Hi guys, would like to know if buying a Makita HR2470 rotary drill (seems like a recommended model here) for normal home usage (drilling holes for tv bracket, curtain rails, mirrors, etc) would be an overkill? Can it drill small holes for the above items?

Been using a hammer drill previously. Definitely looking forward to make life easier but worried if it will be too much for normal usage.

any link?

Go to lazada and search "BOSCH GLIVARILED".  However I think this model is for 14.4 & 18v which is not suitable for you.

Go 11street, search "Bosch LED". There are 10.8v models but i think all of them ship from overseas.

My house was built using hard burned red brick (which is so damn hard) thus Makita HR2470 does the job efficiently.

Then I bought GSB1080v cordless. It does the job same like makita but a bit longer and u need to press harder. Certain areas I cannot drill to expected level, makita finish off the task..

However, when dealing with new house (mostly white brick), my GSB does the drill job easily like kacang putih..

So for me, u need to see type of brick your house have. Decide from there.. We can recommend powertools but the person who use it knows better which tools suitable for him/her..

I personally nowadays prefer GSB than Makita.. Lightweight, compact and flexible.

what setting shld i use for gsb if i want to install door closer?  shld i drive the screw inside my main door or drill hole? i tried to drive screw in, but is too hard.

what setting shld i use for gsb if i want to install door closer?  shld i drive the screw inside my main door or drill hole? i tried to drive screw in, but is too hard.

My house was built using hard burned red brick (which is so damn hard) thus Makita HR2470 does the job efficiently.

Then I bought GSB1080v cordless. It does the job same like makita but a bit longer and u need to press harder. Certain areas I cannot drill to expected level, makita finish off the task..

However, when dealing with new house (mostly white brick), my GSB does the drill job easily like kacang putih..

So for me, u need to see type of brick your house have. Decide from there.. We can recommend powertools but the person who use it knows better which tools suitable for him/her..

I personally nowadays prefer GSB than Makita.. Lightweight, compact and flexible.

Depends on the wall you want to drill.
Normal landed house that used red or cement brick usually a hammer drill will do.
Concrete wall, hammer drill also can drill but it will take longer and you need to push harder.

Unless you need to drill into the support beams which are very hard concrete then you will need rotary hammer.

I use bosch GSB18V hammer drill and it can drill 5-8mm hole in both brick and concrete. Just concrete will take longer time.

Guys ozak these wall plug that comes in a row, does it fit only a particular size screw or?
If yes then what size?

I always thought they fit a 6mm screw

It will fit few drill bit,  if you need bigger/smaller holes,  need different size, most big hw shop have it. Or get it from ikea,  they have few size in a set.

Guys ozak these wall plug that comes in a row, does it fit only a particular size screw or?
If yes then what size?

I always thought they fit a 6mm screw

Thanks for the feedback. Went ahead and bought the hr2470.

Hi guys,

I bought the skil 1716 from Lazada with RM337 including delivery fees. Pretty satisfy with its performance, which allows me to drill a 6mm hole for anchor within 20 seconds. I think this is quite a good choice for those with low budget like me.

Hi guys,

I bought the skil 1716 from Lazada with RM337 including delivery fees. Pretty satisfy with its performance, which allows me to drill a 6mm hole for anchor within 20 seconds. I think this is quite a good choice for those with low budget like me.

Hi guys,

I bought the skil 1716 from Lazada with RM337 including delivery fees. Pretty satisfy with its performance, which allows me to drill a 6mm hole for anchor within 20 seconds. I think this is quite a good choice for those with low budget like me.

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