[shane-lowdat]

Hi all, I'm half way through buying all my materials for my floating wall. (will put pics up when I get everything ready)

The timber I'm using for the frame is about 5x5cm but I don't have a drill yet to drill it into the wall. Will this one do...

Drill

I know it's the cheapest but I've a serious lack of funds at the moment.

Thanks

[Shockabuku]

Well, it's a hammer drill with 13mm masonry capacity, so in theory it should be ok to make some holes in yer bricks. I'd definitely want to put a decent quality bit on there though, as you'll want to give it all the help you can . Alternatively, can you borrow a decent one from someone?

[esdubu]

Like shokabuku says it's more to do with the quality of the bits than the drill, especially if you're only using it for a few holes. Make sure you use a wood bit for the timber and a masonry bit for the brick and you should be fine.

If you can stretch to £25 quid this drill would probably serve you a bit better, plus it's cordless so no faffing with wires.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/20449/...ombi-Drill-24V

[shane-lowdat]

Originally Posted by esdubu

Like shokabuku says it's more to do with the quality of the bits than the drill, especially if you're only using it for a few holes. Make sure you use a wood bit for the timber and a masonry bit for the brick and you should be fine.

If you can stretch to £25 quid this drill would probably serve you a bit better, plus it's cordless so no faffing with wires.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/20449/...ombi-Drill-24V

Thanks mate i'll go for that one

[spaceman763]

Apologies for hijacking this thread but on the subject of drills can someone recommend a good all round quality drill. It'll be my first drill for small DIY projects but i'd rather get something that will last a few years. Ideally want some Screwdriver and Drill Bits together in a package.

Cheers

[esdubu]

Originally Posted by spaceman763

Apologies for hijacking this thread but on the subject of drills can someone recommend a good all round quality drill. It'll be my first drill for small DIY projects but i'd rather get something that will last a few years. Ideally want some Screwdriver and Drill Bits together in a package.

Cheers

Depends how much you want to spend i suppose, makita and dewalt are both good makes. My makitas cost me £290 a couple of years back with three batteries and (special offer) second drill. They've lasted me through rebuilding my entire house! If that's a bit too much for you then this might be a bit better compromise.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/92618/...ill-Driver-18V

Doesn't come with bits but to be honest you can get a decent set for about £20. More importantly it comes with two batteries which means you can be charging one up while using the other.

In my opinion you really need two drills, one for driving and one for drilling. Saves a lot of swapping bits around!!!

[Mike Spence]

Rather than two drills you're better off with a drill and an impact driver. Once you've used an impact you'll never use a screwdriver bit in a drill ever again.

Good offer at Screwfix at the moment on a Ryobi drill with a free impact driver that's more than adequate for the keen diy type and it's 18v.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/79355/...-Impact-Driver

[tojo]

Having just put up a frame on my wall, I can second how good it is to have an impact driver. Noisy, but great.

[MarkP80]

If that's a bit too much for you then this might be a bit better compromise.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/92618/...ill-Driver-18V

- Problem with that drill is it doesn't have a hammer function, so doesn't really fit the bill for an all-round DIY tool.

I've used Ryobi tools for a number of years now, and I've been amazed at the quality you get for the money. I was going to mention them but -

Good offer at Screwfix at the moment on a Ryobi drill with a free impact driver that's more than adequate for the keen diy type and it's 18v.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/79355/...-Impact-Driver

- I was beaten to it! Regardless of the impact driver (never used one yet), the drill has a hammer function making it suitable for masonry, so meets the all-rounder spec on its own. Also, Ryobi do a big range of 18v tools all using the same battery, which makes them versatile as well. I've noticed B&Q have started stocking a wide range of Ryobi gear, you can sometimes pick up a bargain there, but £100 for a drill and two batteries is pretty good I think.

MarkP

[Mec]

Originally Posted by tojo

Having just put up a frame on my wall, I can second how good it is to have an impact driver. Noisy, but great.

Originally Posted by Mike Spence

Rather than two drills you're better off with a drill and an impact driver. Once you've used an impact you'll never use a screwdriver bit in a drill ever again.

Good offer at Screwfix at the moment on a Ryobi drill with a free impact driver that's more than adequate for the keen diy type and it's 18v.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/79355/...-Impact-Driver

Hi, I'm looking at fixing a frame to the wall this weekend and I'm now considering getting an impact driver. I have no experience using one however and on the screwfix site they recommend using specially designed torque bits. Are they really needed or can I get away with standard bits?
Any help welcome

[Mike Spence]

You're better off with the specific bits as they lock into the chuck of the impact driver. The normal bits are too short and will fall out, also they'll probably last for about thirty seconds with the force that's required to put in big wall fixings.