Which voltage drill to use?

[richiep]

Hi all, am interested in purchasing a cordless drill for obvious reasons. Like to know what voltage you guys are using that cope with tile drilling etc. Will 14v suffice or do i need 18v? Am really just looking at Dewalt or Bosch for reliability but if anyone knows better, please advise.

 

[hillhead]

I have a makita 18v 3.0 ah li-ion and it works a treat.i would advise no less than this spec.

 

[Rad2474]

24v volt bosch,works great.

 

[david campbell]

18v, preferably with an hour charge and a spare battery,also the higher the microamps the better drill head speed you get

 

[richiep]

I have a makita 18v 3.0 ah li-ion and it works a treat.i would advise no less than this spec.

How much is this likely to cost and where's a good place to purchase?

 

[richiep]

18v, preferably with an hour charge and a spare battery,also the higher the microamps the better drill head speed you get

Can you recommend a certain drill? Have £200-250 to spend.

 

[david campbell]

Makita LXT202 LXT Li-ion 18v Twin Pack - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys LITHIUM-_-30803&ts=92605
try here m8!

 

[david campbell]

or Screwfix.com - Trade Prices | Massive Range | Fast & Reliable cheaper bosch and dewalt variations

 

[richiep]

Makita LXT202 LXT Li-ion 18v Twin Pack - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys LITHIUM-_-30803&ts=92605
try here m8!

Thanks, but that's a bit out of my price range, are Makita a reliable brand then? Recommend these over Dewalt and Bosch?

 

[hillhead]

Hi rich,ok my drill cost me 170 !great drill.its the makita limited edition drill(black and white)
I have seen lately you can have it for 200 with 2 batteries and the 1 hour charger !! i have one battery! google it,i bought mine from toolshopdirect,check their website too.

 

[Terry Cottar]

Thanks, but that's a bit out of my price range, are Makita a reliable brand then? Recommend these over Dewalt and Bosch?

This is the sort of thing you buy once and once only. I have had my ELU which you can't buy anymore for nearly 12 years and apart from two batteries its still going strong. I bought an additional cheaper Makita with a makita screwdriver a few months ago 14V with two batteries and a case for £149 on offer from Screwfix it was the worst mistake I made. I wish I had spent £300+ and bought the 18V LXT with three batteries. There is someone on here who says "Buy Cheap Pay Twice" how right that is. Take my advice and spend the money or you will regret it if it's a tool you use daily. Fair enough if you use it occasionally the cheapo will do.

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[hillhead]

http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/scripts/thumbnail.php?f=Makita/bhp452rfe_s1.jpg.
try this rich !!!!!

 

[hillhead]

£198 on that site with 2 batteries !! good offer,i could do with second battery soon .

 

[Gazzer]

14.4 volt Makita from Screwfix years ago, 2 batteries and its still going well £99 , but if you have the extra funds the Li batteries are the ones to go for. Check the size of the chuck, you want as big as possible about 13mm seems to be fine for most needs.

 

[richiep]

£198 on that site with 2 batteries !! good offer,i could do with second battery soon .

Is this the one or is this better spec?

Makita Bdf452rfe 18v Lithium Ion Lxt Drill/driver C/w Free Makita T Shirt, BDF452RFE at Tool Shop Direct