Cordless Drill/Driver

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I think this might be a bit overkill but I am looking for a cordless drill that i can partner with my corded and also act as a heavy duty screw driver.
any advice?

I want to buy one that I think will have say 10 years life in it although i appreciate i might need to replace the battery down the line.
i think that bosch would still be making the batteries for a long tme?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gsb-18-2-li-plus-18v-4-0ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/7434k
 
Marita / DeWalt / Bosch blue if you want something to last that will be used.

If it's occasional use, then normal Bosch (green) is also worth a look.

I'd opt for lith battery if you can, but would say get the highest amp / hour you can as this will give you longevity and power...
 
having been through loads over the years .its probably more economical to go for the highest power 18v or 24v ones look at the cheaper end of the market ,then just replace every couple of years as the batteries often cost more than the drill drivers . the old home base stores are now doing a range from australia that looks good value for money .
 
I asked for advice here a while back when I was considering buying something similar. Much to my own amazement I took the advice given and didn't buy an 18v DeWalt as I planned - I bought a second hand 10.8V Festool off of eBay for about 90 quid. Best advice I've ever been given. It's light and capable and until you try one, you never know just how useful a right angle adapter can be on a screwdriver. I don't often use it for drilling but for driving it's rare to find something it can't do - and that's something the usually needs hand tools anyway.

Loads of pros use them and then sell them when the warranty runs out - in amateur hands they will last for years more.

https://www.festool.co.uk/Products/...33&name=Cordless-drill-CXS-Li-2-6-Set-GB-240V

For drilling, something like you link to (basically I have the DeWalt version) but your corded would handle the tough jobs anyway.

As for batteries....you're right that Bosch will be making batteries for years - but will they fit? I gave away my NiCad drill when it was less than 10 years old because the LiONs are so much better. The next tech will be better still ;)
 
Amazon carry aftermarket batteries to fit most drills these days.
 
I asked the same question a few weeks ago and opted for a Makita 18 volt kit from Argos with two batteries, drill bits, driver bits and some other useful bits and pieces all in a nice neat and tidy case for about £130 ish. Saw the same drill with a seperate bigger box of bits in B&Q for about the same price but opted for the Argos one because I had £75 in Nectar points.
 
A couple of years ago I bought a Makita anniversary edition drill with one battery (20 minute charge 4ah). Done very well so far, pleased with it. It was about £140 and I think they still do them.
 
I had a Hitachi one which was indestructible, even after a joiner used it as a hammer for about two hours much to my horror!

I would have kept it but i had the opportunity to swap it for a brand new bosch one that the op linked to at no cost to me. It also seems to be very good so far, battery just keeps on going.
 
I prefer having an impact driver to drive screws, generally smaller, lighter and feels better balanced, quicker and less tiresome - obviously I'm talking about large jobs.

If you could find a deal on a twin pack, couple of batteries you won't regret it except for the additional cost or if you work as a team you can drill and drive independently which speeds things up massively.
 
I seem to recall a "I don't do batteries" drill thread,... ::D
 
Got the Bosch 18v from Screwfix for £100 its a nice piece of kit.
with the 4am battery
 
I think mine might be the 2Ah one but the drill itself looks identical. Mine was the 2 battery option a year or 2 ago. Fine for my needs as a cordless option to a Bosch hammer drill and a Toolstation own brand (IIRC) SDS+ for big jobs.
 
I've had a Hitachi for years but finally the batteries are knackered, so...

I went to B&Q and got a two battery Makita 18V kit for £99. Best tool I've bought in years easily as good as the Hitachi but way better chuck design. Well built and took on drilling 10mm masonry holes into old Cinder plaster that actually has blobs of what looks like glass in it. The cordless drill was fantastic, the drills however have no tips left on them now LOL
 
I am also now thinking about buying the drill/driver body to share the bosch battery.
 
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