"Lobster" wrote in message
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I'd definitely really like a Makita; certainly money no object I'd
certainly go for one. Appreciate all the 'economy in the long run'
arguments, but I can't justify the outlay. One reason is risk of loss - I
often use my stuff away from home, carry it around in the car etc and
wouldn't be covered by insurance against theft.

I agree the 6228 is within my budget; however my drill will need to deal
with some masonry work, so I want hammer action which is why I'd
discounted it - I'd be looking at the Makita 8433, at 235 GBP or
thereabouts?

I've never used either a Makita or Erbauer personally: Andy, do you really
reckon the Makita 6228 will give "better results" than a hammer action 18V
Erbauer? (ie nothing to do with reliability or spares availability)?

Haven't tried them personally yet but seen Cobalt multipurpose drills at
shows and on telly selly that claim to do masonry without hammer. Since
hammer is so puny on cordless perhaps that is a better way. If so lower
spec drills non-hammer drills may be worth considering. Interested in any
feedback about the Cobalt drills.

Jim A