Home DIY

Yeah, just not for anything too delicate.

I couldn’t tell you - I was given a Makita so bought more to share batteries. Still ended up with 3 different types so dunno why I bothered!

Is that link to the Makita a good price for those, or the first one you found?

Step into the Brushless Suite, sir.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-DLX2180TJ-Brushless-Complete-Batteries/dp/B01LXXTCFM/ref=psdc_1939339031_t1_B01HHSE8E6

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First one I found. They seem to have a number of different sets - incoming and outgoing models included.

My garage wall has a grass bank next to it. In heavy rain the garage gets very damp around the base of this wall and also from a patch in the centre of the floor.

I've dug a small channel into the grass bank next to the wall to try and alleviate this however at one end the bottom of the channel is pretty much level with the damp course.

Is there any cheapish DIY way I can tank the floor and lower part of said wall to stop it getting so mouldy in there? I'm thinking along the lines of some sort of paint on product.

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Honest answer is no, have tried thompsons water seal in a similar situation, the moisture just went round and over the wall I painted.. Water can get up 1m of wicking action.

Simplest way is to dig the soil out and either leave a gap or damp proof membrane stuck on with roofing sealent on the edges of the brick work and back fill..

Ahh ok how much do batteries go for? Tempted to get that makita while in lockdown to continue some work around the house

When buying makita, check the model numbers as some are just specifically for screwfix/b&q but don't think it matters battery wise.

Also check out ffx and ITS as they both have special offers.

There are at least 3 different ranges (LXT, CXT, etc) but within those everything is interchangeable. Different capacity batteries too.
I prefer multiple lower capacity as it’s cheaper, significantly lighter and you can keep them in rotation.

Right, thanks

I have an erbauer brushless 18v set for £150 and it does me well. Nothing to compare it to tho.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-eid18-li-ecd18-li-2-18v-2-0ah-li-ion-ext-brushless-cordless-twin-pack/542fv

I got an Erbauer random orbital sander from B&Q and it's been great.

I've got a Dewalt drill which I think has a battery that's not compatible with anything any more, and more recently got a Ryobi impact driver. The range of Ryobi stuff you can use with the one+ battery is great- I got a free leaf blower with the impact driver, and I've since bought a buffer and circular saw. You can also get lawnmowers and all sorts.

Ahh thanks. This is what I was referring too when I click the link for the makita at the other cheaper options

Watching Mighty Car Mods does suggest that Ryobi is the way forward.

I've got a Dewalt drill which I think has a battery that's not compatible with anything any more,

The old NiCAD batteries? As in the ones with the male part to eerrrr.... Put inside the female housing in the handle?

If so it is possible to adapt the drill to accept the more modern Li batteries I think it's also possible to do a home brew wiring hack.

I know I couple of guys who use them and I've had a play, to put it mildly I was not impressed. Bear in mind that Ryobi pay various YouTube "makers" a decent wedge to use use their products.

Yes that's exactly it - the adapter looks really useful.

Maybe I wouldn't have got on the Ryobi train if I'd known that was possible. But I do rate my Ryobi stuff so far.

So Erbaur, Makita or ? Bearing in mind I these days do occasional DIY, but have no tolerance for shit tools.

Dewalt or Makita seem to be the pros' choice.

It's not that the Ryobi stuff is bad it's all perfectly useable but other brands give you much more bang for your buck and are more finessed. It's price point is similar to more professional brands but it is marketed to hobbyists.

Edit to be clear as my last 2 posts on this subject are very contradictory. Not impressed for the money paid compared to professional tools that they are priced to compete with.

Bosch (my own preference) DeWalt and Makita are all much of a muchness. See what the best deal you can get on a combi drill with a couple of batteries or combi/impact set and then take it from there. Try looking at independent tool sellers as they often give the keenest deals. There are normally good deals to be had on these sets as they are considered "entry point" offerings and the manufacturer's want you to buy into their battery platform as they know people are less likely to stray once you're invested, because of this they are often treated as loss leaders.

Erbauer in my experience aren't bad tools but I only buy stuff of theirs that; a, isn't battery powered and b, is a tool I don't use often (recip, belt sander).

Was told this by one of the makita reps I came across.

How about HiKoki not getting a mention.

Apparently their gasless nailers are VERY good.