Cheap drill.

[ukracer]

Not sure if this is cheap.

But if I had spare cash I would get one.

So just a heads up. B and Q trade point.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Cheers bud. Might grab one. Little battery be handy for my second fix gun and I'll chuck a 5ah in the drill.

 

[daleyd]

Be aware some of the B and Q (Possibly others too?) stuff isn't always compatible with other models in manufacturers ranges. Don't know if that's the case with this but I think they did it with Makita stuff - they used a different battery to the rest of the range and a few people got caught out thinking they would be able to swap batteries with existing kit they had.

 

[brightspark]

it isn't the brushless one with a metal chuck. u get what u pay for .not badly priced for diy use though

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

it isn't the brushless one with a metal chuck. u get what u pay for .not badly priced for diy use though

Aye but the battery and charger and a cheap drill for pilot bits are handy. Usually have at least two drills and a driver out when working. Saves time swapping out.

@daleyd made that mistake with makita a few years back.

Pretty sure that's an XR just cheaper model.

 

[gordon stephenson]

Did I read somewhere that you can get adapters to fit Lithium batteries to the older model DeWalt 18v drills?

 

[GW8IZR]

Be aware some of the B and Q (Possibly others too?) stuff isn't always compatible with other models in manufacturers ranges. Don't know if that's the case with this but I think they did it with Makita stuff - they used a different battery to the rest of the range and a few people got caught out thinking they would be able to swap batteries with existing kit they had.

Aye .. and I'm one of those people! the B&Q makita was ok untill it did some work then the fast speed stopped working.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Did I read somewhere that you can get adapters to fit Lithium batteries to the older model DeWalt 18v drills?

You can. Something I should look into. Still got a.few old nicad dewalts kicking around.
My old xr18v drill is a beast. Still going strong after ten years use. Only comes out when the little drills struggle mind. Ain't a light drill.

 

[gordon stephenson]

I have one of the older ones too, 3 speed gearbox, but batteries are letting me down now,

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Aye .. and I'm one of those people! the B&Q makita was ok untill it did some work then the fast speed stopped working.

Got a little drill and driver non lxt that have been hammered everyday for two years. Im hard on my tools. Never missed a beat. Even launched one outta a first floor window.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

@gordon stephenson I bought a couple of cheap florien replacements from the bay last year to breathe new.life into it. Same drill judging by the 3/speed.box. torque galore.

 

[angellonewolf]

i got one makita same as that not sure of model but looks the same

3 batterys and drill new where £150 i got the lot for £70 3 weeks old done me well and still going and hell a lot of use a very lot of use

used them in a few places that needed a bigger drill but still working

 

[GW8IZR]

Got a little drill and driver non lxt that have been hammered everyday for two years. Im hard on my tools. Never missed a beat. Even launched one outta a first floor window.

The one I got was about 100 quid and I don't think it would stand regular use, well mine lasted a few weeks before the gearbox went duff. It was a Christmas present from 'er indoors and when she asked what I wanted I made the mistake of just saying Makita 18v.

Anyway its not the end of the world.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Aye. Same as my little set. Came with a driver. Picked em up to get out of a fix one day. Done me a sterling service for £120.
Generally pull these out over other drills. Nice and light and battery life's non to shabby given the ah.

Even mixed drywall adhisive with the thing when I'm stuck with no power.

Must have made yours on Friday.