danmcr Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Not sure if this is the correct area to post. I'm looking for recommendations for a new drill. I've got a dewalt for general work but need something with a kick that can get through outside walls etc. Also cordless. I'd appreciate any recommendations. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjohn Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 i use a dewault 18v for fixings stuff up with but have a 36v sds drill for big work. sds drill is erbauer from screwfix at £250, dont know how long it will last but its been ok for 4 months, however the smaller 18v erbaur drill i bough broke so i replaced it with the dewault version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcr Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 The dewalt I've got is 18v and is a great bit of kit. I've got a Screwfix catalogue in car, will have a quick look. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunb1905 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 36v Bosch, best drill I've ever had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Model? My 24v so heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Sometimes the weight issue is more to do with how balanced the drill is. If the battery is at the front it can feel twice as heavy as others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I've got a dewalt for general work but need something with a kick that can get through outside walls etc. Also cordless. If your only doing fixings & say a cable for a EWD, a body only sds to match your current Dewalt batterys ? I have old Makita 24v SDS which appear to have bit more go than the latest Hitachi 24v SDS we bought Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secureiam Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I have a dewalt 18V SDS and 4Ah batteries not let me down (it aint too heavy either), start off with a full battery (mind you I have 6 batteries so I shouldn't run out even if I do need to swap), even on Accringrton brick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antinode Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Currently using an 18v Dewalt combi drill for smaller jobs and the 36v Erbauer SDS from Screwfix. The SDS is pretty decent for the price. I drilled a 10mm hole through a foot and a half of precast concrete with it a few weeks ago. Used both batteries and smelled a bit hot but managed OK! It'll fire fixing holes in engineering brick and concrete no problems. Batteries don't last too long is my only complaint (I think they're only 2ah?) Edited October 30, 2015 by antinode Quote Trade Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 When I was a kid we did a concrete grain silo on dock, I was loaned a viz jacket & a Hilti TE5 110v SDS as at the time both where rather expensive... I recall the hilti being a right beast Yrs later I replaced the DT & did the fixing holes with 24v makita, I was surprised as I came with corded SDS as I was expecting bother Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutech Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 24v Bosch which is 12 years old and still going but in new batteries 18v Dewalt / Milwalkie / erbaurer for the fixings side of it Time for a new SDS as the Bosch will **** itself some day, might just go for the erbauer 24v SDS its 2 years warrenty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Better of keeping the Bosch and getting a smaller lighter sds on the dewalt , I see Makita do a few versions of sds smaller ones look good for up ladders perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 old makita 24v here too, new batts a few years ago but genuine mains performance. Friday it drilled about a 3/4 metre through an ancient cottage wall! Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedders Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Currently using the Makita DHR243 18v sds for the drilling through walls and fixings etc. So far no problems. Quote Pete Bennett Northern CCTV Services T: 0845 838 7383 E: info@northern-cctv.co.uk www.northern-cctv.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 24v makita here, i have drilled 4" core holes with it before. If drilling 20mm plus holes through brick or concrete bolcks ect... i start with 8mm, then 12mm, then 16mm ect drill bits. stops the batteries getting caned. Quote I really can't be ar**** with it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 24v makita here, i have drilled 4" core holes with it before. If drilling 20mm plus holes through brick or concrete bolcks ect... i start with 8mm, then 12mm, then 16mm ect drill bits. stops the batteries getting caned. You will make h jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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