Combi drills. Makita versus De Walt

gallop


Joined: 12/12/2010
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
29/09/2011 15:57

I have always used top of the range cordless De Walt but am due a new one and am confused as to the best general purpose drill for an avid D I Y er. I generally buy from Screwfix. Any comparison details would be welcome.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
29/09/2011 16:09

De Walt... vs.. Makita.,http ://www.toolmarkdowns.com/110/dewalt-vs-makita

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
29/09/2011 17:05

I could even tell you where the De Walt shops are in several cities and towns in the world. Sad or what?! As hubby generally likes to have a nose in them, I know sad! The one in Funchal, I recall, was a good one!!!!!!!!!!



He says though that it's down to personal preference they are both much of a muchness. His current one is De Walt as it was on a very good offer from Screwfix and it was brought out by a friend.



His advice is that whichever you choose you should have two batteries for it though

straitasadie


Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
30/09/2011 17:18

Make sure you get one with lithium batteries.Dearer but after being idle for 6 months they still have all the chage left in them.

gallop


Joined: 12/12/2010
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
30/09/2011 19:10

Thanx for some good advice. Weight is now a consideration when on overhead jobs so will probably go for the Makita kit rather than my old favorite the XRP Dewalt.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
30/09/2011 21:53

De Walt every time. Our Engineers use them all the time.



wynyardman

noiseboy


Joined: 16/08/2011
Posts: 16

Message Posted:
01/10/2011 10:03

I found the best way is to let someone else do the job ! but the black and white makita small drill and impact driver is the best tools on the market for pro and Am use, hope this helps