Decent power drill?

[c_marriott]

Can anyone recommend a decent power drill for wood work, putting together sheds for example.

 

It can't be too costly but not too cheap that it is basically useless.

 

Would prefer cordless but corded could work as well.

 

Thanks

[Yoinkerman]

My inexpensive black and decker one does alright.  it's 14 or 18v or something.

 

I find cordless really only works if you go balls deep and get extra batteries or additional tools that the batteries are swappable with.

[ZombifiedPyro]

what country are you in? and what is your budget? Milwuakee 12v fuel is a great drill for the price. I use my 18v fuel hammer drill every day at work and it holds up great.

[QueenDemetria]

I have this drill and it works great. The stock battery is kind of meh, but if you get either of the upgraded lithium batteries then its  not a problem. I've used mine to build a fence, drill holes in the frame of my car, drill through hardened steel, and a bunch of other things and it hasn't given me much trouble(the original battery was a weak link, but the upgraded batteries fixed that).

[Laederem]

My inexpensive black and decker one does alright.  it's 14 or 18v or something.

 

I find cordless really only works if you go balls deep and get extra batteries or additional tools that the batteries are swappable with.

I feel the same, I prefer drills with cords.

 

Sure the cable and extensions might be a bit inconvenient at times, but the drawbacks from not using a battery are much worth it IMO.

Best case scenario you get a cheap cordless for small light duty things and a solid corded drill. 

[Aphexx]

although I've never bought one from there because I already have an inherited corded drill and a cordless that I bought... I'm surprised at the quality of corded drills I run across when I browse around pawn shops 

[c_marriott]

what country are you in? and what is your budget? Milwuakee 12v fuel is a great drill for the price. I use my 18v fuel hammer drill every day at work and it holds up great.

 

I live in the UK, England, budge is flexible, just want it to be worth while but not overly expensive

[techswede]

Cordless - Ryobi

Cord - Hitatchi

 

Used those brands for work for over four years. Never had one break.

They even got soaked in mud a few times. Still worked 

[c_marriott]

http://www.diy.com/departments/black-decker-cordless-18v-li-ion-drill-1-battery-bdh18k/808918_BQ.prdhow does this look?

[c_marriott]

Cordless - Ryobi

Cord - Hitatchi

 

Used those brands for work for over four years. Never had one break.

They even got soaked in mud a few times. Still worked 

 

http://www.diy.com/departments/ryobi-cordless-18v-drill-driver-1-battery-rcd18-l13s/658974_BQ.prdThis is one I could get within the budget?

[techswede]

http://www.diy.com/departments/ryobi-cordless-18v-drill-driver-1-battery-rcd18-l13s/658974_BQ.prdThis is one I could get within the budget?

I've got one of those^^ Works just fine

[c_marriott]

I've got one of those^^ Works just fine

 

Is it strong enough to go through walls and wood?

Also, do you know where I can get extra batteries?

[techswede]

Is it strong enough to go through walls and wood?

Also, do you know where I can get extra batteries?

I've only used it to drill holes in 1mm steel and 3mm plastic. But i think it can handle wood

 

They should sell extra batteries at the hardware store you buy it at. 

[c_marriott]

I've only used it to drill holes in 1mm steel and 3mm plastic. But i think it can handle wood

 

They should sell extra batteries at the hardware store you buy it at. 

 

Would it do for general house work? Going to be doing a lot of redecorating inside and out.

Great, probably will get another one then

[techswede]

Would it do for general house work? Going to be doing a lot of redecorating inside and out.

Great, probably will get another one then

It is a cheap power drill. It'll probably do what you ask of it. (And i think you have a few months of warranty if it doesn't)

[ZombifiedPyro]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Milwaukee-M12BPD-202C-Compact-Percussion-Drill/dp/B00IQ8DMVW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1433111227&sr=8-5&keywords=milwaukee+m12+drill

 

This one will go through wood, masonry (brick + mortar, stone, etc), and metal. Has a 3/8" chuck (largest drill bit).

 

If you want something that is very cheap and go with the ryobi drills, I have had the black and decker ones completely fall apart on me before. My ryobi hasn't, but the battery failed me in less than a year.