Cordless power tool system - which one ?

[t0y0ta]

1 hour ago, therock said:

https://s.lazada.sg/s.ZE3aS
bros I need your help 

is this a good drill ? Flash sale today 

Up and coming China brand.

Their stuff is generally cheap and does its work.

[Kb27]

2 hours ago, therock said:

https://s.lazada.sg/s.ZE3aS
bros I need your help 

is this a good drill ? Flash sale today 

$69, $5 off, free delivery. I'll say it's a good deal. My Makita cost $200 last time.

I haven't heard bad things about Ingco yet.

[therock]

Thanks bros 

I was going to press on the buy button when the missus walked by and gave me a leery eye.. 

I guess I have to justify to her why since the other drill works and I suck at using it ... haha

[therock]

 

 

 

[Lala81]

On 11/26/2021 at 9:56 AM, Kb27 said:

$69, $5 off, free delivery. I'll say it's a good deal. My Makita cost $200 last time.

I haven't heard bad things about Ingco yet.

ok my review of the Ingco 650w drill is generally good. 

I would say minor cons u get for the price. 

1. It's quite hard to slide in and remove SDS drill bits. But since I'm just using the 6mm ones, its only a bit of a bitch when u want to keep or take out from the box. The latch system is certainly not as smooth as what u see online in other user videos. 

2. The reverse direction switch is quite stiff and hard to switch. Which is common among cheap china brands of power tools. sometimes your drill bit is in already and u need to reverse to pull it out (more in particular for those really solid walls). It can be hard holding the drill still perpendicular to the wall when up high, then using your thumb or finger to flip the switch. sometimes take several attempts.

The free 3 bits 6, 8, 10 should be good enough. There are 4-5mm SDS+ drill bits u can find on shopee (hikoki/Bosch).

 

[Adrianli]

4 hours ago, Lala81 said:

ok my review of the Ingco 650w drill is generally good. 

I would say minor cons u get for the price. 

1. It's quite hard to slide in and remove SDS drill bits. But since I'm just using the 6mm ones, its only a bit of a bitch when u want to keep or take out from the box. The latch system is certainly not as smooth as what u see online in other user videos. 

2. The reverse direction switch is quite stiff and hard to switch. Which is common among cheap china brands of power tools. sometimes your drill bit is in already and u need to reverse to pull it out (more in particular for those really solid walls). It can be hard holding the drill still perpendicular to the wall when up high, then using your thumb or finger to flip the switch. sometimes take several attempts.

The free 3 bits 6, 8, 10 should be good enough. There are 4-5mm SDS+ drill bits u can find on shopee (hikoki/Bosch).

 

I got the 5.5mm SDS drill bit, so when I drill the hole in concrete, the plastic plug fits snugly into the hole with very little persuasion from my mallet. When I drive the screw into the hole it wells taut and fits tightly, very firm feeling. I suggest you get the 5.5mm SDS drill bit too + a plastic mallet (bought it at Mr DIY in MY last time).

[Lala81]

34 minutes ago, Adrianli said:

I got the 5.5mm SDS drill bit, so when I drill the hole in concrete, the plastic plug fits snugly into the hole with very little persuasion from my mallet. When I drive the screw into the hole it wells taut and fits tightly, very firm feeling. I suggest you get the 5.5mm SDS drill bit too + a plastic mallet (bought it at Mr DIY in MY last time).

yeah i often find the plug going in a bit too easily... Didn't know got 5.5. Usually those on shopee i see is 4 or 5. 4 is the smallest one I've seen.

I have a mallet with plastic or rubber head. Very good for ikea stuff. u can hammer the wooden plugs or those particle board panel edges together without damage. I would say its a must for any modern toolbox given how likely we are to assemble ikea furniture of some sort.

Edited November 28, 2021 by Lala81

[Mkl22]

2 hours ago, Lala81 said:

yeah i often find the plug going in a bit too easily... Didn't know got 5.5. Usually those on shopee i see is 4 or 5. 4 is the smallest one I've seen.

I have a mallet with plastic or rubber head. Very good for ikea stuff. u can hammer the wooden plugs or those particle board panel edges together without damage. I would say its a must for any modern toolbox given how likely we are to assemble ikea furniture of some sort.

If I’m not mistaken those 1in long red plugs are 5.5mm and green ones are 6mm. All these are enough for any painting or clock on the wall. If needed just drill a little deeper and make it 1.5in or even an overkill 2in depth. The plastic plugs can easily be cut. 

[Kb27]

It's not always you can drive a self taping screw straight into the wood.

Today I repair a nyatoh hardwood stand. The first screw that goes in crack the wood.

I had to stop and finished drilling all the holes before putting in the screws.

 

Edited December 1, 2021 by Kb27

[mersaylee]

On 11/17/2021 at 11:58 AM, Kb27 said:

If you're using a rotary hammer to drill a hole in concrete, the experience is quite different.

Usually, you'll set it to drill + hammer. Don't pull the trigger too hard at first, it will be like a machine gun that takes off and you might lose control. Pull slowly, the drill starts to rotate and the hammering action starts. The more you pull the trigger, the faster it rotates and the harder it will hammer. If you had a hollow brick, it will break through in 2 seconds.

SDS drill bit slides up and down (due to the hammer) on the chuck. Which is why it's recommended to put grease or oil on the bit shank. It is unlike normal drill bit, which is gripped by the chuck on the sides.

Any idea where to get generic adaptor (chuck) for normal drill bit? Also, any idea what's that in the 3rd attached photo? 

TIA

[Mkl22]

9 minutes ago, mersaylee said:

Any idea where to get generic adaptor (chuck) for normal drill bit? Also, any idea what's that in the 3rd attached photo? 

TIA

Look for sds to chuck adaptor. 
those are brushes for the motor

 

https://www.horme.com.sg/product.aspx?id=3087&gclid=CjwKCAjwlcaRBhBYEiwAK341jTFsJD1Ca4_7vxzWFRxYG9nqe8cWmGL09_a3F3iXVXXyjkdFTJ0D2hoCMF4QAvD_BwE

[Volvobrick]

24 minutes ago, mersaylee said:

Any idea where to get generic adaptor (chuck) for normal drill bit? Also, any idea what's that in the 3rd attached photo? 

TIA

That should be the carbon brushes for the motor. They conduct electricity into the spinning rotor. (vs brushless motor) They wear out eventually as the motor spins. 

 

Adaptor can be bought from the usual online stores like Ali etc. 

Edited March 16, 2022 by Volvobrick

[mersaylee]

5 minutes ago, Volvobrick said:

That should be the carbon brushes for the motor. They conduct electricity into the spinning rotor. (vs brushless motor) They wear out eventually as the motor spins. 

 

Adaptor can be bought from the usual online stores like Ali etc. 

How to access that brushes?

There's a technical drawing of various parts of the tool but no label at all and very fuzzy print...ah tiong standard...

the few quick search beedeos I've found on the net all either in hindi or tagaloh 😅

[mersaylee]

23 minutes ago, Mkl22 said:

Look for sds to chuck adaptor. 
those are brushes for the motor

 

https://www.horme.com.sg/product.aspx?id=3087&gclid=CjwKCAjwlcaRBhBYEiwAK341jTFsJD1Ca4_7vxzWFRxYG9nqe8cWmGL09_a3F3iXVXXyjkdFTJ0D2hoCMF4QAvD_BwE

Thanks...

I think I've seen Ingco products there...Maybe they also have the adaptor for sale. But I'll probably go with proven makita...😁

[Volvobrick]

29 minutes ago, mersaylee said:

How to access that brushes?

There's a technical drawing of various parts of the tool but no label at all and very fuzzy print...ah tiong standard...

the few quick search beedeos I've found on the net all either in hindi or tagaloh 😅

1. If it works, no need to replace yet. Only when it stops working. Probably will be a long long time for the normal home usage. 

2. May have to open up the drill to replace. 

 

[Kb27]

1 hour ago, mersaylee said:

Any idea where to get generic adaptor (chuck) for normal drill bit? Also, any idea what's that in the 3rd attached photo? 

TIA

 

I bought the adapter from Teck Cheong, I think any hardware shop should sell. But I kept it aside, never use. I think it's a waste of money.

The reason is that when you're drilling holes you, you want the bit to spin straight, If it wobbles, it's no use.

Also you're holding a long and heavy rotary drill, if you're using a tiny bit, you're likely to snap it, if you don't hold it straight.

When drilling small holes, I only use normal drill.

Edited March 16, 2022 by Kb27

[Volvobrick]

11 minutes ago, Kb27 said:

I bought the adapter from Teck Cheong, I think any hardware shop should sell. But I kept it aside, never use. I think it's a waste of money.

The reason is that when you're drilling holes you, you want the bit to spin straight, If it wobbles, it's no use.

Also you're holding a long and heavy rotary drill, if you're using a tiny bit, you're likely to snap it, if you don't hold it straight.

When drilling small holes, I only use normal drill.

You wanted to say 杀鸡不用牛刀? 

[mersaylee]

14 minutes ago, Kb27 said:

I bought the adapter from Teck Cheong, I think any hardware shop should sell. But I kept it aside, never use. I think it's a waste of money.

The reason is that when you're drilling holes you, you want the bit to spin straight, If it wobbles, it's no use.

Also you're holding a long and heavy rotary drill, if you're using a tiny bit, you're likely to snap it, if you don't hold it straight.

When drilling small holes, I only use normal drill.

Wow! Teck Cheong...a household name in the 80s...德昌 correct? They were the go to place for hardware supplies...the street folks had it then that if you couldn't find what you wanted there, chances would be  slim somewhere else. 😅