A friend wants a cordless drill for general DIY around the home. Not too heavy, and with batteries that keep a reasonable charge between uses. Any recommendations up to £100?
Thanks, Rob
Cordless Drill recommendation
Mar 28, 2011
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Definitely go for NiMH or Lithium ion, don't touch NiCad (which are still around, e.g. on cut price De Walt, I think).
I'd say a spare battery and a big charger so that they recharge in an hour is more important than voltage. I've had a 14.4 volt Ryobi which has had heavy use. I had to re-cell one battery last year but that has still been reliable, nice to use, and good value. Makita always gets good reviews.
If I were in the trade I'd want pro models with hammer action. As a domestic user I manage fine with mains hammer drills (a Ryobi again for normal, and a budget SDS for big holes) and just use the cordless for drilling wood (up to
1 inch) and metal (up to about 1/4 inch) and driving screws.
Gotta be the bargain of the century
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I'd certainly have one, if I were shopping.
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Possibly, but Screwfix had a combi drill (14.4v or possibly 18v NiMh) and an SDS drill (GBH 2-24 iirc) in a package deal for under a ton early last year.
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>Many thanks you and everyone. I got that one, Screwfix is nearby. Quite fancy it for myself now!
Rob
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