‘Reliable’ Bosch combi drill is ‘best for fast fixes and DIY’

‘As someone completely new to DIY, I wanted something simple, reliable, and not too intimidating – and this drill was exactly that’

Shoppers who are new to DIY are praising a drill that is ‘simple, reliable, and not too intimidating’ – and it’s less than £60. The Bosch EasyImpact 18V-38 Cordless Combi Drill is currently available for £57.77 on Amazon.

This features a two-speed gearbox and 20 torque levels, offering ‘optimum power and speed for any application’, the site says. It can be used for a variety of projects around the house and garden, including for drilling in wood, metal and masonry.

It also has a versatile 10mm quick-action chuck, allowing for ‘easy screw bit and drill bit change’, along with a flexible, powerful 18V battery system. Plus, weighing 1.4kg, it can be used for longer tasks.

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Argos also has this McGregor 18V 2Ah Cordless Combi Drill for £33.75, down from £45. Described as a ‘flexible all-rounder that works indoors and outdoors’, this has a drilling capacity for wood (20mm), steel (6mm) and masonry (10mm), according to the site.

Or at Currys, there’s the BLACK + DECKER 18 V Cordless Hammer Drill in the colour orange and black, which is currently available for £41.99. The site says this is suitable for wood, metal and concrete, it has an 18 V battery and variable speed control, and it weighs a light 0.95kg.

But back to the Bosch EasyImpact 18V-38 Cordless Combi Drill, which is an Amazon’s Choice product. One said: “As someone completely new to DIY, I wanted something simple, reliable, and not too intimidating – and this drill was exactly that. It’s my first drill, and I found it really easy to get started with.”

Another said: “A very good hammer drill with the convenience of a cordless design, ideal for quick fixes and DIY around the house. My old corded Makita drills had a tendency to crack bricks, but this Bosch drills through cleanly without breaking them. It’s a great addition to my DeWalt set, which was missing a hammer drill, and I’m glad to have this one in my collection.”

A third said: “It doesn’t have the strongest power compared to more expensive models. But, for affordability, it’s a great choice and has all you really need for basic home improvement. I would recommend this product to anybody looking for their first drill for small projects.”

Others deducted stars, with one saying: “Not powerful to use as a drill for walls – I had a cheaper one before and (it) was better.”

The Bosch EasyImpact 18V-38 Cordless Combi Drill is available from Amazon.