What is the best basic drill which will have very little use, but needed maybe 2 ~ 3 times per year? I know you get what you pay for but I don't want to pay hundreds, and I gave mine years ago to a daughter who had more use for it. (And I can't recall the brand)
tegretol,
Jun 26, 12:12am
Whatever you buy, look at other available tools that will use the same batteries. You might say you only want a drill but when you discover the huge range of other tools from the big makers (Hitachi, Makita etc), you'll be glad you kept the option open.
goose16,
Jun 26, 9:54am
Dewalt have recently had a special running on a brushless hammer drill with charger and 6amp battery for $249. Initially it was a one day special but I've seen them at Bunnings and Mitre 10 within the last few days. If you want 2 batteries you can get a 4 or 5 amp batteries online for around $120. Still under your budget.
hezwez,
Jun 26, 10:57am
Thanks people. I have a weed trimmer may take the same battery. Will have a look around.
wendalls,
Jun 26, 1:11pm
Yep. I had to re screw down a deck (about 40mm warping pine) and our makita 14 v cordless wasn't up to the task. I thought maybe we stuffed the batteries somehow. Probably did.
stickman100,
Jul 20, 4:19pm
I'm looking to get a new cordless drill for home/DIY, my old ryobi drill is dying :-( . Looking at Ryobi ONE+ 18V Drill Diver Kit ? Yes/No?
bcohen,
Jul 20, 5:20pm
I totally LOVE my Makita BDF452HW 18-Volt Cordless Drill Driver Kit. It's a DIY version of the pro one. It's lightweight and hard working. Just Sayin'.
gpg58,
Jul 20, 6:21pm
Had ryobi, very average(full kit). Had a makita early model, was great in its day. Had 3 hitachi, last a 18v 3amp full kit, all good but last drill wore out chuck and impact function got weak early. Like my AEG brushless stuff so far (2 years old), good value and if registered online within 30 days, it has a 5 year trade use warranty for tools (3 years batteries)
stickman100,
Jul 20, 8:29pm
I may have to look at AEG, 3 year warranty on the battery.
We are in the trade and have 5 full kits. We have tried most brands and associate with those who use ones we haven't. The AEG just can't hack hard work. 3 guys I know have given up on them. Far and away the best is de Walt
johotech,
Jul 21, 12:04pm
Or the trade quality Makita brushless as well.
But for DIY? How much do they want to spend. I think even the lower end of the Makita or Dewalt range would be better than AEG or Ryobi.
happychappy50,
Jul 21, 8:19pm
For a DIY AEG are pretty good,however trade quality Makita ,Hitachi & DeWalt are all very good,Ryobi are very average.
sanders4,
Jul 21, 8:40pm
I use drills weekly but diy and have had outstanding performance from Predator 18 volt ni cad - $99 for 8 years and batteries still good but picked up a Kawasaki 18 volt li ion for $75 at a Placemakers clearance last year and although only 1.5 a/hr batteries seems to be pretty good. the 1-day sale place has an 18 volt l-ion drill for $50 today so just buy 2 of those and that will do you for the next 8 years if you look after the batteries.
payntr,
Jul 21, 9:38pm
I have Panasonic,but a bit pricey.
gunhand,
Jul 21, 9:59pm
Ive commented on here a few times about Ryobi tools and have a number of them. I looked at all the brands and have been in trades where tools are important so do know the importance of buying quality. However, it really all depends on what you do and how often you do it. Do you want to spend $300 to $800on one drill or get two items for $200 to $400ish? My Cordless 18v Ryobi gear has exceeded expectation by quite a lot I can tell you that. Yes a very expensive drill may well feel better (and do) but in the end they do the same job if its DIY. Would I use it on a building sight for all day every day hard work? well maybe not, but assuming you are just doing light DIY they will be perfectly fine. Mine haven't broken or failed me in any way at all. Ive done a lot of work with them as well. So prob now owe me nothing but they are still going strong. Only thing that would help is to get a kit with the 5amp hour batteries, but I have extras on charge so no biggy there either. nd since I bought mine 4 years ago Ryobi have introduced different sorts so are up with the play. If mine fail now (which i doubt will happen any time soon) I wont be spewing that i spent a fortune on them. Ive sen plenty of so called high quality ones fail early (for the price). But as always spend the most you can if price is no issue but certainly do not dismiss them for I think you may be doing. At the time of buying I just couldnt justify the out lay for what i knew i would be doing, but I have done way more than I expected.
golfdiver,
Jul 21, 10:41pm
Some good points there re relevance to usage, but why would anyone doing DIY want a 5amp battery? They weigh more, and DIY shouldn't flatten one in a hurry
happychappy50,
Jul 21, 10:54pm
^^^^^^ TOTALLY agree
I'm a heavy user of cordless gear,Makita/Hitachi cut for me with 3 amp batteries,satisfied with the results they deliver,in the early days I had Ryobi but like a lot of gear,it changed & found batteries had no longevity,was cheaper to upgrade than buy new batteries.
This would be my preference for DIY. https://www.bunnings.co.nz/makita-18v-2pc-combo-kit-brushless-dlx2180x_p00324911 This kit should come with 2 x 3.0Ah batteries so for another $180, you get twice the battery capacity. These two are brushless models so you have less maintenance and the motors run cooler than the older models. There is a similar Dewalt kit with 2 x 5.0Ah batteries for around the same price.
Check out the Toolshed's own brand. They carry a good guarantee and are reasonably priced.
tweake,
Jul 22, 11:01am
i'm a bosh fan. my old one (commercial grade) lasted 10 years but a lot of that was commercial work. i have gone to the DIY version. it misses out on the fast charger etc.
i use the makita at work. nice setup, but its double the price. i don't really see the gain for DIY. unless you abuse it or use it commercially, most DIY drills will die of old age before you wear them out.
have a look at some of the other features. eg the lights on them. i find some of them don't work because your drill bit ends up in the shade of the lights, ie you still can't see the end of it. bosh is not to bad as the light is at an angle, but it only lights up one side.
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