Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

 LYN Power Tools Discussion V2, Bosch, Makita, Dewalt, Dremel etc

views
     
whitejack
post Jan 2 2025, 11:27 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
120 posts

Joined: Jun 2017
QUOTE(stormer.lyn @ Jan 2 2025, 10:19 AM)
Cordless drills are really convenient.  They are more suitable for driving screws than corded drills due to the rotation speed. As for battery life, I notice that used or not used, there is a lifespan. Corded drills don't have this problem.

I honestly think you should get something like a Keelat drill instead of a Bosch due to the expected times you are going to be using it. A "Keelat KCD007 20V Brushless Drill Set" costs about RM 150 online as a set with 2 batteries. Replacement batteries are cheap-ish should you need to do that in time. I also don't think Bosch should be the only brand to consider in the Professional "cari makan" workspace. Maybe 10, 15 years ago yes but not anymore.

There are 2 main type of battery pin-out. MT or Makita style, and DY or Dayi style. There are converters for one to the other in case you want to build up the number of tools you have. You could even buy from a different brand like Bossman if you start with the MT battery type for instance.
*
Actually I have a Stanley corded drill, but hardly use it. Neither it is convenient to use for small driving/drilling work, nor it is powerful enough to drill a RC wall.
Wanted to get a corded driver/drill, but the convenience of the cordless driver/drill is so irresistible. Currently i am using hand screwdriver to assemble small furniture. laugh.gif

Could be due to nature of my job, feel like to have my own collection of power tools, although i hardly use them. tongue.gif

I plan to let go the Stanley drill and get a smaller driver/driller from Bosch, then slowly expand the collection by getting the corded rotary hammer and corded angle grinder in the future.

But the cost of the Bosch 18V battery is really high. sweat.gif
jimbet1337
post Jan 3 2025, 01:30 PM

meh
*******
Senior Member
2,666 posts

Joined: Sep 2006
QUOTE(whitejack @ Jan 2 2025, 12:53 AM)
Just want to get advice from sifus here.

I am thinking to get Bosch 18v cordless drill for home improvement/repair use.

But not often will use the drill, maybe less than 5 times a year, will there be any issue with the battery because seldom using it?

Is it still recommended to get the cordless type?
*
Hi Jack. Back in 2019, I bought a Bosch GSB 18V-50 impact drill, two 2-Ah batteries and a charger, for home use. I haven’t used much throughout the years I can tell you that the batteries hold charge just fine.

Can buy other Bosch 18v tools to utilize the battery as well.
NightFelix
post Jan 5 2025, 09:46 AM

Samsung Exynos
********
All Stars
17,467 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: Lazada



what drill bit to use for making a hole on wall tile? (to hang something)

i got access of Bosch Cordless GSB-120 Drill and Hikoki Rotary DH24PH2. which one to use ah?
stormer.lyn
post Jan 7 2025, 07:26 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,132 posts

Joined: Apr 2014
From: Shah Alam, Selangor
QUOTE(whitejack @ Jan 2 2025, 11:27 PM)
But the cost of the Bosch 18V battery is really high.
*
I was on the Bosch 12V platform. I started with 6 x 2 Ah batteries, and 4 lasted for about 6 years. 2 more still strong until I recently changed brand. All bought in 2016, so 8 years of industrial/professional usage. Added one 4 Ah battery in 2019 and that is still going strong. The batteries do last quite some time.

My friend who bought a set along with me (but he is an actual homeowner, and rarely uses the tools) has not told me that his batteries (2x) are losing charge. But then donno la, maybe he want to use tomorrow have or no have charge laugh.gif

My previous advice was just from my observation that tool quality has improved so much, even the China ones. My brother is a homeowner, and he gets by well enough for home maintenance tasks with the China battery tools he owns.
jimbet1337
post Mar 24 2025, 10:02 AM

meh
*******
Senior Member
2,666 posts

Joined: Sep 2006
Guys, can recommend me laser level for occasional/light home use? Plan to get either Keelat or Uni-T. Don't think I should spend more for Bosch due to my usage.
Jayi
post Jul 14 2025, 07:26 PM

Regular Lurker
*****
Senior Member
985 posts

Joined: Jul 2010
From: Bolehland


Is HR166D cordless rotary hammer a good choice? otherwise any recommendation?

Using for house light reno to drill brick and tiles walls for cabinet, bathware installation etc. Prefer a long lasting power tools as i am interested to DIY more in the future
SUSceo684
post Jul 17 2025, 02:34 AM

Component Burner
********
All Stars
11,667 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Klang/Subang




QUOTE(Jayi @ Jul 14 2025, 07:26 PM)
Is HR166D cordless rotary hammer a good choice? otherwise any recommendation?

Using for house light reno to drill brick and tiles walls for cabinet, bathware installation etc. Prefer a long lasting power tools as i am interested to DIY more in the future
*
Overkill lah. The machine alone <700. The full set with 2AH already 1100. puke.gif It is a very compact tool no doubt but not worth the money as it can't trench and its not very powerful for the price.

For what you need, you should look into a GSB18V-50 or similar cordless drill driver and pack in a 4AH battery. This one is gonna be useful. Drilling tiles does NOT require rotary hammer unless you don't care about tiles breaking up like impact craters laugh.gif this thing is very useful for furniture assy (esp when u pair with good bits eg milwaukee shockwave) - the cheapo gold bits just pakai buang like tissue and they deform so easily. That shockwave I used for many many projects still going strong.

Brick wall wise, you can either go cordless GBH180Li (solo tool only), swap batt over from the drill driver. Since the tool only is about 400.

OR just buy a cheap rotary hammer that is corded eg ProDIY or Daewoo <200 if you drill less than 50 holes in total and nothing more to drill on walls, you will NOT have much use for the rotary hammer. For electrician we like the convenience of cordless rotary hammer because don't need to tarik extension cords everywhere and its stubby length is useful for tight spots. For light user the corded rotohammer is more economical, only caveat it is heavy and can be rather long length (if clearance not an issue).
jimbet1337
post Aug 8 2025, 10:26 AM

meh
*******
Senior Member
2,666 posts

Joined: Sep 2006
Guys, looking to purchase a heat gun for normal home usage.

Is Stanley STEL670-XD good?
https://asia.stanleytools.global/product/st.../2000w-heat-gun

Or is there any other brand/mode near the price range that I should consider? Thanks.
SUSceo684
post Aug 14 2025, 09:34 AM

Component Burner
********
All Stars
11,667 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Klang/Subang




QUOTE(jimbet1337 @ Aug 8 2025, 10:26 AM)
Guys, looking to purchase a heat gun for normal home usage.

Is Stanley STEL670-XD good?
https://asia.stanleytools.global/product/st.../2000w-heat-gun

Or is there any other brand/mode near the price range that I should consider? Thanks.
*
For light usage u can get a total, about 93 bucks on sale
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/total-he...4109202042.html
jimbet1337
post Aug 14 2025, 12:56 PM

meh
*******
Senior Member
2,666 posts

Joined: Sep 2006
QUOTE(ceo684 @ Aug 14 2025, 09:34 AM)
For light usage u can get a total, about 93 bucks on sale
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/total-he...4109202042.html
*
Noted. Thank you.
PalakOtakHang
post Sep 23 2025, 03:59 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
144 posts

Joined: Jul 2020
From: 5.3638° N, 100.3260° E
I have a DAEWOO corded rotary hammer drill with no torque selection. I want to use it as screwdriver drill to put some screws into woods.

Just checking if im correct to prevent buying wrong stuff and safety when operating:
1) I will buy a screwdriver phillips bit and potentially adapter(?). I'm not sure what should I be looking at? Can someone kindly link me any bit/adapter so I can use as reference when I buy at actual hardware shop?

2) I will switch to the mode circle in red in the picture.

user posted image
qwerty223
post Sep 24 2025, 11:31 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Junior Member
785 posts

Joined: Jun 2005
QUOTE(PalakOtakHang @ Sep 23 2025, 03:59 PM)
I have a DAEWOO corded rotary hammer drill with no torque selection. I want to use it as screwdriver drill to put some screws into woods.

Just checking if im correct to prevent buying wrong stuff and safety when operating:
1) I will buy a screwdriver phillips bit and potentially adapter(?). I'm not sure what should I be looking at? Can someone kindly link me any bit/adapter so I can use as reference when I buy at actual hardware shop?

2) I will switch to the mode circle in red in the picture.

user posted image
*
1. yes. no need adapter, just find screw bit with the same tail as your drill bit.
2. Yes.
PalakOtakHang
post Sep 25 2025, 02:42 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
144 posts

Joined: Jul 2020
From: 5.3638° N, 100.3260° E
QUOTE(qwerty223 @ Sep 24 2025, 11:31 PM)
1. yes. no need adapter, just find screw bit with the same tail as your drill bit.
2. Yes.
*
I tried searching for SDS Phillips or SDS plus Phillips, but don't see any product. All the screwdriver bits are with Hexa tail..
ar188
post Sep 28 2025, 09:29 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
9,206 posts

Joined: Jun 2006
QUOTE(PalakOtakHang @ Sep 25 2025, 02:42 PM)
I tried searching for SDS Phillips or SDS plus Phillips, but don't see any product. All the screwdriver bits are with Hexa tail..
*
Attached Image

 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
0.0177sec    0.76    6 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 24th November 2025 - 10:21 PM