Cordless power tool system - which one ?

[Lala81]

49 minutes ago, Jtb said:

@Lala81

it is good to invest a mallet for this job as i find it useful to knock it off easily into pcs for disposal

my ga chang all at the new place already. I only have my cordless drill for dismantling stuff.

 

[Kb27]

Not too long ago, I dismantle my 3-seater sofa. It was inherited from previous house owner. Probably over 25 years old.

I tore out the leather fabric, liners, it was messy. But the wood below is actually in good condition. If I had the time and space, I'd dismantle the wood and keep it aside as scrap wood. They would come in handy sometime.

But I understand most Sgporeans would just throw things away and buy new. 

Aesthetics is most important.

Edited November 8, 2021 by Kb27

[Lala81]

1 hour ago, Kb27 said:

Not too long ago, I dismantle my 3-seater sofa. It was inherited from previous house owner. Probably over 25 years old.

I tore out the leather fabric, liners, it was messy. But the wood below is actually in good condition. If I had the time and space, I'd dismantle the wood and keep it aside as scrap wood. They would come in handy sometime.

But I understand most Sgporeans would just throw things away and buy new. 

Aesthetics is most important.

the wood underneath actually yes in good condition.

Honestly i never knew what is below it. But it's time to junk. If I'm beau miles living in australia, then i will keep the wood lol.

[Lala81]

Anyway discarding so much accumulated junk in the home, think i will be more circumspect in getting new things from now on. 

Humans really create incredible amount of waste.

 

[therock]

I think my current borsch drill just takes too long to drill a hole.. if I want to upgrade, any suggestions on a better drill which doesn’t cost too much and can I use my current drill bits?

just remember I suck at this …

[Lala81]

1 hour ago, therock said:

I think my current borsch drill just takes too long to drill a hole.. if I want to upgrade, any suggestions on a better drill which doesn’t cost too much and can I use my current drill bits?

just remember I suck at this …

should be a cheap rotary hammer, MIC product. Mine is Ingco.
But that would require SDS+ Drill bits. 
Can find on shopee etc. I bought mine from lazada/shopee, can't remember. It's cheaper than Horme. 
Caveat: I haven't used it yet. 

I think upgrading to a higher wattage hammer drill is not likely to bear much results. Otherwise u can get a powerful 18v brushless cordless drill. That should be able to drill most holes but with some force according to my friend.

 

Edited November 17, 2021 by Lala81

[therock]

Thanks bro, please drill a bit first, then share a review?
Cheers

[Lala81]

8 minutes ago, therock said:

Thanks bro, please drill a bit first, then share a review?
Cheers

I'm trying hard not to drill stuff for the time being despite all my earlier enthusiasm. 

So far I've been sticking with adhesive tape, some selected use of suction hooks in the toilets. I've been sticking stuff onto the sides of my cabinetry.
Clocks think i will use those nail hooks since they are included in the package.

I do have a wooden clothes hook rack that is coming though. That one will need to drill.

[Volvobrick]

If the holes you want to drill are not bigger than 10mm or 12mm, don't waste money to get a different SDS rotary system. The drill bits are all different. Just get a more powerful hammer drill with proper drill bits.

If you are drilling a hole 10 cm or 15cm deep into concrete, or need to core 2 cm or 3 cm diameter holes, yes you need rotary drill.

 

[Mkl22]

1 hour ago, therock said:

I think my current borsch drill just takes too long to drill a hole.. if I want to upgrade, any suggestions on a better drill which doesn’t cost too much and can I use my current drill bits?

just remember I suck at this …

depends on what you want to drill. if concrete then only rotary with SDS bits. cheapie ones work if you dont use it often. buy a corded one.

I remember you live in  a house, so maybe if you foresee yourself going all over to do drilling, it might make sense for a cordless one.

You just need 2-3bits. i use 6mm, 10mm.

I used my Makita 18V rotary with a 300mm long and 10mm diameter bit to drill some drainage holes outside a house so that water does not collect. took a little bit of time, but managed to drill 3 holes with 1 battery.

Edited November 17, 2021 by Mkl22

[therock]

1 minute ago, Volvobrick said:

If the holes you want to drill are not bigger than 10mm or 12mm, don't waste money to get a different SDS rotary system. The drill bits are all different. Just get a more powerful hammer drill with proper drill bits.

If you are drilling a hole 10 cm or 15cm deep into concrete, or need to core 2 cm or 3 cm diameter holes, yes you need rotary drill.

 

Just hanging portraits... but I see that my more pro friends do it in seconds... I'm pushing and heaving with all my might and nothing is happening.. could be technique too..

[Lala81]

5 minutes ago, therock said:

Just hanging portraits... but I see that my more pro friends do it in seconds... I'm pushing and heaving with all my might and nothing is happening.. could be technique too..

like i said... your house jin solid.

It's probably equipment lah. It's a drill, not a rocket ship.

[Volvobrick]

3 minutes ago, therock said:

Just hanging portraits... but I see that my more pro friends do it in seconds... I'm pushing and heaving with all my might and nothing is happening.. could be technique too..

Incorrect setting, lousy drill bits perhaps? I installed bike hangers using normal impact drill. The screws are slightly longer than my pinkie.

[therock]

Yep, my self assessment:

Don't quit my day job...

I even have trouble setting a Hager daily self timer to turn on lights... sigh..

 

[Lala81]

2 minutes ago, therock said:

Yep, my self assessment:

Don't quit my day job...

I even have trouble setting a Hager daily self timer to turn on lights... sigh..

 

hmm why not just get a wifi smart switch?

Edited November 17, 2021 by Lala81

[therock]

$$$ and not suitable for that area.. plus I'll have to take out the current timer... complicated..

I'll save up the jobs and get my regular handyman to come and poke holes, settle this and some other stuff at one time... I have some spalling to sort out too.. 

[Adrianli]

On 11/8/2021 at 2:09 PM, Lala81 said:

Came in handy today. 

Need TC help to remove bulky items. I need to remove my sofa or else I don't have enough space to put my boxes. 

The sofa can't go through the doorway. Had to remove the legs. It was really demanding for this weaker makita. I could only remove 4 of the 5 feet at max torque... And some were touch and go. could feel it heating up and some slight burnt smell at the end. I NEED MORE POWER! 

But in the end managed to squeeze my sofa through thankfully. 

Lesson learnt to get smaller sofas in future. Bigger sofa is waste of space. 

 

 

Actually, if you need more power, the easiest option is to get a right angled ratchet screwdriver set. It has more torque than the cordless drill.

https://www.lazada.sg/products/mayitr-10-in-1-mini-right-angle-offset-hand-ratchet-screwdriver-ratchet-driver-tool-set-i1424238681-s6488838769.html?exlaz=d_1:mm_150050845_51350205_2010350205::12:12261804687!120300669351!!!pla-297963845945!c!297963845945!6488838769!143899285&gclid=Cj0KCQiAys2MBhDOARIsAFf1D1fbs4u3_id7NOYNOdgBcY8HxdQ0hjZexHDZ_BKfBhj1VHe6OV_pVasaAl3UEALw_wcB

[Lala81]

6 minutes ago, Adrianli said:

Actually, if you need more power, the easiest option is to get a right angled ratchet screwdriver set. It has more torque than the cordless drill.

https://www.lazada.sg/products/mayitr-10-in-1-mini-right-angle-offset-hand-ratchet-screwdriver-ratchet-driver-tool-set-i1424238681-s6488838769.html?exlaz=d_1:mm_150050845_51350205_2010350205::12:12261804687!120300669351!!!pla-297963845945!c!297963845945!6488838769!143899285&gclid=Cj0KCQiAys2MBhDOARIsAFf1D1fbs4u3_id7NOYNOdgBcY8HxdQ0hjZexHDZ_BKfBhj1VHe6OV_pVasaAl3UEALw_wcB

ah ok. interesting. but the screw was inside the wooden feet. so this is not long enough unless the screw is exposed.