what drill?

[not_today]

thinking of finally getting a new drill on payday since i my sister and her partner have taken their spare titan 10.8v back.

i have several projects to do around my smallholding which require drill into wood and screw driving. also, since i am starting college in September and will be taking my job search up a gear, i would like a drill that will be up for the task.

i love the 10.8v stuff, it does exactly what i need at home and the contractors at work cant rate their makita and bosch 10.8v gear enough. they use it more than their 18v stuff.

i have £100 to spend.

my question is .... what do you guys use day to day at work and do you think 10.8v gear will be up for the job if and when i get a job in the industry ....

 

[Resu]

A vote for Makita here. I have the drill/impact set at home and use it all the time.

 

[telectrix]

makita 18V lithium every time, unless you can afford milwaulkee.

 

[Paul.M]

For an extra £40 you can one of these Makita DHP453RM 18V 4.0Ah Li-Ion LXT Cordless Combi Drill | Cordless Combi Drills | Screwfix.com

Not bad for a 4.0Ah

 

[not_today]

was thinking of getting its 3.0 ah little brother in white for £20 cheaper Makita DHP453RFW 18V 3.0Ah Li-Ion Cordless LXT Combi Drill | Cordless Combi Drills | Screwfix.com

I want to get reciprocating saw for use in the garden as well an angle grinder so the lxt range could be a good shout.

 

[Leesparkykent]

was thinking of getting its 3.0 ah little brother in white for £20 cheaper Makita DHP453RFW 18V 3.0Ah Li-Ion Cordless LXT Combi Drill | Cordless Combi Drills | Screwfix.com

I want to get reciprocating saw for use in the garden as well an angle grinder so the lxt range could be a good shout.

It's a good drill for the money

 

[not_today]

decision made ..... that's as long as I get outbid on a newish laptop I just found on the bay!

 

[Dobes_88]

Only ever used Bosch and have never been let down, can't fault them at all - currently have the Bosch 18v Combi (4ah Battery) & Bosch 36v SDS.

 

[pennychew]

Only ever used Bosch and have never been let down, can't fault them at all - currently have the Bosch 18v Combi (4ah Battery) & Bosch 36v SDS.

The blue bosch 10.8v is my little fave! stays in my bag with my hand tools and gets used for just about everything! it just feels well balanced

 

[newtothis]

Someone on the forum kindly recommended me the makita 458 I got it with two 3ah batts and a charger for £199.
It's been great so far going through walls and joists with ease even with cheap bits.
I was going to get that makita 453 they always have in Screwfix at £149 someone said it was a toy.
I'm not sure if that's true

 

[Resu]

Someone on the forum kindly recommended me the makita 458 I got it with two 3ah batts and a charger for £199.
It's been great so far going through walls and joists with ease even with cheap bits.
I was going to get that makita 453 they always have in Screwfix at £149 someone said it was a toy.
I'm not sure if that's true

We have both and the 453 is a toy compared to the 458.

Good choice.

 

[not_today]

the 458 is a bit out of my price range ...... is the 453 worth the £120?


im now tempted to get a 10.8v combi drill for now and invest in a decent 18v when i land a job.

 

[pennychew]

Only problem with that is you can't drill a hole in brick or concrete with a 10.8 so your stuck if you need to drill a hole for a plug. Like I say I use mine everyday but it's more like a screw gun for me

 

[Resu]

the 458 is a bit out of my price range ...... is the 453 worth the £120?


im now tempted to get a 10.8v combi drill for now and invest in a decent 18v when i land a job.

Personally I don't think so.

That would be the way to go. Not worth buying something you could potentially be provided with (job dependant!).

 

[not_today]

righto resu ... didnt think of that!

10.8v it is for now!

 

[Paul.M]

Personally I don't think so.

That would be the way to go. Not worth buying something you could potentially be provided with (job dependant!).

righto resu ... didnt think of that!

10.8v it is for now!

Excuse me. Do I see bitchiness in the TS? I hope not.


Every TS member is bigger and better than the main forum. I'm not going to let these type of comments happen in here. We all respect one another with no snide remarks. I'm nipping this one in the bud before it starts. Play nice Gentlemen



It has been over a year now since any post in the TS has been reported to staff. I would like it to be another year at least.



Peace, love and ffs chill unk:

 

[Resu]

Excuse me. Do I see bitchiness in the TS? I hope not.


Every TS member is bigger and better than the main forum. I'm not going to let these type of comments happen in here. We all respect one another with no snide remarks. I'm nipping this one in the bud before it starts. Play nice Gentlemen [emoji2]



It has been over a year now since any post in the TS has been reported to staff. I would like it to be another year at least.



Peace, love and ffs chill [emoji14]unk:

Not sure you read it right Paul? Certainly wasn't meant to come across that way?

 

[Paul.M]

PM sent.

 

[not_today]

I didnt take it as bitchy at all Paul ....

If i did he would have known about it!

 

[Paul.M]

Sorry gents, it just seemed a little bit sharp. If you were having a laugh I apologize

 

[newtothis]

We have both and the 453 is a toy compared to the 458.
Good choice.

Thanks, sorry for not responding sooner

 

[Guest77]

A 10 volt drill is a mistake IMHO, a mickey mouse toy, get a 18 volt makita and have the right kit

 

[Resu]

A 10 volt drill is a mistake IMHO, a mickey mouse toy, get a 18 volt makita and have the right kit

I don't agree. They have a place and as has been mentioned it will cope with everything he needs it too.

 

[pennychew]

A 10 volt drill is a mistake IMHO, a mickey mouse toy, get a 18 volt makita and have the right kit

A decent 10.8v is a cracking bit of kit for driving screws and drilling pilot holes... If you can only have one drill though you need to have something with a hammer function as well so you have to go for a 18v Bosch / Makita or whatever.

Had an email from screwfix today with a canny deal, 18v Bosch for £99 with a 3ah battery



http://m.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gsb-1800-18v-3ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/8160g?filtered=true

 

[Guest77]

Care to expand?

The 10.8 is fine for using as a screwdriver on limited quantity work, for a real bit of kit the 18 volt Makita is much better, the 10.8 for the cost is not IMO worth the purchase price, it is more like a domestic household driver rather than a trademans kit, I have owned nearly all of them, the 10.8 a mickey mouse drill, JMO.

 

[pennychew]

The 10.8 is fine for using as a screwdriver on limited quantity work, for a real bit of kit the 18 volt Makita is much better, the 10.8 for the cost is not IMO worth the purchase price, it is more like a domestic household driver rather than a trademans kit, I have owned nearly all of them, the 10.8 a mickey mouse drill, JMO.

Fair one, I forget that as I pretty much only do maintenance work I probably only really need a screw gun! Having owned both I do prefer the blue Bosch to the Makita for the 18v stuff buts it's all down to personal opinion

 

[Guest77]

fair enough pal, I have a preference as well, the Bosch kit is pretty good also.

 

[Marc Lajevardi]

what would yous recommend for a decent and more so decently priced sds? thought i would stick this here rather than start a new thread with a similar topic
i love my 18v makita drill but its not fun when it comes to walls, also, is a wireless sds really worth the extra spend?

 

[newtothis]

is a wireless sds really worth the extra spend?

If you already have batteries and a charger.
They're not too expensive if you buy it bare unit.

 

[Resu]

If you already have batteries and a charger.
They're not too expensive if you buy it bare unit.

True, the 18v Makita SDS can be had, body only, for around £120. Depends what you'll be doing with it whether it would be suitable or not though.

 

[newtothis]

True, the 18v Makita SDS can be had, body only, for around £120. Depends what you'll be doing with it whether it would be suitable or not though.

Good point, what type of jobs would a £120ish 18V sds not be up to ?
Could you use 100mm core bits and chase in concrete ? Would it eat the batteries too quick ?
What would you recommend. I was asking about a mates job last week, the agency said the client wanted you to have 110V or cordless.

 

[Resu]

The 18v is good for rawl plug holes and up to 32mm holes in breezeblocks and a bit of light chasing. It's a handy thing to have in the van but doesn't touch a corded one really.

 

[GMES]

If you are doing a lot of chasing mate then it would have to be a corded drill as Resu said. I've got the Bosch 36v cordless and it a cracking drill but the minute I have any heavy work to do then the Corded comes out, you will find your gear last's a lot longer that way.