I have that titan. More than paid for itself on just the first few jobs it was used on.
Recommend me a cordless drill
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I am a Bosch fan, and have had the same 18v drill and batteries for 15 years, it had the first 2 years of what I would call a trade level of use, the last 13 years has been about 1 hour a week use.
It still looks like new, original batteries are still really good, and have recently added an impact wrench, reciprocating saw and angle grinder to the mix.
Bosch 18v are brilliant and the blue trade has a 3 year warranty
This is a brilliant deal https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gs...coolpack-brushless-cordless-combi-drill/506jf
Or this
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It still looks like new, original batteries are still really good, and have recently added an impact wrench, reciprocating saw and angle grinder to the mix.
Bosch 18v are brilliant and the blue trade has a 3 year warranty
This is a brilliant deal https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gs...coolpack-brushless-cordless-combi-drill/506jf
Or this
Bosch GSB 18 V-55 18V 2 x 2.0Ah Li-Ion Coolpack Brushless Cordless 18V Twin Pack - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. Powerful brushless motor delivers top performance every time. Impact driver features 2 tools in 1 due to the combined ¼" and ½" bit holder making it both an impact driver and an impact wrench. Supplied with an L-Case. FREE next day delivery available, free...
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I am a Bosch fan, and have had the same 18v drill and batteries for 15 years, it had the first 2 years of what I would call a trade level of use, the last 13 years has been about 1 hour a week use.
It still looks like new, original batteries are still really good, and have recently added an impact wrench, reciprocating saw and angle grinder to the mix.
Bosch 18v are brilliant and the blue trade has a 3 year warranty
This is a brilliant deal https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gs...coolpack-brushless-cordless-combi-drill/506jf
Or this
Bosch GSB 18 V-55 18V 2 x 2.0Ah Li-Ion Coolpack Brushless Cordless 18V Twin Pack - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. Powerful brushless motor delivers top performance every time. Impact driver features 2 tools in 1 due to the combined ¼" and ½" bit holder making it both an impact driver and an impact wrench. Supplied with an L-Case. FREE next day delivery available, free...
That does look a good deal. It's a bit like buying into an SLR camera lens system though; once you have a few tools using the same batteries it's too expensive to switch.
DeWalt 18vdc brushless for me. It always seems to have charge to spare; it’s comparatively lightweight; it has an illuminator LED at the bottom of the handle which shines just where you want it, and I haven’t had anything stop it so far; variable speed and torque. I could go on 
I do have a mains corded monster Bosch Professional for really big jobs, but I hardly need to get it out these days.
I do have a mains corded monster Bosch Professional for really big jobs, but I hardly need to get it out these days.
Absolutely agree - we have the slightly larger set of this drill, using it for jobs like chiselling render. Excellent value if heavy
It’s certainly a workout. This is even more of a workout….https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb811drh-16-4kg-hex-shank-electric-breaker-230v/326vv
I probably need one of those too for some concrete removal. Trying to excavate fence post footings with an SDS is not fun,
That’s exactly why I bought. I run a part time handy person service and often use fence spurs to repair wooden posts. I used to use the SDS drill linked to above but this works much, much better.
I would spend just a little exta and get - Milwaukee M18 FPD2-302P 18V FUEL Brushless Combi Drill with 2x 3.0Ah Batteries, Charger & Case. From ITS for £275.99 INC VAT.
Also if you pay with PayPal you can pay in 3 monthly payments spread the cost and get a cracking combi-drill.
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Also if you pay with PayPal you can pay in 3 monthly payments spread the cost and get a cracking combi-drill.
Milwaukee M18 FPD2-302P 18V FUEL Brushless Combi Drill with 2x 3.0Ah Batteries, Charger & Case
Milwaukee M18 FPD2 18V Brushless Combi Drill with 2x 3.0Ah Batteries, Charger & Case Available from ITS.co.uk with fast delivery and 5 star service
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Not a lot of mentions of Bosch, but I have been very happy with my blue Bosch Professional GSB 18V-Li bought in 2012. Have used it to drill into brick without trouble, but it does not like hard concrete. Also, wasn’t happy to drill 16mm hole through Jarrah railway sleepers. in fairness, both those jobs are calling for a bigger drill and/or mains power.
I also like my DeWalt Combi.
Had it for around 10 years & no issues at all when using quality drill bits & drivers.
It wasn’t cheap initially but it’s earned it’s keep for sure.
Had it for around 10 years & no issues at all when using quality drill bits & drivers.
It wasn’t cheap initially but it’s earned it’s keep for sure.
all the suggestions here work.
Even though you're sort or committing when you adopt a platform (I've got a lot of makita stuff, been using it for 35 years) you're not as tied in as you used to be, you can get battery adapters now that work between brands.
Personally, I think that any of the main brands will do you fine, look to see what's on sale, for £200 you might even get a combi set with a combi and an impact driver, they won't be amazing but they'll do fine for most things, I've one set that's 15 years old and doing fine.
If it's specifically brick and concrete, I'm with those that have said SDS, it makes a difference, there's a 30mm nit in here and on Sat I was going through 9" concrete.
You could pick up a 3.2kg sds drill, 5amp battery etc, that will do 20mm for less than £200 from screwfix and you're very likely to find it cheaper elsewhere. (£190 from B&Q!). 3amp battery is £150ish
This for instance - https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-d...xt-cordless-20mm-rotary-hammer-sds-plus/920xt
£187
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Saying all that, if I was going to use one now and then and i was starting anew, I would be tempted by aldi/lidl offerings if they were cheap enough, but I'd probably wait for a mainstream brand....
Even though you're sort or committing when you adopt a platform (I've got a lot of makita stuff, been using it for 35 years) you're not as tied in as you used to be, you can get battery adapters now that work between brands.
Personally, I think that any of the main brands will do you fine, look to see what's on sale, for £200 you might even get a combi set with a combi and an impact driver, they won't be amazing but they'll do fine for most things, I've one set that's 15 years old and doing fine.
If it's specifically brick and concrete, I'm with those that have said SDS, it makes a difference, there's a 30mm nit in here and on Sat I was going through 9" concrete.
You could pick up a 3.2kg sds drill, 5amp battery etc, that will do 20mm for less than £200 from screwfix and you're very likely to find it cheaper elsewhere. (£190 from B&Q!). 3amp battery is £150ish
£187
Makita DHR202Z 18V SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill With 1 x 5.0Ah Battery
3-Mode Switch for rotation only, hammering with rotation, or hammering only 2x faster drilling with synchronized RPM and BPM for more efficient drilling Built-in torque limiter clutch disengages if bit jams when hitting rebar More compact design at only 330mm long and weighs only 3.2 kg for less...
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Saying all that, if I was going to use one now and then and i was starting anew, I would be tempted by aldi/lidl offerings if they were cheap enough, but I'd probably wait for a mainstream brand....
Definitely try to go with SDS. I remember trying to put up shelving in a house that had the toughest brick construction ever known (Tondu Brick) with a normal hammer drill . Almost ended up crying. Even when we had electricians redoing the wiring they almost walked out because of the three angle grinder blades they went through trying to channel the walls out.
Just to say that Screwfix have a good sale on at the moment for twin and multi pack of the various main brands.
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Late to the party but for my 2penneth, as a Tradesman, Electrical then Tiler now multitrade Shopfitter, I love the Erbauer range, I've used Dewalt, Makitta, etc, bang for buck they do the job, I bought the SDS drill and an SDS to normal chuck, put a paddle mixer in there and it'll mix a bucket of powdered adhesive for you, concrete etc, no problem
This is why I have a bunch of Ryobi. Just easy to use the same batteries on a lot of different tools. Makes it easy for DIY stuff. When I need a tool I already have the batteries. if I was in a trade I'd go for something more solid though.
We've bought quite a few cordless garden tools after moving into a house with a large garden on a slope. Much needed to try and keep it from becoming a jungle. Unfortunately we bought different brands. Ime get one brand and stick with it.
Don't leave the battery as the one that came with the tool, factor in a higher capacity battery preferably two or more. 2mAh is nothing with a power tool imho.
The other thing is charger. Some brands offer a more premium, fast charger. They're often worth getting.
Don't leave the battery as the one that came with the tool, factor in a higher capacity battery preferably two or more. 2mAh is nothing with a power tool imho.
The other thing is charger. Some brands offer a more premium, fast charger. They're often worth getting.
BTW as to drills, I got given a black and decker 20 plus years ago, a corded one! Remember them? Decent power despite being small and a hammer option. However, we needed to put screws into the wall to hang pictures in our old house. Due to the stone used it was very hard to drill holes into the wall. Basically one hole equals one new drill bit gone blunt. Even on hammer it was a battle. You had to drill, wait to cool and drill again.
imho if you're planning on drilling into anything that could be difficult then get the best drill option for that. If necessary a second drill for other uses.
imho if you're planning on drilling into anything that could be difficult then get the best drill option for that. If necessary a second drill for other uses.
Well, if you want to go that route I've got Rawldrills too
Very effective on concrete, requires a bit more time & effort than a power drill. They're cordless, but I'm not sure about the battery...
Yes, I have a corded drill but I usually end up needing to use it where there's either no power or it needs to be shut off.
Very effective on concrete, requires a bit more time & effort than a power drill. They're cordless, but I'm not sure about the battery...
Yes, I have a corded drill but I usually end up needing to use it where there's either no power or it needs to be shut off.
I’m a fan of Ryobi, used them for years, best thing on site few others used them so batteries rarely went walk about. Bonus, all batteries fit all, buy one new today, twenty year old one, same battery fit! A final thing, could be important, the combi drill has plenty of torx, if it’s heavy duty work, has to be SDS.
