Which core drill, Makita or Marcrist?

[Phil]

Okay so my 4 year old Sparky core drill has had its day now and have under £300 to spend on a new one.

Makita 8406
Marcrist ddm1

I want a reliable one where I can have it on full speed without worrying if I'm going to be dialing an ambulance with my left hand.

 

[Paulplumb]

I have the ddm1. The performance is excellent and it has never snatched. Bit bigger than the makita though. The motor on the ddm1 threw a wobbly on mine but was replaced With out question under warranty. see how it goes. I have used my mates 8406 and I don't think it's as quick as the ddm1. I Had sparky core drill prior to the ddm1. They are worlds apart.

 

[Phil]

really?

Marcrist MRCDDM1240 DDM1 Diamond Core Drill 1200w 240v

I think I will get the ddm1, is this the sort of money I'm looking at?

 

[Paulplumb]

i got mine from core drill city for that sort of money. He was very helpful when the drill threw a wobbly. Or if you sign up to bes.co.uk emails they quite often have the drill on their Friday offer email for £224

 

[Phil]

http://www.powertoolsdirect.com/med...eed-core-drilling-machine-1500-watt-range.jpg

I'm thinking of getting one of these.

 

[Rickster123]

Had my makita for years now and never let's me down.

 

[rpm]

Had my makita for years now and never let's me down.

That`s because you never use it! lol

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

That`s because you never use it! lol

i have the Makita and mine gets a kicking, good bit of kit had it about 8 years

 

[rpm]

i have the Makita and mine gets a kicking, good bit of kit had it about 8 years

It`s only banter gas man as APP well knows.

 

[Rickster123]

That`s because you never use it! lol

It cores 3 or 4 5" and 1.5" holes every week and gets thrown in the van. Think I borrowed it off the council back in 2007..