Hello everyone,
my drill stopped working over the weekend.
Now I’m wondering if I should buy a cordless screwdriver instead, since I’ve never had one before and always had to use extension cords when I needed to drill something.
I also looked up some reviews online, but many people say it depends on the situation which one is better.
What would you recommend? Or maybe I should buy both but spend less on each?
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Bauexperte
my drill stopped working over the weekend.
Now I’m wondering if I should buy a cordless screwdriver instead, since I’ve never had one before and always had to use extension cords when I needed to drill something.
I also looked up some reviews online, but many people say it depends on the situation which one is better.
What would you recommend? Or maybe I should buy both but spend less on each?
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Thanks!
Bauexperte
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But on the topic:
It depends on what you want to use it for.
I haven’t had good experiences with cheap tools, so I wouldn’t recommend them.
Nowadays, there are really good cordless (impact) drills available. For example, from Hitachi, Bosch, Makita, and so on.
Before starting construction, I bought a Hitachi 18V cordless drill with hammer function. Including a second battery and a comprehensive bit set, it cost just under 300 euros (about 320 USD). It can even make holes in concrete ceilings.
However, if I need to make a lot of holes in the concrete ceiling, I prefer to borrow my father’s Hilti.
But on the topic:
It depends on what you want to use it for.
I haven’t had good experiences with cheap tools, so I wouldn’t recommend them.
Nowadays, there are really good cordless (impact) drills available. For example, from Hitachi, Bosch, Makita, and so on.
Before starting construction, I bought a Hitachi 18V cordless drill with hammer function. Including a second battery and a comprehensive bit set, it cost just under 300 euros (about 320 USD). It can even make holes in concrete ceilings.
However, if I need to make a lot of holes in the concrete ceiling, I prefer to borrow my father’s Hilti.
The name says it all: screwing/drilling.
With very high-quality cordless screwdrivers (Makita, Festool, etc.), you can also use larger or longer wood drill bits typically used in timber construction or carpentry. Drilling into medium-density fiberboard (MDF) up to 6–8mm (0.24–0.31 inches) is still possible, but drilling into concrete makes little sense unless you use cordless hammer drills designed for that purpose. This is not feasible for long with the typical "semi-professional" tools from hardware stores. As always, it depends on the primary tasks the machine will be used for.
Also, based on my own bad experiences, I recommend only buying truly good quality tools and machines. Otherwise, you end up buying three times if you are working on a project over a longer period.
With very high-quality cordless screwdrivers (Makita, Festool, etc.), you can also use larger or longer wood drill bits typically used in timber construction or carpentry. Drilling into medium-density fiberboard (MDF) up to 6–8mm (0.24–0.31 inches) is still possible, but drilling into concrete makes little sense unless you use cordless hammer drills designed for that purpose. This is not feasible for long with the typical "semi-professional" tools from hardware stores. As always, it depends on the primary tasks the machine will be used for.
Also, based on my own bad experiences, I recommend only buying truly good quality tools and machines. Otherwise, you end up buying three times if you are working on a project over a longer period.
I got a cordless hammer drill (GSR 14.4 2 LI) mainly for screwdriving and drilling in wood, but also for quickly making holes for pictures or similar. Using a 5mm/6mm (0.2 inch/0.24 inch) bit, it works on concrete blocks. Concrete ceilings—I’m not sure. Poroton and aerated concrete should work well, and calcium silicate brick should also be fine.
For heavier tasks, I have a green Bosch rotary hammer (500W) and a Bosch GBH 4-32 DFR Professional. With those, you can easily drill 25mm (1 inch) holes in concrete like a hot knife through butter.
For heavier tasks, I have a green Bosch rotary hammer (500W) and a Bosch GBH 4-32 DFR Professional. With those, you can easily drill 25mm (1 inch) holes in concrete like a hot knife through butter.
Since my construction project required a lot of self-performed work, I got a very good 14.4 V Makita cordless screwdriver. For the heavier tasks, I use the largest green Bosch rotary hammer. So far, it’s a very good combination. However, it’s not cheap. But you want the tools to last a long time anyway.
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