Cordless driver

[The Finch]

I'm on the look out for a decent but compact cordless drill/driver doesn't need to be hammer drill etc just for screw driving screws but be able to change bit example for hex drive tech screws etc screwing into plastic cladding fitting some plastic pipe clips etc for a fire alarm air sampling system would like something small that will fit nicely in snickers pockets and tool bag

Any recommendations

Thanks


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[Ziggy Sparks]

Check out Hilti. They cost the earth and are difficult to buy but they will never let you down. Think they do a 14,4v driver.

 

[The Finch]

I was looking at some makita df330? But ones I saw were either body only or erm pink... Just looked at the hilti looks a bit big not looking for a full size drill

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[HandySparks]

I was looking at some makita df330? But ones I saw were either body only or erm pink...

Widely available, eg:

Makita DF330DWE 10.8V 1.3Ah Li-Ion Cordless Drill Driver | Screwfix.com#

Makita LCT303W 10.8V Li-ion 3 Piece Cordless Kit DF330DWE + TD090D + ML100W Torch Makita LCT303 KitMAKITA DF 330DWE Drill

 

[Ses2010]

Dewalt 10.8v

 

[timo1]

Bosch 10.8 Li-on. Had it over a year and its faultless. Loads of grunt, use it with multi bosch blue drill bits and its ideal for drilling walls, downlights etc...

 

[The Finch]

Thanks for the input them makita seem very good price don't know why I didn't think to look there...


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[Risteard]

Check out Hilti. They cost the earth and are difficult to buy but they will never let you down. Think they do a 14,4v driver.

Have one and it's fantastic. As said, it is quite heavy. But Hilti for me every time.

 

[Adam W]

Bosch 10.8 Li-on. Had it over a year and its faultless. Loads of grunt, use it with multi bosch blue drill bits and its ideal for drilling walls, downlights etc...

:iagree:
If you only want it for screwdriving, go for the 10.8v impact driver.

 

[HandySparks]

Thanks for the input them makita seem very good price don't know why I didn't think to look there...


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No problem; feel free to use the thanks button.

 

[The Finch]

No problem; feel free to use the thanks button.

Didn't see that consider it done


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[The Finch]

Bosch 10.8 Li-on. Had it over a year and its faultless. Loads of grunt, use it with multi bosch blue drill bits and its ideal for drilling walls, downlights etc...

Just been looking online at these and the impact driver mentioned above, excuse my ignorance but whats the difference? Is one better than the other? In the past I've known impact drivers be something for releasing stubborn screws...


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[HandySparks]

Just been looking online at these and the impact driver mentioned above, excuse my ignorance but whats the difference? Is one better than the other? In the past I've known impact drivers be something for releasing stubborn screws...


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The impact driver gives you loads of apparent torque with low reaction to your hand. So good (but noisy) for driving larger screws. I prefer an ordinary drill-driver for smaller stuff.

 

[The Finch]

Right thanks, I think a normal drill driver is going to be sufficient for my needs like the look of the makita and the Bosch so going to have a good look

Thanks again


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[Rampage]

I've just bought one of these from Selco for £120 inc. It came with 3 batteries and I'm very very pleased with it.
I'm not sure if the offer is still on now though.

 

[Adam W]

The impact driver works like a 'normal' driver, but when the screw gets a bit tight instead of trying to twist your hand off it starts tapping the screw to get it in. Yes they are noisy, but offer exceptional screwdriving power for something which will fit in your pocket.

 

[timo1]

Worth knowing...I spoke to staff in screwfix / electrifix and they will price match anything you can find online when it comes to drills, especially toolstation.

 

[ExArmy]

if you just want something for screwing, get an impact driver. i've got a makita 18V one and it's handy, even useable where i need to be careful, e.g gently squeezing the trigger it will just tickle the screw in without smashing the faceplate to bits as it would if i pulled the trigger right in!
10.8v would probably do as it just puts 1 1/4 8's into red plugs most of the time, but i got the 18v as i have alot of makita 18v batteries, and didn't want to be cluttering up the van with extra boxes and chargers etc. plus with the 18v one if needed i can fire a 6" 12gauge screw in to timber without any problems

 

[pennywise]

Protool drill drivers are by far the best I've ever used, my Hilti doesn't even see the light of day still going strong 3 yrs in powerful and light with lots of attachments

 

[grantr37]

I'm on the look out for a decent but compact cordless drill/driver doesn't need to be hammer drill etc just for screw driving screws but be able to change bit example for hex drive tech screws etc screwing into plastic cladding fitting some plastic pipe clips etc for a fire alarm air sampling system would like something small that will fit nicely in snickers pockets and tool bag

Any recommendations

Thanks


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I see you are doing a Vesda laserfocus system fit? haven't fitted one of those myself for 3 years now.....

I use Makita, theres a really nice new 18 volt one now (just out)that has a tiny battery and is really light which is good for holding above your head at arms length for long durations above ceiling tiles etc.....

I like the small Bosch screwdriver for taking off/ replacing the sides on large Electrical panels in switch rooms etc, but that's all I have used one of them for......40 odd screws to get each cover off.....then 40 odd screws left to put back on...really handy for that when you have 3 different places to go to afterwards...the battery screwdriver is about £40.00 and I think the new drill driver from Makita is about £100.00 from screwfix with one battery...

 

[Robotstar5]

I got a little Bosch IXO a couple of years ago, only 3.6V but small and light. It will drive up to 4mm screws but I normally use it for panels/covers, has a standard hex drive.

 

[amlu]

bosch 10.8v

 

[YoungBart]

I bought a Milwaukee 12v kit from Anglia tool center, £160 for driver, torch and recipricating saw. All are brilliant, would definately reccomend them.

 

[Guest123]

I have this kit and it really is very good.


DeWalt DCZ 211 S2R 10.8v Compact Cordless Drill Driver + Impact Driver + 2 Lithium Batteries 1.5ah : Tooled-Up.com

 

[The Finch]

I have this kit and it really is very good.


DeWalt DCZ 211 S2R 10.8v Compact Cordless Drill Driver + Impact Driver + 2 Lithium Batteries 1.5ah : Tooled-Up.com

Doesn't look bad at all that


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[The Finch]

I got a little Bosch IXO a couple of years ago, only 3.6V but small and light. It will drive up to 4mm screws but I normally use it for panels/covers, has a standard hex drive.

Seen them today in homebase £30


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[Guest123]

Doesn't look bad at all that


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Have to say, I was a bit sceptical as they're only 10.8V but I didn't need to be as they are as good as any 12 or 14V tool out there IMO.

Just be aware, the 1st gen of these came in a cloth bag with 1.3AH batteries whilst the ones in the link that I have come in a better carry case and have the uprated 1.5AH batteries.

 

[mayfair]

I like this one lol. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Cordl...C0/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1347047391&sr=8-10

 

[robskiing]

Electric centre coventry are doing the 10.8v lithium drill driver impact driver and torch with 3 batteries for £143 + vat which I thought was very good I use them every day worth it regardless what the price is

 

[Rampage]

I've just bought one of these from Selco for £120 inc. It came with 3 batteries and I'm very very pleased with it.
I'm not sure if the offer is still on now though.

Just to update. I've been leaving this at work and have had to use it a few times. It's been used for drilling through wall tiles to mount a surface mount box and also drill 5mm holes in stainless steel sheet. Both times it has performed very well and surprised me!