Drills

The 18-volt Black and Decker HP188F4BK gives you all the freedom of a cordless drill but still has an impressively powerful motor for more efficient drilling.

A new ratchet mechanism (from 11 to 15 teeth) also allows the drill to give more beats per minute for faster hammer drilling. It has a hammer action and second mechanical speed for drilling into masonry – this is perfect for heavy duty jobs around the home or garden.

A variable speed switch gives you a gentle start to ensure you maintain full control, and a reverse switch offers added versatility.

The Black and Decker HP188F4BK also has 2 mechanical speeds, for high torque driving and drilling into steel and high speed drilling into other materials.

An electronic brake ensures user safety and stops you from accidentally over-tightening screws. The Black and Decker HP188F4BK features a new battery locking system for the 1.7ah Ni-Cad battery. Anti-slip soft grip casings also provide extra safety and comfort.

High performance motor, gearbox and ratchet system (42Nm torque & 2 speed gearbox).

Useful info:

• 1-hour change time
• 2 x 1.7Ah 18-volt side pack batteries
• High performance motor, gearbox and ratchet system
• Metal single-sleeve chuck
• 32-position clutch and hammer drill setting
• Soft grip and side handle compact design
• 36Nm max torque
• Kitbox and additional battery supplied
• 2 year guarantee
• Black and Decker HP188F4BK-GB cordless hammer drill

Bosch Cordless Drill – PSB18 – Lithium Ion

The ultimate in cordless drill technology, the Lithium-ion18-volt PSB18 model by Bosch is a superbly versatile piece of home DIY technology.

That Lithium-ion powerpack is a 1-hour charge quick-change battery pack. There’s no self-discharge or memory effect, and that means this cordless drill can always be ready to use.

Get the right power for any application in steel, wood or masonry with this cordless drill’s 30 pre-selectable torque settings, 2 drill settings, forward/reverse setting and 2 high-speed performance gears.

This cordless drill from Bosch also has an LED powerlight and a 3-stage charge indicator.

Useful info:

• Cordless drill – PSB18 – Lithium-ion – by Bosch
• 30 pre-selectable torque settings
• 2 drill settings
• Forward/reverse operation
• Lithium-ion 1-hour charge quick change battery pack
• 2 high-speed performance gears - superior lifetime, best power transfer and high running smoothness
• 3-stage charge level indicator
• 0-350/0-1550 rpm
• 10mm keyless chuck with Bosch auto-lock
• Can be used in steel, wood or masonry
• LED powerlight

The 18-volt Black and Decker EPC18CAK gives you all the freedom of a cordless drill but still has an impressively powerful motor for more efficient drilling.

Ideal for a range of medium-level DIY tasks around the home and outdoors, including curtain rail installation, flat pack furniture assembly and hanging pictures.

The 24 torque clutch is perfect for driving a wide variety of different sized screws into a variety of materials – including wood, plastic, metal and plasterboard – ensuring you do a professional-looking job every time.

Variable speed gives you a gentle start to ensure you maintain full control, and a reverse switch offers added versatility.

The Black and Decker EPC18CAK-GB cordless drill comes with a carry case and one rechargeable battery.

Useful info:

• Spring-loaded slide pack battery system
• 18 volt cordless drill
• Reverse switch
• Keyless chuck
• Battery capacity 1.2 Ah
• Charge time: 3 hours
• 24 position clutch
• Carry case and one battery supplied
• Black and Decker EPC18CAK-GB cordless drill

14.4v drill driver has the power and speed to drill into wood, metal and for all screwdriving tasks, 24-position clutch for perfect screwdriving into a variety of materials with different screw sizes,, lithium ion battery holds over 80% of its charge over 90 days whilst idle. No need to charge the unit before each us.

Black & Decker Hammer Drill – 18v

This Black & Decker hammer drill is a supremely powerful 18-volt model with a fast motor that’s built for efficient drilling.

There’s the hammer setting for drilling into concrete and masonry, and there are two gears too – high for drilling into wood and steel, low for controlled driving.

This Black & Decker hammer drill also features a 24-position clutch for perfect screwdriving into a variety of materials with different screws.

To cap it all off, there’s a spring-loaded slide pack battery system for quick and easy battery changing, as well as a variable-speed fingertip trigger.

Useful info:

• Hammer drill – 18v – by Black & Decker
• Fast, efficient motor
• Twin gear
• 24-position clutch
• Quick-change battery
• Variable speed trigger

Voltage: 18-volt. Chuck: Keyless. Capacity: 1.2 Ah. Battery type: 2 Detachable. Chuck Size: 10 mm. Clutch mechanism: Yes. Clutch positions: 24. Hammer: Yes.

This affordable Precision cordless hammer drill from is a versatile 18-volt unit.

This power drill comes in a useful carry case (including a 13-piece accessory kit) and boasts variable speed control, forward/reverse and a brake function.

It has a 1.2Ah battery pack and, when power runs low, there’s a 1-hour quick charger.

The cordless hammer drill from Precision Power Tools has a soft grip handle.

Useful info:

• Carry case
• Variable speed control
• Forward/reverse
• 1-hour quick charger
• 1.2Ah battery pack
• Brake function
• Soft grip handle
• 13-piece accessory kit

Titanium accessory set for all your drilling and screwdriving needs. 11 HSS-TiN metal drill bits dia 1.5-6.5mm. 6 TC masonry drill bits dia 4-10mm. 5 wood drill bits dia 4-10mm. 2 titanium drill bits dia 16/22mm. 18 assorted screwdriver bits 25mm. 3 socket wrenches 7/8/10mm. Magnetic universal holder, adaptor for socket wrench, diameter gauge, blade, countersink bit.

Bosch Corded Drill – PSB500RE

If you're looking for a compact, powerful corded drill to use for home DIY tasks, the PSB500RE from Bosch is a great choice.

It’s a compact design with softgrip handles, and performance is equally comfortable; this Bosch drill has a power input of 500-watt and a no-load speed of 50 to 3,000rpm.

This is the ideal corded drill for a raft of materials including concrete (10mm), steel (8mm) and wood (25mm).

Useful info:

• Corded drill – PSB500RE – from Bosch
• Compact design
• Softgrip handles
• Power input: 500-watt
• No-load speed: 50 to 3,000 rpm
• Concrete drilling range: 10mm
• Steel drilling range: 8mm
• Wood drilling range: 25mm

Ryobi Drill – CDI18011N – 18-volt

Every home needs a good cordless drill for basic DIY tasks, and this model from Ryobi – the CDI18011N – has quality by the bucketload.

This Ryobi drill has a clutch override for quick mode changes from drilling to driving to hammer action. There’s also quick adjustment of 24 torque settings (maximum torque is 37Nm). There’s also a 13mm keyless chuck and a no-load speed range of 0-440rpm/1,600 rpm.

Max drilling capacities of this Ryobi drill are 32mm in wood, 13mm in steel, and 13mm in masonry.

Useful info:

• Drill – CDI18011N – from Ryobi
• 18-volt cordless drill
• Clutch override
• 24 torque settings
• Max torque 37Nm
• 13mm keyless chuck
• No-load speed: 0-440rpm/1,600 rpm
• Max wood drilling capacity: 32mm
• Max steel drilling capacity: 13mm
• Max masonry drilling capacity: 13mm
• Weight: 2.52kg