Which Cordless Drill/driver

[kloofnek]

I want to buy a cordless drill/driver...any suggestions?
I am better buying two separate items or is a "combi" just as good?

[RATTER15]

A combo is most likely the best, it really depends what it will be for, handyman/DIY or professional and how much you want to spend. I would look at the dealt range or Bosch or Lakota, don't touch Black & Decker or stores own brands. If it is for profession use you will need to be looking at the 18/24 volt range, the 12 volt are fine for the occasional user.

[RATTER15]

Lakota = Makita

[kloofnek]

I always understood B&D were a good make...???
It is just for DIY,arthitis in hands now,hence a cordless driver,I did have one years ago but hated it,kept jumping off the screw,so to speak.Do have a corded drill but thought might as well do the combi thing.

[kloofnek]

Would something like this be acceptable?
http://www.littlewoods.com/bosch-psr18-18-volt-cordless-drilldriver/501306235.prd?browseToken=%2fq%2fcordless+drill

[RATTER15]

If it is just for yourself and you want to keep cost down B & Q range is fine. If it keeps jumping off the screw head, you need to ensure that you use the correct screwdriver bit for the size of the screw, only use cross headed areas not straight. Don't try screwing or unscrewing too fast and make sure you combo is set to screw driver not drill, you do actually need to put a fair bit of weight on these screwdrivers to stop them jumping off the screw, especially on the larger screws. Good luck.

[RATTER15]

That drill/driver would suit your needs fine, Black & Decker were good many years ago, these days they are probably one of the worst manufacturers.

If you have problems gripping, then it may be wise to go to a store and get a feel of the tool prior to buying.

[murraymints]

I have a Bosch screwdriver which is great...don't trust myself with a drill...I'd do a GNESS ...wreak untold damage !!

[douglas9401]

I know what you mean RATTER, but..... :)

I got a Worx drill/driver from Argos last year. Light, powerful and controllable. It has lithium batteries too so they don't go flat when not in use.

[RATTER15]

The problem with many of the cheaper ones is battery life and the life of the tool, especially if it gets a lot of use.

[woofgang]

The best quality drill/drivers do tend to be the heaviest, if you have arthritis, it will be a trade off between weight and quality. You need to go and heft them. To a certain extent the better ones have better balance which will help a bit with thr weight issue.
What to you want to do with it and what is your budget? One that will hang pictures and put Ikea furniture together can be a lot lighter in weight and lighter on your budget than one that will do things like put shelves up and do woodwork from scratch.

[TWR]

I bought a "Stanley" Cordless at £99 from Homebase last week, it seem as good as any, stanley products I can rely on.

[Nibble]

How about???????


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Little-Pink-Drill-18-Volt-Cordless-Drill-/271079533848

[Clanad]

Here, in the U.S., Rockwell would be a good choice, one reason being is that the old standby company has a "battery replacement for life" program. The batteries (mines an 18 volt) come with a charger, of course, but after some time… usually about a year, they refuse to hold a decent charge. Simply notify Rockwell by e-mail and they send out one for free and even pay the shipping. Takes about 3 weeks from the time they are notified.

One other hint… you need to understand the difference between a drill/driver and an "impact driver". "An impact driver combines much higher rotational torque than traditional drills, with fast paced rotational tapping (not to be confused with hammer drills with deliver tapping from the rear to help power through concrete and other hard materials) which serves to nudge the fastener along while keeping the screw tip in place without spinning out of the slots."
The impact driver tends to be only slightly more expensive that a traditional drill/driver, but far superior.

One caveat... if you have several drill bits or screw driving bits already, you'll find (again, relying on experience here) that you'll have to buy all new ones if you elect to go with the "impact drill/driver" combo, since the attachment device on that type is entirely different than the old "screw" chuck found on just drills. The newer ones are 'quick change' and have a groove around the attach area that simply pushes into the chuck and releases by a tug outwards on the chuck…

More power to the drill bit or screw driver is applied through the impact drill/driver than just a 'drill/driver', even accounting for similar voltage models.

If, on the other hand, you don't have any left overs, be sure you buy those that will fit an impact drill/driver.

As mentioned, use only "Philips head" screw bits or even better, the "star" drivers.

[jomifl]

It is worth paying a little more for a kit that contains spare batteries, since these are very expensive to buy separately. Avoid any with Nicad batteries as these have to be run down to flat before recharging and this can prove very inconvenient.

[carrust]

http://www.angliatoolcentre.co.uk/makita-lct204w-10-8v-twin-pack-pid35857.html?gclid=CLfI9oeUxLsCFTHLtAodikoAzw
I bought one of these last year. I've found it excellent!

[BlueToffee]

DeWalt, can't beat them.

[EcclesCake]

It hour any budget it is kind of difficulta to give any guidance.

If not budget then I'd go for Festool.

[kloofnek]

Thank you all for your answers.Will go to my nearest DIY shop and weigh them up...literally!!!!!

[EcclesCake]

^^^^. What a pile of crap predictive text....

Without a clue to your budgets level of predicted usage it is difficult to answer, de Walt or Festool are my suggestions.

[kloofnek]

looking at around £100.