Cordless (typical 18V or 20V Li-ion): convenient for site and mobile work, no cable management, modern units match corded performance for routine drilling. The everyday workshop standard. Run-time depends on battery Ah capacity. Corded: continuous power for prolonged drilling, no battery management, typically more powerful for hammer-drilling and large-diameter work. For site work and intermittent use, cordless; for production drilling and heavy hammer work, corded. Most workshops carry both.
Regular drill: rotary motion only — for wood, metal, and light masonry up to 6-8mm. Hammer drill: rotary plus mechanical hammer action — drills 6-16mm in masonry but the hammer mechanism is light (1.5-3 J impact). SDS rotary hammer: piston-driven pneumatic hammer mechanism (3-10 J+ impact) and SDS chuck for fast bit changes — drills 16mm+ in masonry and stone, also supports chiseling and breaking. For occasional masonry work, hammer drill; for daily masonry and heavy concrete, SDS rotary hammer.
Magnetic-base drills clamp to ferrous-metal surfaces and drill large-diameter holes through plate and structural steel — used in fabrication, structural-steel installation, and on-site beam and plate drilling. Match the drill to: (1) the maximum cutter diameter (typical 25-75mm for trade mag drills); (2) the maximum drilling depth; (3) the magnetic holding force (must safely hold the drill against the drilling thrust on the working surface); (4) the cutter mount (annular cutter shanks come in Weldon, FEIN Quick-In, or specific brand patterns).
A trade drill kit benefits from: a HSS twist-drill set covering 1-13mm (for steel and general drilling); a masonry bit set covering 4-12mm (for hammer-drill masonry work); a wood-boring spade bit or auger set for larger holes in timber; a hole-saw arbor with assorted hole-saw diameters (20-100mm range covers most plumbing and electrical fitting holes); step drills (for sheet metal — bore-and-step in one pass); a countersink set; and a magnetic bit-holder with Phillips, slotted, Pozi, and Torx driver bits. Search the consumables category.
Every product is backed by our Fit Guarantee. If a part is incompatible with your machine, you can return it hassle-free. For damaged-on-arrival items, report within 24 hours with photographs to [email protected] — we will arrange collection. For other returns, email us first to obtain a Return Merchandise Number before sending. Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase, in original packaging, on UK orders. A restocking fee may apply on returns where the buyer has changed their mind. Refunds are issued to the original payment method once the return is inspected.
Delivery time depends on the product, your destination, and availability — the estimated time for any item appears on the product page, and "Check where we deliver" confirms coverage for your postcode before you order. Next-day delivery is available on most products; the option appears at checkout when applicable. We deliver across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Use the country selector at checkout to confirm coverage and delivery options for your destination.
Cordless (typical 18V or 20V Li-ion): convenient for site and mobile work, no cable management, modern units match corded performance for routine drilling. The everyday workshop standard. Run-time depends on battery Ah capacity. Corded: continuous power for prolonged drilling, no battery management, typically more powerful for hammer-drilling and large-diameter work. For site work and intermittent use, cordless; for production drilling and heavy hammer work, corded. Most workshops carry both.
Regular drill: rotary motion only — for wood, metal, and light masonry up to 6-8mm. Hammer drill: rotary plus mechanical hammer action — drills 6-16mm in masonry but the hammer mechanism is light (1.5-3 J impact). SDS rotary hammer: piston-driven pneumatic hammer mechanism (3-10 J+ impact) and SDS chuck for fast bit changes — drills 16mm+ in masonry and stone, also supports chiseling and breaking. For occasional masonry work, hammer drill; for daily masonry and heavy concrete, SDS rotary hammer.
Magnetic-base drills clamp to ferrous-metal surfaces and drill large-diameter holes through plate and structural steel — used in fabrication, structural-steel installation, and on-site beam and plate drilling. Match the drill to: (1) the maximum cutter diameter (typical 25-75mm for trade mag drills); (2) the maximum drilling depth; (3) the magnetic holding force (must safely hold the drill against the drilling thrust on the working surface); (4) the cutter mount (annular cutter shanks come in Weldon, FEIN Quick-In, or specific brand patterns).
A trade drill kit benefits from: a HSS twist-drill set covering 1-13mm (for steel and general drilling); a masonry bit set covering 4-12mm (for hammer-drill masonry work); a wood-boring spade bit or auger set for larger holes in timber; a hole-saw arbor with assorted hole-saw diameters (20-100mm range covers most plumbing and electrical fitting holes); step drills (for sheet metal — bore-and-step in one pass); a countersink set; and a magnetic bit-holder with Phillips, slotted, Pozi, and Torx driver bits. Search the consumables category.
Every product is backed by our Fit Guarantee. If a part is incompatible with your machine, you can return it hassle-free. For damaged-on-arrival items, report within 24 hours with photographs to [email protected] — we will arrange collection. For other returns, email us first to obtain a Return Merchandise Number before sending. Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase, in original packaging, on UK orders. A restocking fee may apply on returns where the buyer has changed their mind. Refunds are issued to the original payment method once the return is inspected.
Delivery time depends on the product, your destination, and availability — the estimated time for any item appears on the product page, and "Check where we deliver" confirms coverage for your postcode before you order. Next-day delivery is available on most products; the option appears at checkout when applicable. We deliver across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Use the country selector at checkout to confirm coverage and delivery options for your destination.
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