Hi
I am semi-avid DIY'er and use my tools semi-regularly. At a minimum I would say I need my tools 2 full days each month (or 1 weekend a month I am working on something)
My trusty old 18v cordless B&D drill is near its end of life and i am looking to replace, the B&D has always been abit crappy and i vowed along time ago that when it had to go i would not replace with B&D. I have seen this AEG model, "Aeg OBSB144G" and am tempted to buy it as a replacement.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/OBSB144G-Co...ef=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=diy&qid=1280424767&sr=1-2
a) Is this drill any-good, does anyone own one? cannot see any reviews anywhere - figured [email protected]/h better that [email protected]/h!
b) As AEG is the prosumer version of RYOBI, do AEG battery's fit RYOBI tools and vice-versa. I hoped to be able to buy a "naked" Jigsaw in the future and use the 2amp battery from the drill above.
c) The only other tool i own is a cordless Makita impact driver (which is awesome), i am tempted to buy a naked Makita drill and use my existing Makita batteries - Again i assume they fit...my impact driver is somewhat old/battered.
My use is generally light/medium drilling and screwing, size and weight as well as power are particularly important for me. Battery life is not too much of an issue, as I dont mind waiting for it to charge (i will just have another cup-a-tea). For any heavy duty stuff I use my battered Bosch GBH SDS.
I suppose, that like many DIY'ers that don't eat tools like pro's it is more about buying into a system that will expand with needs/budget. This is why i ebbed towards AEG thinking i could mix/match with RYOBI.
My price range is ideally between £50 - £100 but am willing to compromise.
I am semi-avid DIY'er and use my tools semi-regularly. At a minimum I would say I need my tools 2 full days each month (or 1 weekend a month I am working on something)
My trusty old 18v cordless B&D drill is near its end of life and i am looking to replace, the B&D has always been abit crappy and i vowed along time ago that when it had to go i would not replace with B&D. I have seen this AEG model, "Aeg OBSB144G" and am tempted to buy it as a replacement.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/OBSB144G-Co...ef=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=diy&qid=1280424767&sr=1-2
a) Is this drill any-good, does anyone own one? cannot see any reviews anywhere - figured [email protected]/h better that [email protected]/h!
b) As AEG is the prosumer version of RYOBI, do AEG battery's fit RYOBI tools and vice-versa. I hoped to be able to buy a "naked" Jigsaw in the future and use the 2amp battery from the drill above.
c) The only other tool i own is a cordless Makita impact driver (which is awesome), i am tempted to buy a naked Makita drill and use my existing Makita batteries - Again i assume they fit...my impact driver is somewhat old/battered.
My use is generally light/medium drilling and screwing, size and weight as well as power are particularly important for me. Battery life is not too much of an issue, as I dont mind waiting for it to charge (i will just have another cup-a-tea). For any heavy duty stuff I use my battered Bosch GBH SDS.
I suppose, that like many DIY'ers that don't eat tools like pro's it is more about buying into a system that will expand with needs/budget. This is why i ebbed towards AEG thinking i could mix/match with RYOBI.
My price range is ideally between £50 - £100 but am willing to compromise.