Christian McArdle wrote:
I'd say this is unusual for DIY - or at least likely to be expensive to
take into consideration when buying cordless tools. Of course if you're a
pro, things will be different.


Many of the builders I know specifically buy cheap tools. They're sick of
losing their Makitas on building sites and would rather have a NuTool that's
still going to be there when they've returned from their cuppa.

Christian.




The fitters who recently put up my conservatory. Had a combination of
Makita 12v (I think), Ryobi 18v, and "Marksman" 14.4. All charging in an
hour or under AIUI.

Marksman Combi set was £40 and had lasted them about a year, bats still
holding charge etc. They rated this pretty highly on the value for money
stakes.

Alex.