Hi! Anyone have advice on getting a cordless power drill for general home use?

What are decent drills around 拢80-拢100?


I have no idea about drills! I have used a cord one before a few times and it was a hammer drill, if that makes a difference? Sensible answers plase! Thanks! XXXHi! Anyone have advice on getting a cordless power drill for general home use?
Whatever you do don't buy a Craftsmen. They don't last. I use a Dewalt but it you are just going to be using it around the house Black and Decker will be OK. And remember you get what you pay for. I've seen very inexpensive battery drills but the just don't last.Hi! Anyone have advice on getting a cordless power drill for general home use?
Suggest you get one of the newer Lithium Battery models as household use is infrequent compared to Professional Trade.


Lithium batteries prefer to be fully charged at all times and are not victum to ';Battery Memory'; failures that the older nickel-hydrid battery systems are.


DeWalt is what the Pros use a lot - excellent quality, Black %26amp; Decker makes some decent ones for household use.


Try to skip Ryobi and any no-name brands - cheap but poor quality.
Porter Cable, 19.2v, hands down. (i have three), 1/2'; chuck, hammer-drill setting, more torque than most corded models.
For your price range you have a good choice. Rather than try and name a particular drill for you I will list a couple of features that you should look out for.





Get at least a 12v, preferably a 14.5v drill (18v if your budget will stretch). The higher the battery voltage the more power it will deliver and the longer the battery will last between charges.





Buy a spare battery at the same time as you buy the drill. This could cost over 拢10 but is well worth it. They always run down in the middle of a job so you can keep a charged spare all the time. Charging from flat could take several hours and you wouldn't want to be left stranded.





Make sure that you have a 1/2'; (13mm) chuck. If you have a smaller one you will soon regret it when the occasion arises that you have to drill a larger hole; such as when you're installing a lock for example.





If you have a cordless hammer drill then you must certainly consider the battery life and power. Hammer drills can be more hungry than just rotary drilling.





Buy a drill from a reputable supplier who can offer support if ot goes ';phut!';.





For amateur use you do not to spend the huge amounts of money that high-range products from Bosch or DeWalt would cost. They will be lighter, more robust, more accurate and will last considerably longer than ';domestic'; quality. This is important for someone who's livelyhood depends on the tool but overkill for home use. Also, do not buy the very cheapo stuff because it may be too low quality and may break if you put the occasional excess force.





Have a look at the ';Pro'; range from Toolstation (link below). They're a reputable mail order trader, who also has shops that you can visit if there's one near you.
panasonic is one of the best but when you are looking dont worry too much about voltage its the amp hour thats the most important
if you want to drill walls then its best to get a hammer drill, if its just for wood and screws then get with out hammer, best to get 24v, can get cheaper then 拢80 i got one from woolworths and it cost 拢40 and came with spare battery
I would suggest a panasonnic, cordless drill, don't ask for the model, any will do, they are excellent for about the house and DIY, no more screwdrivers either!
The better the battery the better the drill
For general (and occasional) work around the house, a 12 volt will work well. I have had a Black and Decker 12 volt for years. You need to read the directions concerning charging the battery as far as ';memory loss';. Get good bits for it. This is half the battle with any drill motor.
It might be a little bit outside your price range at 拢160 but why not go for a Bosch GSB18VE2 Professional model. This is what all the joiners and builders use and it will last forever. Also comes with a 3 year warranty if registered online. It's an 18 volt cordless combi drill and comes with charger and 3 batteries.





* Max. drilling diameter in wood: 35 mm


* Max. drilling diameter in steel: 13 mm


* Max. drilling diameter in masonry: 14 mm
Kyal_Tay has given you your best answer..
you do not need a 24v drill for use around the house, the minimum i would suggest is 14.4v or an 18v that's all you need. most drills now have hammer action for use when drilling into masonry. As for makes i would get a Bosch 18.v. you can buy these with a spare battery and charger plus case for under a 100 quid from bnq they will do everything you want and alot more.
i agree with the previous answer


if you want to drill walls then its best to get a hammer drill, if its just for wood and screws then get with out hammer, best to get 24v, can get cheaper then 拢80 i got one from woolworths and it cost 拢40 and came with spare battery


and it only takes about an hour to charge up and it has a 13mm keyless chuck instead of the conventional 10mm keyed/keyless chuck which makes it quicker and easier to change the bits over


i have 1 and i highly reccomend it to any 1
i would get one that you feel comfortable holding that's in your price range,


first go to the d.i.y store and test all the ones you can.


Everyone is different so no drill is for everyone, i personally use JCB because they are unbreakable and feel comfortable in my hands.


as for hammer action most drills these days come with hammer action unless you buy a really cheap drill (Woolworth's) which will just do the basic thing i would not advise buying cheap cheap end it wont last i can assure you.
sorry but I have to disagree about the Ryobi drill, I have a Ryobi 18V that I bought about 5 years ago and I have used the living(bleep) out of it, among other things- a 12 by 20 deck and new drywall in 5 different rooms and I still use it weekly........ no problems at all
for around the house i would definitely get an electric 3/8 drill get the cheapest one they have, I just bought one at lowes for 20$ american, the battery drills do not have enough power, they quit in the middle of most jobs, and with the electric you dont have to worry about those cheap batteries.And you will need a 25 foot extension cord or two. And use around the house is what an average once a month over a couple of years all batteries loose power and all need replaced, not electric?
A Coleman Powermate is great. I use mine for all of my household needs. It keeps a good charge/and you can buy all size bits for it.
Have a look here http://www.screwfix.com/cats/100372/Powe鈥?/a> you will be spoilt for choice and price.
they are excellent.
in the trade we usually use a DeWalt or Makita