On Aug 10, 3:47*pm, larkim wrote:
On Aug 10, 11:14*am, wrote:





I'm also looking for a cordless drill which I can use as a screwdriver (or
a cordless screwdriver). Up until now, I've been using a cheapo Woolies
cordless drill as a screwdriver which, although useful, isn't a lot of use
for anything the slightest bit heavy. The battery also doesn't last long.

I need to have another look at the Screwfix catalogue to see what's
available.

I expect to be doing a reasonable amount of work with it as I go around
the house (flatpack assembly, shelves, you name it).

Any recommendations?

Thanks

Roger

I bought a Makita 12v cordless set with 3 batteries from Axminster
just over 1.5 years ago. *Reasonably expensive but well worth it.
This set from Screwfix looks to me to be a complete bargain -http://www.screwfix.com/prods/38686?ts=14567#

I built a deck requiring in excess of 800 screws and never had to wait
for batteries to charge or run out took quickly. *There was enough
power in the 12v drill to drill through 4 inches of pine (probably
done the motor no favours, but it worked!) and its always been tough
enough to screw in or out any stubborn screw I've come across. *Best
tool I ever bought.

I would add, pair any decent drill-driver up with a supply of good
quality bits, and match the pozi's to the pozi's, the phillips to the
phillips, and you won't go far wrong!

Matt

I'd add that the product I linked to doesn't do variable speed driving
- I got the http://www.screwfix.com/prods/97593/...s-Drill-Driver
instead, but paid a little less for it.

Matt