Advice on getting a power drill

wet-paint

Hey folks,
I've been told the brother wants a power drill for his birthday. Budget is €130-€150 max. I have no idea on such things, or where to go to get a good one.
I presume he just wants it for general home improvement, it has to be a cordless 18v one, but apart fro mthat I'm clueless. Any ideas on what to look for, avoid, what brands are decent?

Cheers,
WP.

Davy

Makita or Hilti but you will have to up the budget

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Davy wrote: »

Makita or Hilti but you will have to up the budget

These are good brands but if its only for diy you wouldnt get the use for the higher price.

Ryobi are decent make, robust and good performance for the price available in b&q:
http://nextday.diy.com/app/jsp/product/productPage.jsp?productId=81277

Also i have had a worx drill for the last 7-8 years and find them excellent.
http://mydeco.com/p/worx-24v-hammer-drill-kit/GB00002442FSLWY5HSNCZ3CCIJNU6Y67P4Y35TJ6/

Should be available in homebase if i remember correctly.

AckwelFoley

The crowd i work foe were selling an 18v ryobi for 110 plus vat, which for the drill was pretty good value..

Ryobi are a medium quality DIY brand. Compared to the lower end Makita range that would be upper end DIY.