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29th October 2012, 09:25 AM #1Skwair2rownd
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Drill Comparison
This is a none too scientific assessment of several drills I used recently while building my deck.
All drilling was done in structural pine except where stated.
They are not all owned by me apart from 2. The others were owned by various "helpers".
Cordless Drills, All 18V Lithium:
Ryobi One+(My own) A good drill fit for not too heavy duty work. Light enough and comfortable to use.
For thicker gauge screws and longer screws a pilot hole is a must. Batteries are quick charge. the drill works
well if not pushed to the limit.
Ozito Surprizingly good unit. Performed slightly better than the Ryobi despite the specifications being the same.
Makita This was the best performer of the three. More compact and with an impact function. Drove screws without a pilot hole.
Easier to get into slightly tighter spaces.
240V Power Drills:
Rockwell After about 50 3/16 holes in 2.4mm gal C purlins It spat sparks and created a beautil green electrical storm. Nuff sed.
Its best feature was the keyless chuck!
AEG Sorry! Forgot to get the model number. Purchased to replace the obove deceased item at Bunnies. Orange colour.. Best speed and torque controls
I have come acros on a 240V drill. GREAT KEYLESS CHUCK. Light enough for constant use.
Ozito My own 1050 Chinese Watt monster. Full metal jacket, two speed plus hammer. Variable torque control. More grunt than a paddock full of pigs.
Hammer function is virtually useless because the chuck works loose. Chuck (keyed ) works loose . I will replace this with a keyless chuck.
A big, heavy beast not for constant use in confined spaces or overhead! Excellent for big stuff due to the power available. Drives 4" batten screws without pilot holes
and with ease.
Hope these observations are helpful.
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3rd November 2012, 12:11 PM #2
Thanks Arthur. Not often we get to evaluate a whole load of drills at the same time.
Ozito. "More grunt than a paddock full of pigs?" I'll have to remember that one .
For driving screws I have found that you can't go past the impact drivers. My son maintains he can put a 100mm batten screw into hardwood without a pilot hole with one of these beasts (14.4V). While I don't doubt his claim, I still use a pilot hole for such work.
Regards
PaulBushmiller;
"Power tends to corrupt. Absolute power corrupts, absolutely!"
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3rd November 2012, 12:26 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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I've had the 18V lithium Ozito for 12 months and have found it to be quite good for $99. Also got the Spade Handle 1050 watt Ozito Spade Handle Drill 1050W OZSHD1050WA | Power Tools | Ozito Australia New Zealand . It's driven heaps of long bugle screws for pergolas and retaining walls etc and hasnt missed a beat...a deadset monster.
Sam
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