SDS and Combo Drill Recommendations

[RDB85]

I’ve been asked by work to get some power tools. Currently I’m using what the other engineers have. But I would like to get my own. I am after recommendations.

 

[tony clark]

i have the makita combo drill and 18v and 36v sds all very good for me

 

[Dan]

I would have thought this thread would have had more replies by now! lol Everybody on here loves tools it seems!

Search results for: 'Sds'

www.electrical2go.co.uk

Or - oh no Superlec don't sell actual drills just bits by the looks of it. So yeah, just E2Go for drills sponsor-wise I think.

 

[Andy78]

I use Milwaukee M18 and M12 tools for everyday work. Excellent relaibility and performance. The fuel series are the better ones, but if you're on a budget the ones labelled "brushless" sold in screwfix and toolstation are ok, just older models is all.
I'd also look at Makita and Bosch professional if you are looking at a platform to build a kit on.

 

[ferg]

I'm a DeWalt fanboy.
18v brushless stuff for me.

Milwaukee stuff is very good too The guys I know with it have nothing bad to say about it.

The Makita combi drills seem not to last, based on the opinions of others who have had them.

You can get some good deals on kits but make sure you check the exact model numbers in the kits as some key tools can have lower spec versions.

 

[Dan]

Milwaukee M12 CH-0 FUEL 1.7kg 12V Li-Ion RedLithium Brushless Cordless SDS Plus Drill - Bare - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Powerful and compact rotary hammer drill incorporating a Powerstate brushless motor for longer motor life and more power. RedLink Plus intelligence system delivers advanced digital overload protection and enhances performance under load. Compatible with all...

www.screwfix.com

This one of 'em?

 

[ferg]

Milwaukee M12 CH-0 FUEL 1.7kg 12V Li-Ion RedLithium Brushless Cordless SDS Plus Drill - Bare - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Powerful and compact rotary hammer drill incorporating a Powerstate brushless motor for longer motor life and more power. RedLink Plus intelligence system delivers advanced digital overload protection and enhances performance under load. Compatible with all...

www.screwfix.com

This one of 'em?

I'm not convinced a 12v SDS would be up to much other than very light duties.
I could be wrong though... It happened once before... a while back.

 

[JAWS]

That will all depend on your budget. Just remember big brands like Makita, Dewalt, Millwaukee etc will all have different models ranging from budget normally sold in B&Q, Wikes etc then the middle range normally sold in Screwfix and then you have their top models normally online unless you live close to the retailer.
Most SDS drills will range from £100 up to around £600-£700 for the brands top models. Personally my favourite SDS of all time was a Hilti superb bit of kit, you then have the Makita 36v the Dewalt 54v's Bosch 36v all great bits of kit.

 

[Andy78]

I'm not convinced a 12v SDS would be up to much other than very light duties.
I could be wrong though... It happened once before... a while back.

I have that little guy. Got it in a twin set with the 12V combi drill. Both are really good little tools with plenty of grunt used with their 6Ah batteries. I mainly use the sds for smaller masonry drilling, usually 5.5mm and it will go all day doing that. I have used it with 16-22mm masonry bits at 600mm long and it will just about cope with that, but it takes a while and drains the batteries quickly. The 18V sds is definitely the boy for that stuff.
The main reason for the 12V stuff is weight saving. I can use the 12V sds all day one handed no problems, but the 18V is much heavier.

 

[Timbo]

Wot Andy said.
I've been using Milwaukee for 12 years now. Only had one drill fail, I wore it out - my first 12v combi drill, lasted 8 years.

 

[RDB85]

Milwaukee looks good. Is the M18 Fuel range good? As I’ve found a Combi Drill for £250 online brand new. Should be £350.

Or would this be better:

Milwaukee M18SET2B-513B 18V Li-Ion Cordless Combi Drill, SDS Hammer Drill & M12 LED Torch Kit 2 x 5.0Ah 18V & 1 x 1.5Ah 12V

Milwaukee 3 piece kit: • M18BPD 18V Li-Ion Combi drill • HD18HX 18V Li-Ion SDS Hammer drill • M12TLED Torch • 2 x 18V 5.0Ah red Li-Ion batteries • 1 x 12V 1.5Ah red Li-Ion battery • Charger and carry case M18BPD 18V Li-Ion Combi drill • High performance 4-pole motor • No load...

www.toolstation.com

I’ve also seen this Dewalt for £200 online:

DeWalt DCK266M2T-GB 18V XR Cordless Brushless Combi Drill & Impact Driver Twin Pack

Two cordless tools for twice the productivity! With this DeWalt twin pack, you’ll get a combi drill and impact driver along with two 4.0Ah batteries, a charger and a carry case – get straight to work, wherever the job takes you.Both tools use DeWalt’s brushless motor to deliver greater power...

www.toolstation.com

 

[Andy78]

Milwaukee looks good. Is the M18 Fuel range good? As I’ve found a Combi Drill for £250 online brand new. Should be £350.

Or would this be better:

Milwaukee M18SET2B-513B 18V Li-Ion Cordless Combi Drill, SDS Hammer Drill & M12 LED Torch Kit 2 x 5.0Ah 18V & 1 x 1.5Ah 12V

Milwaukee 3 piece kit: • M18BPD 18V Li-Ion Combi drill • HD18HX 18V Li-Ion SDS Hammer drill • M12TLED Torch • 2 x 18V 5.0Ah red Li-Ion batteries • 1 x 12V 1.5Ah red Li-Ion battery • Charger and carry case M18BPD 18V Li-Ion Combi drill • High performance 4-pole motor • No load...

www.toolstation.com

I’ve also seen this Dewalt for £200 online:

DeWalt DCK266M2T-GB 18V XR Cordless Brushless Combi Drill & Impact Driver Twin Pack

Two cordless tools for twice the productivity! With this DeWalt twin pack, you’ll get a combi drill and impact driver along with two 4.0Ah batteries, a charger and a carry case – get straight to work, wherever the job takes you.Both tools use DeWalt’s brushless motor to deliver greater power...

www.toolstation.com

The Milwaukee M18 Fuel range is the best out there at the minute. The combi drills have the highest torque of any available combi drill and mine minces through joists no problems. the combi drill is the M18FPD2 or M18FPD for the previous version. I think they are essentially the same tool, just the newer FPD2 is slightly lighter and smaller.

£250 is just slightly on the cheaper side of the going rate for a new version Fuel combi with 2 x 5Ah batteries and a charger. I can find that deal at £270 on quite a few websites I have had tools from before.

The toolstation Milwaukee items there are older dated stock with a bit less power, but still good. I have that combi, bought it 6 years ago and still going good although I did have to replace the trigger once.

The DeWalt kit looks a good deal if you need an impact driver. Not used DeWalt myself though so can't comment on it really.

 

[RDB85]

The Milwaukee M18 Fuel range is the best out there at the minute. The combi drills have the highest torque of any available combi drill and mine minces through joists no problems. the combi drill is the M18FPD2 or M18FPD for the previous version. I think they are essentially the same tool, just the newer FPD2 is slightly lighter and smaller.

£250 is just slightly on the cheaper side of the going rate for a new version Fuel combi with 2 x 5Ah batteries and a charger. I can find that deal at £270 on quite a few websites I have had tools from before.

The toolstation Milwaukee items there are older dated stock with a bit less power, but still good. I have that combi, bought it 6 years ago and still going good although I did have to replace the trigger once.

The DeWalt kit looks a good deal if you need an impact driver. Not used DeWalt myself though so can't comment on it really.

Thanks Andy. This the the Milwaukee Fuel one: Milwaukee M18 FPD2 FUEL Combi Drill

I would rather have an SDS than an Impact. So it’s older stock. There is one on eBay for £300. So I’m not sure what to do. As the Milwaukee Fuel one for £250 looks a bargain based on what’s they go for online.

 

[Andy78]

Thanks Andy. This the the Milwaukee Fuel one: Milwaukee M18 FPD2 FUEL Combi Drill

I would rather have an SDS than an Impact. So it’s older stock. There is one on eBay for £300. So I’m not sure what to do. As the Milwaukee Fuel one for £250 looks a bargain based on what’s they go for online.

Got a link to the deal you're looking at ? Like I say £250 is good but only just cheaper than £270 .. which is readily available.

 

[RDB85]

Got a link to the deal you're looking at ? Like I say £250 is good but only just cheaper than £270 .. which is readily available.

Can’t find it now. This any good:

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