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[Nick W]

Aren't Milwaukee meant to be good, or is that just marketing?

Once you get past the it just might last long enough to screw this wardrobe together crap it's ALL marketing.
And anyone who gets stressed about my Thingy is better than your Whatsit has completely fallen for it.
The battery technology inside is the same, so a rational decision revolves around price, ergonomics and the features that are useful to you

I like Dewalt better than other similarly priced stuff mainly because the ergonomics suit me.

I have a number of Ryobi tools because I don't use a cordless circular saw, jigsaw, right-angle drill or angle-grinder  that often, but they are cheap enough to have on hand with a number of shared batteries. Actually, the cordless grinder gets used a lot, and the vacuum is really handy for the car.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Interesting as I have a Makita that is at least 12 years old and despite needing anew battery last year, has been brilliant and built all of my two extensions plus many other jobs

[tunnie]

As per an above reccomendation I got a Makita for the 2.2 LPG project, still going strong.

So much so, I'm considering a Makita Impact Wrench

[Sir Tigger KC]

Mine must have been a 'Friday' job! 

[TheBoy]

Is it the drill, or the batteries that are giving up?

Batteries like to be used reasonably regularly, not stored flat, not store outside in the winter etc.


I'm a DeWalt man, XRP in particular is a great traditional drill.  But only because that was what came out of skip diving when I lost all my other stuff in the garage.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Is it the drill, or the batteries that are giving up?

Batteries like to be used reasonably regularly, not stored flat, not store outside in the winter etc.


I'm a DeWalt man, XRP in particular is a great traditional drill.  But only because that was what came out of skip diving when I lost all my other stuff in the garage.

Both! 

The batteries aren't great and need charging before any serious use, and I have to keep swapping them during any prolonged job.

The drill itself just stops, the motor whirrs but nothing is happening, especially drilling into masonry.  Like a knackered clutch! 

[RobG]

Blue Bosch range (green is w**k) or as TB says, the XRP range of DeWalt

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Again, personal experience, the Bosch I mention above that lasted however many years (come to think of it, it was 2nd hand from a relative before my old man got it!) is/was green.

Worth bearing in mind, though, never realised there were different Boschs out there. 

[RobG]

Blue are "Professional" brand. Green are DIY

[Mr Gav]

Currently I have a Dewalt 18v cordless drill and is fine, had it about three years and no issues.

Before that I had a green Bosch 18v and 9.6v cordless drill and both expired within two years, and my green Bosch angle grinder packed up after fifteen months which lasted a little longer than the green BVosch SDS corded drill which only managed thirteen months 

I`ll never have another Bosch tool as long as I have a hole in my arse, the only positive i can say about them is my first hammer drill (corded) lasted twenty odd years.

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Slightly off topic but i have been meaning to recommend this device for awhile. Bought it the same time as the Bosch drill on an Amazon lighting deal. In the end got it for £30. It's basically a power bank like you'd charge your phone with etc.. But designed for use on cars. Its nice and small, well built and easy to use.

I was taken back when it managed to start a completely dead 3.2 Omega easily. Apparently it can jump start a car around 14 times. Well worth keeping one around in the car plus it can charge your phone and has a torch. It comes with a nice strong zip clam shell carry case to keep all the bits in.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B015R50M6E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Ever Ready]

Blue are "Professional" brand. Green are DIY

Got several of both Blue & Green drills, never have too many drills

Use a 18v Milky at work and it performs well drilling stainless / brickwork etc

What lets it down is the chuck, often loses its grip, may be getting old 

[Sir Tigger KC]

So on a rainy afternoon I've written a snotty letter to Makita UK, and I'll report back on any response I get from them.    Don't hold your collective breaths though! 

This might be the replacement..... 

[RobG]

So on a rainy afternoon I've written a snotty letter to Makita UK, and I'll report back on any response I get from them.    Don't hold your collective breaths though! 

This might be the replacement..... 

Ah capacity is a bit shite though

[Sir Tigger KC]

So on a rainy afternoon I've written a snotty letter to Makita UK, and I'll report back on any response I get from them.    Don't hold your collective breaths though! 

This might be the replacement..... 

Ah capacity is a bit shite though

True enough at 1.2ah, but my Makita is 1.3ah and was fine when it worked! 

Half the price of the Makita too and if it lasts longer than 3 years it's a winner!