Best drill on Reddit

243 reviews from r/Tools, r/MilwaukeeTool, r/AskUK and 19 more subreddits

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Milwaukee

4.6

(45)

"Get Milwaukee Big Hawgs, no contest. They handle wood, plywood, OSB, and particle board with ease."

"I have a Milwaukee twin set that has been used daily for over 10 years."

"Get the m12 Milwaukee."

"It’s pro grade but light as shit."

"Invest in a set of driver heads that are of high quality."

"I love my Milwaukee fuel 12v drill."

"I bought this exact kit at least 4 years ago and it hasn't failed me yet."

"One of the best IMO and they have a LOT of tools that work with the same battery."

"Get the M12 fuel hammer drill and never look back."

"Makita will last the longest, take most abuse, has highest rep."

DeWalt

4.5

(26)

"DCD805 for DIY."

"The 805 delivers in spades. If you're a DIYer then the 805 is the one to get."

"For only 24 dollars more the 996 is a waaaay better drill."

"The 805 is in a different league in terms of power, speed and torque."

"I regularly used DeWalts compact hammer drill for mounting stuff to concrete block."

"The 996 is a beast. I've owned it for years."

"Get yourself a Dewalt impact rated step bit, they're excellent"

"I got the dewalt XR combo with two batteries and a fast charger."

"Spend the money on a decent name-brand tool and you only have to buy it once."

"I have that deWalt double pack from Screwfix and I’d highly recommend it."

Bosch

4.2

(27)

"I bought the Bosch 12v drill/impact combo years ago on a Wirecutter recommendation."

"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."

"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."

Ryobi

3.7

(28)

"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."

DEWALT

4.2

(21)

"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 have that drill, is a nicer drill than the slightly cheaper dewalt ones."

"I'm sure you'd be good with any new dewalt drill that fits in you."

"I would get the whatever is on sale now that matches your current batteries."

Makita

4.3

(18)

"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"

"Personally I believe Makita makes the best drill bits."

"I'm biased, Makita for life!!!"

"Milwaukee and Makita make really lightweight 12 V drills."

"Makita has a large assortment of power tools for home and garden uses."

"The set you have recommended will be fine."

"Makita or DeWalt. Both good."

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."

Dewalt

4.9

(7)

"The dcd 1007 is amazing."

"Get the DCD1007 instead!"

"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 compact. $100 for the set."

DeWalt DCD999

5.0

(4)

"This thing is my go to when I need to sink fasteners in concrete."

"Works dope do it."

"The 999's a monster."

"DCD999 is a great option."

#10

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."

#11

Skil

4.0

(5)

"The power planer is incredible."

"Skil has a nice combo set that I really like."

"I think it is priced better than both Craftsman and Ryobi and I haven’t heard anything bad about it."

"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."

#12

Melody Susie

3.8

(5)

"I just got this one from melody susie and i love it so much!"

"I have had the Melodie Susie rechargeable drill for over 6 years now."

"Get one of the desktop ones or I just got the melody susie professional ones."

"I’ve been using this one and find it does not go fast enough."

"This drill is a no-go. I would invest in a 40 dollar Melody Susie drill."

#13

Hilti

5.0

(3)

"HILTI."

"My buddy’s Hilti outperforms my 36v Bosch to a frankly shocking extent."

"Hilti. No contest."

#14

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."

#15

SDS

4.3

(3)

"Best get a cheap SDS Drill and bit set."

"A cheap sds drill. There's no point recommending a combi when the hammer mode on them is generally crap for this sort of work."

"Titan sds from screwfix is the best bang for your buck."

#16

Harbor Freight

4.0

(3)

"Harbor freight mini mill was my best investment."

"...the Harbor freight Bauer Series or the Hercules Series is a solid option."

"Harbor freight drill press special."

#17

Viking

5.0

(2)

"Viking or Cleveland"

"Viking Drill bits have been my go-to."

#18

Tamiya

5.0

(2)

"Just get the tamiya fine pin vise. Everything else has been trash so far."

"I can't recommend it enough, it's fantastic. Smooth & quiet, and also quite slim."

#19

Parkside

4.0

3.0

(1)

"A simple electric drivert/drill with around 25nm of torque is good."

#46

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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