14V - 18V

[boggie42]

I am purely a DIY enthusiast, however when i need a cordless drill i want it to work.
I need to do quite a bit of screwing over the next couple of weeks
so could also do with a spare battery - i honestly do not know weather i should buy a 14v or 18v cordless drill ?
could someone please explain to me in laymans terms the difference compared to value for money etc etc....

 

[joe-90]

18 volts is the standard these days so just look for a decent name brand at a 'special' price.

I wouldn't mind one of these.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/56826...-18V-Combi-with-2-x-Li-ion-Batteries?ts=70494

 

[xerxes]

It's best to start by thinking what you're likely to want to use the tool for. For example, if you have a lot of large diameter holes to drill you need a machine with higher torque (which generally means a higher voltage). Check the specification.

The higher voltage drills will be heavier and bulkier; this makes them more tiring to use for extended periods, and more difficult to use in tight spaces.

If you want only to drive screws, consider getting a dedicated driver, or an impact driver.

With all due respect to Joe, 18v isn't 'the standard'. As in so many cases, it's horses for courses. I prefer to use 12v cordless tools because of the weight and convenience.

 

[big-all]

if you are a diyer i would deffinatley go for ryobi you have in excess of 20 different tools that fit the same batteries
you can buy the tools individualy
http://www.ryobitools.co.uk/PToneplus08/index.asp

 

[Thermo]

oh thats intresting, and what rating would you give them in terms of their use big-all??

 

[EddieM]

Light to medium trade I'd guess.

Go on buy a Makita or a Bosch Blue.

 

[big-all]

Light to medium trade I'd guess.

ooohhh you teeeese me

 

[EddieM]

Light to medium trade I'd guess.

ooohhh you teeeese me

Yeah but we love ya!

 

[big-all]

Light to medium trade I'd guess.

ooohhh you teeeese me

Yeah but we love ya!

aawww i am all shy now

ha ha only kidding mines a pint

 

[Gazza1973]

14.4v . . . Ideal and convienent for both DIY or trade. I personally like the makita and you can pick em up dirt cheap on Ebay

 

[knighthawk]

14.4v . . . Ideal and convienent for both DIY or trade. I personally like the makita and you can pick em up dirt cheap on Ebay

I agree with you there..and makita batteries last a lot longer then the equivalent batteries from other manufactures....mine are 5 year old and get used regularly and are still working as good as when I purchased them....I bet you cant say the same for dewalt ???

 

[Gazza1973]

Oh I dont know. My Dewalts 18v batteries are still going strong and they get a good hammering
Its just that the dewalt is so damned heavy and after a while your arm just wants to drop off!

 

[knighthawk]

Oh I dont know. My Dewalts 18v batteries are still going strong and they get a good hammering
Its just that the dewalt is so damned heavy and after a while your arm just wants to drop off!

Maybe it was just the lads at work misusing them...but i haven't heard any of them complain over the Makitas.....I no where your coming from with 18v being heavy...I have a Makita MXT drill with a metal gearbox and I hate using it for repetitive jobs as my wrist end up aching

 

[Gazza1973]

Also, depending what you are going to use it for, the Ryobi cordless is a very good value for money buy and not a bad bit of kit