Bargain Li-ion Drill / Driver

[Rog200455]

I bought one of these from Lidl the last time they had them. Parkside tools get a good rating in this month's Which? magazine.

http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=13261&ar=7

It is amazing for the price. Feels chunky and reassuringly heavy in the hand. You can pull off the chuck and use it as a simple driver. I was putting in some decking screws and, even in the high gear, there was no slowdown.

Not for the professional but if you are in the market for a DIY drill/driver look no further.

 

[Deluks]

They look good enough value, but only 1 battery is a big hindrance, I bet a second battery from the supplier costs more than another drill.

 

[b21playa]

Did think about this to use for screwing in tight places, but looks bulkier then my 10.8v impact. Think I will look for something smaller that will be ideal for kitchen units where torque is not needed

 

[Deluks]

I've got the Metabo equivalent, (on which the Parkside design is blatantly based on) Which whilst a little bulky, came with a right angled doohickey attachment. Great for kitchen work.

 

[Monkeh]

Did think about this to use for screwing in tight places, but looks bulkier then my 10.8v impact. Think I will look for something smaller that will be ideal for kitchen units where torque is not needed

http://www.bosch-professional.com/gb/en/gsr-mx2drive-24639-ocs-p/

But it's longer than the 10.8V impacts. The newer drivers are slightly shorter, but not as powerful.

http://www.bosch-professional.com/gb/en/gsr-10-8-v-ec-hx-34342-ocs-p/

 

[joe-90]

I've had that Parkside in the link for about two years now. Love it. It's just about the only battery drill I use these days. Dead light but good power.

I might pick up another.

 

[Rog200455]

I bought another for my son's birthday present - one less thing to think about.