what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

[Mikegh]

I'm a labourer atm and it's only been the past 2 years I've started buying tools and I was immediately converted to dewalt I love a new dewalt tool

While slightly off topic but within the same field
The dewalt flexvolt dust extractor and wall chaser has anyone had any experience with them ? I can't find a decent review for beans I guess the obvious answe would be that it would be as powerful as corded equivalent

Are you using one of those big 54v drills ?

Was considering one for joists but i dunno

 

[telectrix]

Are you using one of those big 54v drills ?

Was considering one for joists but i dunno

too heavy unless your name is Hulk. use a 110V. OK - tranny and leccy supply required, but your arms won't drop off after 10 holes, and youwon't be looking for that spare battery you left at home on charge.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I use my 54v for consumer units

 

[Mikegh]

too heavy unless your name is Hulk. use a 110V. OK - tranny and leccy supply required, but your arms won't drop off after 10 holes, and youwon't be looking for that spare battery you left at home on charge.

Thats what I'm currently using hilti te5 110v

Best piece of electrical equipment I've ever owned

Was thinking cordless though for some jobs but
not interested if they're too heavy

 

[Mikegh]

The hilti seems to be about 5.5 kg

This would be for jobs where it's too much trouble setting up the corded,maybe 20 minutes drilling joists

Maybe something lighter like a 36v at about 3kg

Obviously bit quality is very important

 

[Mikegh]

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3.7kg not that heavy really

 

[loz2754]

For joist drilling, I was introduced to the Bosch self cut flat drill bits, used with an impact driver believe it or not. Incredibly quick and easy.

I have the 54 volt DeWalt SDS drill. It's very heavy and only comes out for the bigger jobs.

 

[LastManOnline]

For joist drilling, I was introduced to the Bosch self cut flat drill bits, used with an impact driver believe it or not. Incredibly quick and easy.

An impact driver!!!. Never heard of that before. Will certainly give it a go. Especially as, the impact driver, due to its compact size, gets in to places the usual battery drill won't go. Where would you recommend for the Bosch drill bits?

 

[loz2754]

An impact driver!!!. Never heard of that before. Will certainly give it a go. Especially as, the impact driver, due to its compact size, gets in to places the usual battery drill won't go. Where would you recommend for the Bosch drill bits?

Bosch Self-Cut Speed Flat Wood Drill Bit Set 8 Pcs

Order online at Screwfix.com. Self-feeding threaded tip for faster, more accurate drilling, with little exertion or force. Pulls itself into the wood effortlessly and extremely quickly due to its self-feeding threaded tip. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 5 minutes.

www.screwfix.com

 

[LastManOnline]

Bosch Self-Cut Speed Flat Wood Drill Bit Set 8 Pcs

Order online at Screwfix.com. Self-feeding threaded tip for faster, more accurate drilling, with little exertion or force. Pulls itself into the wood effortlessly and extremely quickly due to its self-feeding threaded tip. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 5 minutes.

www.screwfix.com

Muchas gracias. Out of curiosity, did you discover that the impact driver worked with these bits through experimenting or were you told about it?

 

[Mikegh]

Well that's interesting seeing as I have an impact driver and not using it currently

 

[LastManOnline]

Milwaukee wire stripper.The new "7 in 1" (the reason I came on here tonite before I got distracted with that nice impact driver tip) .I have had 2 already and lost both (rarely lose tools). But it became my favorite stripper for ease of use. The new "7 in 1" has added features and for 35 euro, I, m well pleased

 

[Mikegh]

I went for the 1/2 inch impact driver

Figured it would be better for heavy duty work

Trouble is when u want to use 1/4 inch stuff you're using adapters and afaik they don't last that well

 

[nicebutdim]

I went for the 1/2 inch impact driver

Figured it would be better for heavy duty work

Trouble is when u want to use 1/4 inch stuff you're using adapters and afaik they don't last that well

That impact is a beast. If electrical work slows down you'll be ready to start up tyre fitting.

 

[Mikegh]

That impact is a beast. If electrical work slows down you'll be ready to start up tyre fitting.

Ya ive only used it to remove a lawn mower blade

Nice to have it though

The adapters down to 1/4 inch seem to be a weak point

I would have hoped there would be a fixed type adapter that wasn't subject to wear and tear

DeWalt DT7508 1/2 inch x 1/4 inch Impact Adaptor-DEWDT7508QZ

www.handyhardware.ie

Haven't used the adapter yet so maybe they'll last I dunno

Would be interested in trying it with the Bosch bits mentioned above