Is a cordless suitable for drilling in bricks?

kev3 · Post by **kev3** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:28 am

Hi guys, I was drilling some holes in a brick wall for some shelving at the weekend using my dad's drill when it stopped working!
So i am looking for a replacement, it won't get much use so i am not looking to spend much, but i am not sure if the cordless drills are capable of drill holes in bricks? or should i be looking at corded power drills?
I looked at the tool reviews and like the sound of the Wickes SKU 167213 18V, but is the suitable?

Many thanks, Kev.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:42 am

Corded drills are so cheap it is worth buying a hammer drill for when you need it. A cordless drill/driver is also useful but if you will be only using it on occassions then the battery charge time is a significant consideration as is having two batteries. Cheap drills have longer charge times and this can be a real pain when you run out of power half way into a job.

Get a corded drill chum.

DWD

wf9 · Post by **wf9** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:46 pm

A silverline cordless hammer drill might be right up your street fella. They come with a 3 year warranty too so should it break you'll get it fixed/replaced for free.

take a peek http://www.silverlinetools.co.uk

or buy them at spam link removed by admin
not sure they're up to the hammer id give a drill but for small diy jobs im sure they'd be up for it.

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:53 pm

I'd go for a corded SDS drill,

cheap coredless machines are normally useless and will just annoy you!

B&Q have some good deals on at the minute

kev3 · Post by **kev3** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 3:58 pm

Can SDS drills be used on other materials?
I am drilling on red bricks at the moment but i'll need to drill some holes through tiles and a bath later.

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 4:02 pm

agree, cheap cordless is useless. Get a cheap corded.

SDS.........i've only ever used it on bricks.

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 4:07 pm

Yes you can use an sds drill on any material, just make sure that you switch the hammer action off.

You can get sds wood drills as well as masonry.

If you needed to drill metal you may need a chuck convertor, which is about £10.00

I have heard that the chuck convertors can wobble a bit and so you can get some sds drills where you can fit a normal chuck or sds chuck, but I am not sure if the cheap models do this or not!

kev3 · Post by **kev3** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:19 pm

I have had a rethink about this as i'll probably keep this drill for 10 years!
So i would like a decent cordless one for around £80-£100, i can see in the reviews that the Ryobi CDI-1803 for £80 is a good buy but can't find it for that price anywhere?!
Any other suggestions?

skiking · Post by **skiking** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:31 pm

This is the model down from the one you talk about but if you need a jigsaw as well it seems a good offer. I got the circular saw option a couple of months ago, again £100, but now £149.

BTW the drill is not bad - have drilled holes in brick and the battery lasts a while plus you get 2.

kev3 · Post by **kev3** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:43 am

don't really need a jigsaw..
Is this a good drill? does is have hammer mode?

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro ... 6&ts=02763

Thanks

stevemastic · Post by **stevemastic** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:24 pm

They are piled high & my local counter , the batterys won't last to long between charges :|

kev3 · Post by **kev3** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:35 pm

Thanks for the advice, will carry on looking

carhartt kid · Post by **carhartt kid** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:38 pm

If you have a look on the back of the Screwfix catalogue or on the website. There is a Hitachi 18v cordless drill hammer drill. Its only £89.99 and I rckon would be fine for you. I worked as a chippie for three years with a cheap as chips 18v cordless, and it lasted me fine. The Hitachi is way better than I had and it should last you fookin ages if your just DIYing!

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro ... Ref%3Dnull

Just seen this Makita to whislt getting the link. Well worth a look.

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro ... 6&ts=76777

Also, if you've got £30 left over, grab a Bosch green corded hammer from B&Q or screwfix. They're absolutely bombproof...I've had mine 5yrs and am still mixing plaster and concrete with it!! Plus it still hammer like new!!

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro ... 7&id=38286