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I want an SDS drill for some work on brick and concrete, but I want
one that'll be very good for general DIY as well. I'm considering one from the Metabo range as they have a very good quick change mechanism for swapping the SDS chuck with a conventional one (better than Makita I believe). I first thought I'd get a BHE24 drill but I know they don't have a rotation lock and chiseling might be useful in the future - wish I had one when I was hacking off tiles last year. I then thought I'd get a KHE24 though they're more expensive (rotation and percussion locks, but only one gear), and then I noticed the UHE range are good for screw driving as well with their two speed gear box, but they're the most expensive of all. I'm also concerned that all of these SDS drills might not be good on wood with the percussion stop as I've seen they have lower rotation speeds than normal hammer drills. Can anyone with SDS experience for general DIY work tell advise me on which one to buy please? Many thanks, Ken |
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Kooky45 wrote:
I want an SDS drill for some work on brick and concrete, but I want one that'll be very good for general DIY as well. I'm considering one In general, a SDS drill will be much heavier than a conventional hammer drill. This can make it awkward for some tasks. |
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Kooky45 wrote: I want an SDS drill for some work on brick and concrete, but I want one that'll be very good for general DIY as well. The DeWalt 566 is quite light and very well balanced. I use it one-handed all the time almost as one would a battery powered drill. Highly recommended providing you don't do a Grunff on it :-) There is also a quite small Bosch (can't remember the number but B&Q have it). |
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G&M wrote:
The DeWalt 566 is quite light and very well balanced. I use it one-handed all the time almost as one would a battery powered drill. Highly recommended providing you don't do a Grunff on it :-) It's funny, since buying my Makita 18V combi, I've only used my Bosch mains hammer drill once - and that was for mixing tile adhesive. It's always either the DeWalt for drilling holes in walls/chiseling etc, or the Makita for everything else. -- Grunff |
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"Grunff" wrote in message ... G&M wrote: The DeWalt 566 is quite light and very well balanced. I use it one-handed all the time almost as one would a battery powered drill. Highly recommended providing you don't do a Grunff on it :-) It's funny, since buying my Makita 18V combi, I've only used my Bosch mains hammer drill once - and that was for mixing tile adhesive. It's always either the DeWalt for drilling holes in walls/chiseling etc, or the Makita for everything else. Ah but you've got an understanding wife ! :-) For some of us it's an either/or choice. |
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G&M wrote:
Ah but you've got an understanding wife ! :-) You bet - she loves the Makita. Really likes the speed control on it. For some of us it's an either/or choice. Ahhh! BTW, the DeWalt is all fixed, running like new. Took me about 15 mins. I reckon if I had to do it again I could do it in 5. Very nicely engineered machine. -- Grunff |
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"Grunff" wrote in message ... G&M wrote: The DeWalt 566 is quite light and very well balanced. I use it one-handed all the time almost as one would a battery powered drill. Highly recommended providing you don't do a Grunff on it :-) It's funny, since buying my Makita 18V combi, I've only used my Bosch mains hammer drill once - and that was for mixing tile adhesive. It's always either the DeWalt for drilling holes in walls/chiseling etc, or the Makita for everything else. I think it is more that at that price you use it to get your moneys worth. |
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IMM wrote:
I think it is more that at that price you use it to get your moneys worth. No, you use it because it feels and works so much better. You obviously have no experiance of using decent tools. -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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IMM wrote:
I think it is more that at that price you use it to get your moneys worth. No, you obviously haven't been following the story. I bought the Makita because I use my cordless drill *a lot*, and they kept failing or performing unsatisfactorily. Remember, you receommended I try the 18V PPPoo, which I did and found to be ****. -- Grunff |
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"Kooky45" wrote in message om... I want an SDS drill for some work on brick and concrete, but I want one that'll be very good for general DIY as well. I'm considering one from the Metabo range as they have a very good quick change mechanism for swapping the SDS chuck with a conventional one (better than Makita I believe). I first thought I'd get a BHE24 drill but I know they don't have a rotation lock and chiseling might be useful in the future - wish I had one when I was hacking off tiles last year. I then thought I'd get a KHE24 though they're more expensive (rotation and percussion locks, but only one gear), and then I noticed the UHE range are good for screw driving as well with their two speed gear box, but they're the most expensive of all. I'm also concerned that all of these SDS drills might not be good on wood with the percussion stop as I've seen they have lower rotation speeds than normal hammer drills. Can anyone with SDS experience for general DIY work tell advise me on which one to buy please? Many thanks, Ken Can't give you any advice on which model, but mine is very heavy, and I wouldn't want to use it for general work. It's only a cheap one but I believe they are all quite heavy. Worth thinking about. Ed |
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Ed Rear wrote:
Can't give you any advice on which model, but mine is very heavy, and I wouldn't want to use it for general work. It's only a cheap one but I believe they are all quite heavy. Worth thinking about. Many of the cheaper "shed specials" are in the 4 kg+ weight range. The better made beasties (Bosch, Makita, DeWalt etc) are typically a approx 2 kg... A case of not getting what you pay for ;-) -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Kooky45 wrote: I want an SDS drill for some work on brick and concrete, but I want one that'll be very good for general DIY as well. I'm considering one from the Metabo range as they have a very good quick change mechanism for swapping the SDS chuck with a conventional one (better than Makita I believe). I first thought I'd get a BHE24 drill but I know they don't have a rotation lock and chiseling might be useful in the future - wish I had one when I was hacking off tiles last year. I then thought I'd get a KHE24 though they're more expensive (rotation and percussion locks, but only one gear), and then I noticed the UHE range are good for screw driving as well with their two speed gear box, but they're the most expensive of all. I'm also concerned that all of these SDS drills might not be good on wood with the percussion stop as I've seen they have lower rotation speeds than normal hammer drills. Can anyone with SDS experience for general DIY work tell advise me on which one to buy please? Many thanks, Ken Rather than spending a lot of money on *one* drill which does a lot of things (some badly!), I would recommend buying *three* drills - but spending far less on each. Get a cheapish SDS drill - but with rotation and persussion locks - and use it just for drilling brick/concrete and chiselling. Get a 2-speed conventional (mains) drill for general wood and metal drilling. [It will probably come with hammer action - but ignore that!]. Finally, get a rechargeable drill for light drilling and screwdriving. That way, you will always have the best tool for each particular job - without endless chuck and bit changing. -- Cheers, Set Square ______ Please reply to newsgroup. Reply address is invalid. |
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"Set Square" wrote in
: Rather than spending a lot of money on *one* drill which does a lot of things (some badly!), I would recommend buying *three* drills - but spending far less on each. Get a cheapish SDS drill - but with rotation and persussion locks - and use it just for drilling brick/concrete and chiselling. Get a 2-speed conventional (mains) drill for general wood and metal drilling. [It will probably come with hammer action - but ignore that!]. Finally, get a rechargeable drill for light drilling and screwdriving. That way, you will always have the best tool for each particular job - without endless chuck and bit changing. I think that's pretty good advice - I've got a cheapish old SDS which does me, but I can't imagine how I would use it with a convebntional chuck and a smallish bit. I'd be interested to know if anyone who has a replacement chuck woould use in with a 2-3mm HS bit, or to drill a pilot for a #8 woodscrew mike |
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On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 21:25:16 +0000 (UTC), mike ring
strung together this: I think that's pretty good advice - I've got a cheapish old SDS which does me, but I can't imagine how I would use it with a convebntional chuck and a smallish bit. With a SDS to conventional 3 jaw chuck adapter. I'd be interested to know if anyone who has a replacement chuck woould use in with a 2-3mm HS bit, or to drill a pilot for a #8 woodscrew Eh? Replace what chuck with what? -- SJW A.C.S. Ltd |
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"Lurch" wrote in message ... On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 21:25:16 +0000 (UTC), mike ring strung together this: I think that's pretty good advice - I've got a cheapish old SDS which does me, but I can't imagine how I would use it with a convebntional chuck and a smallish bit. With a SDS to conventional 3 jaw chuck adapter. I think he knows that but can't imagine actually using it becasue it's such a great big effing thing to handle, and probably pretty unweildly with the gimickt replacement chuck stuckup front. I'd be interested to know if anyone who has a replacement chuck woould use in with a 2-3mm HS bit, or to drill a pilot for a #8 woodscrew Eh? Replace what chuck with what? -- the point looks to be about using a 4kg SDS with small drills requiring possibly requiring relatively high precision. (he said ..trying to second guess the OP) cheers Daid |
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On Thu, 1 Jul 2004 11:15:07 +0100, "David"
strung together this: Eh? Replace what chuck with what? -- the point looks to be about using a 4kg SDS with small drills requiring possibly requiring relatively high precision. (he said ..trying to second guess the OP) Ah, that makes sense I suppose. -- SJW A.C.S. Ltd |
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"David" wrote in message ...
"Lurch" wrote in message ... On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 21:25:16 +0000 (UTC), mike ring strung together this: I think that's pretty good advice - I've got a cheapish old SDS which does me, but I can't imagine how I would use it with a convebntional chuck and a smallish bit. With a SDS to conventional 3 jaw chuck adapter. I think he knows that but can't imagine actually using it becasue it's such a great big effing thing to handle, and probably pretty unweildly with the gimickt replacement chuck stuckup front. I'd be interested to know if anyone who has a replacement chuck woould use in with a 2-3mm HS bit, or to drill a pilot for a #8 woodscrew Eh? Replace what chuck with what? -- the point looks to be about using a 4kg SDS with small drills requiring possibly requiring relatively high precision. (he said ..trying to second guess the OP) cheers Daid Yes, that's the exact point. I'll be using it in the loft and I want something easy to handle and precise so I can drill into brick and wood. Ken |
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Rather than spending a lot of money on *one* drill which does a lot of
things (some badly!), I would recommend buying *three* drills - but spending far less on each. Absolutely. I didn't have the budget of the OP, but I went for. 1. Cheap as chips SDS with chisel. (i.e. 30 quid) 2. Cheap as chips mains hammer drill. (i.e. 20 quid) 3. Good quality 12V battery drill. (i.e. 100 quid). I frequently use all 3 drills at the same time. The SDS has the 7mm rawlplug bit, the mains has a 4.5mm clearance bit and the battery has the screwdriver bit. It saves endless bit swapping. Far better than using one drill and swapping all the bits between and then forgetting that you've selected hammer on the screwdriver and mashed the screw to pieces. Ensure the battery drill has a rotor brake, reverse, touch sensitive trigger, torque control and one handed keyless chuck. These features are all essential. Christian. |
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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Set Square wrote: In an earlier contribution to this discussion, Kooky45 wrote: I want an SDS drill for some work on brick and concrete, but I want one that'll be very good for general DIY as well. I'm considering one from the Metabo range as they have a very good quick change mechanism for swapping the SDS chuck with a conventional one (better than Makita I believe). I first thought I'd get a BHE24 drill but I know they don't have a rotation lock and chiseling might be useful in the future - wish I had one when I was hacking off tiles last year. I then thought I'd get a KHE24 though they're more expensive (rotation and percussion locks, but only one gear), and then I noticed the UHE range are good for screw driving as well with their two speed gear box, but they're the most expensive of all. I'm also concerned that all of these SDS drills might not be good on wood with the percussion stop as I've seen they have lower rotation speeds than normal hammer drills. Can anyone with SDS experience for general DIY work tell advise me on which one to buy please? Many thanks, Ken Rather than spending a lot of money on *one* drill which does a lot of things (some badly!), I would recommend buying *three* drills - but spending far less on each. Get a cheapish SDS drill - but with rotation and persussion locks - and use it just for drilling brick/concrete and chiselling. Get a 2-speed conventional (mains) drill for general wood and metal drilling. [It will probably come with hammer action - but ignore that!]. Finally, get a rechargeable drill for light drilling and screwdriving. That way, you will always have the best tool for each particular job - without endless chuck and bit changing. FWIW, Makro are doing a JCB twin pack for UKP54.99+VAT (64.60) in their promotion starting on 7th July. This consists of an 18v cordless drill with 2 batteries and 1 hour charger, together with a corded hammer drill (admittedly only one mechanical speed, but electronic speed control). The same pack is in the current Argos catalogue for UKP79.99 - so the Makro deal looks quite good. I would be sorely tempted if I didn't already have equivalent drills. -- Cheers, Set Square ______ Please reply to newsgroup. Reply address is invalid. |
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"Set Square" wrote in message ... FWIW, Makro are doing a JCB twin pack for UKP54.99+VAT (64.60) in their promotion starting on 7th July. This consists of an 18v cordless drill with 2 batteries and 1 hour charger, together with a corded hammer drill (admittedly only one mechanical speed, but electronic speed control). The same pack is in the current Argos catalogue for UKP79.99 - so the Makro deal looks quite good. I would be sorely tempted if I didn't already have equivalent drills. Hope it's better than the JCB 1/2 sheet orbital sander I mistakenly bought. Even the smaller 1/3 sheet B&Q Performance (non-pro) one is better than it. |
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"Kooky45" wrote in message
om... I want an SDS drill for some work on brick and concrete, but I want one that'll be very good for general DIY as well. I'm considering one from the Metabo range as they have a very good quick change mechanism for swapping the SDS chuck with a conventional one (better than Makita I believe). I first thought I'd get a BHE24 drill but I know they don't have a rotation lock and chiseling might be useful in the future - wish I had one when I was hacking off tiles last year. I then thought I'd get a KHE24 though they're more expensive (rotation and percussion locks, but only one gear), and then I noticed the UHE range are good for screw driving as well with their two speed gear box, but they're the most expensive of all. I'm also concerned that all of these SDS drills might not be good on wood with the percussion stop as I've seen they have lower rotation speeds than normal hammer drills. Can anyone with SDS experience for general DIY work tell advise me on which one to buy please? Many thanks, Ken I don't think 'Metabo' 'better than' and 'Makita' are 3 things you'll hear together very often!! Alex |
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"Kooky45" wrote in message om... I want an SDS drill for some work on brick and concrete, but I want one that'll be very good for general DIY as well. I'm considering one from the Metabo range as they have a very good quick change mechanism for swapping the SDS chuck with a conventional one (better than Makita I believe). Best chuck swap I've seen is the Bosch PBH240. Excellent drill as well but Bosch servicing is (choose 4 letter word) so when it died again I gave up and got a DeWalt. |
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"Alex" wrote in message
... "Kooky45" wrote in message om... I want an SDS drill for some work on brick and concrete, but I want one that'll be very good for general DIY as well. I'm considering one from the Metabo range as they have a very good quick change mechanism for swapping the SDS chuck with a conventional one (better than Makita I believe). I first thought I'd get a BHE24 drill but I know they don't have a rotation lock and chiseling might be useful in the future - wish I had one when I was hacking off tiles last year. I then thought I'd get a KHE24 though they're more expensive (rotation and percussion locks, but only one gear), and then I noticed the UHE range are good for screw driving as well with their two speed gear box, but they're the most expensive of all. I'm also concerned that all of these SDS drills might not be good on wood with the percussion stop as I've seen they have lower rotation speeds than normal hammer drills. Can anyone with SDS experience for general DIY work tell advise me on which one to buy please? Many thanks, Ken I don't think 'Metabo' 'better than' and 'Makita' are 3 things you'll hear together very often!! Why's that then? (just interested) The only Metabo product I've had frequent operational experience of is my SXE450Duo sander, and that's the dogs nuts. The other stuff that I have picked up and handled struck me as similarly well made. Metabo stuff's pricey though. Interesting to see their mains drills have now got a remote control device to activate them (you stick it on your keyring and every time you plug the drill in you need to "unlock" the drill...). Handy for site "shrinkage". -- Richard Sampson email me at richard at olifant d-ot co do-t uk |
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On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 23:01:07 +0100, "Alex"
strung together this: I don't think 'Metabo' 'better than' and 'Makita' are 3 things you'll hear together very often!! Depends in which order! -- SJW A.C.S. Ltd |
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"Lurch" wrote in message ... On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 23:01:07 +0100, "Alex" strung together this: I don't think 'Metabo' 'better than' and 'Makita' are 3 things you'll hear together very often!! Depends in which order! -- SJW A.C.S. Ltd Oh dear oh dear, I have made a 'whoopsy' yet again. At this late hour I had, for some unbeknown reason, related Metabo to those typically cheep but cheerful tools. Desperately trying to think of where I had used Metabo stuff recently, I entered it into google. As I was greeted by 'Metabo and Electra Bekum worldwide' my heart began to sink! I think now would be a time to tactfully withdraw my previous comment Alex |
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On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 23:48:01 +0100, "Alex"
strung together this: Oh dear oh dear, I have made a 'whoopsy' yet again. That explains it, I did wonder which tool you were referring to as inferior as I would be happy to use either make. I think now would be a time to tactfully withdraw my previous comment Good idea! -- SJW A.C.S. Ltd |
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Kooky45 wrote: I'm also concerned that all of these SDS drills might not be good on wood with the percussion stop as I've seen they have lower rotation speeds than normal hammer drills. Can anyone with SDS experience for general DIY work tell advise me on which one to buy please? All in one tools are rarely a good idea as they always involve compromise. Why not just get the SDS of your choice and a basic non hammer mains drill for everything else - they're cheap as chips. -- *You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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from the Metabo range as they have a very good quick change mechanism for swapping the SDS chuck with a conventional one (better than Makita I believe). I first thought I'd get a BHE24 drill but I know they Not sure I follow that... there is no such thing as an SDS chuck as such - SDS bits just plug straight into the end of the drill. A conventional chuck for a SDS drill is to all intents and purposes just a special SDS bit that plugs in like any other. don't have a rotation lock and chiseling might be useful in the future - wish I had one when I was hacking off tiles last year. I then Chisel is very handy! thought I'd get a KHE24 though they're more expensive (rotation and percussion locks, but only one gear), and then I noticed the UHE range are good for screw driving as well with their two speed gear box, but I have used my Makita SDS for screwdriving. It has the power and low speed torque, but the main problem is actually the length - by the time you have a conventional chuck in there with a hex bit holder the end of the drill is a long way away. Hence less natural to use for this task. they're the most expensive of all. I'm also concerned that all of these SDS drills might not be good on wood with the percussion stop as I've seen they have lower rotation speeds than normal hammer drills. They will work - but slower! ;-) They do work very well with big auger bits. Can anyone with SDS experience for general DIY work tell advise me on which one to buy please? Something about 2kg with roto and hammer stop. -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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John Rumm wrote in message ...
Not sure I follow that... there is no such thing as an SDS chuck as such - SDS bits just plug straight into the end of the drill. A conventional chuck for a SDS drill is to all intents and purposes just a special SDS bit that plugs in like any other. Chisel is very handy! I have used my Makita SDS for screwdriving. It has the power and low speed torque, but the main problem is actually the length - by the time you have a conventional chuck in there with a hex bit holder the end of the drill is a long way away. Hence less natural to use for this task. Something about 2kg with roto and hammer stop. What you're recommending then points me at most expensive UHE24 which is around 2Kg, has roto and hammer stop, and two gears for either high torque driving or high speed drilling. Your point about the chuck and the extra length doesn't apply to the Metabo as you replace the existing SDS bit holder (chuck?) with a conventional chuck so the length and weight stays the same. No-one has commented on drill bit speed for wood. I've already got a 12V Power Devil cordless drill which is fine for thin wood and plasterboard but it's not very fast. I noticed the mains powered drills have much higher speeds than either a cordless or SDS. Does the high speed have any advantage for drilling or is torque more important? Can you give me an example of wood drilling where the SDS wasn't very good? I've a job on at the moment where I have to drill a lot of 5mm holes all the way through 70mm timbers and my cordless isn't up to the job. |
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Kooky45 wrote: No-one has commented on drill bit speed for wood. I've already got a 12V Power Devil cordless drill which is fine for thin wood and plasterboard but it's not very fast. I noticed the mains powered drills have much higher speeds than either a cordless or SDS. Does the high speed have any advantage for drilling or is torque more important? Can you give me an example of wood drilling where the SDS wasn't very good? I've a job on at the moment where I have to drill a lot of 5mm holes all the way through 70mm timbers and my cordless isn't up to the job. High speed is perhaps useful, but not vital. Pretty well anything you'll come across in the home can still be drilled at 1000 rpm or less - it'll just take longer. But given that you can buy 2500 rpm mains drills for about a tenner... -- *Women who seek to be equal to men lack ambition. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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Kooky45 wrote:
John Rumm wrote in message ... Not sure I follow that... there is no such thing as an SDS chuck as such - SDS bits just plug straight into the end of the drill. A conventional chuck for a SDS drill is to all intents and purposes just a special SDS bit that plugs in like any other. Chisel is very handy! I have used my Makita SDS for screwdriving. It has the power and low speed torque, but the main problem is actually the length - by the time you have a conventional chuck in there with a hex bit holder the end of the drill is a long way away. Hence less natural to use for this task. Something about 2kg with roto and hammer stop. What you're recommending then points me at most expensive UHE24 which is around 2Kg, has roto and hammer stop, and two gears for either high torque driving or high speed drilling. Your point about the chuck and the extra length doesn't apply to the Metabo as you replace the existing SDS bit holder (chuck?) with a conventional chuck so the length and weight stays the same. No-one has commented on drill bit speed for wood. I've already got a 12V Power Devil cordless drill which is fine for thin wood and plasterboard but it's not very fast. I noticed the mains powered drills have much higher speeds than either a cordless or SDS. Does the high speed have any advantage for drilling or is torque more important? Can you give me an example of wood drilling where the SDS wasn't very good? I've a job on at the moment where I have to drill a lot of 5mm holes all the way through 70mm timbers and my cordless isn't up to the job. DeWalt 566 SDS - £120 ish, will go through anything stone/brick and has roto/hammer stop Makita - 8443DWDE-3 18v Cordless £240 ish, will go through anything wood, fantastic at driving screws You'll never regret it Nick Brooks |
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"Nick Brooks" wrote in message ... Kooky45 wrote: John Rumm wrote in message ... Not sure I follow that... there is no such thing as an SDS chuck as such - SDS bits just plug straight into the end of the drill. A conventional chuck for a SDS drill is to all intents and purposes just a special SDS bit that plugs in like any other. Chisel is very handy! I have used my Makita SDS for screwdriving. It has the power and low speed torque, but the main problem is actually the length - by the time you have a conventional chuck in there with a hex bit holder the end of the drill is a long way away. Hence less natural to use for this task. Something about 2kg with roto and hammer stop. What you're recommending then points me at most expensive UHE24 which is around 2Kg, has roto and hammer stop, and two gears for either high torque driving or high speed drilling. Your point about the chuck and the extra length doesn't apply to the Metabo as you replace the existing SDS bit holder (chuck?) with a conventional chuck so the length and weight stays the same. No-one has commented on drill bit speed for wood. I've already got a 12V Power Devil cordless drill which is fine for thin wood and plasterboard but it's not very fast. I noticed the mains powered drills have much higher speeds than either a cordless or SDS. Does the high speed have any advantage for drilling or is torque more important? Can you give me an example of wood drilling where the SDS wasn't very good? I've a job on at the moment where I have to drill a lot of 5mm holes all the way through 70mm timbers and my cordless isn't up to the job. DeWalt 566 SDS - £120 ish, will go through anything stone/brick and has roto/hammer stop Makita make one for the same price available from Screwfix. Makita are a far better bet than a Black &Decker, as that is all a DeWalt is. Makita - 8443DWDE-3 18v Cordless £240 ish, will go through anything wood, fantastic at driving screws You'll never regret it Nick Brooks |
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On Sun, 4 Jul 2004 22:29:04 +0100, "IMM" wrote:
Makita make one for the same price available from Screwfix. Makita are a far better bet than a Black &Decker, as that is all a DeWalt is. That isn't a realistic comparison. The B&D brand is applied to entry level DIY tools. DeWalt is applied to professional ones. Bosch do the same thing with their green and blue ranges. ..andy To email, substitute .nospam with .gl |
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SDS drill for general DIY?
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IMM wrote: DeWalt 566 SDS - £120 ish, will go through anything stone/brick and has roto/hammer stop Makita make one for the same price available from Screwfix. Makita are a far better bet than a Black &Decker, as that is all a DeWalt is. But your only experience is PPPro... -- *Middle age is when it takes longer to rest than to get tired. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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"Kooky45" wrote in message om... John Rumm wrote in message ... Not sure I follow that... there is no such thing as an SDS chuck as such - SDS bits just plug straight into the end of the drill. A conventional chuck for a SDS drill is to all intents and purposes just a special SDS bit that plugs in like any other. Chisel is very handy! I have used my Makita SDS for screwdriving. It has the power and low speed torque, but the main problem is actually the length - by the time you have a conventional chuck in there with a hex bit holder the end of the drill is a long way away. Hence less natural to use for this task. Something about 2kg with roto and hammer stop. What you're recommending then points me at most expensive UHE24 which is around 2Kg, has roto and hammer stop, and two gears for either high torque driving or high speed drilling. Your point about the chuck and the extra length doesn't apply to the Metabo as you replace the existing SDS bit holder (chuck?) with a conventional chuck so the length and weight stays the same. You seem to have your heart set on these makes but if you really want decent speed control then the Bosch PBH2200RE SDS Drill £90 from Argos, has an electronic speed control, about 10 positions IIRC, This came in very handy to ensure a slow speed when drilling several ceramic tiles recently. For drilling wood I suppose you'll be using one of the chuck convertors mentioned, in which case the drill is going to be pretty long and unweildy. Have you gone along to a local shop to have a play with one of these things or something simliar, try and get the chuck convertor on the drill and see how it feels as well. As others have noted it's difficult to get a drill that will perform well for all tasks, and for wood you will be much better off with a mains powered standard drill or a good battery powered drill. cheers David |
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"Kooky45" wrote in message om... No-one has commented on drill bit speed for wood. I've already got a 12V Power Devil cordless drill which is fine for thin wood and plasterboard but it's not very fast. Time for an 18volt cordless unit then :-) |
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On Thu, 01 Jul 2004 02:47:21 +0100, John Rumm
wrote: Kooky45 wrote: from the Metabo range as they have a very good quick change mechanism for swapping the SDS chuck with a conventional one (better than Makita I believe). I first thought I'd get a BHE24 drill but I know they Not sure I follow that... there is no such thing as an SDS chuck as such - SDS bits just plug straight into the end of the drill. A conventional chuck for a SDS drill is to all intents and purposes just a special SDS bit that plugs in like any other. You can have drills with separate chucks. I have the Bosch Multidrill and that has one chuck for SDS and a different one for conventional bits. ..andy To email, substitute .nospam with .gl |
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I expect to get an SDS, most likely from scerwfix or toolstation - big
Q is which ones have rotostop AND will not let the chisel wander round (gradually rotate) as it hammers? Theres no info in the cats about this. I'm after a 2kg one. Thanks, NT |
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Thornton wrote: I expect to get an SDS, most likely from scerwfix or toolstation - big Q is which ones have rotostop AND will not let the chisel wander round (gradually rotate) as it hammers? Theres no info in the cats about this. I'm after a 2kg one. I've just bought the Makita HR2450, you can lock the chisel. Just move the selector half way towards the hammer only setting (the white dot just visible in the Screwfix catalogue photo), rotate the chisel to your desired position and move the selector fully over to lock. It also has an interlock on the mode selector to stop it jumping from one mode to the other on it's own accord as I understand some of the cheaper models have been known to do. -- Mike Clarke |
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