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  1. G

    Pillar drill start stop wiring

    Hello, My workshop pillar drill is currently controlled at the mains socket so not ideal. I have come across the attached start stop box but unfortunately no wiring diagram. Having looked online the only advice I can find is that the live feed should go through the E stop button. I have had...
    • Gtbiyb
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    • button drill motor start switch wiring
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  2. Paul.M

    Dewalt wood drill bits

    Really impressed with these Dewalt Dt4762-qz Extreme Flat Bit 10mm Wide, 152mm Long I got one for drilling joist for an alarm cable run, old joists, the ones that are normally tough to get through. This flat head wood bit was like a hot knife through butter. Highly recommended if you dont...
  3. Dan

    Makita Combi Drill

    There is as new combi drill coming out brushless and 125nm worth of torque apparently the side handle may as well be a scaffold pole! Also around the same time there will be a 5ah battery launch! Currently out at the minute is the 36v range but instead of needing an expensive 36v battery that...
  4. H

    Bosch PSR 14.4 drill/driver

    Hi folks what do you guys think of the Bosch PSR 14.4 drill/driver. Im a first year apprentice who isn't required to have a drill, I have access to a range of tools/drills from the guys Im working with, but I would like my own drill to do basic things with and for basic use at home,etc. I just...
  5. J

    2kg SDS hammer drills - what to buy?

    Hi all, im about to buy a sds hammer drill as i have been using my 5kg for most things but its a bit awkward using such a large drill for small jobs. so, options. im currently looking at two drills, makita or milwaukee. im after any personal experiences you may have had with either drill, i...
  6. L

    What type of drill is best for electrician work?

    Hi, I was just wondering what drill is best for electrician work? (combi drill, impact driver or drill driver?) Also what's the difference between all three of them? I'm a newbie starting an apprenticeship in September. What brands would everyone recommend with a price range from 75 - 150...
    • Lukeewilkinsonn
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    • drill electric electrical electrical work electrician electrician work type
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Electrical Tools and Products
  7. M

    Flexible drill bits and drilling stud walls

    Hello i was wondering how people go about drilling down a stud wall to install a socket at 450mm without makin as much damage as possible. i have been looking at flexible drill bits which sound great but have had bad reviews, does anyone know of any decent ones? As most new build floors are...
    • markthespark
    • Thread
    • chipboard drill drilling flexible plates really walls
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. J

    Best drill for around 150 ??

    Alright guys & girls so my drill died yesterday after falling 5ft off a ladder so in need of a new one, being only a mate I can't afford to spend that much for a high end Milwaukee or Hilti drills so im looking to only spend around 150 on a new one ?? 1 of the spark's I work with said to Avoid...
  9. D

    Drill for core and sds

    I have just purchased a Bosch GBH 2-28 DV and was going to use this for core or to be fair my main sds, what other sds should i buy and should i keep this bosch for core or regular sds work. Also im going to buy a core set, is edge better than norton as its more expensive and lazer...
  10. E

    Brake problem on combi drill

    Now i always thought a combi drill could be used for wood and masonry. I have a mains sds for chasing and big masonry work but Time and time again i use my combi to drill 6mm and 7mm holes for wallplugs. I often question why you would need an 18/24v sds when combi can do the same job. 36v ones...
    • Eddiesparks
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    • combi dewalt drill milwaukee problem wrong
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. M

    Outside to inside joining of conduit ?

    Hi everyone I am new to this, just started training as an electrician (at 43 yrs old) hoping to do an install of light and power to my shed (I know this needs part P) but having never used conduit before would be grateful for some advice how to start the run from the external wall of the house...
    • MikeWindsor
    • Thread
    • conduit drill inside joining outside running through
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. D

    old dewalt 24v

    Hi Iv got an old dewalt 24v ads cordless hammer. It doesn't work atall at the moment. I think it's the batteries that's knackered. It has Tbh been living in my garage for the last 5 years. I was thinking of chucking it but when I remember what it cost new this brings a tear to my eye. Does...
  13. imago

    Drilling stone walls?

    I have a full rewire to do on a stone (blue dolerite) terrace in Wales. Aside from the obvious (blood, sweat, tears, lots of masonry bits etc) are there any drill bits in particular that are better than others for this stuff? There won't be much chasing required fortunately, as careful...
  14. E

    Can anyone recommend a decent sds cordless and combi drill set?

    Evening all im in the process of looking for a decent sds cordless drill and combi drill? ive used dewalt for past few years, combi has been ok. Used it with the nano batteries and they have out lasted both drills. think is time I change them any one recommend a decent set?
    • egginyourface
    • Thread
    • anyone batteries combi cordless decent dewalt drill makita piece recommend sds
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. M

    Makita 24V battery

    Hello I am down to my last 24V battery now. Has anyone had one of the copy's off fleebay. Are they any goods. Drill is in good working order so begrudge getting rid of it but seems only choice due to original battery prices.
  16. A

    What makes a good drill

    I need to buy a drill does not know what is good. Last year bought a useless seriously damaged a few months.
  17. uksparks

    Impact Driver or Combi Drill?

    Hi, I know this has been discussed many times on here, but am about to buy one and don't really know which to be honest. At present I have a Makita combi which is ok, but I wanted something that was a little more meaty and had more go. Then I read on here that people say get a impact driver as...
  18. Bick

    2 x 2Ah or 1 x 3Ah drill batteries?

    2 x 2Ah (replica) batteries or 1 x 3Ah (genuine) battery? As the price is roughly the same, what would you choose?
  19. A

    18volt combi drill & impact driver which one ?

    Hey people, Im looking for a new combi drill & impact driver I have see this dewalt set that I quite like, http://m.NoLinkingToThis/p/dewalt-dck285m2-18v-4ah-li-ion-twin-pack-combi-drill-impact-driver-xr/62046 2 4aH batteries should last a while. but I'm not sure what's better Makita or dewalt...
    • Antonakis
    • Thread
    • combi drill driver impact volts
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. amlu

    small odd (drill) bits storage

    went to a nice tool shop, been looking at £50 makita and dewalts drill and bit sets, come back home and been looking in my workshop, trying to tidy up the tool bag with small little bits getting lost in the pockets. baccy or other steel tin (little bigger will be nice to hold christmas tree...

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