robby

I'm looking for a new cordless drill for diy jobs at home (not heavy duty work use) and can't decide on Dewalt or Makita?
I've used both at a previous job so know Makita is the smallest and lightest but is it better than Dewalt?
I've had a Bosch for 20 years which has packed up (things don't last do they?) and another Bosch which i bought a few years ago which the battery doesn't seem to last long (has a light on so maybe drains it?) so i want something better

Looking to spend <£80 hopefully and prefer 2 batteries

What's special about the lion ones?

JonMc

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li-ion batteries don't suffer the same memory effect as nicad batteries so they should last longer.

I'd also take a look at Ryobi drills - I picked up a twin drill/driver set from B&Q for about £80...

craigyp

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dewalt are rubbish...basically a black and decker.. Makita not too bad but I think Panasonic are the ones to beat at the min... basically them batteries last longer and lighter..

CharlySkunkWeed

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Dont go Ryobi , didnt like mine and charger blew up , price for a new charger was near what i paid for the full kit. Just bought a Makita 18v li-on hammer drill , 2x battries , seems good so far. £130 B&Q

yellowvanman

Dewalt are fine. But Makita are better.

Even better are some of the Site range from B&Q, it is exactly the same as some Makita models, just with red plastic, rather than blue, plus a cheaper case.

gpssti4

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http://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/cord...ills/cat830812

The Dogs B******s

I like Ryobi drills, I've had my 18v one for approx 8 years with a lot of use and it's still as good as new. We also use them at work.

JonMc

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My Ryobis are about 4 years old and still going strong on the original batteries, and these are the 14.4v ones, not the one+ system which is where I'll go if they ever pack up

jameswrx

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I went with a makita, get the one with metal gears as opposed to the diy'ers plastic. Had mine a couple of years and it's been great. Every cheap bosch or similar I've had has been rubbish. I got a little impact driver with mine in like a double case.

They can be had pretty reasonably on eBay.

addi monster

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I dont agree mate, yes black and decker are the same company but in no way the same quality ot tools, I have used/owned all kinds of drills (own my own building company) and dewalt are certainly one of the best if not the best imho

chocolate_o_brian

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We've got a few on the 'works for when mag/pillar drills aren't suitable. Also found DeWalt to be lacking compared to the Bosch ones in most areas including battery life and actual 'oomph' when drilling.

Check out Screwfix for deals usually.

alcazar

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I have two: a Dewalt with NiCad batteries, the which are a damn nuisance, but it's cheaper to buy a NEW DRILL with Li-Ion batteries than upgrade to Li-Ion...how stupid is that?

I also have a Hitachi 18V Li-Ion drill and the same company's impact driver.

I would recommend those unreservedly.

Forgot to say: Folkestone fixings are WAY cheaper than Screwfix

urban

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The B&Q Mac Allister drills aren't bad for diy stuff

David Lock

Flame away but I bought a Li-Ion combined drill/driver from Lidls for about £35. 3 year guarantee, lightweight and charges quickly. I just wanted one for occasional household jobs like assembling flat pack furniture and putting up shelves. Not for fixing rawl plugs into stone walls. Perfect. dl

stevebt

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You won't get much for £80 quid so I wouldn't even bother trying to look for lithium batteries.

Dave-W-

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Try I T S London

I buy most PowerTools for my business from there
I tend to stick to dewalt for cutting and makita for drills and drivers
ITS had 18v lithium makitas on offer for around the £100 last
Week with 1 battery if your only using it round the house it will
Be fine

alcazar

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Aye, they charge fully in a couple of hours too.

I could do with a third 18V one for my two Hitachis....

ditchmyster

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It's hard to beat makita for battery drills, i have 3 of them, one is over 20yrs old and was used everyday for about 15yrs and it still works.

The only reason i bought a second one was it was better to buy a package deal that included 2 batteries and a drill than buy 2 batteries when mine started to die, and i thought the drill might die too, from old age, so good idea to have a spare as was buggerd without a drill in my job, i also bought a right angle one at the same time for tight spaces, all three never let me down and i know quite a few engineers who swear by them too.

Whenever i need a proper power tool thats going to get plenty of use, i chose makita.

robby

Well should be getting a Makita this week but having a quick scan on the bay i saw these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2609527834...84.m1423.l2649 look like Makita? not worth bothering with?

jayallen

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I see people mentioned Ryobi stuff.....Ive recently bought a Ryobi 18v grinder with a lithium 2.4ah battery. For what it cost it isnt to bad but i only use it for light duties, its a lot easier than dragging a 110 lead around site....Wouldnt attempt to use it for heavy work.

............as for drills, nothing comes close to HILTI!

Power Junkie

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We use deWalt mainly but just got a couple of full makita kits and the are a good bit better. We do Av installations on and offshore and they get used hard.

pflowers

Ive got some Milwaukee stuff and have found it un breakable!

WRX_Dazza

+1 - i wouldn't buy anything else at the moment