Need to buy a drill set can you recommend me one?

[milly]

Hi i need to buy a drill set. I'm tired of having to wait for people to help me out. I want one that is not too expensive but still good quality and that will cover a range of jobs. I need to mount a floating shelf and drill a hole in a wall that is big enough to run a few leads through.

£65 is my max i want to spend. Would you recommend this?
Black & Decker 14.4 V Cordless Drill with 2 Batteries and Kit Box: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Ryobi 1050w 2 Speed Impact Drill: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Bosch PSR960 Cordless Drill/Driver: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Draper 14.4 Volt Cordless Combi Hammer Drill with 2 Batteries and 4 Piece Value Tool Kit: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Keep in mind as well that i need to run a television cable and aerial lead through one of these holes. I might need to buy something else with any of the above? Spending less money is of course better for me. You could recommend me something else to buy as well.

Thanks

[larkone]

The best option from the list you have given is the Ryobi for masonry work and the Bosch for light work/timber/screw driving etc. Of the re-chargeables the Bosch is probably best in the long run because there will be a longer life for spare batteries either from Bosch or after market suppliers. My Bosch drills are now 20 years old, have been used in a professional capacity (hammered!!) , they are still going strong and I have just bought new batteries for them at a very reasonable price.

[milly]

Thanks larkone. I'm glad i asked as i might have been taken in by more expensive means better.

I think i might need to buy an accessory set.

Some people have stated that the Bosch accessory tool kit might not work and some people seem to think that it does?
Bosch 30 Piece X-Line Accessory Set: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

I might take a gamble with it. If you think that it is not going to work then please let me know.

Thanks

[roaster]

If the wall is masonry, and you need a bigger hole than 16mm, and/or the wall is thick, you might need an SDS (or SDS plus, or SDS max) drill and a long masonry bit. Try toolstation.com for cheap. There may be a store near you. (Toolstation is the new Screwfix, since Screwfix sold out to B&Q). There's also hire.

[milly]

Thanks roaster, i asked my brother in law to find out what type of wall i have and said that the wall is masonry and he said i should get a hammer drill. He also offered to do the job that i need to get done, he is a builder but he has a very busy schedule.

I think i might buy that drill still that basic one and keep it for general jobs around the house.

[Hallsy]

Just recently Screwfix had a deal on a Makita 14.4V twin pack, which had a drill driver and a hammer drill, for £73. I think it's taken off the site now but worth looking in your local outlet.

Very good drills for the price. Got more go in them than the 18V JCB they replaced.

Thing to look at with 14.4V drills is they will usually have a 10mm chuck, so this is their limit unless you used a turned down shank drill. Either way, the hammer drill is easilly up to the job up to 10mm. And probably more using a turned down shank. Also 14.4V bodies tend to be smaller & lighter which can be a bonus.

For real heavy stuff it's worth just having a cheap ~1000W corded hammer drill (such as the Ryobi you linked to), or a cheap SDS if you think you'll need it. Not worth spending loads as you'll use your battery drills more often.

Screfix also had a Dewalt twin pack with corded 600W hammer drill and 12V cordless drill driver for £60. The drill driver won't have loads of go, but would be up to little drilling/screwdriving jobs.

I'd opt for the Makita pack if they still have it, and a cheap corded drill if you find you need it.

[milly]

So i got my drill today i bought this one and i thought it would be ok to put my shelve up, it is a floating shelve.

I don't need to drill a massive hole or anything.


Bosch PSR960 Cordless Drill/Driver: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

I also bought these screws, i think i now bought the wrong screws.


Silverline 598484 160 Pack Wood Screws: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

I have never really used a drill before so all this is new to me.

I do have some rawplugs. However, the screws will not take and are loose. That drill only comes with one piece.
You can see what it comes with in this picture here.
http://www.onlinestore.it/images/Fer...0PSR%20960.jpg

I hope i can get away doing this job with this drill. I would like to complete it myself but i have stopped now as i was messing my wall up. I don't know what that light line in that picture.

What do i need to buy to complete this job, i would prefer not to buy another drill. If i can get stuff from amazon i will get it delivered tomorrow using prime express delivery.

Thanks

[27neth]

There is nothing wrong with the drill. You would need say a 7mm masonry bit, 2 inch 10's or 3' 10's screws and brown wall plugs.
How does the shelf fit to the wall? a metal bracket with poles coming out which the shelf slides over? If it is this type of fixing, screws and plugs dont work very well, you would be better off using threaded bar and resin.

John..

[milly]

Thank you 27neth, i will look for those things you suggested.

The bracket looks like this and then the shelve just slots in.

If this was about computers i would know something but DIY i'm just starting out, thanks for your help.

[27neth]

i will find some links for the items you need and post them here.
That screw your using looks far to small.
John..

[27neth]

Wall Plugs Brown 4.5 - 6mm Drill Diameter 7mm Pack of 100 - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys

Wall plugs

[27neth]

Masonry Drill 6 x 100mm - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys

Drill bit.

[27neth]

ttp://www.screwfix.com/prods/16221/Screws/Interior-Wood-Screws/Goldscrews/Goldscrew-Countersunk-5-70mm-Pack-of-100

Screws...

John...

[milly]

Thanks i do appreciate your help.
I will order from screwfix and just wait till Tuesday to get my stuff.

[27neth]

Woops, wrong drill bit i posted. You want the same one but in 7mm not 6mm.
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/16272/...rill-7-x-100mm
John..