Which cordless drill?

[taslucas]

I may be wrong but the chargers in these overseas kits don't always suit australian power points. We have 240 volt and america is different so you need to factor in buying a new charger. And mate as for buying things once I totally agree, however if your not using it all the time then a cheaper unit might do the job fine, such as bosch green or makita handyman range. Remember the skin might last forever but it's the batteries that don't last forever and there not cheap!

Yep most of the kits come with the inverter. They will state whether they do or not. Mine came with the inverter at no extra cost. The down side is you have an extra thing to carry if your on the move (doesnt matter if its gonna stay at your house) the up side is that i can now buy anything else i want from america and i already have an inverter

[snewin]

Awesome advice here. My budget probably would stretch to $750 if I asked nice...

I like the idea of looking online. I'll avoid Bunnings then. The less money the Evil Empire get the better.

Buying from the states is a great idea, never even considered that. You're right about the conversion rate. Not too concerned about getting a power adapter.

So I'll concentrate my search on 18v Milwaukee, Makita & Hitachi with 2x 3Ah batteries. Excellent start!

Thanks so far, Rob.

[taslucas]

What would you be using it for mainly? As said above, theres no need to go all out if your only using it for general handyman stuff

[taslucas]

Heres a good one:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAKITA-LX...item4d054ab030

[taslucas]

or go with this for $439 and use the rest of your cash as bedroom vouchers!?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAKITA-BH...item1c214896a1

[taslucas]

These all in one kits are the go. Not much you cant build with a kit like this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAKITA-18...item1c2bc6944e

[snewin]

They look really good. I don't think the $1200 one will win me any favours, even though it'll be my money buying it lol!!

The other two look spot on.

[taslucas]

Once youve got some batteries and a charger in your first kit then you can always buy extra naked tools (skins) later on. General price for most Makita skins is between $100 and $150 which i think is really good for what you get. Do an ebay search for makita 18v skins.

[MudRunnerTD]

Heres a good one:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAKITA-LX...item4d054ab030

Over Priced

or go with this for $439 and use the rest of your cash as bedroom vouchers!?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAKITA-BH...item1c214896a1

Over Priced

These all in one kits are the go. Not much you cant build with a kit like this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAKITA-18...item1c2bc6944e

Over Priced!


Click in this link. Sold in Australia and bought from USA to that seller i reckon!!

MAKITA-LXT601-18V-6-PCE-CORDLESS-COMBO-TOOL-KIT-

Here is the Bargain

Amazon - 7pc Makita Combo

I went to Checkout with this item and it was $143 for shipping to Geelong! Total price landed at your door is $761. You will need an inverter to go from 240 to 110v that you can buy online too. This is the kit i own and i have run mine through an inverter for 5 years without trouble.


So the real difference between he 2 kits above is the aussie seller has added a charger in 240v but you dont get the Radio. Check and ask him about Aussie Warranty call on those items though. The USA Seller will ship to your door and you get hte Radio as well. I like y radio.

I copped it sweet for the warranty as its Makita and for the price even is one item dies i am still way way way ahead on price

Here is the Inverter that i run with my Makita kit from the USA

Step-Down-Transformer-240V-120V-110V-300W-Aussie-Plug-NEW-Approved

[taslucas]

Yeah it was just a taster to get the juices flowing. That second link of yours MR is a total bargain and i think snewin had a budget of $750.... coincidence?? lol.

The kit i got was this: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Makita-BH...item1c2bddc69f PLUS the biggest impact driver two 3ah batteries, charger and inverter for 3
$330 delivered. THATS A BARGAIN