TobyB
Established Member
My B&D 550W mains hammer drill that's served me fine for all sorts of DIY, woodwork, etc for nearly 25 years has just died on me. Nothing spectacular like smoke, sparks, etc. And not dropped or anything. But just dead. Checked the fuse, etc ... still dead.
First question. Is it likely to be repairable ... if so, what to look for, where, etc?
Second question. What should I replace it with. I have the little Makita 10V Li-On drill/driver set which is handy for small/light jobs (good buy) but no good for heavier stuff - like drilling into masonry. Should I be looking at an 18V Li-On Bosch/Makita/De Walt or the like? Some of the forum posts I've found on searches have rubbished the hammer drill options on the cordless stuff - do I still need a mains impact drill - or is that for "professional" "all-day" heavy working rather than hobbyist, house maintenance, etc? What have you got, or would you get?
First question. Is it likely to be repairable ... if so, what to look for, where, etc?
Second question. What should I replace it with. I have the little Makita 10V Li-On drill/driver set which is handy for small/light jobs (good buy) but no good for heavier stuff - like drilling into masonry. Should I be looking at an 18V Li-On Bosch/Makita/De Walt or the like? Some of the forum posts I've found on searches have rubbished the hammer drill options on the cordless stuff - do I still need a mains impact drill - or is that for "professional" "all-day" heavy working rather than hobbyist, house maintenance, etc? What have you got, or would you get?