Recommend "Casual Handyman's" Electric Drill

Diji1 on 28/02/2016 - 11:05

Looking for a low to medium power drill for the crap casual handyman meaning someone who will pull it out once a year for a day. Basically I can't see myself using a drill on anything but wood and plastic as I pretend to be a DIY wiz that I am not so no need for high power or hammering.

Corded or cordless: if there's a compelling reason to get a battery powered drill I don't mind but I think from what I read corded will be best because cheap drills have crap batteries for the most part plus I won't be using it for 364 days a year so having to remember to charge it before use would just be a PITA, more so than plugging in an extension cord.

There is another thread from 2014 that is pretty much asking the same thing however all the links are dead - and there have been major game changing advances in drill technology so everything is different now. Just kidding but the links are dead so I made a new thread.

I would prefer to spend less than $99.

Which drill would you recommend to someone located in Adelaide, SA OzB?

Thanks in advance!

Home & Garden Drill Power Tool

Comments

  • oscargamer on 28/02/2016 - 11:22
    +1

    just get along to Bunnings and spend $50 on this (3 year replacement warranty) http://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-710w-13mm-hammer-drill_p629…
    or $100 on this http://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-710w-13mm-hammer-drill_p62…

    For what you need, spend $50

  • boonanza on 28/02/2016 - 11:30
    +1

    I agree with oscargamer definately get a hammer drill. This one at supercheap has a bit more grunt 1050w it's $60 http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Rockw…

  • stevednj48 on 28/02/2016 - 12:32
    +1

    i got one from supercheap auto been pretty good when i need it.

    http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Direc… $24.99

  • Diji1 on 28/02/2016 - 16:07

    Damn thanks guys you are exceptionally helpful as usual and those are some cheap prices! :)

  • mskeggs on 28/02/2016 - 16:43
    +2

    I have used a cheap Ozito hammer drill for over a decade. It might have cost $30, but no more.
    It has seen plenty of diy work including drilling masonry and metal. I wouldn't spend any more for normal use.
    I have a battery drill too, and spend more on them, and they typically need new batteries after 5or 6 years.

  • Euphemistic on 29/02/2016 - 07:09

    Don't get a cordless one unless you think you will use the batteries at least once a month. They don't like sitting around, although I've got solar Christmas lights with batteries that seem to manage ok. Why pay extra for a cordless drill when ther is the risk of not using the batteries enough to cycle them. I love my cordless tools, but do use them very regularly as the batteries are also used in garden tools (ryobi one+ lithium works great)

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