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I just sold my makita core drill to get the ddm1 and I'm also completely gutted. The motor cuts out too quickly and if the core gets jammed, you can't get it spinning again. The flick switches are flimsy and are never gonna last. Also with no clutch and a flimsy handle, when it bites, the drill spins taking your trigger hand with it.
Not impressed one bit.
Just don't know what drill to buy now. Might stick to the trusty makita if I can't make my mind up soon.
Oh. Anyone wanna buy an almost new ddm1. Used once. ;-)
Just looking at the dd2 it looks exactly the same as the ddm1.
Had to core out yesterday and again the ddm1 kept snagging and struggles to start spinning just pull the trigger and nothing happens oh and it has tried to maim me twice now
Had to core out yesterday and again the ddm1 kept snagging and struggles to start spinning just pull the trigger and nothing happens oh and it has tried to maim me twice now
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Ermintrude
is it good? was looking at the ddm1 but not sure now have used the Makita many times but dont own one. Think it could use more grunt and a better trigger. Whats the red teams offering like?
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Ermintrude
My honest answer can't remember. Tried it on a concrete wall was contemplating buying one but my Bosch and Hilti kit do job pretty well at moment.
If it's like rest of kit it shall be superb.
If it's like rest of kit it shall be superb.
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Mike Jackson
The Milwaukee is a beast. My Makita finally gave up the ghost so I bought a Milwaukee to replace it. Only used it a couple of times on small cores but very impressed so far, apart from nearly ripping my thumb off when I let go of the Side handle.
It looks a spit of the ddm1 that's my concern, don't get me wrong the ddm1 is quick but the 8406 starts and runs better probably takes an extra 30's over a 4" core to be honest I wish I renewed with an 8406
The DDM1 and the Milwaukee DD2 may look the same but that is where the similarities end, the Milwaukee drill is 1500W compared to 1200W for the DDM1, it has far more grunt.
I have now used the Makita, Milwaukee DD2, Marcrist DDM1 and DDM2.
The Makita is good but a little under powered at 850W, the Milwaukee DD2 is fantastic and not too heavy, the Marcrist DDM1 is not much good unless you use the Percussion cores, then it works well. The DDM2 is a beast of a machine in terms of performance and weight, I would say it is on par with the Milwaukee for drilling but is very heavy as it is an all metal construction and almost indestructible.
I currently have a Marcrist DDM2 which I purchased almost new, I would have gone with the Milwaukee but no good used drills were available when I needed one and I don't do enough core drilling to justify buying a new one.
I use makita 8406c brilliant core drill. Its finding good core bits i find hard. Makita ones arent anythin special . Not tried marcist but loads of guys use them .
Some useful feedback thanks guys. Its an expensive item to buy and then find you are disappointed.
After searching again iv decided to just stick with what ya know. The makita was a good all rounder that kept goin so iv just ordered another.
Things you do to help a mate out. Wish I'd have kept quiet now. I'd have been alot better off.
Things you do to help a mate out. Wish I'd have kept quiet now. I'd have been alot better off.
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Ermintrude
Are u a member of poo fix ermi?? Or should i say plumfix ????. I use them for certain things , mostly screws n items that are on offer.
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