Sticky Fingers
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Had 100% success with it in my own use case. New tools including my cheapo Titan drill driver are indeed Lithium.
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Cheapo cordless drill/driver- Makita copies?
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ghostlymoron2
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I have a venerable Bosch NiCad battery drill that my wife bought me when I bought my first sailing boat many years ago. It has served me well as has my sander from the same supplier. There will probably be some 'buy cheap, buy twice' responses to your enquiry but, for for DIY use it's not necessary to go for Makita.
Of course when the time comes I'll get the lithium equivalent.
Of course when the time comes I'll get the lithium equivalent.
Puffin10032
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I bought a cheapo drill off fleabay for £28 complete 2 batteries and various accessories. In terms of quality it's world away from Makita but for something which will probably only be called upon once in a blue moon it'll do. I think the quality of the drill bits is at least as important as the drill.
Stemar
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This is definitely true. I won't buy cheap drill bits unless it's something special for a specific, one-off job
Dantp
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I'm interested in how the makita clone turns out.
I've found the lidl Parkside 20V range pretty good. And very good value.
The angle grinder is underpowered compared to a cheap 240v version but very handy on board away from shore power.
Main problem is you might have to wait weeks for them to have the tool you want in the middle aisle.
I've found the lidl Parkside 20V range pretty good. And very good value.
The angle grinder is underpowered compared to a cheap 240v version but very handy on board away from shore power.
Main problem is you might have to wait weeks for them to have the tool you want in the middle aisle.
PetiteFleur
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I've got the Aldi 16v drill which I keep on board - has been very useful when doing small jobs afloat. At home I have a Ryobi 18v + which is excellent, been really worked hard over the years, have built up quite a few now, always bought when on special offers.
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Not so much gutless as not very robust. A friend bought one of the Chinese cheapos (Katsu brand which amused me) and I helped her put furniture together with it. It did the job but I felt worried the case or the collar round the chuck would crack very easily. It used the same battery design as my Bosch drill but engagement was very poor either falling out unexpectedly or sticking when you wanted to change i. I feel a drill/screwdriver is one of the tools that you use all the time and think it's worth buying a good one. I bought a new one to put on the boat, its the Bosch Compact Easyimpact which is the next one down from the one I have at home but they had on offer in a store in Rotterdam for 95 Euros including a spare battery
Sea Change
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Here's a question- a friend just kindly loaded me a Bosch drill to do a job, and it was frankly useless compared to my (genuine) Makita. The slowest available speed was far too fast for drilling metal or driving screws. Recipe for an instant snapped drill bit 
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Is this a common problem with cheaper drill/drivers? Maybe it was just that particular model?
.Is this a common problem with cheaper drill/drivers? Maybe it was just that particular model?
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Not had a problem with either Bosch drill. The one listed in my reply I have on the boat and the one at home is an older version of this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Cordless-UniversalImpact-Batteries-Carrying/dp/B09X5YBF6G/ Both have 2 speed gearbox and multiple torque settings.Here's a question- a friend just kindly loaded me a Bosch drill to do a job, and it was frankly useless compared to my (genuine) Makita. The slowest available speed was far too fast for drilling metal or driving screws. Recipe for an instant snapped drill bit
Is this a common problem with cheaper drill/drivers? Maybe it was just that particular model?
DownWest
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That just reminded me of buying a B&D drill off the Exchange and Mart a long time ago. Came with a range of drills. Rubbish steel and one was actually left handed!
Been using a Titan 18v for a few years now, very good for the price.
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Sea Change
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The one I used yesterday had a two speed gearbox and multiple torque settings. But the slowest speed was still, at a guess, hundreds of rpm.
On my Makita, you can literally make the drill spin at an absolute crawl. Very handy when lining up a slotted screwdriver bit, and also very handy when drilling metal.
Refueler
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Here's a question- a friend just kindly loaded me a Bosch drill to do a job, and it was frankly useless compared to my (genuine) Makita. The slowest available speed was far too fast for drilling metal or driving screws. Recipe for an instant snapped drill bit
Is this a common problem with cheaper drill/drivers? Maybe it was just that particular model?
All the battery gear I have .. the 'trigger' is also a speed control ... I set the torque and then by squeezing the trigger - I have speed control ..
Fr J Hackett
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Even my ancient 14.4V 1.2 Ahr Bosch "Professional" (Blue) which I have had for over 20 years has a torque setting allied to the speed setting that ensures that screws can be properly seated and not over driven. I can't remember using it on metal but it has variable speed by trigger pressure so it's quite a reasonable drill driver and even has hammer action but by modern standards it's an average to poor driver and can't compare to my 18V 5 Ahr Makita which has virtually replaced my corded drill, it has all the options of the old Bosch however it cost about €350.Here's a question- a friend just kindly loaded me a Bosch drill to do a job, and it was frankly useless compared to my (genuine) Makita. The slowest available speed was far too fast for drilling metal or driving screws. Recipe for an instant snapped drill bit
Is this a common problem with cheaper drill/drivers? Maybe it was just that particular model?
PCUK
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Certainly is a budget brand!
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As others have said, he trigger is speed control on low range (0-450 rpm)
Sticky Fingers
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I've just looked it up! You're right; but that's not the Wolf brand I remember. Apologies for any confusion.
Refueler
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I've always known Wolf as cheap but rugged gear ... had a Wolf 600W genny ... that thing powered so much ... then the carb threw a hissyfit ... it had been abused a lot ! being a far east copy of Walbro - I had a go at it ... but no deal ... gave it to a mechanic pal of mine who fixed it ... before I could pick it up - his boss had done a runner with the tools and MY genny !!
Sea Change
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My £23 drill has arrived!
It's in a nice case and came with a few bits etc.
Feels quite nice in the hand. Slowest speed isn't as slow as my Makita, but it's better than the Bosch I borrowed.
The battery says 3Ah which is a joke, it's physically about the size of a 1.5Ah and weighs almost nothing.
I haven't tried it in anger yet, but my 8yr old borrowed it to drill some holes in a cardboard box. Hellish smell of ozone off the thing, and he managed to bend one of the drill bits already. While drilling cardboard, yes
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It's in a nice case and came with a few bits etc.
Feels quite nice in the hand. Slowest speed isn't as slow as my Makita, but it's better than the Bosch I borrowed.
The battery says 3Ah which is a joke, it's physically about the size of a 1.5Ah and weighs almost nothing.
I haven't tried it in anger yet, but my 8yr old borrowed it to drill some holes in a cardboard box. Hellish smell of ozone off the thing, and he managed to bend one of the drill bits already. While drilling cardboard, yes
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onesea
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I try and avoid drilling stalls but when I have to its a hand drill and sharp bit.
Wicker than they expect, and than electric drill.