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09-02-07, 06:09 PM
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drill advice
so............. i want to buy a cordless drill/screwdriver because my £4.99 battery screwdriver needs a lie down after just 1 screw
 so what do i go for voltage,rpm,gears? all i need it for is basic DIY...........? |
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09-02-07, 06:15 PM
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Re: drill advice
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09-02-07, 06:17 PM
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Go for a minimum of 18v B+Q do some good ones I bought there 24v one loads of power and the batteries last for ages I think I paid about £120 for it and £20 for the extra battery. The 18v ones are about £80.
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09-02-07, 06:21 PM
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As the man says, Volts, Volts, Volts. More Volts = More Power...
/shamless plug alert have a look here www.screwfix.com /end shamless plug alert
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09-02-07, 06:48 PM
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09-02-07, 06:54 PM
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In my opinion, for DIY home use no it doesnt.
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09-02-07, 07:01 PM
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I stick with Bosch and Dewalt. Why buy cheap and replace it when it keeps breaking?
Although, friend of mine buys the B&Q power tools and returns them when he's finished 
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09-02-07, 07:03 PM
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09-02-07, 07:06 PM
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Some tight fisted place I used to work at gave me one of these
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...20449&ts=47894 I broke it in 2 days 
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09-02-07, 07:07 PM
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I think it depends, if you're going to be drilling two or three holes in a few bits of wood, then IMHO theres no point spending out for Bosch or Dewalt, its just a waste of money to leave it sat in your toolbox, when a own brand one will do the same job and costs less.
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