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Recommendations for a light-duty cordless drill / driver

keylevel
I'm looking to replace my corded drill with a cordless drill / driver.


It only gets used for DIY (at the moment, fitting boards and bits so I can replace loft insulation in a long, confined space), so I don't want anything that's going to cost £lots, but I do want something that's going to last and that's able to do most jobs.


I've been looking at the likes of the DeWalt DCD778 (65 Nm). Thoughts?


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    I recently purchased the Dewalt DCD796 combi drill (70Nm Max Torque). I have been very pleased with it and is great for drilling, cutting holes and hammer drilling (masonry). It is very powerful, but disappointing that it does not come with a side handle. If using one handed I have to turn the clutch down so it does not rip my arm out of its socket.  It is a bit big and heavy for driving, maybe with a smaller battery it would be better - I have the 4Ah version.


    For driving I still prefer my small Bosch 12V (10.8V) driver, for all day use you can't beat it. The new kit (GSR 12 V-15 FC Set) looks great. It is NOT the impact version and still copes well with big/long screws into wood. I would not get an impact for driving screws mainly because the lack of clutch on a impact driver and they are slower. Having said that some of the kits are extremely good value for money.
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    I recently purchased the Dewalt DCD796 combi drill (70Nm Max Torque). I have been very pleased with it and is great for drilling, cutting holes and hammer drilling (masonry). It is very powerful, but disappointing that it does not come with a side handle. If using one handed I have to turn the clutch down so it does not rip my arm out of its socket.  It is a bit big and heavy for driving, maybe with a smaller battery it would be better - I have the 4Ah version.


    For driving I still prefer my small Bosch 12V (10.8V) driver, for all day use you can't beat it. The new kit (GSR 12 V-15 FC Set) looks great. It is NOT the impact version and still copes well with big/long screws into wood. I would not get an impact for driving screws mainly because the lack of clutch on a impact driver and they are slower. Having said that some of the kits are extremely good value for money.
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