Cordless drill

[weekendwellies]

I am after a cordless drill to take down to the lottie for odd jobs, making raised beds being the main one, but also other bits and bobs.
I will obviously be using it around the house and garden too.
Would you let me know which ones are good and which to avoid like the plague please?

[HotStuff]

Cordless drills are the best invention since sliced bread. I have an old Einhell 14.4 that has been very reliable for many years, done everything from putting up shelves & hanging baskets to building a greenhouse. Don't s'pose they still make the one I've got but would recommend the brand. Came with 2 batteries & a charger which is handy.

[HeyWayne]

I'd not go for anything less than 14V - I had a Black & Decker 12V once, but burned the motor out. It didn't have enough "umph" for the heaverier jobs.

I've now got a Bosch 18V jobbie which hasn't let me down yet.

[mariell]

hubby has a 14 volt one from focus called draper about £40 and it is really good
We got a cheapie from argos challenge range but it was so useless it was flat after 6 screws
depends on how much you want to spend

[RedThorn]

Dewalt 18V good but not cheap

[ginger ninger]

I have a RYOBI 14v cordless Drill/Driver, it's brilliant. I also have the RYOBI 4v lithium-lon Screwdriver kit, this little kit has drill attachments for smaller jobs, having said that I've just put up 3 wall units in the kitchen with it. I'd recommend them to anyone.

[Lovage]

The new Lithium - Ion batteries are streets ahead of the old ones you don't have to fully discharge before re-charging, they don't suffer from a gradual loss of capacity and they can be re-charged a lot more times
More expensive? Of course but I would splash on one out if I were buying a new drill now

[THE DOG]

Makita 24v with three batterys in b&q for 99 pound at the moment, ive used Makita for 20 years now and they cant be touched in my opinion as far as cordless drills go.

If it was a 110 then i would say Hilti/(now using Dewalt) but i would only ever buy a Makita cordless

[Pies]

Makita 24v with three batterys in b&q for 99 pound at the moment, ive used Makita for 20 years now and they cant be touched in my opinion as far as cordless drills go.

If it was a 110 then i would say Hilti/(now using Dewalt) but i would only ever buy a Makita cordless

Mate has one its a great package

[weekendwellies]

Thanks for the replies everyone.
I will definitely take your advice into account when making my choice.

Not less than 14v
Lithium Ion batteries

I am ok about spending a bit more money for a good quality tool that will not need replacing or repairing for many years.

I will do some research on all the brands you advised and see if I can get any locally. With the post the way it is I am reluctant to go for mail order.

[miffy]

Bosch, tough, reliable and withstand being dropped!!!! Not that i would do that you understand!!

[ginger ninger]

Your local B&Q should have a really good range.

[OllieMartin]

Your local B&Q should have a really good range.

I was under the impression that B&Q tended to be over-priced. Are their drills good value for money?

[zazen999]

I have a wickes 18v.

The only thing I'd say with cordless drills, is don't do what I did and put it 'out of the way' to recharge, and then find it one month later once all the relatives have gone home....as it fries the battery. And then you have to buy another battery pack.


And you know how tight I am

[OllieMartin]

And you know how tight I am

Parsimoniously...


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