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Which power tool
Hi,
I am thinking of buying my Boyfried a power tool for his birthday, I am thinking of perhaps a cordless drill or sds drill, has anyone any advice please?
I am thinking of buying my Boyfried a power tool for his birthday, I am thinking of perhaps a cordless drill or sds drill, has anyone any advice please?
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Post by ultimatehandyman »
Hi Leah,
Id get a Bosch if possible, some of the really cheap makes are cheap for a reason. Bosch domestic (the green ones) should be ok for the home DIY user.
You can often get these on screwfix or amazon for a decent price.
Good luck.
Id get a Bosch if possible, some of the really cheap makes are cheap for a reason. Bosch domestic (the green ones) should be ok for the home DIY user.
You can often get these on screwfix or amazon for a decent price.
Good luck.
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What about a Ryobi cordless drill and saw set??
All depends on your budget Leah!
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea/sea ... =1&x=0&y=0
All depends on your budget Leah!
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea/sea ... =1&x=0&y=0
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Post by Hinton Heating »
If you wanna spash out, then this guy is good for dewalt stuff....
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Dewalt-Tools-D ... esstQQtZkm
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Dewalt-Tools-D ... esstQQtZkm
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Post by supersparky »
yeh but the only thing is dewalt wont honour their guarentee unless its CE marked for europe sale
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Post by Hinton Heating »
wouldn't that only apply to the charger??
Oh supersparky, i'm guessing thats not you in your aviator!
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