On 16/01/2021 21:36, wrote:
On 16/01/2021 18:14, John Rumm wrote:
On 16/01/2021 12:16, wrote:
On 17/12/2020 13:07, wrote:
On 13/12/2020 15:14, wrote:
I'd decided to treat myself to a Mak 18V brushless drill (no
hammer) and ID, but the range of model numbers is impenetrable and
I haven't found a simple comparison page. Does such a thing exist,
or has anyone got a decode table for the model numbers?

After much helpful input from JR and others I went for the DHP481
and DTD154, which arrived today. Here are some first impressions in
case anyone else is contemplating a similar present to themselves.
Ergonomics and "feel of quality" are excellent. Size is good without
battery, but the drill is a bit cumbersome with the battery and
surprisingly heavy (I read the specs but it's different when the
weight is in the hand). Power, performance and controllability are
all superb (much better than my ancient DeWalt ID and drills) but
the very long side handle on the drill suggests that the torque may
lead to care being needed at times. The ID is so good that I doubt
I'll use anything else for screw driving. I haven't tried the hammer
function on the drill yet but will order some of the Bosch drills.
HTH.

A quick update in case anyone is interested ...
On JR's recommendation I bought the Bosch Multi-material bits in the
hope that the Mak hammer function would be useful; it isn't. The bits
just rattle against the dense blocks in my 30s house whereas the
elderly 2kg DeWalt SDS sails through them fairly easily. It might be
some use in modern blockwork, but not mine.

They must be impressive blocks then!

(I can drill a blue engineering brick (slowly) with a multi material
bit in a 18V combi drill)


AFAIK they're unique to this area: the English side of the Welsh borders.

Sounds like they must be close to porcelain in hardness then. You may
find those miniature[1] grit edged hole saws will cut them in which case.

[1] available in typical drill diameters like 6, 7, 8 mm etc.

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Cheers,

John.

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