Right first off, Wickes currently have the Makita HR2230-1 750w SDS drill for £75, it is however in store only and also 240v only (the 110v is £149.99 if I recall)wickes.co.uk/Mak…246
The Makita is 750w where as this is only 650w, both however have the same concrete and metal drilling capacities and BPM. The Makita however offers 2.3j of impact energy where as this is only 1.8j and the Makita has a case, where as this does not... an idea for a cheap case.... (https://www.its.co.uk/pd/12012-Vaunt-390mm-Aluminium-Tool-Case-_VNT12012.htm)
Power Supply: Corded Product Weight: 2.3 KG Voltage110v or 240v Includes Case: No Wattage: 650 Watt MotorChuck Type: SDS+ Fitting Drilling Modes: Rotary, Rotary Hammer & Chiselling Speed Control: Variable Speed Reverse Control: Reverse Action Impact Energy: 1.8j Impact Energy Blows Per Minute: 4550 Drilling Capacity 30mm (Wood), 13mm (Metal), 22mm (Concrete) No Load Speed: (RPM)1550
Base price is £71.99
Delivery is £4.95
Use code DB17C at checkout to claim a free drill bit set worth £14.99 (Not sure what these are but believe they are combi drill bits, Vaunt branded)
This drill is for drilling into brick/concrete and removing tiles and plaster on brick, this is not a breaker/demolition drill and if you try to use it on postcrete you will be there all day.
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Crossbow
1 Sep 17#11
Extremely tempting, but don't know if I'll ever use it enough or near its capacity to make it worthwhile (like many other things I've purchased to be fair!).
The chuck on the drill is an SDS+ chuck designed for use with SDS bits, the Keyless Chuck Adaptor simply allows you to use conventional drill bits with the drill, it is not a requirement, it just expands the versatility of the drill (it is kind of required if you want to use the drill on wood, but not for concrete or chiselling).
I can't comment on Skil products having never personally used any, if you arn't going to rely on such a tool for your job, and it's only going to be used infrequently, it has a warranty like all tools so you can't really go wrong for the price, although if you don't have an ITS store near you I would look for a store that sells the product locally should you need to return for repair / replacement as would be much less hassle.
I've used Titan breaker/demolition drills in the past and each and every one has done more than I expected of it considering the price, but that said each one has broken in warranty, Screwfix however are like Amazon, first class with returns.
Horas
1 Sep 17#10
Good drill, I have used one for many years now. Never. Let me down enough power for most people's needs
AdilMahboob
1 Sep 17#9
It's worth noting the Makita doesn't have a chiseling / rotary stop mode so that could be a deal breaker for some anyway.
dozstanford to AdilMahboob
1 Sep 17#14
Thanks for adding this, I totally missed this rather vital point.
MrHappy37
1 Sep 17#7
Or save the hassle of dragging around a heavy transformer and buy an rcd plug adapter for around a tenner, and thats only if your sockets at home aren't already rcd protected.
This drill is great, ive had one for years.
Russonf
1 Sep 17#5
I’d just point out to buyers that for home use you’re going to need the 240v unless you have a transformer
dozstanford to Russonf
1 Sep 17#6
I'd just like to point out for any use a 110v power tool requires a 110v transformer, not just at home !
I'd also like to point out that a 110v power tool isn't going to kill you if the cable gets damaged during use and I would recommend that anyone who performs any sort of DIY above and beyond assembling flat packed furniture should seriously consider switching to 110v tools as a transformer can cost as little as £50, considering an estimated 200,000 people end up in A&E a year through DIY (obviously not all related to electric shocks) every precaution helps.
Russonf to dozstanford
1 Sep 17#8
You’re the OP. Put it in the main post if you’re that passionate :joy:
Russonf
31 Aug 17#3
So basically, OP wants us to buy the Makita
dozstanford to Russonf
31 Aug 17#4
If you can find one in store at Wickes, then yes the Makita is the preferable drill IMHO, but personally I have a preference for 110v with such tools and the 110v Makita is £149.99
pibpob to Russonf
1 Sep 17#12
Well done for the OP for taking the trouble to give us some useful information rather than just regurgitating the marketing drivel from the web page, like most people do (despite being asked not to).
Nah - connect the 110V version to the mains and you instantly get more than four times the power!
mozzer99
31 Aug 17#2
be careful when using as a light chisel. Gets very hot very quickly. Don't even think about using this as any form of breaker. But for holes in the toughest materials - brill!
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The Makita is 750w where as this is only 650w, both however have the same concrete and metal drilling capacities and BPM. The Makita however offers 2.3j of impact energy where as this is only 1.8j and the Makita has a case, where as this does not... an idea for a cheap case.... (https://www.its.co.uk/pd/12012-Vaunt-390mm-Aluminium-Tool-Case-_VNT12012.htm)
Power Supply: Corded
Product Weight: 2.3 KG
Voltage110v or 240v
Includes Case: No
Wattage: 650 Watt
MotorChuck Type: SDS+ Fitting
Drilling Modes: Rotary, Rotary Hammer & Chiselling
Speed Control: Variable Speed
Reverse Control: Reverse Action
Impact Energy: 1.8j Impact Energy
Blows Per Minute: 4550
Drilling Capacity 30mm (Wood), 13mm (Metal), 22mm (Concrete)
No Load Speed: (RPM)1550
Branch locations for collection are its.co.uk/Bra…htm
This drill is for drilling into brick/concrete and removing tiles and plaster on brick, this is not a breaker/demolition drill and if you try to use it on postcrete you will be there all day.
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If I go for it, will I need to buy this as well? Dewalt DT70PACK Dewalt Keyless Chuck and SDS Adaptor
Or, I could go for this similar(?) drill perhaps at half the price: Skil Masters 1758/1765 2Kg SDS+ Rotary Hammer Drill
I can't comment on Skil products having never personally used any, if you arn't going to rely on such a tool for your job, and it's only going to be used infrequently, it has a warranty like all tools so you can't really go wrong for the price, although if you don't have an ITS store near you I would look for a store that sells the product locally should you need to return for repair / replacement as would be much less hassle.
I've used Titan breaker/demolition drills in the past and each and every one has done more than I expected of it considering the price, but that said each one has broken in warranty, Screwfix however are like Amazon, first class with returns.
This drill is great, ive had one for years.
I'd also like to point out that a 110v power tool isn't going to kill you if the cable gets damaged during use and I would recommend that anyone who performs any sort of DIY above and beyond assembling flat packed furniture should seriously consider switching to 110v tools as a transformer can cost as little as £50, considering an estimated 200,000 people end up in A&E a year through DIY (obviously not all related to electric shocks) every precaution helps.
Nah - connect the 110V version to the mains and you instantly get more than four times the power!
But for holes in the toughest materials - brill!
its.co.uk/pd/…htm