Advice on drills

[Paulie]

Ive had my drill for about 10 years and its on its last legs, so looks like ill have to buy a new one. I would like to find one that i can use for everything really, drilling & removing tiles, boarding out, etc. Also i dont really want to spend more than about £200 or there abouts. Can anyone give any advice please.

 

[Concept PHT]

Bosch GBH DRE with roto stop. The business.

 

[guy1976]

theres a special on a makita 18v combi drill on screwfix £100 will do for boarding ect you will also need a sds corded hammer drill for removing tiles and drilling into brick walls you should get a half decent 1 for £100

 

[Leatherface]

Bosch GBH DRE with roto stop. The business.

Same - 110 volt

 

[Varley]

Bosch GBH DRE with roto stop. The business.

I need a decent drill aswell, this one do the lot will it, tile removal, drilling etc, is it variable speed?

 

[Traxman]

I also have this drill, but I find for stubborn floor tile removal the cheap 6KG titan drill from screwfix works better as it has more blow/force, I payed £35 and it included lots of drill bits. The bonus is unlike the B+Q cheap sds drill it also has a dial speed control if you want to use it more gently to remove wall tiles. For most tasks I would reccomend the bosch but for £35 the tool has really payed for itself.

 

[Concept PHT]

I need a decent drill aswell, this one do the lot will it, tile removal, drilling etc, is it variable speed?

110v - the dogs mate, it really is

 

[Varley]

Cheers concept, next on me list :wink_smile:

 

[Paulie]

Thanks for the advice guys, im gonna buy a bosch GBH2-26DRE this weekend.

 

[guy1976]

screwfix have got a offer on the bosh gbh -2-24dsr 240 volt for £89 with a free bit set its £50 off normal price i would put a link up to it but dont know how

 

[Leatherface]

I would personally go for tools which are 110 volt or cordless - If you are ever thinking of doing site work - the majority of sites will not allow 240 volt tools. Usually you will not pay any more for a 110 volt version. All you need is a transformer.

 

[Concept PHT]

Go 110v - forget the 240, thats why they are so cheap