18v combi drill?

[heirpin]

Well my old 24v Bosch combi drill just died so I'm after a replacement, its for moderate DIYing so looking at around the £100-£140 mark, considering the Bosch GSB 19-2-Li on offer at Screwfix or the Stanley Fatmax on offer at Argos are either of these ok or am I barking up the wrong tree completely?

Thanks for any advice, there's just too much choice these days!!

 

[joe-90]

It's the deal that matters rather than the drill.

 

[nickjb]

You should be able to get a Makita LXT with a LIon battery for the top end of your budget. It's a great bit of kit. It's got a 13mm chuck, too, which is a big plus for me. Don't get the similar looking NiCad one which is on offer at a lot places.

This looks good if need a few bits as well:http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-bh...ombi-drill-with-101-piece-accessory-kit/20547

 

[TwoTrowels]

I recently bought this drill from Screwfix; http://www.screwfix.com/p/hitachi-dv18dcl2-18v-1-5ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/64945

Mainly because I've had a Hitachi 9'' circular saw for ages with no problems (so I'm confident with the brand) and it has 2 1.5ah Li-Ion batteries - tons of good reviews for it too. I've been more than pleased with it so far.

 

[joe-90]

Been tempted by that deal too.

 

[Deluks]

Since when did Stanley start making combi drills? Tempting with the 2 batteries and 3 yr warranty.

These are good.
http://www.toolstop.co.uk/metabo-60...s-powercompact-combi-drill-2-batteries-p16084

 

[heirpin]

Thanks for the replies chaps, that Metabo certainly looks good. I notice that most of these don't appear to have the auxillary handle that my current Bosch has which I find rather useful, can these be retro fitted at all? (don't think so!)

 

[alumni]

Thanks for the replies chaps, that Metabo certainly looks good. I notice that most of these don't appear to have the auxillary handle that my current Bosch has which I find rather useful, can these be retro fitted at all? (don't think so!)

I don't think i've ever used one - hardly a deal breaker.

 

[big-all]

no you cannot retro fit as there are no screw[bolt] holes or a flat section to take a43mm[i think it is] standard handle and band

i have never used a handle either except on a heavy sds drill[demolition hammer]

 

[BigSnoopy01]

it depends on what you want to use it for, £100-£150 will get you a good screwdriver/drill with okish batts. Alittle more money will get you better batts and possibly a better drill.

 

[heirpin]

Went for the Stanley Fatmax in the end, 2 x 1.5Ah batts and 3 yr warranty for £99.

First impressions are its well made and looks and feels a reasonable quality product, I'll let you know how I get on using it in the near future!

Thanks for all the replies

 

[bludger]

Hi,

A bit late into this thread, I know.

I have read on a well known torch forum that very fast charging batteries don't last particularly well. Is it the same with drill batteries?

Heirpin,

How have you found the Fatmax drill in use, please?

 

[heirpin]

I've just used the FatMax for quite a while this afternoon and can report its performed admirably so I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it, and its good value for £99!

 

[bludger]

Thanks, heirpin. Pity the drill seems to have gone up in price!

 

[heirpin]

Blimey!! I'm even more pleased with it now!!!

Just out of interest I was in Screwfix the other day and out of curiosity I picked up a Makita 3.0Ah on display for £199 and I have to say it looked and felt like a real quality drill