MAC ALLISTER MSHD600 600W ELECTRIC IMPACT DRILL 240V

[Jeff543]

I'm thinking of getting a
MAC ALLISTER MSHD600 600W ELECTRIC IMPACT DRILL 240V

but what compatible drill-bits should get? I don't think the drill-bits come with it.

 

[ETAF]

Note, just a DIYer
Is this the Drill
https://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-mshd600-600w-electric-impact-drill-240v/294gf


Quite a few drill bits available, but depends on what material you want to drill and size of hole
There is a kit here, not used personally , and not been that happy with the quality in kits and bought a couple of kits recently - but they do give you a range of bits and sizes

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-straight-hex-shank-mixed-drill-screwdriver-bit-set-50-pieces/38076

I now like the Bosch multi use bits , mainly use for brick/walls etc, and wood and use usually my first goto set
https://www.toolstation.com/bosch-m...BRI6adMeFXnhvS5NDjYsQVxRmc6pL8p4aAlulEALw_wcB
https://www.toolstation.com/bosch-m...GPwssp1ghEHx-W7rfhnIIxzyXBEizMJMaAlbJEALw_wcB
Brad bits for wood
https://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/drill-bit-sets/cat5930006?drillbittype=brad_point
Fostner bits for larger holes where i dont want to go through the material
https://www.screwfix.com/p/forstner-drill-bit-set-5-pieces/1955v
And then various drills HSS from a lot of different sets I have purchased over the years
the set i purchased provides a few different types of drill
https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-straight-shank-accessory-set-101-pieces/96659
but i was not that impressed with the normal bits , but have used the holesaws & the larger
Also i have a couple of sets of these type of drill bits
https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-self-cut-speed-flat-wood-drill-bit-set-8-pcs/5393v
And purchased htis set, when it was under offer
https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-s...driver-drill-holesaw-bit-set-100-pieces/1293p

BUT we do need to know the type size of holes and material you will be drilling

 

[Jeff543]

Note, just a DIYer
Is this the Drill
https://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-mshd600-600w-electric-impact-drill-240v/294gf
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BUT we do need to know the type size of holes and material you will be drilling

That's the drill yes. Using it just for basic DIY, screwing shower-hopper back into my bathroom wall or screwing a metal-holder for my gas meter back into the pantry wall. It tells you what it's screw capabilities are in the product info also. So any of your drill-bits links there are compatible?

Thanks.

 

[Jeff543]

You'd think that Screwfix would show a "products people bought associated with this drill" in that ad?

 

[ETAF]

most will be fine, sounds like the main use is drilling walls - BUT all you say is "repair /Screwing back" into - so the holes should already be in place , and may not need new holes made.
Perhaps another thread should be started , with some photos specifically about repairing and refitting those items

Then the question is more about what has happened for those items to have come off the wall, as the hole should already exist and larger then the rawlplug / screw or are you repositioning.
You will also need rawlplugs , come in a few different sizes , I tend to use Yellow/Red/Brown (5mm/(5.5mm , But i find a 6mm better for Red size/7mm Bit) as the main sizes for brickwork, But again, depends on the material - if the wall is just a plasterboard type wall or a hollow wall, then you would need different types of plugs for that

 

[Jeff543]

Then the question is more about what has happened for those items to have come off the wall, as the hole should already exist and larger then the rawlplug / screw or are you repositioning.]
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I think you only get so many decades out of a rawplug. I have found that they split over the years and need replacing.

 

[foxhole]

Just about all drill bits will be compatible.

 

[Jeff543]

Just reading the manual, page 21 it says Intended Use; "should not be used for screw driving."

Am I missing something here? It's a drill.

At 3m17s this guy on Youtube 'tests it on some screws'. Is that advisable and what is that purple attachment he is using?

Mac Allister corded drill review and test( worth it or not) - YouTube

Thnaks.

 

[JohnD]

tools intended for screwdriving (IME) have an adjustable torque clutch, so they will not put excessive force on the screw or drive it once in, and an adjustable speed, so they will go no faster than you can easily control.

The drill you show appears unsuitable, and is also needlessly heavy for screwdriving.

If you have ever had a driver strip a screwhead, and run across the surface gouging the wood, you will want something more controllable.

I use an 18v cordless.

 

[big-all]

corded are the wrong tool for screws
with a corded you have minimum slow speed control
the electronics dont like heavy loads at zero speed the sort off pulsing required to get the finesse to fully screw home without overtightening that will cause snapping off heads and stripping off holes
you also have insufficient clutch capacity [far too crude ]
you also have a large mass off the armature requiring you to stop powering short to stop over screwing then having to pulse which is not good for the electronics

 

[Jeff543]

Yeah but he uses it drive screws in and out. What's he attached to it to be able to do that?

Thanks.

 

[big-all]

its just a standard bit holder like any cheap bit set

 

[Jeff543]

its just a standard bit holder like any cheap bit set

So you're saying they are foolish to use and not safe to drive/unscrew screws with?

 

[big-all]

So you're saying they are foolish to use and not safe to drive/unscrew screws with?

dont remember using any off those words in my text above ???

"foolish" no but against my advise for reasons given above
"not safe " no more than any other tool in general use
you can do lots off things with lots off unsuitable tools but it greatly reduces the chance off success with any degree off accuracy or consistency

 

[Jeff543]

Do all cordless screwdrivers allow you to unscrew as well as drive screws?