Which Drill?

nabby68 · 14 Feb 2008

Hi Guys i am thinking of purchasing a sds drill which will be used for mainly electrical work such as chasing out and drilling through walls etc in domestic propertys.
Can anyone recommend a particular brand and other things to bear in mind when purchasing an sds drill.
I have been looking at his one http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7112049/Trail/searchtext>DRILLS.htm
any comments would be appreciated
thanks

Softus · 14 Feb 2008

Hilte, Bosch, Makita, DeWalt (high end of range), are all good. Ryobi used to be, but not so much these days.

Go to a respectable tool shop and buy something a pro would use, and you'll never ever look back.

I was tempted to get a cheap SDS with rotation stop when I needed one, but it has two down sides:

1. Sometimes it decides to rotate very slowly, causing me to have to gyrate around the thing I'm chiselling.

2. It's too ***ing heavy for use in one-handed chasing.

3. It refuses to break down so that I can throw it away.

So if you're using one for chasing above the height of your heart, then I'd strongly suggest that you get the best you can afford - it won't take as long and you'll be able to do the job without a nap in the middle to recover from exhaustion.

nabby68 · 15 Feb 2008

Thanks Softus, the drill in my link has a power output of 550w is this good? it is a Boshe and dont really want to may much more than £100

Softus · 15 Feb 2008

Honest opinion? A bit of a toy, but if you're only drilling 5mm to 8mm masonry holes for plugging screws, then it'll be alright.

But if you paid twice as much you'd get more than twice as much drill, IMHO.

nstreet · 15 Feb 2008

I go for Bosch pro range (blue) everytime. Had my 4kg SDS plus for over 7 years now, no problems at all and does everything I ask of it.

^woody^ · 15 Feb 2008

Bosch green are good tools, but as they are DIY rated, they may not last as long under prolonged use over time. If you are not using it frequently, then it may do.

Use for chasing will put extra demands on the mechanism.

You could get a Bosch Blue (Pro) version or a similar pro unit from other manufacturers for under £100. Pro units will have more robust inards, better mechanics and extra dust sealing etc

IMO, any leading manufacturers model with similar spec at a particular price point will do the job. I don't know of any basis for the "this make is better than that make" argument which fans of particular manufacturers will make.

Its not just about wattage output. Compare the BPP (blows per minute) and energy (Joules) along with weight.

For mainly drilling and some chasing, a 2kg will do. Anything more will make your arms ache.

kingandy2nd · 4 Mar 2008

Buy cheap, buy twice.

Although I'm only a diy-er, I got a Dewalt 18v drill a could of years ago as a gift and I have never looked back. Nowadays most of my tools are Dewalt.

Try looking on eBay, I've picked up a lot of my tools from there (new, and not reconditioned) for a fraction of the price the cost when buying from a tool shop.

Bilioustrumpstaine · 4 Mar 2008

A good selection on here

http://www.itslondon.co.uk/p2_PT_Power+Tools_SDSD_Drills+(SDS+).htm

There is a makita on there that is cheaper than your argos drill

streetlighter · 6 Mar 2008

I think Screwfix still have a Dewalt SDS drill with a 12volt drill driver aswell for under £100 that might be a good investment fir you.

joe-90 · 7 Mar 2008

20 years ago I bought a second hand blue Bosch SDS drill that was already pretty well hammered. I've still got it today (in fact been using it all day). That thing just won't die.

noseall · 7 Mar 2008

bosch blue sds, (gbh marque) you can not kill one, they are indestructible and keep on going.

if you are a serious driller then this is the only drill.

we use ours for regular fixing jobs but also to stitch drill openings and knock-outs. i can't believe how much stick it has survived!

Ring · 7 Mar 2008

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Billys-Powertools
Have a look in there he seems to have some good deals .

Deluks · 8 Mar 2008

Ring said:
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Billys-Powertools
Have a look in there he seems to have some good deals .

Item location: Dumfries, United Kingdom

Mate of your is he?

Ring · 8 Mar 2008

no only found it the other day on the bay havent got a clue where he is but he does have some good stuff.

Softus · 8 Mar 2008

Ring said:
havent got a clue where he is

He's in Dumfries.

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