Is this the right tool?

DIY_novice01 · 1 Jul 2020

Needing to drill some pilot holes into floorboards and also screw in woodscrews.

Can this tool do both assuming I also buy the necessary screw and drill bits? Or is there

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Einhell-Po...2-0Ah-Brushless-Cordless-Combi-Drill/p/207752

EddieM · 1 Jul 2020

DIY_novice01 said:
Needing to drill some pilot holes into floorboards and also screw in woodscrews.

Can this tool do both assuming I also buy the necessary screw and drill bits?

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Einhell-Po...2-0Ah-Brushless-Cordless-Combi-Drill/p/207752

Yeah, it's fine if a bit overkill.

sxturbo · 1 Jul 2020

DIY_novice01 said:
Needing to drill some pilot holes into floorboards and also screw in woodscrews.

Can this tool do both assuming I also buy the necessary screw and drill bits?

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Einhell-Po...2-0Ah-Brushless-Cordless-Combi-Drill/p/207752

yes will be more than upto the task, with this drill and the correct drill bits you will also be able to drill into brickwork.

DIY_novice01 · 1 Jul 2020

Thanks Eddie and sxturbo. I have been reading various forums and keep reading "buy #@#@ buy twice". Is there anything cheaper you think suitable? Ideally from wickes, screwfix or b&q which I have within reasonable drive.

EddieM · 1 Jul 2020

DIY_novice01 said:
Thanks Eddie and sxturbo. I have been reading various forums and keep reading "buy #@#@ buy twice". Is there anything cheaper you think suitable? Ideally from wickes, screwfix or b&q which I have within reasonable drive.

Depends on what you want it for, the one you've highlighted above will be fine, if a bit overkill for the task you've mentioned, but it will be suitable for other tasks as mentioned above. I'm afraid there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to drills/drivers.

conny · 1 Jul 2020

One thing to bear in mind if you are drilling into floorboards is to check for cables and pipes underneath!

I helped my ex FIL to screw back down some floor boards many years ago. Trouble was they got a bit mixed up where they belonged. He laid them loosely in place and at the weekend we started screwing them down. On the last board there were 3 screw holes each end of the board, and only 3 screws. So one end got 2 screws in the outer holes and the other end got a single screw in the centre hole. As this one didn't seem to be screwing in he tapped it with a hammer and then it screwed in with ease. 10 minutes later we are having a cup of tea and a fag when we realised we could hear a hissing noise. Turned out the screw had gone through a gas pipe. Oh what fun. LOL

Burnerman · 1 Jul 2020

Off topic a bit (as usual) but see how many screws state that 'no pilot hole is necessary'.......not for me it ain't - pilot hole every time if you want the screw to pull down properly.
Old Timer John

conny · 1 Jul 2020

Burnerman said:
Off topic a bit (as usual) but see how many screws state that 'no pilot hole is necessary'.......not for me it ain't - pilot hole every time if you want the screw to pull down properly.
Old Timer John

Oh yes! Especially near board ends where they tend to split the board regardless of thickness.

sxturbo · 1 Jul 2020

DIY_novice01 said:
Thanks Eddie and sxturbo. I have been reading various forums and keep reading "buy #@#@ buy twice". Is there anything cheaper you think suitable? Ideally from wickes, screwfix or b&q which I have within reasonable drive.

Personally I wouldn't pay any less for a drill, it may be overkill for this job but it is a very versatile tool so is worth paying bthat bit extra.

I have personally used cheap drills before and tbh they were awful just didn't work well and a massive lack of power, batteries don't last long, wait forever for them to charge etc (and this was a green Bosch DIY cordless)

Another option is https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-d...EALw_wcB#product_additional_details_container

The einhell is good and the brush less motor is good.

But the DeWalt is a more powerful tool and is a brand known for their reliability.

Einhell are a budget brand one of the best budgetabudget and make tools for other brands also good customer service

catlad · 1 Jul 2020

You don't need 18v for that task B&Q sell dewalt stuff buy a 12v drill which will feel much better in the hand.
John I too pilot hole a lot especially near the end.
Screws (if not pilot holed) not pulling in depend on whether they are full threaded or not.

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