On 2007-06-30 11:19:22 +0100, "Doctor Drivel" said:

Wickes have a three ranges: DIY (1 yr guarantee), semi-pro (3 yr) and full
pro (5 yr). Then the Hitchai range at 1 year. I know of no other pro tool
with a 5 yr guarantee.

That's because the manufacturers of professional tools don't need to
give a 5 year guarantee in order to sell them, rather suggesting that
these are wannabee products aspiring to a market.

The offered guarantee periods are irrelevant in any case if one is
buying as a consumer.




The PP drill is fine for occasional use - its intended market. It does the
job very well and as good as any top brand.

No it isn't. These products are cheap generic junk built down to a
price with design and manufacturing quality to match.


It just can't take abuse and
sustained daily pro use. Horses for courses - get the right tool/quality
for the intended use. On price even if the outlaw had to replace the failed
PP drill, it would still be cheaper than buying a pro drill as thety are so
cheap. So don't slag off the cheapies as they can be very cost effective,
even if you have to buy two of them to get a big job done.

There is far more to the purchase and use of tools than duty cycle.

- Accuracy
- Controllabilty
- Speed and torque control
- Mechanical or electronic clutch
- Battery quality