"Grunff" wrote in message
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Bruce wrote:
I have been using a 30V cordless "challenge" drill from argos for about
3years and it has served me well. It does struggle a bit when drilling
into
concrete lintels.
I am starting work on building a DIY conservatory, which will involve
drilling into concrete and the outside wall to attach the frame.

The amount of DIY I do doesn't justify the more expensive drills, so I
have
narrowed it down to 2:
JCB 800Watt corded hammer drill for £29.99 supplied with case and a few
drill bits or Wickes brand 810Watt percussion hammer drill (13mm chuck)
for
£17.99

any thoughts coments


If you're doing any amount of drilling into concrete, get an SDS. The
amount of time and effort saved on your one project will outweight the
cost.

Avoid the £30 SDS range, and go for a DeWalt, Makita or Bosch SDS, all
of which can be had at under £100. I (and several others) have a DW566
and am very, very happy with it.

Yes, an SDS drill can be had for around £100, and below these days. Well
worth it. Then get a god 1 hour charge 12-14v drill./driver, not the hammer
combi drills. Wickes do a good line in both drills and reasonable prices
and long guarantees.