"Jim Alexander" wrote in message
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"PeterCB" no.mail@please wrote in message
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Good for youI hear you say!

Don't want to spend to much £80.
What do you recommend?
Needs 2 x batteries - Hammer not important.

Assuming its your first drill or you might not be asking, if you pick one
you like the balance of with a 2 to 3 year replacement policy you probably
won't go wrong if its DIY you are doing. My first drill was a B&D 8.4V
(RIP). OK I've got a cheap 18V Parkside now which is fine. Even has an
automatic locking chuck normally found only on more expensive brands. OK
its batteries are not brilliant but with 2 and fast charge I always have
power. Its high speed is a fast as a Metabo. I'd really hate it if I
still had an expensive 8.4V Makita or Metabo just because it was still
possible to get spares and service. Who wants to service a 3 year or
older drill when the service costs would exceed the residual value.

Jim A

Thanks Jim - It's not my first drill - I've been coping with a ferm drill
for a while - It worked well at first but has only lasted a year.
It's ready for binning now. I want one for daily use for light to medium
weight drilling (very occasional hammer - when I can't be bothered to
get my sds hammer drill out!)

If I was to opt for the ryobi drill at twice the price of my old drill,
I'd expect it to last at least twice as long.

Thanks for your reply.

Pete