kit exist! I'll keep looking for a brushless drill combo kit that doesn't cost £300+ :)

Thanks for the input!
 
The Evolution saws seems to get a lot of praise on here. They wont stand up to heavy trade use as a mate found out after going through like 4 of them, but for the odd DIY project and around the house they would be ideal. Theres a store on ebay that has discounted b grade saws that have been returned etc.
 
expensive, but don't need a masisve setup like tradition cnc routers. this is going on the list for sometime in the future. simply amazing.

 
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