After 20 years of occasional service, my old (B&Q corded 600W) hammer drill bit the dust, following some abuse I gave it over-drilling a tree stump (lesson learned).
I'm now looking for a replacement, and figured cordless now seems to be the way to go. However, there seem to be lots of different types of drill, and at this point I'm stuck.
What I'm after really is a multi-purpose drill, for (very) occasional DIY use around the house. Mainly wood and plaster I guess, with occasional use in masonry (maybe 4-8 holes in brick/mortar per year based on previous usage).
I'd ideally like something that will last another 20 years, to save me having to write posts like this, though I suspect batteries will let me down here. I don't know if it's feasible, but I'm also considering getting a cordless strimmer, so wonder if it's worth while trying to get something where the batteries can interchange between the two - no big deal if not.
Can anyone recommend:
- The type of drill I should be looking at (hammer, impact, combi)
- What I should look out for in a cordless drill
- Good brands for the DIYer
- Any specific models to consider
Finally, with the cordless drills, if the battery does run out, can you plug in an use it from the power, or do you have to wait for the battery to recharge?
Any advice appreciated
I'm now looking for a replacement, and figured cordless now seems to be the way to go. However, there seem to be lots of different types of drill, and at this point I'm stuck.
What I'm after really is a multi-purpose drill, for (very) occasional DIY use around the house. Mainly wood and plaster I guess, with occasional use in masonry (maybe 4-8 holes in brick/mortar per year based on previous usage).
I'd ideally like something that will last another 20 years, to save me having to write posts like this, though I suspect batteries will let me down here. I don't know if it's feasible, but I'm also considering getting a cordless strimmer, so wonder if it's worth while trying to get something where the batteries can interchange between the two - no big deal if not.
Can anyone recommend:
- The type of drill I should be looking at (hammer, impact, combi)
- What I should look out for in a cordless drill
- Good brands for the DIYer
- Any specific models to consider
Finally, with the cordless drills, if the battery does run out, can you plug in an use it from the power, or do you have to wait for the battery to recharge?
Any advice appreciated
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