Combi Drill Help

[Sama]

Hiya guys.

Been looking around for a nice combi drill. Im new to the trade but wanted something that will last and needed some advice.

I went on to screwfix and found a makita 18v combi for £147. Its got one 3ah battery with it and the case contains all sorts of extras. Drill bits etc. I would really appreciate anybody heading over there and checking it out as im not really overly sure what else to look for in a drill. Am I right in saying makita is a decent make?

Thanks in advance people

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Hiya guys.

Been looking around for a nice combi drill. Im new to the trade but wanted something that will last and needed some advice.

I went on to screwfix and found a makita 18v combi for £147. Its got one 3ah battery with it and the case contains all sorts of extras. Drill bits etc. I would really appreciate anybody heading over there and checking it out as im not really overly sure what else to look for in a drill. Am I right in saying makita is a decent make?

Thanks in advance people

ah and nicad are yesterdays technology go lithium ion

 

[aaronsmith]

ive got metabo power tools,good warrenty,good battery amps!(42mm holes in joists take there toll on a drill) dewalt,makita,panasonic,metabo,milwalkee,all good power tools! 3.0amp batterys are spot on,quick charge batterys! go to your local power tool place,ask for a shot and have good feel see what you like personaly.

 

[REDSAW]

Hiya guys.

Been looking around for a nice combi drill. Im new to the trade but wanted something that will last and needed some advice.

I went on to screwfix and found a makita 18v combi for £147. Its got one 3ah battery with it and the case contains all sorts of extras. Drill bits etc. I would really appreciate anybody heading over there and checking it out as im not really overly sure what else to look for in a drill. Am I right in saying makita is a decent make?

Thanks in advance people

spare battery, what £90?

i always go on the price of the battery replacement then what other tools are available using the same packs.

 

[aaronsmith]

i agree with redsaw

 

[AWheating]

what do you want to use the drill for? if you dont know then wait till you do before buying or get a top of the range 18v (OR 28/36V if you can afford)


ni cad rules!!!

 

[Sama]

Well im on bathrooms at the moment. Mostly for basic carpentry, drilling in to brickwork and a few other things. Nothing too tasking, and our work has rented sds's etc for the more demanding jobs.

Sorry if the description was a bit vague. The drill is a Makita 18v Li-ion. I just wasnt sure wether I had to be looking for other details. Torque etc.

 

[REDSAW]

i agree with redsaw

not a lot do!

 

[TBServices]

Milwaukee fuel.

 

[rawr]

I love my 18v dewalt combi drill

 

[Avatar]

There are 2 versions of the drill you are looking at and the best one has a 3rd speed setting that gives you 80 N of torque!

Basically this beast will gun through joists like there is no tomorrow!

 

[AWheating]

the drill your looking at is okish, if you want it to do demanding tasks get the top of the range one thats about £250.