kz
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i have some argos vouchers left, and instead of keep borrowing tools off people i thought maybe it was about time i bought some myself! so can you recommend anything from argos?
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Browse/catalogId/10651/identifier/8560983/jspStoreDir/argos/Trail/C%24cip%3D49998%3EC%24cip%3D50098.htm
tbh as cheap as possible, as i very rarely do any DIY! just want it for general use every now and then. i got a cheap electric screwdriver and it was pathetic, my cat has more power  so this is why im asking for recommendations this time!
also can you find a spirit level in argos cause i cant  lol
whats the difference between a normal drill and a hammer drill?
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John_C
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get a 24v drill, dewalt, makita, or own brands would be alright
most electric drills will have hammer mode for getting through masonary
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topshot_2k
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BOSCH are also good.
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kz
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quote:
Originally posted by John_C
get a 24v drill, dewalt, makita, or own brands would be alright
most electric drills will have hammer mode for getting through masonary
the cheapest 24v is £100! i would probably spend £65 MAX. i can get an 18v for that... i guess volts is the best option to look at?
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John_C
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yeh i got a 18v b&Q one. 24v would be best but 18v would suffice.
get wot u pay for with tools 
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Ian
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You would be better with 240v rather than cheap battery stuff IMO.
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topshot_2k
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Not always practical TBH, my Dewalt/Bosch drills have been superb so far.
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sigibbons
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Its not at all about the voltage! You want to be looking at the torque figures in NM, my Bosch 14.4v has 65NM, a cheapo argos one i'd suspect to have about 15NM, so there is a big difference!
Also about batterys, you want to look for the Ah figure, top drills are around 3.0Ah so try and keep to around 2.0Ah if you can afford it.
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