Drills, which one?

BMC2000

BMC2000

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Hi, need to get a decent cordless.

I will be using occasionally but need to prepare drill concrete with 5mm bits and then drive 6mm screws into it thereafter - that task will be quite common and the concrete will vary in strength so need something decent to cover me.

Ideally I will have a masonry bit in one evening cordless and a drive bar and torx head bit in the other to save changing bits etc

Would this be suitable
www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-eri742kit-18v-2-0ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill-impact-driver-twin-pack/9478t

Or is there a better set? PS Don't want to go much past £150, happier with less than 150!

Thanks
 
Forget Erbauer, no spares available. Other threads on this, do a search, look for KIAB's posts suggesting Bosch models. I'm Makita myself but could be pricey.
 
https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gsb-18-2-li-plus-18v-2-0ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/5916t

https://www.orbitalfasteners.co.uk/...MIsOCY-Obw2QIVGWQZCh1hDgSyEAkYASABEgJLNPD_BwE

If I £150, then Bosch GSB 18V-EC brushless combi top of my list, search you might find cheaper, also topcash back & quidco, might save you a few more pennies.

https://www.priorityplumbing.co.uk/...tt-in-l-boxx-TPBOSHH0?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsOCY-
Obw2QIVGWQZCh1hDgSyEAkYAiABEgIUyPD_BwE

I have both the drills linked to above can't fault either, but the the brushless combi has the edge for power.
Again you search you might find better offer, but a inclusion of 4Ah battery is perfect if you want to add other cordless tools to your collection like the Bosch GKS 18 V-LI
circular saw, which I have, & tend to use more than my heavier mains saw.



 
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Both drills I linked to are well balanced, both are compact, & the led lights are actually useful, batteries last ages.
 
i use the BOSCH GSB 18-2-LI PLUS, love it much better than my other Dewalt that constantly drops the drill bit or driver bit out. Battery on Bosch also has a charge indicator on it
 
mrppp said:
i use the BOSCH GSB 18-2-LI PLUS, love it much better than my other Dewalt that constantly drops the drill bit or driver bit out. Battery on Bosch also has a charge indicator on it
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Used with Bosch multi construction bits, it can handle most masonry, might struggle with drilling Accrington bricks being so hard.
 
BMC2000 said:
Link to those bits KIAB? Also, what do you recommend for connecting screwdriver bits, this sort of holder? www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-magnetic-bit-holder-60mm/11144
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https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-multipurpose-drill-bit-set-4pcs/95958

Might find cheaper if you search, also 7 piece set available at competitor

Some of the magnetic bit holders are not suitable for impact use, had one & it shattered.
I use,think it's a Wera Impaktor or their BiTorsion Rapidaptor bit holder, not cheap though.
 
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Picked up the GSB 18 for 86 quid in B and Q

They are running their BOSCH stock out in favour of other brands, worth seeing if there's else
 
BMC2000 said:
Picked up the GSB 18 for 86 quid in B and Q

They are running their BOSCH stock out in favour of other brands, worth seeing if there's else
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Good price, if GSB 18-2-Li Plus, you'll like it.

You will find yourself adding other bits to your kit now.:D
Added circular saw last year, use it more than my mains one now.
Bought the GAA 18 V-24 USB battery adapter last month, can now charge my phone & AA batteries.:)
 
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Yes, KIAB same model. The guy was waxing on about how good a deal this was as he had one. I was thinking he may have been following this thread ! Cheers again
 
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