The Tools and other D.I.Y bargains thread

[D tj]

I use a small 10.6v? Metabo and 18v Makita batt drill with percussion off, BUT I use the spear point or a universal bit ....sharpened like a steel drilling bit: this combination instead of a rotary hammer with drill bit.
The rotary hammer is faster but not safe for tiles.

 

[F1 Fan]

Be aware that one is an SDS drill the other a standard impact drill. They have different uses.

I understand. I need a drill for when I need to drill into concrete, tired of struggling with cheaper drills. So my thought process was to be one that can handle concrete easily, but then I realized it will be quite a big drill and I may sometimes struggle to get into smaller spaces. That's why I looked at the 481, which apparently can handle concrete too.

The Makita range is confusing cause there are many options (I haven't looked at other brands). I currently use a Bosch GSB180 for day to day. I want a drill I can spefically use for drilling smaller holes into walls, and then into concrete as well. I rarely go bigger than 12mm

 

[airborne]

I understand. I need a drill for when I need to drill into concrete, tired of struggling with cheaper drills. So my thought process was to be one that can handle concrete easily, but then I realized it will be quite a big drill and I may sometimes struggle to get into smaller spaces. That's why I looked at the 481, which apparently can handle concrete too.

The Makita range is confusing cause there are many options (I haven't looked at other brands). I currently use a Bosch GSB180 for day to day. I want a drill I can spefically use for drilling smaller holes into walls, and then into concrete as well. I rarely go bigger than 12mm

If you want to drill like butter into concrete get an SDS drill, it's a game changer and the bits also last much longer..

The smaller Ingco cordless SDS drill isn't very big and under R2k.

 

[PhireSide]

If you want to drill like butter into concrete get an SDS drill, it's a game changer and the bits also last much longer..

The smaller Ingco cordless SDS drill isn't very big and under R2k.

Seconded. SDS is a game-changer for masonry work. Once I used an SDS for drilling holes it was hard to go back to a conventional impact driver

EDIT: This is not a bad combo for R3k. SDS drill, normal drill driver, 2x batteries, a charger and a canvas bag. The Total range is compatible with Ingco as they are the same thing, just branded differently.

 

[D tj]

I have drilled into concrete with my 10.8 v? Metabo without percussion action.....I go in with a 4mm then enlarge the hole. Here the drill bits and speed are important, see my earlier post.
Possibly look @ Ingco or Ryobi brushed SDS models? they are smaller in size and weight?

 

[F1 Fan]

So I am wanting to stick to the Makita range....Always wanted it so am now starting to build up the range.

SDS it is. Would there be a massive difference for a DIYer in these two:

Cordless: https://www.builders.co.za/Tools-&-Protective-Wear/Power-Tools/Drills/Makita-Rotary-Hammer-Drill-with-SDS-Plus-18V-(BHR202ZK)-(Excludes-Battery-and-Charger)/p/000000000000407669
Corded:

Makita Rotary Hammer Drill with SDS Plus 780W (HR2470)

www.builders.co.za

I ordererd one of these for general use, and was planning to use the batteries on the cordless SDS. The batteries are 1.3ah but I have two, so I should be able to make it last for a few holes?

Makita Impact Drill 18V (DHP453RYE)

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[Frankie23]

Yeah, I have my eye on the 4.0Ah battery as well, but will see how long this lasts. I have two so one is always fully charged, ready to be swapped out. I first want to build up my tools before I start buying additional batteries - currently have the Ingco multi-tool and reciprocating saw in my wishlist and also, the rotary hammer drill

I have both the 20v recip saw and SDS hammer drill in my Ingco cordless collection, and considering the tools you're getting for the money you're spending, these are really decent and good value for money.

I have a stack of 4Ah batteries and two fast chargers, and I've never run out of juice to get any job done. It saves time to not have to juggle a single battery between tools, but I have done that before as well and it's not a huge issue.

As the other guys have said, the SDS hammer drill goes through concrete like a mofo. Last time I had to put holes in a Vibracrete wall I went right through the entire slab with the SDS before I realised it. Had to patch up the back of the wall with RockSet . A time before that I used my DeWalt cordless hammer drill and destroyed two 6mm drill bits in the process to get some holes drilled into the same Vibracrete

Depending on your needs and the tools currently in your collection, I'd say put the SDS at no.1 on your wish list

 

[jezzad]

Anyone have experience with the Makita BHR202ZK? Do you recommend it for DIY? Deciding between this and Makita wired drill.

Makita Rotary Hammer Drill with SDS Plus 18V (BHR202ZK) (Excludes Battery and Charger)

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Ive got one and its the best tool I have ever purchased, Ive used it for holes up to 20mm used it to remove tiles, knock down a brick wall, hang up multiple items.

Decided to go cordless and Makita for the interchangeable batteries.

For me it made sense to get a cordless one because I mainly use it for 6mm - 8mm holes for most things around the house and by the time I get an extension cable out the cordless drill has already drilled the hole and its job done.

I have 3 x 3ah batteries which I used across all the tools and it lasts quite a while on the SDS, depending on size and depth of the hole.

Ive also got the Makita impact driver and a separate combination drill (with hammer) the hammer drill works well but cannot compete with the SDS and because its cordless takes the mission out of conecting a cable up. I use the impact driver and SDS the most out of all my tools.

Just over 3k here which is where I got my drill from.

 

[F1 Fan]

Ive got one and its the best tool I have ever purchased, Ive used it for holes up to 20mm used it to remove tiles, knock down a brick wall, hang up multiple items.

Decided to go cordless and Makita for the interchangeable batteries.

For me it made sense to get a cordless one because I mainly use it for 6mm - 8mm holes for most things around the house and by the time I get an extension cable out the cordless drill has already drilled the hole and its job done.

I have 3 x 3ah batteries which I used across all the tools and it lasts quite a while on the SDS, depending on size and depth of the hole.

Ive also got the Makita impact driver and a separate combination drill (with hammer) the hammer drill works well but cannot compete with the SDS and because its cordless takes the mission out of conecting a cable up. I use the impact driver and SDS the most out of all my tools.

Just over 3k here which is where I got my drill from.

Thanks dude. I managed to buy one form builders for the same price.

What combination drill did you get? I also bought the Makita impact driver as well. Don't think I need a wrench. I couldn't justify the cordless grinder and jigsaw. I don't use it enough

 

[_kabal_]

impulse bought a makita DTD152Z impact wrench as it was on special at brights.

Kind of annoying that it does not come with its own blue box, unlike the drill + battery + charger, or the circular saw that I have

 

[jezzad]

Thanks dude. I managed to buy one form builders for the same price.

What combination drill did you get? I also bought the Makita impact driver as well. Don't think I need a wrench. I couldn't justify the cordless grinder and jigsaw. I don't use it enough

Ive got the DHP482 which came with a charger and two batteries when I purchased it.

 

[F1 Fan]

Ive got the DHP482 which came with a charger and two batteries when I purchased it.

Ya I'm looking at the 458 or the 484 to complete the set (I bought the DTD152 and the DHR 202)... haven't decided on which one though...

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

Anyone ordered here?
They look very new

Future Tools - South Africa's premier online tool retailer!

High quality cordless and corded tools available for purchase online in South Africa. We have plunge saws, drills, jigsaws, impact drivers, angle grinders, circular saws, hammer drills. We also sell a wide range of hand tools and clamps for any DIY project.

www.futuretool.co.za

 

[Stokstert]

Anyone ordered here?
They look very new

Future Tools - South Africa's premier online tool retailer!

High quality cordless and corded tools available for purchase online in South Africa. We have plunge saws, drills, jigsaws, impact drivers, angle grinders, circular saws, hammer drills. We also sell a wide range of hand tools and clamps for any DIY project.

www.futuretool.co.za

They have a really nice range of Ingco tools, I have never seen such a variety at other dealers.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

They have a really nice range of Ingco tools, I have never seen such a variety at other dealers.

Yes, this place does look too good to be true
I tried ordering the cordless jigsaw last night on Takealot and all went well
This morning Takealot refunded me coz dealer has no stock
So now Im looking for the Ingco cordless jigsaw at a good price

 

[WAslayer]

Yes, this place does look too good to be true
I tried ordering the cordless jigsaw last night on Takealot and all went well
This morning Takealot refunded me coz dealer has no stock
So now Im looking for the Ingco cordless jigsaw at a good price

Pretty sure they are legit.. have mobicred and payflex as payment options, which I am have not seen on scam websites.. too much effort for scammers to also try and scam these guys to get payments handled through them..

 

[pinball wizard]

Yes, this place does look too good to be true
I tried ordering the cordless jigsaw last night on Takealot and all went well
This morning Takealot refunded me coz dealer has no stock
So now Im looking for the Ingco cordless jigsaw at a good price

Noah's Market on Pomona road has the full Ingco range.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

Noah's Market on Pomona road has the full Ingco range.

Thanx but Kempton Park is a bit far for me here in Cape Town

 

[storms1]

Anyone ordered here?
They look very new

Future Tools - South Africa's premier online tool retailer!

High quality cordless and corded tools available for purchase online in South Africa. We have plunge saws, drills, jigsaws, impact drivers, angle grinders, circular saws, hammer drills. We also sell a wide range of hand tools and clamps for any DIY project.

www.futuretool.co.za

yep they legit , got me a welding magnets very efficient service.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

Thanx
Gonna place the order now seen as you get a 10% discount on first order
Delivery is 99 bux but I am going to go collect instead, quick on my bike, they're only 10km away from work