Hi

Can anyone recommend a decent 240v drill / driver? Its primary use will be
as a driver as I already have numerous mains and cordless drills. I need
something that will put up with more or less constant use with a variable
clutch so it can be used for light and heavy fixings.

Price wise about £100, any suggestions?

Thanks

Tony

Bosch. For that price, if you look around, you would probably get one of
their light industrial jobs.

Most domestic ones are not up to anything but occasional use no matter what
make.

Why 240V? If I had £100 to spend on a drill I'd buy a good quality 18/24V
cordless, especially if using it for screwdriving.

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TonyK wrote:
Can anyone recommend a decent 240v drill / driver? Its primary use will
be as a driver as I already have numerous mains and cordless drills. I
need something that will put up with more or less constant use with a
variable clutch so it can be used for light and heavy fixings.

Price wise about £100, any suggestions?

Sounds like you need a purpose designed mains screwdriver, as most drills
don't go slow enough these days.

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Hi

Can anyone recommend a decent 240v drill / driver? Its primary use will be
as a driver as I already have numerous mains and cordless drills. I need
something that will put up with more or less constant use with a variable
clutch so it can be used for light and heavy fixings.

Price wise about £100, any suggestions?

Thanks

Tony



Anyone know the difference between "self drilling" and non-self drilling
screws (I presume). I'm looking at the following:

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...17403&id=55347

On another site it specified (for a different screwdriver) a maximum of a
No. 12 2" woodscrew or a different (not sure what) self drilling screw which
implies they are different things?

Tony

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Hi

Can anyone recommend a decent 240v drill / driver? Its primary use
will be as a driver as I already have numerous mains and cordless
drills. I need something that will put up with more or less constant
use with a variable clutch so it can be used for light and heavy
fixings.

Price wise about £100, any suggestions?

Thanks

Tony



Anyone know the difference between "self drilling" and non-self
drilling screws (I presume). I'm looking at the following:

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...17403&id=55347

On another site it specified (for a different screwdriver) a maximum
of a No. 12 2" woodscrew or a different (not sure what) self drilling
screw which implies they are different things?

Tony

It implies they don't need a pilot hole. i.e. they have very aggressive
thread and sharp tip e.g. like the SF TurboGold

TonyK wrote:
Hi

Can anyone recommend a decent 240v drill / driver? Its primary use
will be as a driver as I already have numerous mains and cordless
drills. I need something that will put up with more or less constant
use with a variable clutch so it can be used for light and heavy
fixings.

Price wise about £100, any suggestions?

Thanks

Tony

Bosch PSB750-2RE which is a remarkable £53.10 right now in Homebase's 10%
off weekend.

"BillR" wrote:

Hello BillR

B| It implies they don't need a pilot hole. i.e. they have very
B| aggressive thread and sharp tip e.g. like the SF TurboGold

The sort that end up sticking into your finger when you rummage around
in your toolbox?

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Simon Avery wrote:
"BillR" wrote:

Hello BillR

B| It implies they don't need a pilot hole. i.e. they have very
B| aggressive thread and sharp tip e.g. like the SF TurboGold

The sort that end up sticking into your finger when you rummage around
in your toolbox?

yup, bloddy sharp they are, could use 'em as darts

BillR wrote:
TonyK wrote:
Hi

Can anyone recommend a decent 240v drill / driver? Its primary use
will be as a driver as I already have numerous mains and cordless
drills. I need something that will put up with more or less constant
use with a variable clutch so it can be used for light and heavy
fixings.

Price wise about £100, any suggestions?

Thanks

Tony

Bosch PSB750-2RE which is a remarkable £53.10 right now in Homebase's
10% off weekend.

Oops! went to buy one and it isn't the model I was thinking of. The above is
not good for screwdrivering. The model I had in mind is the PSB750-2RPE
which seems to be £99.99 in most places.

"TonyK" wrote in message
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Hi

Can anyone recommend a decent 240v drill / driver? Its primary use will be
as a driver as I already have numerous mains and cordless drills. I need
something that will put up with more or less constant use with a variable
clutch so it can be used for light and heavy fixings.

Price wise about £100, any suggestions?

Tony,

This is available on QVC. The attachment fits into any chuck of any drill.
You insert a screw into the attachment and you can set it to 3 settings:

1) Head flush with surface you are driving in to.
2) Head proud
3) Head sunken

You insert the screw and drive away. When the attachment reaches say a the
flush position it breaks off the screw. the screw is fully locked into
position so no bit turning chewing the screw. A cheapy variable speed mains
drill is all you need. Worth assessing, as it appears this is what you
need. Mains drills are far more powerful than battery drills and if mains
is available you have less problems and no problems is driving the screw
into say, a knot. The push hammer here is just a throw in job to make it
more sellable.


Hands Free Screwdriver Attachment & Push Hammer

Item Number 515938

QVC Price £18.12
UK Postage & Packaging £3.45

The automatic screwdriver attachment fits onto any power drill. The
clutch and depth gauge setting lets you pre-set the screw depth and torque
settings. the spring-loaded ball bearing mechanism holds screws tight, and
the push hammer has a spring-loaded magnetic tube which is perfect for
holding small nails and pins - meaning you won't hit your fingers. Three
screwdriver bits (PH2, Slotted No.6, PZ2) are included.








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"TonyK" wrote in message
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Hi

Can anyone recommend a decent 240v drill / driver? Its primary use will
be
as a driver as I already have numerous mains and cordless drills. I need
something that will put up with more or less constant use with a
variable
clutch so it can be used for light and heavy fixings.

Price wise about £100, any suggestions?

Tony,

This is available on QVC. The attachment fits into any chuck of any
drill.
You insert a screw into the attachment and you can set it to 3 settings:

1) Head flush with surface you are driving in to.
2) Head proud
3) Head sunken

You insert the screw and drive away. When the attachment reaches say a
the
flush position it breaks off the screw. the screw is fully locked into
position so no bit turning chewing the screw. A cheapy variable speed
mains
drill is all you need. Worth assessing, as it appears this is what you
need. Mains drills are far more powerful than battery drills and if mains
is available you have less problems and no problems is driving the screw
into say, a knot. The push hammer here is just a throw in job to make it
more sellable.


Hands Free Screwdriver Attachment & Push Hammer

Item Number 515938

QVC Price £18.12
UK Postage & Packaging £3.45

The automatic screwdriver attachment fits onto any power drill. The
clutch and depth gauge setting lets you pre-set the screw depth and
torque
settings. the spring-loaded ball bearing mechanism holds screws tight, and
the push hammer has a spring-loaded magnetic tube which is perfect for
holding small nails and pins - meaning you won't hit your fingers. Three
screwdriver bits (PH2, Slotted No.6, PZ2) are included.


Oh the URL.
http://tinyurl.com/y24z


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BillR wrote:
TonyK wrote:
Hi

Can anyone recommend a decent 240v drill / driver? Its primary use
will be as a driver as I already have numerous mains and cordless
drills. I need something that will put up with more or less constant
use with a variable clutch so it can be used for light and heavy
fixings.

Price wise about £100, any suggestions?

Thanks

Tony

Bosch PSB750-2RE which is a remarkable £53.10 right now in Homebase's
10% off weekend.

Oops! went to buy one and it isn't the model I was thinking of. The above
is
not good for screwdrivering. The model I had in mind is the PSB750-2RPE
which seems to be £99.99 in most places.

That appears to be a hammer drill not a mains driving drill.


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BillR wrote:
TonyK wrote:
Hi

Can anyone recommend a decent 240v drill / driver? Its primary use
will be as a driver as I already have numerous mains and cordless
drills. I need something that will put up with more or less constant
use with a variable clutch so it can be used for light and heavy
fixings.

Price wise about £100, any suggestions?

Thanks

Tony

Bosch PSB750-2RE which is a remarkable £53.10 right now in Homebase's
10% off weekend.

Oops! went to buy one and it isn't the model I was thinking of. The above
is
not good for screwdrivering. The model I had in mind is the PSB750-2RPE
which seems to be £99.99 in most places.


Done a few googles and looked on SF, Axminster & Bosch UK. Can't find this
particular model anywhere, do you have a link? Does it have a clutch and
adjustable torque?

Thanks

Tony

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BillR wrote:
TonyK wrote:
Hi

Can anyone recommend a decent 240v drill / driver? Its primary use
will be as a driver as I already have numerous mains and cordless
drills. I need something that will put up with more or less constant
use with a variable clutch so it can be used for light and heavy
fixings.

Price wise about £100, any suggestions?

Thanks

Tony

Bosch PSB750-2RE which is a remarkable £53.10 right now in Homebase's
10% off weekend.

Oops! went to buy one and it isn't the model I was thinking of. The
above
is
not good for screwdrivering. The model I had in mind is the PSB750-2RPE
which seems to be £99.99 in most places.


Done a few googles and looked on SF, Axminster & Bosch UK. Can't find this
particular model anywhere, do you have a link? Does it have a clutch and
adjustable torque?

I had a close look and it does have adjustable torque suitable for driving.
I prefer the QVC attachment myself.


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TonyK wrote:
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BillR wrote:
TonyK wrote:
Hi

Can anyone recommend a decent 240v drill / driver? Its primary use
will be as a driver as I already have numerous mains and cordless
drills. I need something that will put up with more or less
constant use with a variable clutch so it can be used for light
and heavy fixings.

Price wise about £100, any suggestions?

Thanks

Tony

Bosch PSB750-2RE which is a remarkable £53.10 right now in
Homebase's 10% off weekend.

Oops! went to buy one and it isn't the model I was thinking of. The
above is not good for screwdrivering. The model I had in mind is the
PSB750-2RPE which seems to be £99.99 in most places.


Done a few googles and looked on SF, Axminster & Bosch UK. Can't find
this particular model anywhere, do you have a link? Does it have a
clutch and adjustable torque?

Thanks

Tony

Its important to have the P in the part number. This is "Bosch Power
Control" which has settings for screwdrivering. My son has one and its very
good. It doesn't run at full tilt when you start to screw but has a soft
start which is easy to control.
However, the problem with using a big mains power drill for screwing is that
they are unwieldy and the places where you can use it are therefore limited.
Must be even worse with the qvc attachment..
If you want the drill mainly for screwing then a good cordless with 2
batteries would be better

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TonyK wrote:
"BillR" wrote in message
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BillR wrote:
TonyK wrote:
Hi

Can anyone recommend a decent 240v drill / driver? Its primary use
will be as a driver as I already have numerous mains and cordless
drills. I need something that will put up with more or less
constant use with a variable clutch so it can be used for light
and heavy fixings.

Price wise about £100, any suggestions?

Thanks

Tony

Bosch PSB750-2RE which is a remarkable £53.10 right now in
Homebase's 10% off weekend.

Oops! went to buy one and it isn't the model I was thinking of. The
above is not good for screwdrivering. The model I had in mind is the
PSB750-2RPE which seems to be £99.99 in most places.


Done a few googles and looked on SF, Axminster & Bosch UK. Can't find
this particular model anywhere, do you have a link? Does it have a
clutch and adjustable torque?

Thanks

Tony

Its important to have the P in the part number. This is "Bosch Power
Control" which has settings for screwdrivering. My son has one and its
very
good. It doesn't run at full tilt when you start to screw but has a soft
start which is easy to control.
However, the problem with using a big mains power drill for screwing is
that
they are unwieldy and the places where you can use it are therefore
limited.
Must be even worse with the qvc attachment..

When you are doing heavy driving (1000s of screws) a battery drill can't
cope, neither can the batteries unless you have three on the charge all at
once. A simple variable speed cheapy is far more powerful. A cheap small
variable speed mains drill and the QVC attachment is a far better, and cost
effective, option.

If you want the drill mainly for screwing then a good cordless with 2
batteries would be better

Been there and done it. My battery drills are Bosch with two 1 hours charge
batteries and couldn't cope.



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BillR wrote:
TonyK wrote:
Hi

Can anyone recommend a decent 240v drill / driver? Its primary use
will be as a driver as I already have numerous mains and cordless
drills. I need something that will put up with more or less
constant use with a variable clutch so it can be used for light
and heavy fixings.

Price wise about £100, any suggestions?

Thanks

Tony

Bosch PSB750-2RE which is a remarkable £53.10 right now in
Homebase's 10% off weekend.

Oops! went to buy one and it isn't the model I was thinking of. The
above is not good for screwdrivering. The model I had in mind is the
PSB750-2RPE which seems to be £99.99 in most places.


Done a few googles and looked on SF, Axminster & Bosch UK. Can't find
this particular model anywhere, do you have a link? Does it have a
clutch and adjustable torque?

Thanks

Tony

Its important to have the P in the part number. This is "Bosch Power
Control" which has settings for screwdrivering. My son has one and its
very
good. It doesn't run at full tilt when you start to screw but has a soft
start which is easy to control.
However, the problem with using a big mains power drill for screwing is
that
they are unwieldy and the places where you can use it are therefore
limited.
Must be even worse with the qvc attachment..
If you want the drill mainly for screwing then a good cordless with 2
batteries would be better



Hi Bill

I already have a 14 & a 24v cordless but the batteries start running our
pretty quick when putting in 3.5" No.10 screws (or similar) en-mass. Plus
its damn heavy, very awkward compared to a 1.3 Kg Dewalt I was looking at
for drywalling.

Maybe I'm just looking for an excuse for a new toy.

Thanks

Tony