Starting out, what tools?

Ferns_Plumbing · Post by **Ferns_Plumbing** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:44 pm

I was wondering if anyone out there has any sound advice for me regarding tools.

Can some body tell me the distinct differences between a combi drill and an SDS?

I know the SDS is probably 10 times more powerful, but for some one who hasn't the privilege of spending lots of money on tools at once would I be able to carry out a lot of jobs using a combi until I have enough money for an SDS.

I am a plumber, so drilling into masonary and joists is common.

I was thinking of getting the Erbauer Combi and Drill driver kit. Any comments on that?

All replies will be welcomed.

Thanks alot

Ben

thescruff · Post by **thescruff** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:53 pm

Any tools you buy, get the best you can afford, have a look through the tools sections there's lots on drills, battery and power.

Go for SDS you won't regret it.

fin · Post by **fin** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:23 am

sds is for mainly drilling into masonary. can be used for drilling joists etc but ideally you want an sds and a combi (cordless) drill

look on ebay there is a company on there called marshall and parsons tool specialists. there ebay id is ancatown1. they seem to specialise in factory recon dewalt and bosch machines. cheaper than normal but with a full dewalt / bosch guarantee

do not buy erbauer or other cheap stuff as you just chase ya tail taking broke tools back for replacements.

probably quickest way to find them is type in dw701 into the ebay search. this will bring up a list of dewalt dw701 mitre saws. look through till you see m&p tool specialists and go to their shop. look in the power tools and recon power tools sections.

deffo if ya gonna seriously start on your own buy some decent power tools

dewalt makita or bosch are probably the best bet for you. hilti are expensive but maybe work up to that

fin · Post by **fin** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:27 am

ohhh and as an example. the combi (cordless) drill i use at work (im a builder/joiner) is a dewalt dw997. its an 18 volt drill with 2 speeds they go for about £150 on ebay new iirc

and the company i told you about in the above post sometimes have dewalt sds drills reconed for about £50

ive had no problem with the recon stuff ive bought from them in the past.

there apparently mainly display or ex demo stuff. sometimes waranty returns

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:44 am

definatly go for the best you can afford with bosch dewalt hitachi ect as your first choice

if you are realy desperate and on a tight budget then i recomend ryobi

the one plus system can give you over 20 tools for the same batteries
you can get a starter set for £100 with 2 tools and a nice bag

i rate ryobi as diy light to medium trade they will do 80% of the big boys toys at 40% off the price
they have a 2 year warrenty and a good reputation

The Weegie · Post by **The Weegie** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:49 am

big-all wrote:definatly go for the best you can afford with bosch dewalt hitachi ect as your first choice

if you are realy desperate and on a tight budget then i recomend ryobi

the one plus system can give you over 20 tools for the same batteries
you can get a starter set for £100 with 2 tools and a nice bag

i rate ryobi as diy light to medium trade they will do 80% of the big boys toys at 40% off the price
they have a 2 year warrenty and a good reputation

Have you set up a template yet Big All.

Ferns_Plumbing · Post by **Ferns_Plumbing** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:32 pm

thanks for the advice. appreciated.

think il give erbauer a miss.

cheers guys