Evolution Power ToolsR180IDR-Li Cordless Impact Driver 18v Li-Ion EXT Electric Screwdriver Drill, Variable Speed and LED Light, Compatible with Erbauer Cordless System - Battery Not Included

This is my first purchase from this manufacturer but will not be the last.At such a good price you get a great SDS drill with 5 attachments.When this first arrived I checked all the bits and chisels and found 1 bit to be not straight causing the end to 'waggle' making it useless to use.After a very helpful phone call to the Evolution customer services this was immediately rectified and they sent a replacement drill bit straight away.They don't only have a quality product but also a customer service second to none.

I've only used this drill for a short period and already I'm very impressed. The range of features for the price is really quite remarkable and I'm delighted that it's British designed. First of all it's not too heavy and very ergonomic to operate. There are four very useful and easily selectable modes of operation: normal drilling for wood and for paint stirring/plaster mixing; hammer drilling for concrete, brickwork, etc.; fixed chiselling when control of the chisel angle is important; and, free chiselling when it's OK for the chisel to turn as it encounters resistance. In each mode the speed can be controlled by varying the pressure on the trigger or by turning the speed control dial and locking the trigger in the On position - very useful for long operations like plaster mixing. Then there's the reversing switch, which makes extraction of drills stuck in wood so much easier. Finally, the side handle can be easily locked in any positron for better control of the drill. In operation, the hammer action is very efficient, making chiselling operations effortless. All in all, a great tool and the fifth from this maker I've been impressed with, others being their RAGE3-S+ Multi-Purpose Sliding Mitre Saw, their Mitre Saw Stand with Extensions, their RAGE1-B Multi-Purpose Circular Saw and their Diamond Blade for cutting concrete etc. - and I suspect it won't be my last. Highly recommended.

Very powerful and lighter than some of the other brands!

This is an amazing, quality, all purpose drilling machine. I am thoroughly impressed with the machine and cannot fault it yet in any way, a very rugged and ergonomic design and quality cable.Having read several negative comments here I have come to the conclusion that they should not be allowed to use this kind of equipment without adult supervision. The extra power it has over "branded" units is very apparent when it's dropping a 20mm hole through concrete composite. It'll also add extra width by plunging 25-32 bits down a predrilled 20mm hole without any stress. You just needed be commonsensical about speed settings. As with all SDS units allow drill to do the work and apply only supportive pressure, for best results.Instructions are pretty poor and arranged at people with previous experience in operating similar machinery. If this machine will fail at any time in the future it would most likely be down to the trigger/speed assembly breaking. This is a standard failing on this kind of machine, BUT enclosed handle design eliminates direct damage.Brush or blow off after user to keep workings cleanUseful case, but it won't last too long.Overall: For £54.00 you can't go wrong and it will last most people a lifetime.

Does the job just as I expected. Had bought other items of this brand in the past and they are good

I bought this because I needed to drill quite a large hole right through a cavity wall, and didn't think that my old hammer drill would be up to the task. I do have another job for it planned for the better weather which involves using the hammer / chiselling action without drilling.It feels to be of decent quality and worked perfectly but I only gave it three stars as I haven't used it enough to judge longevity or reliability.I was a bit disappointed to find that it came in a cardboard box, rather than a case but I suppose that it keeps the price down.

I have been relying on battery operated drills. They are good but time to time I struggle to drill a hole in walls or concrete bases etc. With this i can do it easily, and also it is not like a gigantic jackhammer so can store it.

Motor started shorting after drilling through dry timber which was around 9 inches tick. all the housing around the motor melted. every time you press the trigger blue sparks go everywhere. I used the drill about 3-4 times over the year that I had it

Super