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    decent drill

    Hi im a new spark starting out and looking to get a drill... any advice on which one... any advice will be appreciated
    • dipeshparmar198
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    • decent drill going hammer makita people
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. C

    makita 18v lion not working

    i bought a lxt600 set for 700 and 18 months later all three batteries have packed in any suggestions?? the lithums have 10 rechargeable batteries with the first supplying a chip that monitors activity and if it gets too low then the chip shuts the whoe battery down. Usually its the first cell...
    • crabapple
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    • batteries battery electrical work makita not working their working
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Electrical Tools and Products
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    Makita

    Has anyone ran 14.4v makita tools on 18v batteries I think they fit each other could I wreck my drill by doing this? An extra 3.6 volts can't do any harm, can it...
  4. P

    Battery Battery Drills - Makita or DeWalt???

    Hi Guys, The question is in the title really. Your views would be appreciated. Thanks Phaze-3
  5. S

    Best Drills

    Hi All, Looking for a new drill, was just wondering what you guys think works best! thanks.
  6. M

    Makita radio/torch

    I normally like makita products. In fact I only have makita power tools ( I know ) but I don't like the idea in this? I can't see either part of it being any good. If you want a torch, buy a torch, if you want a radio, buy a radio. Simples!
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    makita chuck change

    hi guys i have a makita bhp 451 cordless drill that has a 13mm chuck which is playing up, i want to replace it with a 13mm bosch from amazon anyone know if chucks are universal or do i need to buy another makita one? thanks in advance chris
  8. i=p/u

    36v drill

    im after new drill , thinking 36v one for when on site as all my own tools are 230v. any suggestions???? hopefully the boss will buy for me and let me pay it up, so a good one. maybe pannasonic???
  9. A

    Milwaukee fuel drill

    anyone got or seen the new fuel drill/driver from Milwaukee.. looks powerful but im looking for on with just one battery as there 3mah looked at the demo video and looks powerful but cant choose, tool-station are knocking out a drill with 2 cells for £200. are theses any good? a have been...
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    makita or dewalt

    just about to treat myself to some new toys, always had makita 14.4v nimh stuff thats starting to get a bit tired now. Do I stick with makita transferring to liion or go to dewalt? Like the look of the makita 36v drill that works from 2 18v batteries!
  11. sjhall

    Core drill recommendations

    Any of you lads use a dedicated core drill? Any recommendations ? Been looking at the Bosch gdb1600 so far. Cheers
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    In the market for a new cordless hammer drill - can anyone help

    Guys, my trusty 20 yr old Bosch drill is getting ready to make its final hole. I haven't bought a drill for 15 yrs so a little out of touch with whats out there. Basically when i bought the Bosch it was the dogs and has served me well but there are so many new makes out there like Dewalt...
  13. C

    Makita 110V drill refurbishment

    A friend gave me an old 110V Makita that needs a new chuck and 'gets a bit hot'. I am going to send it off for refurbishment; can anyone recommend a particular company?
  14. sythai

    Time for some shopping.... core drill + cutter

    Think my plumber mate must be getting fed up with me borrowing his core drill and 110mm TCT cutter. So time has come to buy myself one. Any recommendations on both items please - will get used no more than about 12 times/year, so don't really want to spend megga bucks on the drill if poss...
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    Battery 18v makita battery

    has any1 used the replica lithuim batterys for makita? i hav 5 original batterys which 2 are now dead flashing red and green:( and hav seen replicas for £55 on the web. was just wondering if any gd or best to get orginals.
  16. sparkdog

    nicad drills better on hammer?

    Does anyone else think nicad drills are better for hammer drilling?I have an old Jewson 18 volt which I was thinking of changing until I tried a Hitachi and Makita lithium and found the old drill was much better.I found the new drills too light and you have to push them and they were actually...
  17. S

    MAKITA 18V Li-on batteries

    Can anyone recommend somewhere reputable to buy a makita 18v Li-ion battery for a good price? £140 in screxfix!!
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    New combi drill time

    So it's time to upgrade from my old 24v green bosch with it's tired NiCd batteries to something thats gonna take a lot of stick and last a good few years. Im definately after Li-ion batteries, 2 of, and a good solid construction for a max of £250. Been looking at these ones makita bhp451...
  19. J

    bosch or makita

    used makita for the last few years and have never had a problem, but recently used some bosch and found them really good. but now im in a dilemma im looking at buying some new tools and cant decide which to buy now?
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    Cordless SDS Drill

    Hi All This is my first post on here so thought I'd introuce myself, Im 27, a first year Adult Trainee in Scotland and really loving my new career as an Electrician. I came accross this forum via one of the guys from college. As i've just started out im in the process of building up my kit...

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