Which battery powered drill for eco plugs

[gdh]

3 hours ago, pleasant said:

10 or so years ago Milwaukee tools were always a low rent budget brand. Sold in America, made in the far east. Spent shed loads on marketing in the Europe and the UK trying to raise the profile and now promoted as a 'quality' product. They are not.....same stuff, just higher prices. Awful stuff..on par with Black & Decker, but at least B&D don't pretend to be anything other than B&Q quality.

 

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I'm not sure where you're getting that idea from. I switched to Milwaukee tools 8 years ago I think it was and all my tools are still going. There's 3 years warranty as well. 

 

They lead the market in a lot of areas, especially impact wrenches and I think they're the only ones to do 9 and 14inch grinders.

[Stere]

Qaulity is good even if is  just a brand name of a   chinese / HK based company

 

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[john87]

I have a blue Bosch drill i must have bought at least 15 years ago if not a lot more, Was well expensive when i bought it, about £200 i think, but worth every penny. The batteries are starting to lose capacity now, but the drill is as good as the day i bought it.

Would i buy another?? OMG yes, a thousand times over..

 

john..

[jannick]

Makita XFD07Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless 2-Speed Impact Driver: This drill is powerful and versatile, making it perfect for a variety of tasks, including installing eco plugs. It has a brushless motor that delivers up to 1,770 in-lbs of torque, and it can also be used as a hammer drill. The XFD07Z also has a 3-LED work light that makes it easy to see what you're doing in low-light conditions.

[jannick]

On 24/02/2023 at 19:12, openspaceman said:

I disagree as the brad points are cheap and easy to sharpen, no welding required with this:

 

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and it can be moved when the tip wears

 

 

You are right, brad points are cheap and easy to sharpen. And the split shaft collar that you linked is a great way to make them even more versatile. With the split shaft collar, you can easily move the brad point to a new location when the tip wears out. This can save you money in the long run, as you won't have to keep buying new brad points. You can check at：

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I still think that a battery powered drill is the best tool for installing eco plugs. The drills that I mentioned are all powerful and versatile, and they make the job quick and easy. But if you are looking for a more affordable option, the split shaft collar is a great way to go.

Ultimately, the best tool for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences. If you are looking for a quick and easy way to install eco plugs, a battery powered drill is a great option. But if you are looking for a more affordable option, the split shaft collar is a great way to go.

[difflock]

On 26/02/2023 at 17:58, Stubby said:

Got to disagree entirely on that one . They may have been poor back in the day but are certainly top spec now .  I watched a recent , independent test with Bosch , DeWalt , Makita and a few others . Not much between the top 3 but the Milwaukee was the only one that did not stall trying to put a massive bolt into a lump of timber . 

I still remember the 100% stunningly positive  thread on the BFF a few years ago, about the newly launched  Milwaukee  "Fuel" range of 18V cordless impact guns, 1/2" and 3/4".

Cynical grumpy hairy arsed mechanically minded anvil-breaking farmers were simply in awe of what these 18V cordless Milwaukee tools were capable of.

P.S.

I also recall there is a mostly German branded bunch of cordless tool manufacturers (about 30 ish) that cooperated to develop a common 18V battery system, so that buyers were NOT tied to one particular brand.

[AHPP]

1 hour ago, difflock said:

I also recall there is a mostly German branded bunch of cordless tool manufacturers (about 30 ish) that cooperated to develop a common 18V battery system, so that buyers were NOT tied to one particular brand.

What’s it called?

[scbk]

11 minutes ago, AHPP said:

What’s it called?

CAS - The Cordless alliance for your brands

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CAS ➤ 100% compatibility of machines, battery packs and chargers in the 18 volt class ✅ Discover now & combine as you like!

 

Most of the stuff is high end/specialised tools

 

 

You can also buy adaptors so you can run DeWalt in Makita, Makita in Milwaukee etc

[difflock]

11 hours ago, AHPP said:

What’s it called?

I believe Metabo are in there, in this common battery alliance, cos happenstance I bought a Metabo combo drill/driver set a few years ago, which has not yet dissapointed me, and I believe I recieved some advertising bumph about the shared battery platform.