Best drill for around 150 ??

[GMES]

Were the makita ni cad?

I have a mate that has 4 in very good nick in his shed.

And no batteries.
yes mate i need to explain though my 1st 2 got robbed out of my van my 3rd went through a very large and expensive tyre shredder, courtesy of the Div i was working with we had installed a large granutech shredder and came to commision it, we were asked to clear the conveyor belts so i passed my drill to the lad who then placed it back on the infeed belt and the rest is history and the 4th is still in service but is on it's last legs. But like i said i am really impressed with the bosch ( Lithium) and i was a sceptic with the bosch before hand.

 

[shanky887614]

Were the makita ni cad?

I have a mate that has 4 in very good nick in his shed.

And no batteries.
yes mate i need to explain though my 1st 2 got robbed out of my van my 3rd went through a very large and expensive tyre shredder, courtesy of the Div i was working with we had installed a large granutech shredder and came to commision it, we were asked to clear the conveyor belts so i passed my drill to the lad who then placed it back on the infeed belt and the rest is history and the 4th is still in service but is on it's last legs. But like i said i am really impressed with the bosch ( Lithium) and i was a sceptic with the bosch before hand.

Bosch are reliable definitely, I like my makita though as I can get a circular saw, grinder etc later

 

[brman]

Thanks for replying guys!

is there any real difference between the different versions of the same models i'e 458RFE,458Z etc ??

Z is a bare drill, no batteries or charger. RFE is with charger and battery(s) I think. The basic drill is all the same.

 

[matt1386]

Im a trainee and this is the drill I have, I haven't had chance to put it through its paces yet but everything ive needed it for it has been great !

http://m.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gsb-18v-li-18v-4ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill-coolpack-battery/69942

 

[john25]

That sounds like a very good drill m8

 

[shanky887614]

That sounds like a very good drill m8

Specs are lower than similar priced drills.

Im curious about battery life though.

Never met anyone using bosch combi drills

 

[john25]

Specs are lower than similar priced drills.

Im curious about battery life though.

Never met anyone using bosch combi drills

yea I am still leaning towards the 458 I found a cheaper price that includes the case for 164 next day Delivered ,Im just gonna wait to see what Drill the sparky is gonna bring in on Monday to show me.before I buy .but thanks for all the replies !!

 

[D Skelton]

The bhp451 is the older one with the three speed gearbox.

Better getting the 458 its only two speed but has more torque and is more reliable.

You're gonna need to clarify that statement! lol

I've never had problems with my 451s and I have three. Also, put the 451 on to speed 1 and match it against the 458s speed one, I think you'll find the 451 has a hundred times more torque. Supposedly, the only reason the 451 was replaced was because of complaints about the 451 snapping wrists it was so powerful! lol That is why I love it!

 

[shanky887614]

You're gonna need to clarify that statement! lol

I've never had problems with my 451s and I have three. Also, put the 451 on to speed 1 and match it against the 458s speed one, I think you'll find the 451 has a hundred times more torque. Supposedly, the only reason the 451 was replaced was because of complaints about the 451 snapping wrists it was so powerful! lol That is why I love it!

Nope, not all the 451 drills have the problem.

the gears wouldn't engage properly and the chuck slips as well.

I like my 451 and its good.

the 458 is actually more powerful, I was roflol when a mate of mine hit himself in the face when he borrowed my drill

 

[D Skelton]

Nope, not all the 451 drills have the problem.

the gears wouldn't engage properly and the chuck slips as well.

I like my 451 and its good.

the 458 is actually more powerful, I was roflol when a mate of mine hit himself in the face when he borrowed my drill

More powerful at higher speeds yes, but it only has two speeds, medium and fast. The 451 has slow! And that is wrist breaker speed!

A ferrari is more powerful than a truck, but which one are you going to tug an aeroplane with!? Lol

 

[shanky887614]

More powerful at higher speeds yes, but it only has two speeds, medium and fast. The 451 has slow! And that is wrist breaker speed!

A ferrari is more powerful than a truck, but which one are you going to tug an aeroplane with!? Lol

Do you guys know that you just slightly press trigger then its as slow if not slower!!!

Makes no odds really. Only 8nm difference

 

[D Skelton]

Do you guys know that you just slightly press trigger then its as slow if not slower!!!

Makes no odds really. Only 8nm difference

The slower gear means more torque at that speed. Like trying to do a hill start in fifth instead of first.

 

[shanky887614]

The slower gear means more torque at that speed. Like trying to do a hill start in fifth instead of first.

When do you really need loads of torque in a drill anyway?

If you need a lot of torque its either corded or impact driver

 

[D Skelton]

When do you really need loads of torque in a drill anyway?

If you need a lot of torque its either corded or impact driver

Long augers

 

[shanky887614]

Long augers

Woodbits with extension bars will go a lot further