Thread: Which cordless drill to buy????

Originally Posted by mikee

Panasonic. still using it every day but batteries are no longer available so nearly time for replacement. I also have a makita 18v brushless which is a total piece of shit given what it cost.

you can get the batteries repacked if the drill is stil ok.
batterymasta in christchurch or the battery cell in wellington do a decent job with good quality cells

Parts for DeWhat are a pain in the rectum, I can’t communicate with them as no one answers them, good tool, pain in the butt to repair,
Milwaukee and AEG are worse

I have been impressed with my 18v 5ah cordless ryobi one, admitadly Its probably only diy grade but I have been hammering it for the last couple of months and wish I had upgraded from my old 2.5ah makita years ago

Well @Scouser if you not confused more than when you started this thread - I be buggard

Originally Posted by Sarvo

Well @Scouser if you not confused more than when you started this thread - I be buggard

well if you are going to use a cordless drill to do that make sure its not on hammer action

Have used European brands, American brands and Japanese brands. The best after sales service was from Makita, so I've tended towards Makita because I don't want to be stuck with something that does not work.

ask the guys who service em.

Aeg for me

The guys that service like to go for the tools with great backup. Makita, Bosch, Hitachi, Metabo, that’s my good list!

I wouldn't bother with black and decker.

Originally Posted by Max Headroom

I wouldn't bother with black and decker.

It’s DeWhat

HILTI. And watched the competition settle in the dust in my rear mirror :-) I ll Say no more.

I've got aeg no problems.

Originally Posted by Scouser

Hi guys, to all you tradies...which drill to buy for round the house DIY.....Bosch....Dewalt.......Wilwaukee....?

which one NOT to buy.....?

For round the house I'd get an AEG

I splashed out for a Milwaukee and was disappointed, an AEG would be about the same for less $$

As others have said, Hilti, Metabo, Panasonic, Hitachi and DeWalt are all good but around the house if a Ryobi works ok then fuck it, why not? I only say AEG cos Ryobi would be too shameful..

I’ve seen a bunch of tradies moving to AEG from Bunnings. So far nothing but positives. I’m running Makita and it’s good. Just not as good as the hype as with much of the better known gear.