Live In Israel - Should I Buy Cordless Screwdriver From USA?

[Boris_yo]

I am looking for good quality and affordable cordless COMBI screwdriver/drill. If i order from USA or UK, then the tool won't be compatible with our wall sockets and electricity voltage. Maybe you know of any USA, UK online shop that (preferrably accepts PayPal, Amazon Checkout, Google Checkout) offers tools for usage in other countries with their electricity compatibility?

I could try eBay also if you can recommend reliable seller.

I also want to buy other tools so buying from single online shop would be better than buying from multiple because of shipping fees.

Thanks.

[ayjay]

It may help if you give us some info about the electricity supply in Israel; but isn't life complicated enough without buying short life tools abroad?

[ultimatehandyman]

The USA is a bad idea as they are on 110v 60hz

UK tools will be a better option, but then you will have major problems with the guarantee, so your best bet is probably to get one in Isreal.

[aeromech3]

Israel 220v 50hz but mostly round two pin European style plugs hence you might be better off trying France etc but watch for the tools/chargers which have an earth as this is also different.
GB voltage near enough with nominal 230v 50hz and 3 rectangular pins, you could buy convertor plugs.
USA 120v 60hz would need a transformer and the extra 10hz would be a problem for some motor driven devices (run faster) USA use flat two pin plugs.
screwfix would be a good site to look at not sure about shipping.

[Boris_yo]

It may help if you give us some info about the electricity supply in Israel; but isn't life complicated enough without buying short life tools abroad?

So you say that cordless drills are short life tools?

What if i buy pliers, screwdrivers, ratchets etc. abroad?

My friend is visiting me soon, so i thought he could bring some tools i want to buy with him.

[ayjay]

So you say that cordless drills are short life tools?

What if i buy pliers, screwdrivers, ratchets etc. abroad?

My friend is visiting me soon, so i thought he could bring some tools i want to buy with him.

A cordless drill in professional use will probably not last much more than three years, a quick count up gives me ten I've owned over the last twenty years, three of those are still in use. There is a limit to how many times a battery will accept a charge. Replacing batteries after two or three years is rarely an economical option even if they are available.

A cordless drill in only occasional use will probably last less time as the batteries need to be charged and discharged on a regular basis for best longevity.

Good quality hand tools will last a lifetime, I still have and use many that were bought 40 years ago, I have quite few that are considerably older and still in regular use.

If good tools are not easily available in Israel then it certainly appears to make sense to buy them abroad. Personally I would want to handle them before buying.

[Boris_yo]

A cordless drill in only occasional use will probably last less time as the batteries need to be charged and discharged on a regular basis for best longevity.

That depends on battery. If it is lithium-ion then i can charge and leave it for long period and it does not have "memory effect". If it is NI-CAD, NI-MH they have "memory effect" and need to be discharged fully before charging up.

Also i saw Stanley 6 screwdrivers and they seem to be of good quality as Stanley is known brand so i trust my gut feeling that i won't be sorry.