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foxyred Member Since: 16 Jul 2016 Location: Nottingham Posts: 227 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bosch gsb 18-2-Li 18v 4 ah is very good
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RED-DOT Member Since: 29 Jun 2009 Location: stirling Posts: 2363 ![]() ![]() |
I bought a Makita cordless to drill out broken manifold bolts on my Merc truck and a box of Bosch drills and tools. Paid for itself ten times over. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
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Vogler Member Since: 02 Nov 2014 Location: Brussels Posts: 309 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I'm not a pro, but Makita has never let me down.
Greetings, Joris. |
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Oakseywick Member Since: 20 Dec 2014 Location: Cirencester Posts: 1001 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Always had makita now problems or let me down.
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bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 ![]() ![]() |
Another vote for makita, Screwfix (not a dating website) sometimes have good deals on them
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Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3564 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I agree. Bosch, Makitta, you won't go far wrong. Many like DeWalt. I have never owned one but I was led to believe it is the same company which owned Black and Decker (and they also own Stanley Tools I believe).
If you are just using the drill infrequently, don't disregard some of the cheaper makes. Ebauer from Screwfix is fine. I have a drill screwdriver combination and a circular saw made by them. Owned a Milluakke (if that's spelt right?) battery drill which at around 10 years old has been really good value for money though the batteries are getting towards the end of their useful life. |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17598 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Milwaukee M18 Fuel brushless.
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excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5884 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Makita 18v. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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dlks151 Member Since: 30 Jun 2014 Location: Auchinloch Posts: 67 ![]() ![]() |
Bosch GSB as suggested are a good hard wearing tool (Costco are doing a great Bosch 18V 6 tool kit at the moment) , Hitachi are a good alternative and probably better value.
I'd steer clear of Milwaulkee if you want decent quality batteries, we've got a store full of Milwaulkee tools which we cant get replacement batteries for !! |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20612 ![]() ![]() |
This. ![]() Although I have 3x 5AH batteries so no down time at all. Recharge is very rapid though anyway. Chillin In The Backwoodsπ¬π§πΊπΈ β½οΈπ’οΈβοΈπ§°πͺ |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17598 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Never had any trouble with Milwaukee batteries, found them to be amongst the best, if not the best. |
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miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1768 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
All the big brands do good drills, and everyone will defend their choice. Buy the pro level rather than the consumer and you won't go far wrong. I was burning some time in a Homebase the other day, and the motors on the consumer 18V drills compared to my bosch blue 18V drill were tiny.
Also decide if you may want other cordless tools, and buy into the system. I plan to pick up an 18V SDS Drill and angle grinder to go with my Impact and Drill. Same batteries and Bosch seem to be ploughing more development into this current generation of battery still. |
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L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10867 ![]() ![]() |
Thank you all so far with your interesting replys
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agentmulder Member Since: 16 Apr 2016 Location: Outer Space Posts: 1324 ![]() ![]() |
Thumbs up for Makita here too.
Had reasonable experiences with Bosch at work as well. Make sure you buy from a reputable dealer to avoid cheap battery repacks. Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants... |
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