Best drill on Reddit
221 reviews from r/Tools, r/MilwaukeeTool, r/AskUK and 12 more subreddits
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#1
Milwaukee
4.5
(42)
"Get the m12 Milwaukee."
"It’s pro grade but light as shit."
"Invest in a set of driver heads that are of high quality."
"Get the M12 fuel hammer drill and never look back."
"Makita will last the longest, take most abuse, has highest rep."
"Milwaukee if you can afford it. Its the best around."
"I have an M12 fuel (non-hammer ofc) and it has lasted and held up very well for around 12y."
"If it cordless, Milwaukee M12. If it's corded, DeWalt."
"Used it every day for the last 4 years without issue."
"Been solid for 5 years, xanon brand Amazonium batteries work well for multiple years."
#2
Bosch
4.2
(28)
"I'd vote Bosch."
"I like bosch"
"Bosch or dewalt for box store brands."
"Bosch makes em' way better."
"Bosch and dewalt have been great for me."
"Amazing in concrete and also go through stainless like butter."
"I have this one and the 12V-35 FC which I'd recommend strongly. Awesome units, would buy again."
"Bosch are my favorite."
"Bosch bits are fantastic."
"After using most of these Bosch are the best quality ones."
#3
Ryobi
3.7
(30)
"They work great. I highly recommend looking into an Impact driver too."
"If you’re on here asking, ryobi is perfect."
"Buy ryobi/craftsman/kobalt or Hercules from harbor freight."
"For most homeowners Ryobi offers tremendous value."
"Just try to buy the brushless version of whatever you’re after."
"I also do like the idea of the 12v Milwaukee, or whatever other major brand."
"For basic homeowner stuff I would also vote ryobi."
"Ryobi is perfect for puttering around the house."
"If it's for simple DIY stuff, I'd suggest Rigid or Ryobi, they're budget friendly."
"Ryobi abd you get another power tool free on their Christmas special."
#4
DEWALT
4.2
(18)
"I can’t go lower again. Far superior."
"I bought a DeWalt drill on offer 7 or 8 years ago and have abused the hell out of it."
"That’s a great choice."
"DeWalt. I love my DeWalt."
"I bought that exact set and it's been great."
"I've got that Dewalt drill... it's versatile, lightweight, powerful enough for around-the-house stuff."
"Easily dewalt."
"I went with DeWalt because they are sold everywhere but you’ll be fine with anything from Makita all the way down to Bauer."
"I have the same set and it’s rock solid."
"Not a bad choice. DeWalt is a proper brand."
#5
Makita
4.4
(17)
"For homeowners, Makita is buy it once have it for ever."
"Makita or Milwaukee are the best if money is no object."
"I have mostly Makita now and some dewalt."
"Try and find a Makita owner that ever had to replace their drill....ever"
"My favorite for drilling metal is the Makita xph07. It has the best chuck and transmission of any drill I've used."
"Personally I believe Makita makes the best drill bits."
"I'm biased, Makita for life!!!"
"The set you have recommended will be fine."
"Makita or DeWalt. Both good."
"Makita are a solid choice too."
#6
DeWalt
4.4
(11)
"The main contenders are DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee."
"That set from dewalt is a very good one."
"My $250 18V DeWalt hammer drill has outlasted and outperformed many budget own-brand predecessors."
"I'd highly remember the DeWalt DCD703F1 installation driver kit. It's compact, powerful, and has a variety of quick change heads."
"For an average DIYer then it doesn't need to be the best."
"Dewalt, Milwaukee and Bosch are all solid brands."
"Dewalt drills are very good indeed."
"For black Friday/ holiday sales get the DeWalt drill/driver combo that comes with a 5AH battery."
"Have you not considered a bare tool DeWalt SDS drill if you’ve already got the batteries?"
"The DCD800 is a great drill. You might want something that has handle option like the 999 or 1007 if drilling in to steel."
#7
Norseman
5.0
(8)
"Night and day better then anyone else's imported crap."
"Norseman is the way to go."
"I’ve really been loving my Norseman drill bits pricey but last a long time."
"Norseman, Chicago Latrobe, Precision Twist, basically avoid anything you’re going to find in a big box store."
"Norseman is my go-to."
"Norseman bits are great, so are cle line."
"Norseman for bits."
"Norseman drill bits are the best."
#8
Dewalt
5.0
(5)
"I’ve got a corded dewalt D25134K which is brilliant."
"I have a Dewalt cordless SDS drill, I don't have stone walls but do have 1930s brick which is hard ass f**k and it's had no issues thus far."
"Get the DCD1007. It has anti-rotation tech in it."
"If I were in the market, I'd get the DCD1007."
"Dewalt had this 20$ set of drill bits back at Home depot a month or two back and they work great for me."
#9
Diablo
5.0
(4)
"Diablo has always been good for me."
"I love diablo products."
"I use diablo for all my bits and blades."
"Diablo blades are great and they also make excellent hole saws and spade bits."
#10
Hilti
5.0
(4)
"HILTI."
"Hilti DD-120 is the obvious answer."
"My buddy’s Hilti outperforms my 36v Bosch to a frankly shocking extent."
"Hilti. No contest."
#11
Viking
5.0
(3)
"Viking or Cleveland"
"Viking, cle line, Norseman, drill America."
"Viking Drill bits have been my go-to."
#12
Mac Tools
5.0
(3)
"Mac tools or snap on tools honestly made an incredible bit!"
"If you can find a Mac tool truck they have they’re brand of drill bits lifetime warranty."
"Mac Tools has warrantied drill bits, pricey but worth it for free replacements."
#13
Walter
5.0
(3)
"We use Walter fir drilling steel for fasteners."
"I'm partial to Walter drill bits."
"I always buy Walter bits."
#14
Spyder
5.0
(2)
"Spyder and dewalt black and gold made in Germany"
"I absolutely love my Spyder bits from Lowe’s."
#15
Irwin
4.5
(2)
"Best bet in a hand drill is a step bit."
"I recently got some Bosch cobalt bits as well and have been happy."
#16
Matco
4.5
(2)
"Matco makes a “twist drill tip” that seem like a great investment."
"My Matco 29 piece set is amazing but a little pricey."
#17
Parkside
4.0
(2)
"I have always bought the Parkside brand as it’s cheap but still solid."
"You can get cheap parkside gray(performance) drills. It's more than enough."
#18
Skil
4.0
(2)
"Buy skil 12v it’s pretty good I have a couple tool I bought to try out."
"The Skil 12V drill is really well made and on sale as a kit for like $60 right now on Amazon."
#19
Harbor Freight
4.0
(2)
"...the Harbor freight Bauer Series or the Hercules Series is a solid option."
"$15 you get 3 and I swear they last just as long as anything."
#20
Alpha
5.0
(1)
"Alpha"
#21
Triumph
5.0
(1)
"Triumph or GTFO. Nothing else is even close."
#22
Relton
5.0
(1)
"Relton"
#23
Bordo
5.0
(1)
"Bordo"
#24
Durodyne
5.0
(1)
"Durodyne for metal at least"
#25
Draper
5.0
(1)
"I've been using a corded Draper 56407 SDS Max hammer drill for the last year, for chipping and drilling concrete."
#26
Sumitomo
5.0
(1)
"Ive been using the sumitomo SMD drills and have really liked the hole quality in harder materials."
#27
Kennametal
5.0
(1)
"Fantastic drills and as others have said, VERY forgiving on speeds and feeds."
#28
Ingersoll
5.0
(1)
"Ingersoll gold twist is a great choice"
#29
Bad Dog
5.0
(1)
"Bad Dog drill bits are great."
#30
Sandvik
5.0
(1)
"Sandvik."
#31
Fastenal
5.0
(1)
"Fastenal makes the best drill bits."
#32
Drill Hulk
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been buying Drill Hulk cobalt bits from Amazon."
#33
Champion
5.0
(1)
"They last a long time too, and we drill aluminum, mild steel and stainless."
#34
Itm
5.0
(1)
"Itm black and golds are great"
#35
Spider
5.0
(1)
"Spider bits made in USA."
#36
Sumocham
5.0
(1)
"Sumocham is a great option, I've never had them let me down."
#37
Cleveland Twist
5.0
(1)
"Cleveland Twist are top quality."
#38
MelodySusie
4.0
(1)
"I had the MelodySusie Scarlet for about four years and really liked it."
#39
Craftsman
4.0
(1)
"Craftsman genuinely impressed me with their 20v drill/impact set."
#40
MacAllister
4.0
(1)
"I do like the macallisters for around that budget but I eventually upgraded to dewalt."
#41
HSS Drill
4.0
(1)
"Buy any descent set of HSS drills and learn to sharpen them on a bench grinder with a gauge."
#42
Flexi Click
4.0
(1)
"Very basic get flexi click"
#43
Bosch Professional
4.0
(1)
"I'd go for something less cumbersome from Bosch Professional, Makita, Milwaukee or the like personally."
#44
805
4.0
(1)
"Grabbed an 805 a couple of days ago and am pretty impressed with it."
#45
KnKut
4.0
(1)
"KnKut."
#46
Würth Zebra
4.0
(1)
"I’ve personally never had issues with Würth Zebra drill bits."
#47
Lawson
4.0
(1)
"Get some Lawson drill bits."
#48
Cle Line
4.0
(1)
"I like Cle Line."
#49
Ridgid
4.0
(1)
"I’m glad I went Ridgid."
#50
Warrior
3.0
(1)
"12V Warrior drill from Harbor Freight, good enough power for house hold work."
#51
XU1
3.0
(1)
"If we're talking pine I'm pretty sure that XU1 brand from bunnings ought to handle that."
#52
Black and Decker
3.0
(1)
"I've used a black and decker combi hammer drill for around that money which has honestly been alright."
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