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Thank you chaps. Really appreciate your replies. So it's not a "one-size-fits-all" then and it actually is a matter of experience. I've definitely learnt the lesson of not doing what you think will be a quick job, in the evening after a day's work, because the quick jobs are never that! I...

This question has been posted 1000 times and probably with as many different answers, but I screwed up today so I'd like some input please. I'm a home diyer. I've installed kitchens, tiled floors, fixed cars, fitted taps, replaced thermostats and loads of other jobs but I've never had to do a...

Thanks ^woody^. I've done similar and my current set was £20 from QVC, nearly 20 years ago! But some parts of it are a bit rubbish and I notice the difference. I think paying a bit extra would just make jobs that little bit easier and nicer to do. I will have another look at Argos though...

Thanks motorbiking , that's some really helpful advice. I've found a good Erbauer set on Screwfix that covers what you're saying, minus the impact driver. I didn't realise what one of these was but a quick Google and I understand. I have a cheap Challenge hammer drill that's lasted me over 15...

I'm a fairly experienced DIY'er and I want to replace my aged/rusted/bits missing drill bit and screw bit set with something decent. I can see that Makita seem to be "a cut above" in terms of price but I have no experience of them myself. So, if I wanted to buy something of reasonable quality...

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