Dewalt or Ryobi...

[JustGav]

One for those in the trades...

 

My old trusty cheapy B&Q cordless unit has finally died, both battery packs are k-nackered...

 

So I figured I'd treat myself to a new one, I've got a few dewalt corded devices but the Ryobi stuff seems okay..

 

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/47418?cm_sp=CatBanners-_-position1-_-Powertools&ts=64648

 

Or should I stick to dewalt?

 

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/74113/Power-Tools/Cordless-Drills/DeWalt-XRP-DC988L1-18V-Li-Ion-Cordless-Combi-Drill?cm_re=SEARCHPROMO-_-DEWALT%20DRILL-_-74113

[Smellywelshman]

Go DeWalt mate....... Especially for that price, AND its a Li-Ion battery.

 

Apparantly Makita is the only other affordable make to beat em. I've got both makes and theres very little between them IMO.

 

All the other makes I've had tend to wear out a bit quick if you give 'em a bit of teddy like!

[JustGav]

Cheers for that...

 

Will do then

[Smellywelshman]

[JamieP]

Both would be fine for diy mate, i always buy 12v, 18v are a bit heavy if you are holding them all day.

[JustGav]

Both would be fine for diy mate, i always buy 12v, 18v are a bit heavy if you are holding them all day.

 

The main job is putting down all my decking, but it will be a general use. Don't use it day in, day out.

[Smellywelshman]

I've always found that 12v are bang on for doing a lot of driving but run out of puff a bit quick if you're drilling a fair amount.

 

18v is a bit heavy and can be a bit too harsh for screwing, end up rounding the screw heads even with the torque setting turned doon!

 

S'why I generally plump for 14.4.

[mathew]

if you fancy splashing out a bit more then a load of guys on site swear by Festool kit

[JustGav]

Went for the dewalt in the end, I like the fact the battery packs haven't changed over the years other than the internal stuff, so will start standardizing on that. That and I have a dewalt site radio already

 

The screwfix deal is actually a damn good deal, it isn't the latest model as such, but the Li pack is actually VERY light, and the charger and battery are worth it on their own

[Ark]

Always liked Bosch stuff personally, for DIY use. But I needed a circular saw last year and Dewalt was the only thing left on the shelf. I bought it and was blown away by the quality step up for no extra cash. Brand allegiance well and truly switched.

[JustGav]

Always liked Bosch stuff personally, for DIY use. But I needed a circular saw last year and Dewalt was the only thing left on the shelf. I bought it and was blown away by the quality step up for no extra cash. Brand allegiance well and truly switched.

 

Strange that, I have shedloads of bosch stuff, sanders, cutters, jigsaws and drills all Bosch. My dad swears by them and they they certainly did well (admittedly they are pushing 15 year old now, but they are still going strong)

[Paul]

The Dewalt one as it has 2.0 ah batteries. This is just as important (or more so) than the voltage on the batteries

[Terminator]

The Dewalt one as it has 2.0 ah batteries. This is just as important (or more so) than the voltage on the batteries

 

Good point, I use Dewalt tools both 110V and battery. Good quality tools that really stand up to abuse. Paid the extra for 8 18v 2.4ah batteries, certainly worth the extra, they have been totally hammered for 6 years and still hold a really good charge even in low temperatures.

 

With screw driver bits don't be tempted to hang on to them too long, once they start to round off, it is a false economy to keep using them, they just don't work as well.

[edge]

My little 12v dewalt has been great. Only use it mainly for driving screws but make sure it has 2 batteries and a fast charge.

I use my trusty bosch gbh for big stuff.

Had a go on the makita 12volts and they do feel more solid but not worth the extra if doing diy.

[China Man]

Dewalt 18v for me, 2 batteries with one in use and another on charger. I have used it for my house project and it have done every celling in my house without problem.

 

 

also check this out

[Harry Sachs]

Cracking little drill the Dewalt one. I went through 4 Makita and 1 Ryobi, all 18v in the space of 6 months.

 

I ended up going for the Dewalt one and it has been faultless ever since (touch wood)

 

The Makita and Ryobi ones felt like cheapos compared to the Dewalt one too.

[JustGav]

Hmmm, seems to be a good choice on the dewalt then

 

Just as well really....I've bought it (And ordered 2 more NiMH hi-cap batteries)

 

I'm on a mission in the next few months to finally restock my workshop with tools that work (rather than having to dig around). My next order is a stack of Mac Tools spanners and sockets.