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[Stujw70]

I have two forward 1150adv engine bar bolts that have sheered where it attaches to the frame.

The bike is in bits at present and it is located in my rented garage with no power.

Therefore i am after a decent battery powered drill that will last and be powerful enough to get to grips with these.

Plus i shall need a decent set of easyout that won't snap that easily.

I needed a new drill anyway

Thanks very much

 

[bisbee]

Stu
when it comes to drills I always use Dewalt they are not the cheapest but they do what it says on the tin some are half price at http://www.screwfix.com at the mo

 

[Daffy]

I'd go with Bisbee, screwfix have a deal on at the mo for a dewalt 12v hammer drill for £89 although it was 137 on the website?.

I have had the identical drill for 5+ years and bought a new one in B&Q for £78 (on clearance (I think screwfix are owned by B&Q so dont know why it is cheaper there)

DeWalt DC756KA 12V Cordless Drill Driver
Powerful, compact and lightweight, with all-metal gearbox. Chuck features automatic spindle lock. Supplied with carry case. 1 Year warranty, for any help call Screwfix on 0500 414141.
2 x 2.0Ah Ni-Cd Batteries
1hr Charger
2-Speed
13mm Ratcheting Chuck
17 Torque Settings
Electric Brake
Fan-Cooled Motor
Rubber-Coated Grip
DC756, 2 x batteries, charger.


£138.77

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[chad]

DEWALT !!!! i use them in my day job its a no brainer mate

 

[stumac]

sorry have to disagree with dewalt,i work in a builders merchants and dewalt are a no no(they come from the black and decker factory after all)we get alot of returns.
you want a good drill??PANASONIC.

 

[rockchunk]

must agree dewalt are sh*te ,,early ones seem a bit better quality but latest offerings are just not up to the job,,, will be returning to makita soon as my warenty is up ,,dewalt p*sh ebay bound " buyer beware"

 

[Dainese Brave]

You've opened up a can of worms here!....this could go along the lines of a what tyres/oil is best thread!!!!

I work in construction and use Dewalt stuff...it gets a bad press, and it's normally the Black and Decker one that does most harm.

I think what is 'hot' or 'best' in the tools range rotates like a circle...at the beginning it was Matika, then Dewalt, then Matika again, Hitachi have had a stab, Bosch have always been around but never dominated, and now it seems to be Panasonic.

They are all competing and pushing the quality of the products up...but cost has now become a big issue.

I do think Dewalt products have suffered recently, and would agree I've used some Makita stuff that is better....but they are not s**te!

I use the 18v combi Dewalt drill and it takes some beating (..and it does take a beating!) for power...it's just a bit too heavy.

I'd be honest and say any drill would probably do you, even the ones in the 'budget' or 'home DIY use' ranges...(some of the Erbauer stuff is suprisingly good)

All you've got to look at for 'occasional use' is two things.....voltage and amp hours....and then also what you're prepared to spend!

An 18v drill will have more than enough power for all jobs, a Dewalt or Makita one especially....get a 14volt it will be adequate for most, but struggle with some jobs....a 12volt will again struggle with some jobs cos it won't have the torque...anything below 12volt is for 'screw-driver' applications IMHO

The amps relates to how long the batteries charge will last in use.....the cheaper one's tend to be low amps, so take more charging and won't have as much 'punch' in tough jobs...the more expensive ones will last a long time and have the strength.

I use my 18volt Dewalt nearly constantly all day, and it rarely needs more than one change per day.

So....I guess that hasn't helped you much!!

Me...I'd recommend you shop around....Screwfix..and B&Q are doing some amazing deals at the moment!

For some thing that will do anything you'll ever want of it do, then I'd go for an 18volt drill by any of the leading makes, Dewalt, Makita, Panasonic...they'll all do the business....it's then just the price and what deal you can get...looking at £200/240 for these.
...or a cheaper one, 18v Erbauer at £120!

I would buy a Dewalt Combi 18volt tomorrow if I needed a replacement without hesitation...if that helps???

 

[stumac]

approx 35% of my dewalt sales(when we stocked them)were returned for repair
panasonic 5% max

 

[stumac]

forgot to add,dewalt make machines for the b&q market so the same machine from yuor local merchants and from b&q will look the same on the outside but not inside(nylon parts instead of metal etc)that came from a dewalt rep.

 

[Stujw70]

Well thanks for everyones suggestions. I actually ended up getting a 24v hammer drill from Aldi of all places. Only set me back £34, which is pretty cheap, but i think it will do more than a good enough job for me.

One other option as mentioned to me by Chad was a small portable generator, which would enable me to use any of my powered tools in the garage.

Now i just need to source some half decent easi outs and drills bits

Stu