Hitachi 14.4V Combi Drill DV14DMR Ni-MH

Advantages: Well made and easy to operate
Disadvantages: Bit heavy but manageable

...I would be the first to admit that my attempts at home improvement are more likely to end up on a show like DIY Disasters than winning any B&Q award for Best Hanging of a Curtain Pole. Having said that I do still get the manly pleasure of doing a manual job and stepping back, wiping the sweat from my brow, scratching my arse and thinking "Yep that will just about do". With this in mind I thought it time I did a manly review about my Titan Combi drill which is of the cordless variety and hence ideal for most jobs. I have found this drill to be a good all round drill that can cope with pretty much al the jobs around the house. As a combi drill it can be used for both drilling holes and for driving and removing screws and with a 14.4v power source it can easily cope with wood and brick jobs. It comes in a hard plastic briefcase... Read review

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Advantages: Reliable, easy to use, quick recharge, two speed, 13mm keyless chuck, forward/reverse facility, many different torque settings. Meant for Industrial use.
Disadvantages: Heavy, but well balanced, can cause wrist ache if used a lot.

...(once the NiCd batteries are fully charged, after a couple of charge ups and run downs) is very long lasting. One thing you must make sure of, as it has NiCd batteries, is that you run them down completely before recharging them, otherwise they will develop a memory and will not charge fully. This can result in a big bill for a new battery, a 14.4 V battery replacement is about £73 (including VAT)! The manual is informative and fairly easy to understand, although the tool is not hard to use really. Once you are used to it, how to hold it, how much speed and pressure to apply, you can use it like a pen, and it comes as second nature to pick it up, flick the forward or reverse switch, (which when in the centre position, acts as a lock to prevent it from running when in the box) and away you go. I have used mine to drill many types... Read review

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Advantages: Heavy Duty yet compact design, perfect features for a drill.
Disadvantages: Price, but you pay for quality.

...Iv'e had this combination hammer and driver drill for rougly 2 years now, I use this drill for mainly work purposes as I am a professional joiner and set builder so I need a drill that promises to just keep on working at any task I need it for. Drilling concrete, putting hinges on or simple driveing screws into joints this drill delievers the best results I have experienced while using a combi drill. Alswell as a few hours a day at work usage sometimes I require this for D.I.Y. purposes and it doesnt fault their either, the small compact design is perfect for any job yet it still packs enough punch to get any job you need done professionally. I suggest buying the 'BARE' pack which is just the drill and no batteries, then buy two/three batteries and a charger sepeerate and you should save yourself a few pounds. I would deffiently... Read review

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