Those use Ni-Cad batteries. Steer well clear.

Personally I'd got for this one:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3554065.htm

3 year warranty, brushless motor so will last many times longer than a conventional drill. It also has more torque so has a bigger drilling capacity in your chosen material.

If you need a cheap drill/screwdriver set to go with it then this one is half-price:

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/bosch-70-piece-x-line-accessory-set-081284

Bargain. I have one and its a great drill. The only downside is the 10mm chuck but at this price with the toolbox it's a steal.

Was actually looking at an 18v one (maybe not brushless though), that's the first one that caught my eye, although I have heard of worx was not 100% sure on positive/negative feedback.

Good price,

Very good price

Further to my earlier post #2, I have just bought another one using a £5 off voucher which I had recieved by e-mail. I went for the free home delivery as well, making this a whopping £73 Delivered!!!!
I often thought that another drill would be handy to save changing from a screwdriver to a drill bit when drilling pilot holes for large screws.

I think this one does have a hammer setting

If you don't want the accessories and case then it's on at Amazon for £64.99

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00L3XK06C?keywords=PSB%201800&qid=1449281359&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

I have put this on HUKD as a separate post

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/bosch-psb-1800-li-2-cordless-lithium-ion-hammer-drill-driver-featuring-syneon-chip-2342505

I'm an idiot, read the B as an R, foot appropriately now located in mouth!

Even better deal than thought!

am a DIY novice - Black and Decker, Challenge Extreme in argos are 35£ - are they bad brands? wouldn't do the odd job in the house well?

Buying this to wax/polish my car.. Can you suggest buffers from Amazon compatible with this tool ?

Bought, great deal!!

nice good deal!

great, thanks

few left at Aylesbury store

Lol you'll have nice paint burn if you use this on your car! Get a proper porter or a cheap orbital and do research on how to do

​home base is doing that worx drill with 2 batteries for 80.99 today.

You canrenew the brushes when required in a brushled drill....so, your point is?

The point is a brushless motor will run off a single battery charge for a lot longer.
I have a Milwaukee Fuel driver and do loads with it before it needs the battery swapping out.
They're just more efficient and more pleasant to use.

Keep seeing similar deals posted. Mainly looking for one with main use as a screwdriver but with more torque than a Bosch IXO. Missed the Stanley Fatmax deal. Is this suitable? (Easy speed control? Variable torque?)

is this powerful enough to drill into stone?

i have an old converted barn/garage (200yrs old) which thick walls that i want to drill into (hanging picture, drill through completely to to thread cable, etc).

Excellent deal. Just bought one. Having two batteries is essential. Drill itself seems quite small and light but that's great for getting inside cupboards or folk with small hands. The carry box is only plastic and won't cope with rough handling. Can't wait to open it on 25th.

It does have a hammer setting but I've never found cordless drills to be very good at bricks and concrete.

Ditto that. Ni-Cad are beyond useless.

This looks brilliant for total DIY newbie like me. Ordered. Thanks OP.

I have a worx drill - and I have found it very good and well made!
minimum spec for basic DIY (in my opinion) is a 13mm chuck , hammer action, 2 gears and ideally 18v (or more) - should do most light jobs - if you want to drill lintels then you need an mains 240v drill -
I personally have a 18v cordless + a 240v drill + a 240v SDS drill for drilling lintels and light chiseling (or plaster removing) + a medium kango which I have only used twice but I still think a good investment - as I like a little DIY (I like to believe a good tool collection is a good investment)

Thanks for share, heated :smile:

go for Your text here over this rubbish. bosch are not what they used to be. trust me, you will not be disappointed with the stanley

My first 12v Bosch did the same.

Spotted this in store today and grabbed one. Seems a great price :smiley:

Thanks ordered yesterday Price has just gone upto £97 but there is still a quote for the deal on 5th & 6th for £78 Good luck.

brushless motors in battery drills are said to be around 33% more efficient due to the heat and friction created using brushed motors
they also dont create the heat around the motor that brushes do which should prolong the life of the product

Well I never. Thanks for that.

Deal is pretty much back on @ £80 this weekend (which still seems good with the extras included)