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In article , (Steve
Walker) wrote:

*From:* "Steve Walker"
*Date:* Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:42:02 +0100

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?

The Bosch 12v (21623) looks fine at £70, or Axminster are doing a
12v Makita with extras (702739) for £85

Keep your cheapo as a screwdriver, saves changing bits all the
time.

In the end, because I need it soon, I bought the combined Bosch package
(26072) which is on the back of the current Screwfix catalogue.

This has the GBH2400 SDS drill and the GSR12-2 drill driver for £99. When
I looked up the spec for the drill driver, it seemed to be the same as the
21623-GSR12-23, except that the 12-23 comes with three batteries, whereas
the 12-2 in the package comes with 2.

When I went to collect it from Screwfix (they had to get the package
delivered to the store as they were out of stock on Wed) last night, I saw
the 6Kg Titan SDS plus on display on the counter, complete with accessory
kit (55238) on offer at £53.99 instead of cat price £89.99. This had been
recommended by somebody in my SDS posting, so I decided to get that as
well as that may come in handy for some more bulky work like concrete
bashing!. Three new drills is a bit over the top, but at least I now have
a selection of drills and it's only cost me just over £150.

I haven't actually played with the Titan yet, as I couldn't manage to
bring it home with the other drills (Screwfix are about a 5 minute walk
from my house and I didn't have a car). SO I'm going to pick it up this
morning. I don't know how good the accessories are that supplied with it.
I'm assuming that they're probably not the best quality, but at least
they'll give me something to try out until I decide what bits etc. I
actually want.

Roger