Rocky wrote:

My trusty 25yo B&D 2 speed hammer drill is on its last legs (
I've not kept up with technology in this dept. and would appreciate
recommendations for a replacement.
Would prefer mains voltage as opposed to cordless.
Used for general drilling, wood, metal, brick, block etc. Also occasionally
used with holes saws, flap wheels etc. Chuck must be min 1/2" (13mm)
Looking for quality & reliability.

The last bit of your requiremnt list would suggest something from one of
the "pro" ranges of tools (Blue bodied Bosch, Makita, Hitachi, or
possibly a grey bodied own brand from Wickes (usually the OEM is someone
credible).

First decide if having a SDS drill will be of use to you. Background he

http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/powertools/drill.htm
http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/powertools/sds.htm


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Cheers,

John.

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