Cordless drill / driver needed

Discussion in 'Tool Talk' started by koolpc, Apr 9, 2016.

  1. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Cordless will be more convenient for me. I will look at that though. Thanks
     
  2. malkie129

    malkie129 Screwfix Select

    Yes,I agree very convenient,but if you're working at home with 240v available,you can buy much better kit at a better price. My tools are all corded,with the exception of a small 10,8v drill/driver. This set up works fine for me. :)
     
  3. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Thanks
     
  4. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Still no drill bought as waiting for completion on house etc.

    Looking at the Dewalt now.
     
  5. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Worth checking out the Bosch GSR 10.8v, bought one on offer from our hosts 2 years ago, brilliant piece of kit, don't be fooled by the voltage, I paid £54 inc battery on offer it is still for sale @£59.99 bare but if needed I would buy another one, used on most working days, also small enough for use in confined spaces. An additional battery was also bought at the time of purchase at £30.
     
  6. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    It is like the Bosch 3.8v mini screwdriver, the number of times had to rely on that in confined spaces and surprisingly powerful - not only used it for putting in screws but also drilling with hex bits.
     
  7. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

  8. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

  9. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Whats the difference?
     
  10. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    A Combi has a hammer action and is generally larger and more robust. A drill/driver is for drilling holes with whatever bit size within reason you require and also doubles up as a screwdriver.
     
  11. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

  12. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    I rather spend the extra for respectable brand, Erbauer, no spares, no extra batteries available.

    Bosch, batteries will fit other cordless tools in their range,so you can add additional tools, like impact driver,led torch,etc, to your coillection.
    And the price has dropped.:)

    http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gsb...-cordless-combi-drill/9647j?_requestid=144645
     
    Last edited: Aug 29, 2016
  13. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Last edited: Aug 29, 2016
  14. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

    Owned an Erbauer for years, was a brilliant drill until batteries finally died, bought a new one hoping it would be as good, how wrong was I, build quality wasn't as good and the Chuck either would lock closed or loosen while in use.

    Took it back and swapped it for a Hitachi, its a different class all together.
     
  15. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Spending a little extra on a better product is a saving in the longer term! Did you check out the Bosch GSR 10.8Volt?
     
  16. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Was it the Erbauer i linked to? Seems to have some great reviews.
     
  17. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

  18. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Well, I found it very good, batteries last ages,good led light,nicely balanced, use mine with Bosch multipurpose bits below, had no trouble drilling 8mm diameter holes into blockwork.
    Since added GKS18VLINcircular saw, plus impact driver, & a 4A battery for the saw, to my collection.:)

    http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-multipurpose-drill-bit-set-4pcs/95958?_requestid=331549
     
  19. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

  20. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    2 good drills at same price. Decisions!

    Edit:

    Looking at the Hitachi comments there are several complaining about the chuck coming loose!!!

    Looks like i will get the Bosch
     

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