Cordless Drill Driver.

[Doon frae Troon]

Getting old so looking for a powered cordless screwdriver/drill.
Don't recognise any of the brands on the Web and haven't bought any new powered tools for about 25 years.
Budget up to £100.
Any recommendations will be gratefully received
Thanks.

 

[GreiginFife]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcd776s2t-gb-18v-1-5ah-li-ion-xr-cordless-combi-drill/2710p

Probably adequate for your needs

 

[williamalex1]

I used a cordless Bosch 18 volt hammer drill for 15 years years, slightly larger than DeWalt and not as powerful but cheaper.
I just bought a replacement battery for mine 2 weeks ago . Ideal for light work around the house.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Thanks guys......Are these OK to use as a power screwdriver.

I have a decent drill so the main use of this would be as a power driver.
Finding manual screwing a bit difficult these days [oooh I say matron ]

 

[GreiginFife]

If just for screwdriver function then possibly something smaller and lighter
https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-ixo-v-3-6v-1-5ah-li-ion-cordless-screwdriver/7645h

 

[Lazkir]

I use the Ryobi units for work. Have to say I'm impressed with the quality, and I've had Makita and Bosch in the past.

The good thing is that you can pick up the other cordless tools a lot cheaper, but just use the one battery for all of them.
I've a few different tools now and I'm impressed with all of them except the vacuum, it's useless.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

I got one of these, great bit of kit

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Bosch-IXO-3-6V-1-5Ah-Li-ion-Cordless-Screwdriver/p/145296

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I got one of these, great bit of kit

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Bosch-IXO-3-6V-1-5Ah-Li-ion-Cordless-Screwdriver/p/145296

Thanks, is it sturdy enough to screw into trellis wood etc.
I had a couple of early edition 'power' screwdrivers and found them a bit chocolate teapotish.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

I built a whole set of kitchen units with it

I’ve also got the Dewalt drill mentioned earlier, again good bit of kit

 

[williamalex1]

I would go the £90 Bosch 18 volt, or DeWalt, the smaller ones are ok light jobs.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Bosch professional (blue) 12v cordless is all you need. Perfect power, lightweight and easy to use.
Something like this

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I think I shall go with the DeWalt one they have a deal on at the mo.
Thanks to all for replies.

 

[Smiffy]

All of my cordless gear, (of which I have loads!), is Ryobi.
Quite pricey when you're first starting out as you have to buy the items that come with a battery, but once you got a couple things start getting cheaper because you just need to buy the "body only" packs.
Very reliable, well screwed together and none of their stuff has ever let me down.
I'm putting up a sleeper retaining wall at the moment and the Ryobi impact driver I'm using is superb. Drives the coach screws in with ease.

 

[Jamesbrown]

I think I shall go with the DeWalt one they have a deal on at the mo.
Thanks to all for replies.

I’d also recommend wera impakt driver bits to go with your drill. Saves constantly replacing cheap bits if you do a lot of diy.

 

[GreiginFife]

I think I shall go with the DeWalt one they have a deal on at the mo.
Thanks to all for replies.

Its a good bit of kit. Like Rob, but with DeWalt, I started out with a couple of kits with various battery capacities included, now just buy tue body only kit. From the wee impact driver (and its bigger brother impact wrench) up to the gasless framing nailer all of the kit is brilliant and never missed a beat with me. Built a shed and a big deck area a couple of months ago pretty much just using the drill and impact driver on 2ah batteries, nice and light.

 

[MegaSteve]

From a previous similar thread I went with Bobmac's recommendation of Worx... One of my lads took 'loan' of it soon after arrival and he's that pleased with its performance I am now in the market looking for a replacement for myself ... Suspect it'll be another Worx jobbie just in case I can 'borrow' back a battery pack should I need a spare...

At the end of the day whatever brand you go with there's a high probability of it being made in china...

 

[Blue in Munich]

I’d also recommend wera impakt driver bits to go with your drill. Saves constantly replacing cheap bits if you do a lot of diy.

Any Wera kit I've had has been spot on. Their Hex Plus Allen keys are particularly good.

 

[bobmac]

From a previous similar thread I went with Bobmac's recommendation of Worx... One of my lads took 'loan' of it soon after arrival and he's that pleased with its performance I am now in the market looking for a replacement for myself ... Suspect it'll be another Worx jobbie just in case I can 'borrow' back a battery pack should I need a spare...

At the end of the day whatever brand you go with there's a high probability of it being made in china...

Mine are still going strong and not a bad price
https://www.amazon.co.uk/WORX-WX938...1-17bb-433b-b2f8-c44f2e1370d4&tag=googhydr-21

 

[brendy]

Ive bought into the Ryobi One plus system, same battery for well over a hundred tools. Got the impact driver, garden blower, transfer pump and will be getting the drill driver next once my other brand expires. I am not heavy into DIY but nice that i'm not running around looking multiple batteries and chargers.

 

[Smiffy]

Ive bought into the Ryobi One plus system, same battery for well over a hundred tools. Got the impact driver, garden blower, transfer pump and will be getting the drill driver next once my other brand expires. I am not heavy into DIY but nice that i'm not running around looking multiple batteries and chargers.

I've got tyre inflator, two drills (one drill/driver, one hammer), impact driver, strimmer, lawn mower, chainsaw, hand held vac, reciprocating saw, hedge trimmer, circular saw.....
Trouble is, Ryobi tools are like Pokemon cards. Once you start collecting...........