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cordless sds drill
Has anyone any opinion on the following drills:
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...56538&id=22425 http://tinyurl.com/4qz2t I know makita stuff is normally the dogs cahunas but I have panasonic cordless drills and they really are the dogs cahunas. Both drills have the chiselling faciltity.......whoopeee. And both are of similar price. All coimments aprrecaiated |
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"dIMM" wrote in message ... Has anyone any opinion on the following drills: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...56538&id=22425 http://tinyurl.com/4qz2t I know makita stuff is normally the dogs cahunas but I have panasonic cordless drills and they really are the dogs cahunas. Both drills have the chiselling faciltity.......whoopeee. And both are of similar price. All coimments aprrecaiated Get the Panasonic, no contest. Only Panasonic wanabes buy Makita's _________________________________________ Usenet Zone Free Binaries Usenet Server More than 120,000 groups Unlimited download http://www.usenetzone.com to open account |
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Doctor Evil wrote: Get the Panasonic, no contest. Only Panasonic wanabes buy Makita's Advice from someone who only buys PPPro type tools? -- *Change is inevitable ... except from vending machines * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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Doctor Evil wrote: Advice from someone who only buys PPPro type tools? ..totallly meaningless of course, with no point whatsoever...yes that is what your all read....this is what cabers do for you...... I only give advice on things I know about personally. ******s like you just quote specs and prices. Do you own any tools? Apart from a hacksaw? -- *There's two theories to arguing with a woman. Neither one works * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message ... In article , Doctor Evil wrote: Advice from someone who only buys PPPro type tools? ..totallly meaningless of course, with no point whatsoever...yes that is what your all read....this is what cabers do for you...... ...........he storms away......... I only give advice on things I know about personally. .....which is limited to only cabers.....yes ...sad but true. _________________________________________ Usenet Zone Free Binaries Usenet Server More than 120,000 groups Unlimited download http://www.usenetzone.com to open account |
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In message , "Dave Plowman (News)"
writes In article , Doctor Evil wrote: Advice from someone who only buys PPPro type tools? ..totallly meaningless of course, with no point whatsoever...yes that is what your all read....this is what cabers do for you...... I only give advice on things I know about personally. ******s like you just quote specs and prices. Do you own any tools? Apart from a hacksaw? No, it was removed at birth in accordance with darwin -- dIMM |
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Doctor Evil wrote:
"dIMM" wrote in message snip OT, but i thought Doctor Evil and dIMM were the same person... am i mistaken? |
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"dIMM" wrote in message ... Has anyone any opinion on the following drills: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...56538&id=22425 http://tinyurl.com/4qz2t I know makita stuff is normally the dogs cahunas but I have panasonic cordless drills and they really are the dogs cahunas. Both drills have the chiselling faciltity.......whoopeee. And both are of similar price. All coimments aprrecaiated I'm not 100% convinved of the combination of SDS and cordless. I had/have a non-functioning Bosch SDS cordless and although capable it never seemed quite up to the job to the point I would sometimes grab my mains SDS. On the whole I like cordless stuff just not had a fantastic experience with a £500 bosch. |
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"TonyK" wrote in message ... "dIMM" wrote in message ... Has anyone any opinion on the following drills: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...56538&id=22425 http://tinyurl.com/4qz2t I know makita stuff is normally the dogs cahunas but I have panasonic cordless drills and they really are the dogs cahunas. Both drills have the chiselling faciltity.......whoopeee. And both are of similar price. All coimments aprrecaiated I'm not 100% convinved of the combination of SDS and cordless. I had/have a non-functioning Bosch SDS cordless and although capable it never seemed quite up to the job to the point I would sometimes grab my mains SDS. On the whole I like cordless stuff just not had a fantastic experience with a £500 bosch. What do you expect? All cordless tools are a compromise when compared to similar mains powered tools. I have a DeWalt cordless SDS and its adequate but not impressive. Bosch are usually the best of the cordless SDS drills, more Pro's use them than any other cordless SDS drill, unless you want to spend a small fortune on a 36 volt Hilti TE 6-A. |
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"Kaiser" wrote in message ... "TonyK" wrote in message ... "dIMM" wrote in message ... Has anyone any opinion on the following drills: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...56538&id=22425 http://tinyurl.com/4qz2t I know makita stuff is normally the dogs cahunas but I have panasonic cordless drills and they really are the dogs cahunas. Both drills have the chiselling faciltity.......whoopeee. And both are of similar price. All coimments aprrecaiated I'm not 100% convinved of the combination of SDS and cordless. I had/have a non-functioning Bosch SDS cordless and although capable it never seemed quite up to the job to the point I would sometimes grab my mains SDS. On the whole I like cordless stuff just not had a fantastic experience with a £500 bosch. What do you expect? All cordless tools are a compromise when compared to similar mains powered tools. I have a DeWalt cordless SDS and its adequate but not impressive. Bosch are usually the best of the cordless SDS drills, more Pro's use them than any other cordless SDS drill, unless you want to spend a small fortune on a 36 volt Hilti TE 6-A. What do I expect? For £500 a better drill than I got! My point being that the OP might want to consider a corded SDS if it was their only one as it is less likely to dissapoint than a cordless version. |
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"TonyK" wrote in message ... "Kaiser" wrote in message ... "TonyK" wrote in message ... "dIMM" wrote in message ... Has anyone any opinion on the following drills: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...56538&id=22425 http://tinyurl.com/4qz2t I know makita stuff is normally the dogs cahunas but I have panasonic cordless drills and they really are the dogs cahunas. Both drills have the chiselling faciltity.......whoopeee. And both are of similar price. All coimments aprrecaiated I'm not 100% convinved of the combination of SDS and cordless. I had/have a non-functioning Bosch SDS cordless and although capable it never seemed quite up to the job to the point I would sometimes grab my mains SDS. On the whole I like cordless stuff just not had a fantastic experience with a £500 bosch. What do you expect? All cordless tools are a compromise when compared to similar mains powered tools. I have a DeWalt cordless SDS and its adequate but not impressive. Bosch are usually the best of the cordless SDS drills, more Pro's use them than any other cordless SDS drill, unless you want to spend a small fortune on a 36 volt Hilti TE 6-A. What do I expect? For £500 a better drill than I got! My point being that the OP might want to consider a corded SDS if it was their only one as it is less likely to dissapoint than a cordless version. What model Bosch did you pay £500 for? I have never seen a cordless Bosch SDS drill costing that much. |
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"dIMM" wrote in message ... Has anyone any opinion on the following drills: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...56538&id=22425 http://tinyurl.com/4qz2t I know makita stuff is normally the dogs cahunas but I have panasonic cordless drills and they really are the dogs cahunas. Both drills have the chiselling faciltity.......whoopeee. And both are of similar price. All coimments aprrecaiated Can't see any merit in spending that sort of money for limited battery capacity when you could buy a genny for much less, use a corded SDS and still have the genny for the next power cut. Jim A |
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"Jim Alexander" wrote in message ... "dIMM" wrote in message ... Has anyone any opinion on the following drills: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...56538&id=22425 http://tinyurl.com/4qz2t I know makita stuff is normally the dogs cahunas but I have panasonic cordless drills and they really are the dogs cahunas. Both drills have the chiselling faciltity.......whoopeee. And both are of similar price. All coimments aprrecaiated Can't see any merit in spending that sort of money for limited battery capacity when you could buy a genny for much less, use a corded SDS and still have the genny for the next power cut. For home use you are totally correct. I advised a selfbuilder to do this rather than buy expensive battery drills. Tradesmen on the road at times have no alternative but to use expensive battery drills. _________________________________________ Usenet Zone Free Binaries Usenet Server More than 120,000 groups Unlimited download http://www.usenetzone.com to open account |
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Doctor Evil wrote: Tradesmen on the road at times have no alternative but to use expensive battery drills. But you constantly say they use PPPro, etc. ;-) Which, of course, none do. -- *If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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"dIMM" wrote in message ...
Has anyone any opinion on the following drills: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...56538&id=22425 http://tinyurl.com/4qz2t I know makita stuff is normally the dogs cahunas but I have panasonic cordless drills and they really are the dogs cahunas. Both drills have the chiselling faciltity.......whoopeee. And both are of similar price. All coimments aprrecaiated They're both good drills really, personally I'd go for the Panasonic, I used to borrow my Dad's cordless Panasonic until it got stolen, so presumabley even the theif thought it was good! You also get slightly better batteries with it. No torque control though, but I've never had the need for that on an SDS anyway. My advice would be to go for the Panasonic and get a decent lock on your garage! |
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dIMM wrote: I know makita stuff is normally the dogs cahunas but I have panasonic cordless drills and they really are the dogs cahunas. Both drills have the chiselling faciltity.......whoopeee. And both are of similar price. All coimments aprrecaiated What do you intend using it for? -- *If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled? Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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What do you intend using it for?
erm........drilling holes????......tee hee The thought of getting my makita corded sds out of its box finding a conveniant socket or extension lead sometimes gets too much. Also then rewinding the cable and fitting it back in the case is a pain. Thats the reason for wanting cordless sds! ps I am no relation to IMM......just thought the name dIMM mathched my personality...... |
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"dIMM" wrote in message ... What do you intend using it for? erm........drilling holes????......tee hee The thought of getting my makita corded sds out of its box finding a conveniant socket or extension lead sometimes gets too much. Also then rewinding the cable and fitting it back in the case is a pain. Thats the reason for wanting cordless sds! ps I am no relation to IMM......just thought the name dIMM mathched my personality...... Do you mean you will pay £350 just so you don't have to unwind an extension lead? Go to Wickes they have them in round plastic wind-in receptacles. Much easier. Store near the SDS drill. dIMM? Or do you have lots and lots of money waiting to be wasted? You could advance and go to eIMM. _________________________________________ Usenet Zone Free Binaries Usenet Server More than 120,000 groups Unlimited download http://www.usenetzone.com to open account |
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"Doctor Evil" wrote in message ... "dIMM" wrote in message ... What do you intend using it for? erm........drilling holes????......tee hee The thought of getting my makita corded sds out of its box finding a conveniant socket or extension lead sometimes gets too much. Also then rewinding the cable and fitting it back in the case is a pain. Thats the reason for wanting cordless sds! ps I am no relation to IMM......just thought the name dIMM mathched my personality...... Do you mean you will pay £350 just so you don't have to unwind an extension lead? Go to Wickes they have them in round plastic wind-in receptacles. Much easier. Store near the SDS drill. dIMM? Or do you have lots and lots of money waiting to be wasted? You could advance and go to eIMM. Got to say I agree with Dr Evil for once. Also why would you want to get the charger out of its box plug it in and wait until the batteries are charged before you can use the drill, it would be quicker to run a lead out and wind it back when you finished. I only use a cordless if I'm working somewhere there's no power within about 30m otherwise I prefer to use a mains powered drill. |
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dIMM wrote: What do you intend using it for? erm........drilling holes????......tee hee Well, near any drill will do that. The thought of getting my makita corded sds out of its box finding a conveniant socket or extension lead sometimes gets too much. Also then rewinding the cable and fitting it back in the case is a pain. Thats the reason for wanting cordless sds! So for occasional DIY use? More money than sense. The chances are the batteries will be flat when you need it. And presumably if you keep a mains drill in its case, you'll then have the bother of putting the rechargeable one - and charger - and spare battery etc - back in its case too? Then, of course, you'll still have to find a socket to recharge it. ps I am no relation to IMM......just thought the name dIMM mathched my personality...... The use of all those wasted full stops certainly puts you in the same sort of area. -- *The colder the X-ray table, the more of your body is required on it * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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In message , dIMM
writes What do you intend using it for? erm........drilling holes????......tee hee The thought of getting my makita corded sds out of its box finding a conveniant socket or extension lead sometimes gets too much. Also then rewinding the cable and fitting it back in the case is a pain. Thats the reason for wanting cordless sds! ps I am no relation to IMM......just thought the name dIMM mathched my personality...... Just don't go there .... don't -- dIMM |
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wrote in message news  In message , dIMM writes What do you intend using it for? erm........drilling holes????......tee hee The thought of getting my makita corded sds out of its box finding a conveniant socket or extension lead sometimes gets too much. Also then rewinding the cable and fitting it back in the case is a pain. Thats the reason for wanting cordless sds! ps I am no relation to IMM......just thought the name dIMM mathched my personality...... Just don't go there ... don't dIMM, dimm killer will kill you. These things do happen. Appalling really, Dim Lin the harmless oriental enchantress, is at risk. Sad but true. _________________________________________ Usenet Zone Free Binaries Usenet Server More than 120,000 groups Unlimited download http://www.usenetzone.com to open account |
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I know I may only be a bit of a weekend warrior (amongst other things....)
when it comes to the building trade but I do like to buy good kit. I have been there and done it, bought the t-shirt etc when it comes to cheapo tools and i kmow 99.9% of them are ****......... Good quality tools get better results out of me and I tend to take better care of them ie a cheap cordless drill of mine was used several times as a hammer if a proper hammer was not immediately available. Also money saved from me doing the jobs my self can be put towards my new tool collection.......some people collect art , I like buying tools.........alright I admit it ...I AM SAD!!! |
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In message , dIMM
writes I know I may only be a bit of a weekend warrior (amongst other things....) when it comes to the building trade but I do like to buy good kit. I have been there and done it, bought the t-shirt etc when it comes to cheapo tools and i kmow 99.9% of them are ****......... Good quality tools get better results out of me and I tend to take better care of them ie a cheap cordless drill of mine was used several times as a hammer if a proper hammer was not immediately available. Also money saved from me doing the jobs my self can be put towards my new tool collection.......some people collect art , I like buying tools.........alright I admit it ...I AM SAD!!! Do you have a hacksaw ? -- dIMM |
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wrote in message ... In message , dIMM writes I know I may only be a bit of a weekend warrior (amongst other things....) when it comes to the building trade but I do like to buy good kit. I have been there and done it, bought the t-shirt etc when it comes to cheapo tools and i kmow 99.9% of them are ****......... Good quality tools get better results out of me and I tend to take better care of them ie a cheap cordless drill of mine was used several times as a hammer if a proper hammer was not immediately available. Also money saved from me doing the jobs my self can be put towards my new tool collection.......some people collect art , I like buying tools.........alright I admit it ...I AM SAD!!! Do you have a hacksaw ? I'm sure a powered one at that. _________________________________________ Usenet Zone Free Binaries Usenet Server More than 120,000 groups Unlimited download http://www.usenetzone.com to open account |
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"dIMM" wrote in message ...
I know I may only be a bit of a weekend warrior (amongst other things....) when it comes to the building trade but I do like to buy good kit. I have been there and done it, bought the t-shirt etc when it comes to cheapo tools and i kmow 99.9% of them are ****......... Good quality tools get better results out of me and I tend to take better care of them ie a cheap cordless drill of mine was used several times as a hammer if a proper hammer was not immediately available. Also money saved from me doing the jobs my self can be put towards my new tool collection.......some people collect art , I like buying tools.........alright I admit it ...I AM SAD!!! Know exactly what you mean. I treat DIY as a hobby, and as hobbies are fun, it's fun to get decent tools to play with. SWMBO would rather spend the money on getting a professional in to do in a week what it takes me 6 months to do. If you can afford it, over-spec your tools, that's what I say. Professionals have things like profit and cashflow to worry about. For DIYer's the only worries are "which of these 2 mega-tools shall I purchase this month?", hence the start of this thread! |
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dIMM wrote: Also money saved from me doing the jobs my self can be put towards my new tool collection.......some people collect art , I like buying tools.........alright I admit it ...I AM SAD!!! Absolutely not. It's a hobby, and you want the best. Others spend vast amounts of money on their hobbies, so you do what you want. -- *It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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