rb5_336

im in need of a new cordless drill, as mine lasts about 10 mins on the battery, and i'm looking for something a bit more powerful.

budget up to about £120 if needed

i just cant seem to tell the difference between something costing £50 and £100

cheers
sean

G00ner

I have just brought a cordless 18v (2 batts and 1hr trickle charge) and a 1050watt Worx drill for my workshop. Both have twist lock chucks, I think they were about £70 each and have a 3 year warranty, both from Homebase.

The build is quality is superb, ergonomics are great and easily the best I have seen for that money.

This week I have been hammering the pair to death and they seem to just shake of hard work, the 18v battery has plenty of stamina, better than my previous cheapo 24v jobby.

I still keep my Dewalt corded/cordless for best, but these drills run them very close and for £60 you can't go wrong.

Click here for info.

BlackadderII

First post <blush>

If Gooner says that the drills he bought come a close second to the DeWalt drill then i'd take that advice. I have 1 DeWalt a 1 Millwauke battery drill and they've been used out on site for 7 years on a daily basis.

So they must be good

MJW

Bosch or Makita 18v or 24v. The DeWalts we've had at work have not lasted as long as either of the aforementioned.

G00ner

Agree that modern Dewalts not as good as the oldies, since Black and Decker took over the brand it appears.

Don't forget the price was a max of £120, won't get an 18v Makita for that price.

There was quite a big post in the DIY section on here, try a search.

G00ner

Maktec, supposed to be very good, not tried one though.

http://www.powertoolsuk.co.uk/webcat...065SK3&ID=2182

STi-Frenchie

Have a Bosch (think it's an 18v) - very reliable if not quite as powerful/torquey as I'd like it to be at times. Battery life has never been a problem.

r32

Had a Black and Decker, crap total crap, now have a Bosch and its fabulous cant fault it battery seems to last ages.....

MJW

Maybe not an 18v model, but there's a 14.4v one here at Screwfix which should be adequate for most DIY stuff. I use a Makita 7.2v for round the house and its never let me down yet - no problems driving 3" screws (no.8's and no.10's)