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  1. 8th August 2010, 05:37 PM #1
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    Default Had to get a new drill

    Been fencing and driving 75mm batten screws into treated pine. Have dilled pilot holes but my trusty 25 yr. old B&D Marathon 550Watt. drill just can't cope any more.

    So off to The BGS and bought .....Waaiiitt 4 it >>>>>

    An 1100 W Ozito. Chineses watts of course! $99, three year replacement warranty, so if it cacks I have lost nothing. If it lasts, then I'm ahead.
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  3. 8th August 2010, 05:49 PM #2
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    If it suits you then that's all that matters. I have a couple of Ozito's and they suit my use fine.

    Some guys need to spend $400 before they're happy, that's fine too.

    Enjoy!
    So many ideas........so little skill........
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  4. 8th August 2010, 06:22 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by murray44 View Post
    If it suits you then that's all that matters.
    Exactly.
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  5. 9th August 2010, 07:28 AM #4
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    Thumbs up

    You are both righ Elan and Murray. I know there was a thread here about people knocking Ozito but I have seen quite a few Ozito tools being used by tradies and none of them complained.

    The tool may well be a bit bulkier and heavier than higher end products , but so what. It gets it's first workout today.
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  6. 9th August 2010, 07:57 AM #5
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    The tradies kill them within the warranty period and start over.
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  7. 9th August 2010, 08:11 AM #6
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    I have a 9" Ozito side grinder that is a champion but when I bought the bat drill it was as weak a thing that I have ever seen and gave it to the kids to play with.
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  8. 9th August 2010, 10:20 AM #7
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    artme that trusty B&D is not past it find a competent old retired repairer and it will be like new again.
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  9. 9th August 2010, 10:30 AM #8
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    But you want your new drill to last another 25 years don't you? Do you really have to spend much? How about this one I got from Bunnings for $89?





    Quote Originally Posted by rsser View Post
    The tradies kill them within the warranty period and start over.
    How do you spell Ozito again? G M C !!
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  10. 9th August 2010, 10:41 AM #9
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    I bought a very similar looking machine to the Ozito the other day from Mitre10. Only a two year warranty but comes with a blow-moulded case for $69.

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  11. 9th August 2010, 10:51 AM #10
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    Building the new improved chicken palace on the weekend, and my 23yr old Bosch, went up in a cloud of smoke and sparks, (Gees they don't make them to last do they!!) driving self tapping roofing screws with a socket attachment through colourbond into treated pine. Mind you it has done countless holes for masonry attachments and lots of red gum sleepers when I put the garden edge in

    So I to am in the market, hmmmmm Fathers Day is just around the corner, must do some homework and drop a few hints,




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  12. 9th August 2010, 02:13 PM #11
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    I reckon this is where the $99 Makita impact driver would come into its own.

    Wongo, How did yours hold up for the deck install?
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  13. 9th August 2010, 02:21 PM #12
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    Well, I'm not tradie but it will get the odd decent workout, and I doubt I'll last another 25 years anyway.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fuzzie View Post
    I reckon this is where the $99 Makita impact driver would come into its own.

    Wongo, How did yours hold up for the deck install?
    Beautifully. I gave the Bosch and Makita a good workout. I reckon they can go on forever.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wongo View Post
    Beautifully. I gave the Bosch and Makita a good workout. I reckon they can go on forever.

    You finished the deck no pics didn't happen
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    Happy now?
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