new drill

[mikegas]

i've decided to go with milwaukee after reading negative things about makita's cordless drills

i've been looking at these 2,

http://www.toolstop.co.uk/milwaukee...t-percussion-drill-2-x-3.0ah-batteries-p10846

http://www.toolstop.co.uk/milwaukee...drill-driver-2-x-3-ah-li-ion-batteries-p16671

does anybody use either, and is it worth paying the extra for the second drill?

 

[stani]

Milwaukee HD18PP2A 18V Power Pack c/w HD18PD, C18ID, 2 x Batteries Plus 3rd FREE Battery (HD-18-PP2A)


I got this kit 12 months ago, brilliant, was permanent Dewalt before but dont think anything can now put me off Milwaukee

 

[kay-jay]

im with stani on this. i bought this pack about 6 weeks ago, only 375 from toolstation. both tools great, heavy duty feel to em both and plenty of torque.

love em and wouldn't be without em

Toolstation > Power Tools > Milwaukee > Milwaukee 18v Heavy Duty Twin Pack

 

[mikegas]

Milwaukee HD18PP2A 18V Power Pack c/w HD18PD, C18ID, 2 x Batteries Plus 3rd FREE Battery (HD-18-PP2A)


I got this kit 12 months ago, brilliant, was permanent Dewalt before but dont think anything can now put me off Milwaukee

cheers mate ive got a bosch impact driver so dont need the kit, so you've got the second drill, would you say its worth paying the extra for the second drill then or will the first suffice?

 

[stani]

if the bosch impact is ok then i would just go for the 18v certainly with the extra battery, that is good value, I've just fitted 18 double rads (admittedly into breeze block) using 7mm masonry bit, and its still got bags of power left, the dewalt would have had to have been put on charge

 

[bob the plumber]

i've decided to go with milwaukee after reading negative things about makita's cordless drills

i've been looking at these 2,

Milwaukee C18PD-32 M18 li-ion Compact Percussion Drill (2 x 3.0ah Batteries)

Milwaukee HD18PD32 M18 Heavy Duty Percussion Drill/Driver (2 x 3 Ah Li-ion Batteries and Charger) (HD18PD-32)

does anybody use either, and is it worth paying the extra for the second drill?

what negative things have you heard of makita cordless, they have been nothing but excellent for me

 

[mikegas]

if the bosch impact is ok then i would just go for the 18v certainly with the extra battery, that is good value, I've just fitted 18 double rads (admittedly into breeze block) using 7mm masonry bit, and its still got bags of power left, the dewalt would have had to have been put on charge

i meant the second drill in my op, looks like you've got that one but as part of a kit, would you say its worth the extra £145 or would the first drill in my op be ok?

 

[mikegas]

what negative things have you heard of makita cordless, they have been nothing but excellent for me

http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-tools/24027-drill.html

 

[stani]

sorry mate, I've obviously only used the more expensive, but it can be used as a stand alone screwdriver, sometimes the impact ones are too much, where this one has an excellent torque control, so yes I would say go for the dearer if you can

 

[mikegas]

sorry mate, I've obviously only used the more expensive, but it can be used as a stand alone screwdriver, sometimes the impact ones are too much, where this one has an excellent torque control, so yes I would say go for the dearer if you can

cheers stani

 

[kay-jay]

what negative things have you heard of makita cordless, they have been nothing but excellent for me

when i bought my milwaukee i did lots of searching for reviews of the makita which was the other popularly recommended option.
i found a thread on the sparky's forum where lots of people said makita had excellent after sales service and without question they had put right things like sticking gear selector, faulty light and loose casing.......there were a few too many posts like this for my liking. all well and good having decent aftersales but surely new products should not have this alarmingly high number of returns for snagging!!!

plus the milwaukee has 3 year warranty

 

[Phil]

I have two Makita drills (18v Lithium iron) and they are fantastic, hold their charge well and last ages, can't fault them.

Maybe Dannypipe had a duff one?

 

[tonyk84]

This drill from Screfix looks good value for money, any thoughts?

http://www.*************/p/dewalt-d...rill/73596?cm_sp=Homepage-_-MainSlide-_-73596

 

[AWheating]

mikegas, what are you going to be drilling?

if you are mainly screwing, and drilling 25mm holes in wood then the 1st drill will be great as it will be powerful enough an alittle lighter and comfortable to use.

if you want to drill large holes or use auger bits then i would consider the second drill. It has alot more torque for this type of drilling.

hope this helps.

 

[AWheating]

i have a full range of milwaukee 28v tools which have been excellent, had them about 5-6 ago and the batterys are now finally giving up the ghost which is good for li ion. I got mine shipped over from the usa when the exchange rate was 1.95$ to the £.


i think milwaukee tools are top draw.

 

[mikegas]

mikegas, what are you going to be drilling?

if you are mainly screwing, and drilling 25mm holes in wood then the 1st drill will be great as it will be powerful enough an alittle lighter and comfortable to use.

if you want to drill large holes or use auger bits then i would consider the second drill. It has alot more torque for this type of drilling.

hope this helps.

i will be using it for the usual hanging rads, fixing sanitary ware etc im guessing both will be up to this but wasnt sure whether the more expensive drill would make a lot lighter work of it and be more durable, enough to justify the extra 145 quid

 

[AWheating]

it does have alot more power, unless light weight is a must i would go for the more expensive one.

 

[WHPES]

When I started on my own I went for a 1 size catches all and bought the Makita 8434, which is a cracking drill, however I found it's just a bit slow drilling masonry so I got the Hilti TE2A for heavier work. Now the Makita is only used for screwing and drilling light stuff.