hi guys gals, need to purchase a new battery drill for eletricians work (as thats what i am) dont wont to buy something that someone who looks through van windows thinks i'm having that and breaks in but want somrthing that will do the trick and not cost the earth. so any experience of a hard wearing multi functional (hammer action preferred) reliable drill.
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Hi Fireman,
I use Ryobi cordless kit because I couldn't afford any of the higer end stuff such as makita, Dewalt or Hitachi.
It doesn't feel as well built as the higer end stuff but orks an absolute treat and is certainly much better than the cheaper stuff targeted at DIY.
It also has the benefit that all their ONE+ kit uses the same battery so you can add bare tools to your existig collection without having to buy additional batteries. I got a kit of seven power tools with a charger and three batteries but bought this to supplement the two speed drill supplied with the kit.
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=100372&ts=36109&id=98438
Te above is supplied bare so you'd need to invest in a charger and batteries too - £50 for two batteries and a charger. Battery life isn't great but if you've two or three batteries it isn't really an issue.
On the note of something that doesn't stand out - it doesn't matter if it's a cheap £10 drill or a £100,000 piece of plant equipment, if someone looks into a van and sees it then they'll take it. You know what scrotes are like these days (I had my car broken into for the 50p and six cigarettes left in view!) so it's just not worth the risk. You'd be better off keeping all your valuable kit in a separate bag / box and removing it from your van whenever it's left unattended. I assume you have some pricey test kit such as a megger and the like. Even if these are hidden, someone with a little knowlege may break in on the offchance it's in the van - not the sort of thing you want to have to replace. Take it out with you.
Regards
Fred
I use Ryobi cordless kit because I couldn't afford any of the higer end stuff such as makita, Dewalt or Hitachi.
It doesn't feel as well built as the higer end stuff but orks an absolute treat and is certainly much better than the cheaper stuff targeted at DIY.
It also has the benefit that all their ONE+ kit uses the same battery so you can add bare tools to your existig collection without having to buy additional batteries. I got a kit of seven power tools with a charger and three batteries but bought this to supplement the two speed drill supplied with the kit.
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=100372&ts=36109&id=98438
Te above is supplied bare so you'd need to invest in a charger and batteries too - £50 for two batteries and a charger. Battery life isn't great but if you've two or three batteries it isn't really an issue.
On the note of something that doesn't stand out - it doesn't matter if it's a cheap £10 drill or a £100,000 piece of plant equipment, if someone looks into a van and sees it then they'll take it. You know what scrotes are like these days (I had my car broken into for the 50p and six cigarettes left in view!) so it's just not worth the risk. You'd be better off keeping all your valuable kit in a separate bag / box and removing it from your van whenever it's left unattended. I assume you have some pricey test kit such as a megger and the like. Even if these are hidden, someone with a little knowlege may break in on the offchance it's in the van - not the sort of thing you want to have to replace. Take it out with you.
Regards
Fred
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I would select tools based on what I need them to do, functionality/performance and ergonomics - not the chance of them getting nicked.
If you like, take your shiney new Dewalt/Makita/Bosch etc and scuff the casing, rub it will grimy hands and add a bit of paint, and then you have an instant 'old' drill not worth much.
Screwfix had a good deal on Makita's if it is still on
I have a lot of Ryobi stuff, and the 18v drill is probably the worst of the lot. It's OK, but performs nowhere near as good as my 12v Dewalt in terms of hammer action, handling and comfort in use
If you like, take your shiney new Dewalt/Makita/Bosch etc and scuff the casing, rub it will grimy hands and add a bit of paint, and then you have an instant 'old' drill not worth much.
Screwfix had a good deal on Makita's if it is still on
I have a lot of Ryobi stuff, and the 18v drill is probably the worst of the lot. It's OK, but performs nowhere near as good as my 12v Dewalt in terms of hammer action, handling and comfort in use
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