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Discuss What cordless drill to buy? in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; Hi I am after buying a new 18v cordless drill but not sure which to go for any ideas Just going to be useing it for mixing adhesive/grout etc...
          
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    Default What cordless drill to buy?

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    I am after buying a new 18v cordless drill but not sure which to go for

    any ideas

    Just going to be useing it for mixing adhesive/grout etc
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    You would be far better buying a dedicated mixer, as a cordless drill will struggling to mix adhesive. I have the Dewalt mixer and works great for me.
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    Default Re: What cordless drill to buy?

    yep,a proper mixer is the best,i have a makita,a slow speed ideal for mixing adhesive
    beer,its great
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    Default Re: What cordless drill to buy?

    A battery drill won't last long if you are using it to mix adhesive, it will burn out.
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    Default Re: What cordless drill to buy?

    Get a mains mixer, it will last a lot longer.
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    Thanks guy will get a mains mixer
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    Dave at TT does a really well priced Rubi mixer i would reccomend
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    Default Re: What cordless drill to buy?

    Quote Originally Posted by Stewart View Post
    You would be far better buying a dedicated mixer, as a cordless drill will struggling to mix adhesive. I have the Dewalt mixer and works great for me.

    Have the Dewalt mixer also very happy with it.
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    Default Re: What cordless drill to buy?

    Main mixer, cordless would burn out after a short time.
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    cordless will burnout, get a corded mixer
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