Drill

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Hi, can anyone recommend a drill? We are very very beginner diy-ers and need it for putting up curtain poles/blinds, flat pack furniture, shelves etc. Just overwhelmed with choice when googling!

We've not long bought this one from B&Q. Seems to do ok in the very short time we've had it. Two batteries and a carry case. £45.

www.diy.com/departments/mac-allister-18v-2-x-1-5ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill-mscd18-li-2/3663602798453_BQ.prd

Some of the activities you mention sound more like they would suit an electric screwdriver. I've has this one for a few years and have had no problems with it - www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Cordless-Screwdriver-Integrated-Lithium-Ion/dp/B00XI610R0/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=11V4750J1IW29&keywords=bosch+cordless+screwdriver&qid=1667217875&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjc5IiwicXNhIjoiMi45NyIsInFzcCI6IjIuNDkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=bosch+cordle%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

For actually drilling holes in walls etc it depends on the material(s) you are going to be drilling into and how much use you are going to get out of the drill.

If you are going to be doing quite regular DIY going forward then it's worth making the investment in power tools but if it's just for a few occasional bits and pieces then a manual screwdriver set and a hand drill will probably suffice and will cost a lot less.

www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcd778d2t-sfgb-18v-2-x-2-0ah-li-ion-xr-brushless-cordless-combi-drill/268fx

Thanks everyone! I guess we will be drilling into plaster to make holes to put up the blinds and curtain poles, and drilling into whatever our Argos bookcase is made of that doesn't have any helpful predrilled holes in it to put the back on so it can be more stable and look less like the leaning tower of Pisa

I came on here & asked the same question years ago. Do yourself a favour & get a basic DeWalt with twin batteries. You'll save a fortune in the long run. You can drill & screw with it. The batteries last for a very long time on one charge. When one needs charging you can use the other. Charging is very fast. About 20mins for a full refill I seem to remember. The DeWalt is light & easy for a beginner. I think mine was £79. I love it.

On average a household drill is used for less than 20 minutes a year. The DeWalt we were bought as a house moving gift lasted no longer than Ryobi that replaced it. In both cases it was the batteries that failed after 7-8 years and proved to be obsolescent and irreplaceable.

Don't spend too much. But I agree about the electric screwdriver suggestion. We also have a Bosch one of those, and being able to charge it by USB makes it perfect for the motorhome, and at home means it doesn't require it's own special-special charger. Watch for this coming on a Black Friday deal next month.

Great thanks everyone!

For what it's worth, we use Makita cordless tools these days, we've found them to be excellent.
If you're going for cordless, it's as well to pick a good brand, as you can then buy other tools as you need them without batteries and share the batteries between them.

Watch videos on YouTube you will get a better idea of the type of drill you need for the jobs you want to do . Not all drills will be good for drilling everything.
if there was one magic drill that did everything we would all buy it 🙂

just do some research and good luck 👍

I don't know if this is relevant but we have a local objects library that lends out tools for free!

Now that is a really good thing . 🙂

No, you will be drilling through the plaster and into the wall behind. Plaster has no strength. The actual walls will be brick, block, plasterboard on a wooden frame, or sometimes plasterboard stuck to the wall with blobs of plaster.

An 18volt cordless combi drill with two batteries will be suitable for most small DIY jobs.

The Aldi and Lidl ones are reasonable for the low price. A plastic carry case is useful. If not included, get a small set of drill bits, around a dozen, of a reputable brand. You will need both HSS drills (usually black) for wood, and TCT (usually silver) for brick and block. If you buy a thousand-piece set, you will end up using about four of them.

When you buy a block of plasplugs, you will find it includes a rectangular flap showing the correct sizes of drill and screw to fit.

My suggestion would be to consider other things as well as the drill. If you are beginner DIY it doesnt mean you wont have need for other items in future such as a sander or a saw. Most of the brands above are absolutely perfect for your needs but consider that having the same brand 99% of the time means you dont have to buy more batteries. Saving you money

They all have it so choose a brand, i went Ryobi, and get that one. Most can do drilling, screw driver jobs easily. My Ryobi battery does my drill, sander, and fan jobs perfectly.

Ok thanks everyone! I have had a look at borrowing one and there doesn't seem to be anything similar near me but have posted on a neighbourhood group to ask, great idea!