ERBAUER Pro Grade Power Tool Review 2019. Quality & Affordability?

In today's video I will be explaining the key differences between a Combi Drill, a Drill Driver and an Impact Driver - and showcasing an exciting new range of Erbauer pro grade Powertools for DIY. #erbauer #value #powertools
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TODAY'S TOOL KIT
The tools I used were the bare versions (ie without batteries):
- Erbauer 18V Brushless Combi drill ECDT18-Li-2 - Bare bit.ly/2TIBUib £80
- Erbauer 18V Brushless Drill driver EDD18-Li-2 - Bare bit.ly/2KcGwZf £60
- Erbauer 18V Brushless Impact driver EID18-Li - Bare bit.ly/2Vs0fFJ £70
- Fast Charger bit.ly/2WT9hvQ £35
- Erbauer EXT 18V Li-ion 4Ah Power tool battery bit.ly/2G554PS £40
- Erbauer EXT 18V Li-ion 2Ah Power tool battery bit.ly/2FT4ljw £30
However there are some big savings to be made by purchasing a starter kit:
* Note: this is a lower spec combi drill than the one featured in today's video
- Impact Driver & Combi Drill* with 2 x 2.0Ah batteries & charger bit.ly/2FX06Uc £150
- Drill Driver & Combi Drill* with 2 x 2.0Ah batteries & charger bit.ly/2UZ5qRo £130
- Combi Drill* with 2 x 4Ah batteries & charger bit.ly/2UIamF7 £140
- Drill Driver & 1 x 4Ah battery @ charger bit.ly/2L4uRME £90
The multi-purpose combination drill and screwdriver is the most popular power tool ever made, but few of us actually understand the key variations to this tool that are available on the market, namely
- the Combi Drill
- the Drill Driver
- the Impact Driver
In today's video I explain the key differences. The tools in today's video are a brand new range from Erbauer, and this video is my first foray into collaborations as B&Q have asked me to do a review of these tools - which have just hit their shops and on-line.
The tools are aimed at the top end of the DIY market as they are reasonably priced but feature premium specifications - brushless motors, all metal gearbox, and metal keyless chucks - features you normally find on the high end, top of the range tools.
Here's a quick summary of the technical specs for each tool featured in the video:
Erbauer Combi Drill ECDT18-Li-2
- heavy duty use all round power tool
- auxiliary handle
- 24+1+1 torque settings
- 120Nm max torque
- brushless motor
- all metal gearbox (2 speed)
- keyless metal chuck
- 0-480 / 0-1700 rpm
- LED work light
- 1.8kg weight without battery
Erbauer Drill Driver EDD18-Li-2
- ideal for overhead use & tight spaces
- 17+1 torque settings
- 40Nm max torque
- brushless motor
- all metal gearbox (2 speed)
- keyless metal chuck
- 0-480 / 0-1700 rpm
- LED work light
- 1 kg weight without battery
Erbauer Impact Driver EID18-Li
- fastening bolts, nuts & screws
- 0-3400 blows per minute
- 160Nm max torque
- brushless motor
- all metal gearbox
- keyless metal chuck
- 0-2800 rpm
- LED work light
- 1.2kg weight without battery
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[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

You make the best vids , clear speaking, not American, no stupid background music, no back to front caps. Well done Charlie

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Andrew, I really appreciate that 👊

[@stephanieford6336]

Upgraded from an older 18v kit. kzbin.infoUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv I independently chose the drill and impact tool, before I came across the kit.I like the 3 speed impact gun. It seems more powerful than my older one, and it can be set to be really gentle. The drill is more appropriately sized for my use. I used to have a hammer drill, but I did not like that it was so big and it was not a great hammer drill. I rather have a smaller drill like this, and then get a corded hammer drill for the odd case I need that.

[@hgodfrey]

I bought a load of Erbauer tools as a DIYer. Since then I've gone "pro" and the tools keep on going. The older type impact driver and multi cutter have been fantastic. I also have the newer type SDS and combo drills. No complaints so far. Fortunately my clients aren't tool snobs.

[@thomaswelsh1441]

I’ve just started as a fitter and I bought a drill driver and impact driver. Bought 4 x 4amp batteries. I can confirm they are great and for the price take the abuse of site work really well. Get a bit of stick from the yellow and black army but hey I’m not spending twice the money at this point in my career

[@kezzaman]

I love an impact driver. They are also great for taking stuff apart, screws can get really tight over time.

[@plunder1956]

positioning the light low on the grip is a good move. It also stays on AFTER the motor stops. Another useful feature.

[@originalboondi]

Used Erbauer powertools for over 12 years both professionally and as a DIY'er. Never had a problem with any of them. Passed the old ones on when replacing and they still work without problems. 12 Years.......

[@CharlieDIYte]

Not surprised. I'm still very happy with these. Only gripe really is that there's a very minute lag when you press the trigger. Other than that, they're quality.

[@barryboyall8437]

Excellent, clear, well presented, highly informative presentation. You answered all my questions. You do the best tool reviews on KZbin. Thank you so much.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Barry, I really appreciate that. I think this video would have done better on Google without the B&Q sponsorship but I was proud of what I put out.

[@J0nny61]

Hi Charlie, I used to be a pro industrial electrician for 25 years up until about 1999 when I moved in to management. These days all our guys use battery power tools usually Makita or Milwaukee. I recently bought the Ebauer SDS battery drill and I'm amazed at the power and quality for the price. It's as good as the Bosch GBH24 which was one of the first battery rotary hammers produced. It used to eat NiCad batteries back then b ut fortunately we've gone through two technology upgrades since then with NiMH and now LiIo. You can also buy Erbauer from Screwfix who are the same company as B&Q, just with better sales and after sales service. Great video, thanks.

[@williamnorton6803]

Hi Charlie Firstly just like to say as a DIYer I love your videos they have helped me achieve great results in all my projects. They are easy to follow, comprehensive and the quality is excellent, unlike many others I have watched. I purchased a twin pack ( combo & impact driver) from Screwfix on offer a few months ago and I agree with you they are brilliant. I do struggle with the impact driver some times it's brutal, but so effective. One thing a friend recommended using spax screws with the impact driver and I have to say they are much easier to drive in than pozi screws the spax bit doesn’t get chewed up. Keep the videos coming

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks William! So glad to hear you're getting on well with them! Totally agree about the Spax. I assume you're talking about their torx bits? For some reason we're lagging way behind other countries with our obsession with pozi drive. I'm seriously tempted to get a few boxes of torx and robertson head screws to replace all my pz screws.

[@seangallagher2586]

I’ve just bought the erbauer sds having already got the combi and impact driver and have to say having used it for a while now i rate it as great and bought the tools based on your review video.Incidently I think your videos are fantastic!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Sean. I've had my eye on that SDS for a while now. Very jealous! They're great tools, aren't they.

[@Keets319]

Only tool of theirs i have is my cordless reciprocating saw. No complaints with it at all but bit apprehensive about switching from the established brands.

[@jacko2815]

I'm a plumber I bought a erbaurer corded recip in 2014 still going strong today used alot of times

[@normanboyes4983]

Good to see you back Charlie.👍 I must have taken a break at the same time.😉 If B&Q want the Erbauer range to be taken seriously perhaps you could persuade them to send them to AVE for a BOLTR.😉

[@zedman442]

Great review Charlie. Great tools for the DIYer. Well done on the partnership with B&Q hopefully more to come in your ambition to go full time with this. All the best.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate! I appreciate the encouragement as it hasn't all been positive!! It's not a partnership so much as a one off video so it's back to the normal stuff next weekend. Hope you're well and good to hear from you!

[@valborchardt3596]

Oh yay, Charlie is back. Thanks for the review Charlie. Take care as always from South Africa

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Val!! You too!

[@MrZimmaframe]

I don't think people should do a "tool review" if they have only used it for a day or a few hours, because i think it's just not enough time to get a feel for a product. Also with the charging times it's ok reading what the manufacturer says it will be, but actually charging the cells and seeing how long it takes irl could be different. Saying that it was a good factual and informative review. I recently purchased the impact driver and i was very impressed with the build quality of the tool, i wasn't really a fan of the trigger as sometimes you press it and it doesn't respond fast enough, the light could be a little brighter (compared to other brands such as Dewalt, Milwaukee and Makita). The price is great and the two year warranty is alright. I'd really promote the product if it had a 3 year warranty like the other brands ( Milwaukee having 5 years). But the gap in performance between budget and professional are coming ever closer together.

[@CharlieDIYte]

A year on the tools are still going strong. The point you made about the delay on the trigger is a good one, and something I hadn't noticed until my carpenter mate who uses Makita pointed it out. Other than that, I maintain the build quality is excellent and I'm still using them as my primary tools, apart from the drill driver, as I tend to reach for my 12v Ryobi because of weight.

[@julianleyton8668]

Brilliant, I’ve always wondered what the difference is between an impact driver and a drill with hammer action. Thanks. I’ve always admired your videos as you explain things clearly and concisely. Just one thing I’d add - I use my current Bosch impact drill with socket bits when working on my classic car. I will now consider getting an impact driver as that would seem more suited to tight bolts now you’ve explained the difference in hammer action. Thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi Julian. Great to hear from you and massive thanks for the comment! Yes, the impact driver is a MUST for you as they are specifically designed for removing bolts. The way the hammer action works is just not advertised properly 🙄

[@bluemantom77]

I live in the USA and I like this range of tools I own Ridgid/AEG dewat skill saw skill sander black & Decker jigsaw old vintage one am a diy guy and do understand the importance of getting the best bang for your money

[@lukepeacham9663]

I have had the impact driver for over a year it did a full shed and a big decking area. It is fantastic so powerful and light. It did the full decking without needing to charge. I will get the combi drill too. Thank you for the good videos.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Great to hear that, Luke. I agree it's a powerful little tool. Before you get the combi just check out this video bit.ly/3sxpfw5 as personally I'd buy an SDS for drilling brickwork. Combis are not really up to drilling in concrete so you're carrying a lot of weight around for a job they're really not very good at. Here's another video on the point bit.ly/2MXfKGD

[@lukepeacham9663]

@@CharlieDIYte Thank you

[@emmarowley1096]

Not long bought their brushless reciprocating saw and am very impressed by it especially for the price. Great battery life and we were going through oak which is a good test for any tool. Because of how good the saw is am now looking at a drill. My only gripe was how much the R saw weigh, its a beast but I think that's actually in its favour because I didn't notice the vibration off this compared to the more expensive ones and you just have to hold the saw and let it do the work. Definitely worth considering their line of products.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Emma. I agree. They're fantastic value for money - still use these 3 all the time. The SDS is meant to be very good too. I hadn't thought of the reciprocating saw. I must check that out. If you haven't already got it, I recommend the fast charger too 👍🏻

[@PetiteBluebirdgirl]

As always, your videos are extremely informative and great for the newbie/or all rounder DIY'er. My first and foremost come to site is Charlie DIYte. He has inspired me loads! Thanks Charlie. 😀

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Deanne. Really appreciate the vote of confidence and lovely to hear from you, as always!!

[@lespaulplayer23]

Got some Erbauer gear to replace my old tools and I'm very impressed. Got the circular saw, drill driver, impact driver and electric planer all with 4ah battery. Can't fault any of them and the charge in the batteries seem to last forever with the drill and impact driver. Obviously the planer and the circular saw are more demanding which runs the battery down quicker but still last longer than I thought they would. Building a shed in the garden and the Erbauer tools coped with it easily without a problem 👍👍👍👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

That's been my experience mate and they're still going strong now. I'd like to have a go with that circular saw and the SDS drill has had a lot of good reviews too.

[@chrisuk441]

Great vid, I was in B&Q today and they let me try them all putting screws into oak. I'm definitely going to buy this x2 set now !!!

[@thomasclarke8220]

Excellent Charlie, great stuff for newbies like me.

[@karltownsend6020]

Great video Charlie, thanks very much. Bought the 18V combi kit on the strength of this review. Can't believe how good the impact driver is 👏👏👍

[@mikes6844]

Nice to have you back, I use Dewalt only because people I work with use the same which means we are never short of battery power. I don’t have much in the way of brand loyalty as long as Long as I get service at a reasonable price. Like you I’ve gone the whole hog plus SDS, multi tool, saw etc. No regrets. These look to be quite reasonable tools for the DIYer that wants to get into something more heavy duty, my only advice is to ensure adequate battery power for the task. 2ah batteries don’t last long when doing heavy duty jobs. I’ve managed to extend my range of tools by picking up ‘body only’ as it’s the batteries that really cost the money. Look forward to more from you. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CharlieDIYte]

Cheers Mike. Yes it's been a frustrating absence. Had a heap of work to do (I wish I did this full time!!) and then a long overdue family holiday, not to mention the research and editing for this vid. I'm properly back now to my weekly videos and plenty in the pipeline now with this bedroom refurb. Spot on advice Mike, and totally get what you say about your De Walt situation at work. I have to say I'm the same and have got into the habit recently of just clicking on the 4Ah or 5Ah batteries and pretty much leaving the 1.3Ah others behind. But I have a little 12v Ryobi drill driver that the carpenter who works for me loves - primarily because it's so light and it's become my tool of choice for general light weight jobs, so I'll be using the 2Ah battery more often now as I was seriously impressed with its run time, and it takes so much weight out of the tool.

[@CragMid]

You can get 4ah and 5ah battery and double charger too which I bought a few weeks back to fast charge two batteries at the same time.

[@thomassmart8403]

I initially bought an Erbauer combi drill and impact after my 8 piece Milwaukee set was stolen and I was in need of a couple of drills for a job. I have to say that i've been impressed with them. So much so that I have since purchased a pad sander, jigsaw and site lights. The drills have taken a beating, haven both fallen through floorboards to the floor below (no plasterboards on the GF ceiling). I have installed three boilers and use them every day to install and maintain plumbing and heating systems I didn't realise that my combi drill is not the highest spec. It's the unit that comes in the twin pack. This combo drill does have a hammer action but as pointed out in this video, the body isn't quite as wide. The combo drill I have is still powerful enough to mean I don't always need to get my hammer drill out of the van and until watching this video, I thought that it was the highest spec drill. I would definitely recommend these power tools.

[@clooperman3745]

Tool theft from vans has reached epidemic levels almost everywhere in England, I know several tradesmen that have been done several times and they now replace power tools with the Erbauer range and they have all said the same thing, how good they are for the price, sds cordless drill said to be especially good for its price.

[@marianneporter489]

Great review Charlie. I agree with your general point of having more than one drill. I have an 18V drill/driver and an impact driver (mine are De Walt) and these cover every base. I also agree that having a range of batteries is good - for me 5Ah and 2Ah cut it. Thanks for an informative piece.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Roddy. Agreed and I've just done a new video going into the differences in a bit more detail. I think the key is to realise that combi drills aren't the one stop shop people think they are, because the Janet action is so limited when it comes to drilling into concrete. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX2QpWWQmJmqedU

[@Zewyz12]

Hi again Charlie, I will watch the video you linked thank you. I’m after an impact driver for general diy. Currently doing a lot of work with the property we are in, new floors, walls down etc. I find the combi drills tend to slip off the screw head a lot and whilst I can manage, it’s nice to have more tools! Recently got a bauker 12v driver and it’s amazing, saves me messing around changing drill bits. I looked at the erbauer impact driver for £110 but found quite a lot of negative reviews on the trigger being faulty, not just slight delay. So I thought about sticking with ryobi but they are more expensive. Interestingly I bought an erbauer reciprocating saw recently to cut a flush edge off the old p5 t and g flooring and thought it was great. I tend to forget brand loyalty when it comes to corded stuff!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Wes. The Erbauer impact is fine but I don't use it very often and if anything it lacks a bit of sensitivity on the trigger although it's a powerful little tool. A guy I used to work with on the day job loves his DeWalt. I have no stand out recommendations though. I think it's a question of looking round and seeing what deals you can find. I agree Ryobi are getting a bit pricey these days.

[@antonytheolddog8626]

Thanks for this. Combi is perfect for me as a floor layer.. Putting 9mm ply down and whipping doors off and wot not.. Cheers

[@weirdotbh]

I’ve got a few and they are great! I use the angle grinder daily and it’s tremendous 💯❤️

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Stu. Yes I'm still loving mine. 👍🏻

[@kimnimbus1291]

Thanks for the info and review 👍🙏♥️

[@markhumphries4327]

I have the Erbauer Combi drill and it is fantastic

[@CharlieDIYte]

It's awesome isn't it. I still use all 3 of these tools and love them.

[@squidlings]

Your videos are solid. You've really helped me in so many areas

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate. Here's an update video you might find useful kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX2QpWWQmJmqedU

[@Gourmondise]

Funny to see that they give these tools to KZbinrs, but never cross their mind to give it to their staff for use or promote like myself. I sell this and many other brands on a daily basis at B&Q, but what we have been given was a plain range guide for the tools. No testing, no rep, just good old dry read-through before higher management asks. Needless to say I'm not being ungrateful for your content, in fact I believe you have done good and time to time you need a bit of support and I hope you kept the tools. But truly this video proves to me that as much as B&Q talking about how much their staff matters to them, these are mostly just words without meanings and they will invest where they think it's beneficial, but in their own staff even if they have years and years of experience as mechanics or carpenters.

[@233mervyn]

Great review. Just brought the combi drill and I love it.

[@CharlieDIYte]

It's great isn't it. I've year on I'm still loving these tools. Great build quality and the batteries last for ages. Get yourself the fast charger if you find you're waiting a bit long with the standard one.

[@prentishancockgardening]

I bought the combi drill a few months ago. A fantastic tool, along with the 5AH battery. A couple of weeks ago, I used it to cut down a huge tree trunk 300mm thick, and it handled it with ease.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Interested to know how you downed a tree with it 😉

[@prentishancockgardening]

@@CharlieDIYte Hi Charlie, I drilled a series of holes from bark to the centre. Then connected from one hole to the next by moving the drill sideways. Did this until I went right round the trunk. Much, much easier than cutting the trunk with a saw and took a lot less time and energy. I'll be making a video on this sometime.

[@neilfoster814]

I have the Combi drill and impact driver. I was surprised at just how professional these DIY grade tools are. They both have more than enough 'Ooomf' for any job I am likely to need them for. I would totally recommend Erbauer tools for the price!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Completely agree Neil. Very high spec for the price. Mine are still going strong. 👍

[@Matt-qw8dc]

Bought the 12v kit they do for £89 and it’s been amazing even when putting it through its paces

[@CharlieDIYte]

I didn't even know they did a 12v version but I have a 9v Ryobi drill driver and I just love it as it's so light. I'm still using these Erbauer drills and they haven't missed a beat and I'm particularly impressed with the battery life. 👍

[@benh1216]

@@CharlieDIYte A year late know. Just want to say that the 12v range is the older Erbauer range. They are slowly being fazed out and replaced by the newer, improved 18v EXT range. However the batteries are not cross compatible. Just thought I'd say to clear up any potential confusion 😄

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

I bought one of these on a whim the other day and i'm amazed we have come so far that you can get a cordless drill with a 4amp batter for £90. Definitely worth the money but if it will last is yet to be seen

[@CharlieDIYte]

I agree. For now they've replaced my Ryobi drill drivers/impact. And if they do stand the test of time, we've got ourselves a fantastic value for money bit of kit!

[@kurttallon]

I have the erbauer circular saw. It's an incredibly will built piece of kit. The batteries seem like high grade batteries too. They last a long time and charge quickly. Very pleased with the quality - much better than the feel of dewalt tools I've handled recently.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks for that Kurt. I've been impressed with these tools and am tempted to get the SDS drill which also looks like a quality bit of kit.

[@kurttallon]

@@CharlieDIYte I haven't seen the sds in action but I'm sure it'll be good if it's anything like my saw. I'm hoping I can also get some erbauer compatible batteries so that I don't have to keep buying erbauer ones if I decide to get more of their tools, though I suppose they're not that expensive compared to say the ryobi ones (I have lot of ryobi tools!). But I've got a mixture of genuine and non genuine ryobi batteries that both perform brilliantly with comparable run times too 👍 How would you compare the ryobi impact with the erbauer? I have a brushed ryobi impact that performs really well (and I know they make several but I'm not sure which one is the most compact...?), but I'd like to get an 18v one that is physically as small as possible to reduce weight in my hand. Any thoughts on that score?

[@CharlieDIYte]

The Erbauer is incredibly small and light. I'd say the brushed Ryobi impact driver I've got still edges it, in terms of the responsiveness and general "feel" when you're using it, but it's much heavier and obviously less efficient on battery power being brushed. So if you've got a few Erbauer batteries and are looking to replace your impact driver, the Erbauer would be a no brainer!

[@kurttallon]

@@CharlieDIYte I figured you'd have one of the brushless ryobi impact for some reason lol There are 3 different impacts on the ryobi EU website, but it's hard to appreciate the differences and size without seeing them which is a little frustrating tbh. I've seen one guy in the USA on here that has 3 and one is really small, but he doesn't say which model it is and we may well not be able to get it over here in the UK anyway...I'd be happy to get another ryobi impact as long as it was small enough however, because the one I have has never faced a task it can't handle, but it's a bit heavy when compared to a makita I've used recently which I loved for its small size/weight. I usually order my ryobi tools from Amazon - what about you?

[@Stokey_73]

I found this review very informative. I’m checking out the combi drill as own a drill driver and impact driver from other brands used for small jobs around my home. For the odd larger jobs I’m a bit stuck and hesitant to invest in a more expensive brand as I only expect to use this for small jobs and can’t be asked to hire or borrow preferring to own my own. Great review Charlie

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi Mark. My advice would be to invest in an SDS rather than a combi. Because the drill driver you have is the holy grail for most jobs - a very capable light weight drill driver. I hardly ever pick up the combi. It's too heavy for small jobs around the home, and when you are likely to need it, typically for drilling into brickwork, even then the hammer action on any combi is pretty rubbish if I'm honest. My advice would be to get one of these if you can stretch to it bit.ly/30M374N I know it's £150 but with a 4Ah battery included you're getting a lot of tool for your money.

[@Stokey_73]

@@CharlieDIYte thanks for replying Charlie appreciate the handy DIY advice, tips and tricks of the trade. I own a Bosch GDR 10,8-LI Drill driver and Bosch GSB 10,8-2-LI both a bit under powered for my next small project to remount a TV on an external facing wall. An SDS was very much on the radar for that job but a bit too overkill for this small project. So hedged me bets and stumped up for the Combi for now. Just bought the twin battery charger so am locked into this B&Q system and expect to use Black Friday to blind side spouse as an excuse for purchasing the SDS!

[@shaunsalkeld382]

I have the Erbauer Multitool and Vacumn from the same EXT family. I have one 4AH battery that I use in both and the runtime from the battery is excellent. I will defo buy the Combi drill next......

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi Shaun, thanks for the comment. I've got to say, I was seriously impressed with the battery runtime! Yes, you can't go wrong with that Combi!

[@Adam-wl8wn]

They're good, I use DeWalt cordless tools but having used a few of these Erbauer products I can't say I notice a huge difference. Even the build quality feels similar, they're heavy duty plastic with a metal chuck body.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Adam - appreciate the comment!

[@gandolph]

excellent videos' very informative i am now going out to buy a Drill thanks Charlie.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Frank. If it's a combi drill you need, and you can still get hold of one, B&Q have a ridiculous offer on at the moment for the combi featured in my vid, with 2 5Ah batteries, for £115 bit.ly/2NCqiae That's a LOT of kit for the money.

[@taklebury]

I have several of their tools and 7 batteries and I haven't had any problems with them. I am an avid diy'er and not a pro using them day in day out and don't have any experience with the bigger brands as I have a small budget. But a little over 2 years on and still going strong. I can't complain.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Me too mate. They've been great, particularly the batteries. Only issue is a slight delay on the impact trigger.

[@taklebury]

@@CharlieDIYte I can't say I've noticed I'll have to test that next time I'm using it. I'll see if I can borrow my brothers makita to test against.

[@jordyboy321]

I have an erbauer combi drill. Works fine for my occasional use.

[@CharlieDIYte]

I'm still using them every day, Jordan and as you say, they do the job fine! 👍

[@Zewyz12]

Yes, I must admit him surprised by the price of ryobi, particularly when you can generally pick up an erbauer for a similar price but it’s brushless, comes with a fast charger and a high amp hour battery whereas the ryobi is a bare tool for that. Having said that, I do like my ryobi stuff! I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on the modern day ryobi quality as well as pricing. Wes

[@gallowglasses2496]

I have an Erbauer combi hammer drill and an oscillator saw. Had them for a few years. A lot of use. I can honestly say having used other DeWalt and Makita tools, for the money they are very good. The addition of larger Ah batteries is better. Used to come with 2 Ah batteries as standard. Felt under powered sometimes. Chuck on one drill developed some play after over a years use. It was warrantied and upgraded to new model with zero hassles at Screwfix. Happy with product and service. Bad points, currently living in NZ and can't find replacement batteries. New EXT batteries don't seem to fit older model tools.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi buddy. Thanks for this. Yes, they're great tools for the money and I've been using them ever since making this video. Yes, unfortunately the EXT battery range can't be retrofitted to older models. I wonder if you can get a battery adaptor. I'll keep an eye out! The new EXT batteries have phenomenal battery life.

[@paulhowell2235]

I have all 3 of those. So impressed with the quality of the Erbaur tools I've made the choice that all my corded tools are made by them too. I've not had am issue with any of them. Fraction of the price of the big brands but IMHO just as good.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Paul, mine are still going strong too. The SDS is also very highly rated. As you say, great quality tools for the price. 👍

[@CragMid]

Great review and congrats on the sponsorship. Spent some good money on erbauer ext so was glad to see your review and hoping they live up to my previous erbauer impact driver that’s still going strong after 5 years of diy use! Costed up some Dewalt and Makita tools with new battery tech (I find even main stream brands change battery tech when I need another tool!) so figured with house renovation on the cards it was time to invest and b&q/screwfix always have great customer service but b&q tend to have better discounts! Currently 20% off their garden tools but that battery mower is expensive, can’t quite justify that... circular saw is so light I thought it was a dummy unit!

[@Zewyz12]

Well I’ve been using this Charlie for my kitchen refurb and I can say it’s excellent . I also bought the brushless ryobi but prefer the erbauer . Expensive comparison but hey ho! No worries with the trigger. I actually like it.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Wes. Likewise I'm still using mine and loving them. Great quality for the price.

[@chrischris8550]

Great review.

[@NG-zg8vf]

I find the new ext range perfect even on site, own an impact, drill, grinder, muli tool and a jig saw, batteries are cheap too.

[@CharlieDIYte]

They're good aren't they! Been using mine in the day job for a few months now and can't fault them.

[@faghihimohammad]

Thanks Charlie, I missed your videos a alot and was waiting eagerly to watch your new uploads. I wish that AVE (another great youtuber) had one of these tools, so he could show us what's inside them. For those who considering buying a new tool for home improvment projects I should note that I own a combi drill which works very well overall. However, during various diy projects, I found out that a rotatory hammer is a must have tool for diyers in homes or areas that using concrete ( or other similar stuff) is common. The bricks are not so hard on the drill but for cement, concrete or stone walls , any hammer drill (even the major brands) would easily lose to a mid-range rotatory hammer in terms of speed, power and performance.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Mohammad - that's very kind and you raise a good point there and interestingly I plan to do a video on SDS hammer drills as I think this is something that a lot of us DIYers could do with knowing about. Thanks again!

[@Dang_Lin-Wang]

@@CharlieDIYte My pick of sds rotary hammers for homeowners would be the Makita 10.8v cxt hr116 version. It's so crazy compact and light my nan could use it and it's cheap as chips. It comes with all the bits you can think of in a snazzy case. I'm a window fitter by trade and I love it use it every day. Granted it's a tad slower than an 18v but a worthy sacrifice imho Buy a spare 4 ah battery and you're laughing..

[@CharlieDIYte]

@@Dang_Lin-Wang Massive thanks for that Roger. I'll mention that in the video!!

[@Dang_Lin-Wang]

@@CharlieDIYte no worries mate, thanks for all your content. It's been a big help with my own house project. That little drill still makes me smile every time I use it so if you do get one I hope you feel the same. All the best.

[@sofca]

Kiddiminister?? Wahay :) Think i'll go for the combi drill to start.

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

As a professional woodworker I have a range of Erbauer 18 v cordless power tools and they are the best at their price point. As they are made for Screwfix you can be sure this make will last, is durable, and with Screwfix, no quibble returns. Very good value for money and I highly recommend.

[@CharlieDIYte]

I agree. Mine are still going strong and the SDS is highly rated too. Only quibble is a micro second delay when you pull the trigger, but you get used to it.

[@JamesWRDunn]

I'm a little disappointed, this just feels like watching an advert for B&Q. One thing I really enjoy about this channel is the feeling that we are always getting your honest unbaised opinion and that you offer phenomenal advise for DIY starters. This doesn't feel like your normal content it feels like an advert, albeit a very well presented one from you.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Totally hear what you say James. The only thing I'd say is that I wouldn't have done the review if I didn't believe in the product. Also, if I'm going to be able to do this full time (which is my long term aim) I will from time to time have to do the odd collab like this as it's the only way to make it viable (you just don't get enough back from Google AdSense), and I've got to say, it's not easy on me or the family to work full time and then spend all weekend doing the videos 🙄 But fear not, because I'm back to my usual stuff in the forthcoming videos.

[@JamesWRDunn]

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I'm sure making these videos must take a lot of time, energy and money and I understand that occasionally having a video like this enables more CharlieDIYte content. I'm currently doing up a Victorian house and your videos are invaluable, keep up the good work.

[@CharlieDIYte]

@@JamesWRDunn Thanks James. Really appreciate that! Yep, it's certainly a tricky one but one thing you can be rest assured of, I won't be doing anything to compromise the integrity of the Channel! Thanks and good luck with the house.

[@MKRM27]

Agree. It’s just a B&Q advert.

[@garvielloken3929]

@@@MKRM27 ..and so what?!! even if it is! which it clearly isn't

[@websurfer1585]

I have owned the erbauer combi drill and impact driver set for a few years now, and it has been absolutely excellent, brilliant tools.

[@innercityunit2112]

Same here, excellent quality and power and I also have an erbauer multi-tool, which is also first rate...I have a Makita combi drill as well, but actually prefer the erbauer and think it's the better tool..been using my Erbauer tools a couple of years or so now, no problems.

[@websurfer1585]

@@innercityunit2112 Yeah I wouldn't hesitate to buy more of this brand, and really recommend them.

[@HollowSword]

My work mate uses Erbauer he bought the whole set and hasn’t upgraded yet, 6years he has been using them with no issues where I’ve had 3 Makita tools burn out on me lately. 2 were brand new.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate - that's interesting. I heard Makita have been reducing the quality (nylon gearboxes etc) in recent years to get more market share. I've been very impressed with the build quality of these Erbauer tools and am still using them. Problem is there's a lot of tool snobbery out there. 👊

[@gingerelvis]

The combi and impact look a lot like my Dewalt DCD796 and DCF887 but with slightly cheaper looking switches and casings. I'm sure they are great tools, but have to say I got my kit with 5AH batteries and charger for less money brand new. My thoughts are buy into a brand that has the range of tools to expand your kit when you need to down the line that take the same batteries.

[@martinburns410]

Used these 3 for over a year and works as good as the day i got them i only use 2ah batteries as 4ah wont fit in the case

[@CharlieDIYte]

Mine too, mate. The 2Ah is a very capable battery. Have you got the quick charger too?

[@Papafou]

they look like really great tools. As i have already bought into the stanley fatmax system with the brushless combi drill kit (including 2 batteries and a charger) i will likely stay with that system. but a great video on the key differences between combi drill, drill driver and impact driver, and brushless is definitely the way to go. The impact driver is next on my list to purchase for exactly the reasons you pointed out at the end of the video. As a home diyer the combi drill has been great but swapping from drill bits to screwdriver bits is such a pain and time consuming. So having 2 dedicated tools would really help, plus the added torque of the impact driver would be so useful.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi there. Thanks for the comment! Yes, that will be a great addition to your collection. How are you finding the Fatmax power tools? Love the Fatmax range but all my power tools are Ryobi - for the same reason as you - the battery system has kept my loyalty over the years!

[@Papafou]

Really like the system so far. I have always like Stanley hand tools and it good to see the quality continues in their power tools. When I got the combi drill I was borrowing a friend's DeWalt brushed motor drill driver at the time so I did a little comparison test and it was clear that I'd made the right choice going brushless. I am only a home DIYer but nothing I have asked the fatmax combi drill to do it has had a problem with. I have built a garden fence from reclaimed palettes, put heavy-duty bolts on doors, secured gate posts to concrete walls, built a work bench in my shed with side and end vices. I only have 2x 2ah batteries but only need to swap them out once if doing a full day's work. Sure other premium bands might have better long term durability or things like dust and water protection but I'm no professional and don't need construction site durability, nor are my pockets deep enough for that kind of high end tool. For mid range kit though I can't fault it. Last week I did however just buy those erbauer impact driver bits you showed in the video, 1 pozi and 1 Phillips set from B&Q as the standard double ended bit that came with the drill was starting to get chewed up. I've only put in a hundred or so screws in with the number 2 pozi but first impressions are good, and a good investment for when I get an impact driver.

[@garrett69]

@@Papafou You do know that the Fatmax tools are just re-cased Black and Decker with a higher price tag?

[@carlmayers5637]

My Mrs purchased me the erbauer SDS plus from screw fix £160 quid with the 4ah battery made uo great bit of kit

[@carlmayers5637]

Birthday gift

[@CharlieDIYte]

Very jealous of that! I'd quite like one myself 👍

[@thequietroom3991]

I got an Erbauer cross cut saw ages ago, its pants. Spend a bit more and get a good one, you'll use it a lot.

[@CharlieDIYte]

I know what you mean about cross cut / mitre saws. I have an Evolution which is great value for money for the laser has never been aligned properly! That said, I'm still getting on very well with these power tools.

[@andyval20]

Brilliant tools

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes mine still going strong. 👍

[@TheFlexTapes]

Got the impact, great tool

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yep they are good 👌

[@richardpine8011]

Just got my combi and driver from screwfix, so worth it for the price and 2 year warranty.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good work! I've been using them for work for a month now and I've got to say, I'm pretty impressed with them.

[@nubie1100]

Just going to get the combi today. Getting it with 2x5Ah batteries for £115.. seems good price just hope drill is ok?

[@nickportlock2796]

Good review. You can get all spare parts for these now. Solent tools sell all bq tool spares.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Nick. I'll check that out. 👍🏻

[@dedsert9653]

the plastic bosch auto lock chucks lock down on the drill bits with more torque than you could hold onto on a standard metal chuck.

[@vistron888]

On the point of using the lightest tool I would disagree. I do some fine work with electronic casings to remove screws and I find heavier combi drills to be far better than lighter ones. They get a better purchase on the screw head. Also how the drill is balanced in your hand. You can have a heavy 18v combi drill but if it's well balanced it is much easier (for me anyway) than a 12v drill/driver.

[@sugar-3-Danny]

My best pal just brought me them for me bday 😁😁 the quality is the best

[@CharlieDIYte]

They're good, aren't they. And there are some fantastic deals at the moment, on B&Q.👍

[@sugar-3-Danny]

Yes mate. Very pleased with it and yes I saw the deals

[@ianchambers3473]

I have the previous range or erbauer cordless tools and they take a serious beating....recently upgraded to the new range combi and impact and could't be happier for the price. The impact driver in particular is alot better than the comparable dewalt offering. The only issue with the current range is the 18v sds looks a little timid compared to the previous generation 36v version which I also own have abused the life out of and it just keeps going. When it eventually dies I think ill give the 18v current gen model a miss and go for milwaukee or something more heavy duty as the new erbauer one does not look like it will take the same abuse as the previous model.

[@JAKOB1977]

thx for the vid, but I really missed the most vital part and that is what cells are they using.. is it quality high current INR cells by named brands, like Samsung or LG or Sony or is it cells of doubtful heritage.. that is quite vital and you can usually see it with just taken the bottom of the pack. (bad cells is where some of the budget variants skimp on) also was left with the impression that the quality of these drivers was somewhat lower then fx other budget variants like Parkside brushless series that is even cheaper and same quality-cells as Milwaukee high-end tools + a 90watt fast-charger without fan (personally like that no noise but still IQ charger 4 pins so measuring temps) another thing that can literally make or break a tool is to sense where they have their overload protection and balance here, some of these budget tools kick in way to a hysteric and can be a huge annoyance, but its usually on drills and angle grinders.. but I like the small BL impact driver..reminds me of the Makita one but pricewise and budget brand, it's not that attractive when all is said and done if you need to full set by single parts, but again if its top cells that do change the picture a lot. and sadly no info on the cells. ...

[@nevster5569]

Charlie, thanks for explaining the 3 drills do you think you can do something saying which drill bit set you recommend.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi Neil. This is a bit of a tricky one as obviously I don't know which drill bits you're after, but on the assumption you're talking about drill bits in general, take a look at the "Screwdriver and Drill Bits" section of my Amazon Store www.amazon.co.uk/shop/charliediyte The multi construction bit set amzn.to/2CMq7Yp is great because you can drill into different materials (wood, metal concrete etc). As a general drill bit set, I use this a lot amzn.to/3830Dl8 although I did replace the masonry bits with the multi construction bits. I also have this as a catch all, when I'm on the road amzn.to/2YFDeDd. Hope that helps

[@MadebyConstantin]

Nice job...

[@darrenwilliams7741]

Just got my ERBAUER combi brill and driver set come with 2.0AH battery X2, 1 charger and hard case B&Q was doing 10% off so I got all that for £135 so I got 4.0 battery aswell for £30 Nice bit of kit but my Combi drill is different it dose not have silver top or screw on handle like yours, it does have all 3 actions tho, I guess it's a cheaper model or newer one either way I'm happy with it.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi Darren, yes that's the lower spec model but still a good bit of kit and a lot of tool for the money, and you can now add things like the SDS or circular saw should you need to. Still use these Erbauer tools all the time👍

[@stevengordon2145]

I used their gear all the time Some blokes with top rated gear and they could not board a room out correctly. Professional tools don't mean a great job. The Tools are spot on

[@pobman2011]

One thing worth mentioning is an Impact driver does not put so much strain on your wrist, unlike a multi-drill driver due to the perpendicular hammer action. I own a DeWalt multi drill/driver and use it every week on some DIY project in the garden or house. I borrowed a DeWalt Impact driver to build an Ikea bed with last year and it was so much faster and easier, I've still to decide if I want to spend the extra £££ on a Dewalt vs Erbauer though.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Paul. I totally agree. I perhaps didn't make the point clear enough - but it was the point I was trying to make when I demonstrated how you can drive in the screw into the oak one handed with the impact driver, but certainly couldn't do it with the combi.

[@Mattydeee93]

I got the twin pack with the drill and driver from screw fix few months ago when they just came out. Been back twice with the impact randomly stopping, press button nothing and the drill has just done the same. Replaced all times no issues. Apart from that cracking bit of kit

[@pobman2011]

Reviews on screwfix mention this issue quite often. It can range from 1 in 5 times pressing the trigger or 2 or 3 times over a couple of hours, I'd like to buy Erbauer tools but am a bit apprehensive.

[@Mattydeee93]

@@pobman2011 2 year warrenty can't be flawed. Can always get your money back instead of a new drill. I really like it apart from that issue, I would buy them again

[@pobman2011]

​@@Mattydeee93 2 year warranty puts it above some of the cheaper alternatives, nothing is a sure thing to work. When I bought my DeWalt I had to return it as the chuck would not tighten correctly by hand it's supposed to lock and when winding it tight but it didn't and would slip. B&Q tried to argue it with me that its normal and you tighten by holding the trigger until they eventually opened another DeWalt box and tried to manually tighten the chuck and noticed it locked as I said it should. They then spent 5-10 mins trying to figure it out,, before finally agreeing to swap it out... Not the first time B&Q have been awkward on returns. Guess that's why I mostly buy from Screwfix now :)

[@aicisha]

Thank you for the review! I'm planning to buy the combi one from brico depot and I was wondering if the gears inside are also metal as the chuck is... But now I know!

[@CharlieDIYte]

They are on my version but you have to be careful as they do a few different models. The aluminium casing on the outside denotes the metal gear box. Rust said, these days I favour a light drill driver and use an SDS for any heavy weight drilling as explained here bit.ly/3sxpfw5

[@davidhill431]

I wish you'd tried the drill driver with that core drill bit and the tree stump

[@E69apeTheMatrix420]

I can confirm Erbauer are trade ready tools. I have used them extremely hard in very dusty conditions. 120nm combi drill rip through floor boards. Recip saw is up there with big brands. Multi tool is incredible, sander works great except the end cap pops off the dust collectors only bad thing. Jigsaws also great. Angle grinder with diamond disk cuts through brick with ease. 6A fast charger and air cooling is top quantity also. I'm happy I got Erbauer kit. I would say the 5AH battery rips harder than the 4AH Elite cell. Because it has twice the amount of cells you can draw more current though. I don't own the impact driver because I have another more powerful brand but I would buy it. I own the Einhell SDS drill and a few other bits from them but honestly Erbauer feel more trade rated. I'm on my 3rd SDS drill they keep breaking after heavy hammer use.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Henry. Yes I'm still a big fan of this kit and bought the Erbauer plunge saw for my recent wardrobe build. The SDS is meant to be very highly rated too. Surprised you haven't bought that already given all the Erbauer batteries you've got. I agree on the batteries and fast charger - top notch. 👍

[@E69apeTheMatrix420]

@@CharlieDIYte The Einhell SDS has 2.2j and 5500 BPM. It also only weighs 2.1kg and comes with a free battery and charger starter kit at Wickes. The switch on it also has a button lock, the handle has inbuilt shock absorber and the battery is at the rear of the tool for better ballance. On this occasion Einhell SDS tops Erbauer quite easily. Although as mentioned I'm on my 3rd one! Serious heavy use. Definitely more than average as Iv been wall chasing on hammer action flat out in a dusty renovation project . Also Erbauer wall chaser is no good! Only goes 30mm deep and the disc spins the wrong way youbhave to use it backwards! I have the Titan 40mm wall chaser and it's much better. I do like to pick and choose, I'm not loyal to a brand instead I have multiple different brands and loads of different batteries. Erbauer impact driver 160nm and 3400bpm didnt impress me when its still 145mm long but the buttons and trigger do feel really good and I get the impression it would last well. As a Mechanic by first trade I needed impact wrench and driver to be a heavy hitter not a half sender. Lol. I genuinely feel defeated if I have to use a hand tool now days. Pretty much have a power tool for every occasion. No track saw however that would come in handy I'm sure. I just got the Evolution 300mm Electric disc cutter with dust suppression. Not used yet but that's my latest investment for the windows, doors and lintels. I think full mechanics and property renovation are skills that will serve me well so I don't mind investing in kit if that makes sense.

[@SMSCOOBY71]

Hahahahahahaha, "trade ready", yeah if you're a cowboy that bodges jobs all the time then pisses off with the cash, if I hired a kitchen fitter (not my area) and he turned up with Erbauer tools he'd be shown the door.

[@E69apeTheMatrix420]

@S M You should tell your doctor about that. They will try and help with your mental health. The Erbauer 120nm drill is hard to beat even buying Makita, Milwaukee. Hardly anyone makes such a powerful drill. If what your emplying is someone with over £50,000 in tools including a scaffold tower and been in the trade for over 16 years would he shown the door for turning up with one of the most powerful drills money can buy then you are the type of person who would struggle even finding someone to do the job. P.s. the average loss someone makes on a kitchen is £4000. Average spend is £7000 on the kitchen and the if you can't fit it yourself because you don't know how and have to pay someone else to do it for you then you then that would suck to be you but that would cost you around £1000 and your property will have probably gained £3000 in value. Remember. If you can't do it yourself then you are in no position to judge someone who can. Why can't you fit a kitchen? It's literally easy level 1 apprentice easy.

[@cartouchator]

because i only ever occasionally need a drill, I went for a cheap corded impact drill (not impact driver), it works like an impact driver but has a normal drill attachment in the front which lets you use regular drill bits with it. I then got a very cheap battery electric screwdriver for everything the impact drill is too powerful to do. cost me a whopping £28 for both and £12 for a drill bit set that came with all screwdriver bits and 2 - 10 sized drill bits for hss masonry and wood. so far has never failed me. :)

[@CharlieDIYte]

Nice work 👍

[@lcook0825]

I have the Mikita set with impact driver and drill driver. I love both of them and they perform anything I need to do with no issues.

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

Hi Charlie, yet again another brilliant and informative video. Would you believe it my old Black and Decker mains drill along with my Bosch cordless drill have finally both packed up. I got your update and watched this video with interest as I was looking for replacements. I'm presently putting LED tube lighting and floorboards down in my huge loft along with replacing the 1960's insulation so I decided to purchase the Drill Driver and the Impact Driver along with fast charger and two 4.0 Ah batteries. I have been using them all over the Bank Holiday weekend and I could not be happier. They are fantastic, battery life and power are great. I love the brushless technology which I had never heard of and which my son who is a full time fire fighter tells me that is what they are switching all their tools over to. So I have only had them for a long weekend now and I am very impressed so far, oh by the way I purchased mine from Screwfix which I tend to use most of the time and they worked out slightly cheaper but not much. Chris

[@CharlieDIYte]

Wow, what a comment - thanks so much for taking the time to pen that, Chris! Really glad to hear you agree with me on these tools. Got to say, when I was researching them to decide if I was happy to make the video I did an excel comparison table pitting their specs against the competition from De Walt, Makita, Bosch etc and they did admirably. I wish I'd included the comparisons but combination of preparing the vid, manic work and preparing to go on a long overdue family holiday, they never made the final cut. Suffice to say I think you'll struggle to get better specs for the price. Really glad you like them! Thanks again!

[@1969bigbox]

1st of all i can't believe i've only just discovered your channel & have been binge watching on & off for a few days now, fantastic stuff. I'm now in the market for a new drill/ driver & maybe an impact driver so i was wondering what's your overall opinion on the Erbauer range after 2 yrs? T.I.A. p.s keepup the great work loving it...

[@CharlieDIYte]

Fantastic to have you on board, Ady. Thanks so much for bingeing 🙏 Have a look at this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX2QpWWQmJmqedU You've probably already seen it. If I'm honest I rarely use my impact, however if you've got a job coming up like decking for example with repetitive screwing, then I can see the argument for one. However if I was you I'd buy one of these amzn.to/2NvEeXK (I love mine) and the Erbauer ERH18-Li (available at Screwfix and B&Q for £150) and you're basically sorted. Yes 2 years on I'm still very happy with the Erbauer tools and have just bought their plunge saw. I think they nail the balance between quality and price for us DIYers. If I have one gripe there's a micro second delay between when you pull the trigger and the power kicking in, but that's it really. And the fast charger is worth getting too. Any questions just drop me an email to [e-mail]

[@PhilipjPatterson]

A have had dewalt an now have erbauer and they run 4 longer on the battery both have 5ah and brushless motors an the erbauer has more power 😊👍

[@darrenhurrell]

Good for you mate. Hope you earned a few quid. I bought loads of Ryobi tools after watching your earlier videos.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Darren - good to hear a bit of encouragement for this as I've had a few people worried I'm losing my objectivity 😉 ! Back to the usual stuff this weekend though. Good to hear you've invested in Ryobi. How are you getting on? I think it's FANTASTIC value for money, and I love all my Ryobi stuff. I think it's massively underrated and the tool snobs don't know what they're talking about when they criticise me for using it (I've had them several years now and none of the tools have gone wrong yet). Both myself and the fitter who works for me loves using the cordless 12v drill driver RCD120-11L (incidentally B&Q are flogging it for £40 at the moment) because it's so light and the leaf blower is another personal favourite (OBL1820S) which I primarily use to clear away saw dust from the work bench, tools and my tool bags. You should seriously consider adding this to your collection, and obviously the circular saw - complete game changer!. Also bought the chain saw last year, site lamp, the list goes on!!

[@darrenhurrell]

Since watching your videos over the past couple of months I’ve bought the combi drill, hammer drill, impact driver, multi tool, circular saw and last weekend the strimmer. All excellent. I can’t go to B&Q without picking up another battery or tool!. I also won a tool box in the Ryobi Spring Clean competition!! Result !! Don’t worry what people say. Your videos really are excellent. I’m a novice and they’ve helped me enormously. For the first time in my life I have a bit of confidence and actually enjoy what I am doing. I can’t thank you enough mate. Keep up the good work and I think Ryobi missed a trick in not sponsoring you. Take care.

[@CharlieDIYte]

@@darrenhurrell Thanks Darren - it's a big deal for me mate, hearing that. Keep up the good work - DIY is good for you on so many levels! It's funny - I haven't heard a whisper from them. I guess they're rather smartly thinking "he's using all our tools so why bother sponsoring him 🤣". Classic guerilla marketing, that!

[@darrenhurrell]

It’s certainly their loss. You never know they may make you a better offer ha ha.

[@firebladex8586]

Is it related to America's Harbor Freight 'Bauer' brand by any chance?

[@RandomShart]

I have an Erbauer impact driver with the old lithium battery, it's been a great tool. The only negative with the cheaper brands tends to be service and repair. A little bit like Titan tools, you simply can't get spare parts, so they essentially become throw away tools if a fault appears outside of warranty. Erbauer changed the battery pack for new NXT range so I suppose my impact driver will go in the bin once this battery dies and can't be replaced. Overall, good tools but limited after sales support outside warranty.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Trouble is, we live in a throw away culture these days. Spoke to my carpenter mate recently about this. He uses Makita and says if the tool failed after a few years he'd probably just buy a new one. So I suspect the lack of support outside warranty is as much due to lack of consumer appetite for repairing as much as anything else.

[@clooperman3745]

@@CharlieDIYte Have got two sets of power tools, Hilti that I used on sites and Makita when I was doing domestic work, on the very odd occasion that I had a problem with a Makita tool their service centre at Milton Keynes repaired it WITHOUT charging me, I would always recommend Makita for their excellent backup service but I know several tradesmen who now use Erbauer power tools and they cant fault them.

[@daiburt1833]

I've got a good few eurbour tools I tend to by them if I need a tool I'm not going to use much and don't want to make a big investment . I've had them a good while and no issues

[@CharlieDIYte]

These have become my first choice power tools since doing this video and I'm still impressed with their performance.

[@daiburt1833]

@@CharlieDIYte you could do a lot worst I tend to go Makita because I already have the batteries but I do have six eurbour tools and various bits and pieces .but no complaints at all . I'm not a tool snob or a fan boy of any make but it has to be good quality . I one hundred per cent don't see the point of festool

[@Zewyz12]

Bought the combi and impact twin pack with 2 x 4 ah batteries today from screwfix Charlie . (£150). Was so tempted with the ryobi brushless but would have been £170 just for the impact and 1 battery. The expense of ryobi has made me a tart . At least I have a few options with cordless tools now. Going to test it tomorrow (impact) and see if it suits what I’ll be doing , also see if I’m Happy with trigger. If not then I may have to return it and revert back to ryobi but I’m Hopeful

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good work, Wes. You can live with the millisecond delay on the trigger. You'll find the impact takes a bit of getting used to because it's such a powerful little beast, but I think you'll like it. They're superb tools for the money and Ryobi is becoming too expensive these days. Being a tart is the way forward - did you see my vid on this? Unless you're a tradesman there's no need to worry about brand/ battery loyalty, and it's actually an advantage having a few battery chargers. If you have some loose change lying around, invest in the quick charger if you find you're waiting for the batteries to charge, as it's ace.

[@samross4645]

Hi Charlie, just come across your video here. I wonder if you could tell me how you found the combi weight wise? The EDD doesn't seem to be in stock anymore and they only stock the brushed and brushless combi's which are apparently 1.13 and 1.8kg. I am a DIYer and have needed to get a decent drill for a while now and am torn between the lesser powerful EBCD and the ECD. I generally like to future proof myself when it comes to equipment/tools so any advice would be greatly appreciated. NB: the lesser EBCD comes with 2 x 2Ah batteries, slow charger and softcase and the more powerful ECD comes with 1 x 4Ah battery and the fast charger, plus a hardcase! Thanks in advance :)

[@BeanoNoir]

Note to my U.K. Bretheren: These are in no way, shape, or form the same tools previously branded under Erbauer. The previous generation were manufactured alongside what is called WORX brand here in the States. WORX are known for being funky, odd tools with mediocre at best quality. These EXT tools are manufactured by Chervon. They are carbon copies of the newly resurrected by Chervon Skil brand here in the U.S.(Although, painted to look as Bosch as possible lol) As both tool lines are relatively new, I can't directly comment on the longevity, but Chervon manufactures some very good, high value tools. It seems you guys didn't get the 5 year warranty we did, but you get slightly better pricing, from what I can see. Also, the keep cool lingo that they use is actually way more awesome than the description. It's actually a polymer material wrapped over the cells in the battery that phase-changes at a certain temperature to create an endothermic reaction. This thereby reduces the temperature of the cells. It was pioneered in power tools on Chervon's EGo brand, which is essentially the top ranked battery powered home and professional landscaping tool brand here in the States.

[@andytaylor8820]

I'm always interested where these types of tools are really manufactured. And (after a bit of googling), I think that you're absolutely right. I haven't checked the spec sheets, it is possible that they have changed one or 2 things in the UK Erbauer branded tools (or not). I see the Chevron Skil tools are 20v, whereas these are 18v. But thanks for the info.

[@BeanoNoir]

@@andytaylor8820 Yessir. 20V and 18V are functionally the same. 20V is a max voltage rating, whereas 18V is nominal voltage. Both imply the use of five cells in series. I think the biggest difference I can see is that the impact driver on the Skil line has multiple modes, whereas the Erbauer is left with good old-fashioned variable trigger only.

[@deew244]

Hello Charlie, I bought a Silverline 500, It says on the side it is a hammer drill but it does not hammer I pushed the catch to left side and right side it doesn’t work. I also bought a challenge 500 hammer drill, it also does not hammer and acts like impact drill also. Are the manufacturers mislabelling these products? As buying the wrong product waste time and money.

[@billconiston8091]

Interesting video charlie, I notice that Kingfisher Group (parent brand of screwfix and B&Q) have changed their suppliers for the Erbauer brand recently as the new EXT tools do not follow the same battery standards as the previous generation. Screwfix have sold Erbauer for years. I think this is really the problem, when you buy a drill you are really buying into the platform and with the cordless tools getting better and cheaper all the time you want to make the right choice at the outset as it's so much cheaper to buy bare tools. But if the battery standards are then changed your stuffed. Although these tools look OK I think the extra money would be better spent on Dewalt, Makita etc. A "Pro" banded tool will also retain it's value in the second hand market should you wish to upgrade later. Anyhow thanks for the video, have a good weekend

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi Bill, good to hear from you and massive thanks for the comment. Yes I think they've ditched the previous battery system to embrace this EXT system going forward, but other brands are also guilty of this. A carpenter who works a lot for me had this problem when he upgraded his De Walt combi a year ago. I've always loved my Ryobi tools because they've never changed the battery system housing but I've got to say I think even they will have to make the plunge at some point as the stalk design of their battery is very restrictive on the design of the tool and limits their ability to, for example, combine two batteries into a 36v capacity for their chain saw like Makita have done. These new Erbauers are such a jump up in terms of spec from their previous tools and the batteries comparatively so cheap (my 5Ah Ryobi cost me the thick end of £100 when I bought it!!) with any luck existing Erbauer users will forgive them the change, but let's see!

[@billconiston8091]

​@@CharlieDIYte Hi Charlie, your right perhaps I'm being a little harsh, there's no guarantee a battery system for any will be available going forward from any manufacturer and there are a good number of tools available now for the Erbauer system so perhaps not such an issue. My fist Ni-Cd drill was an Erbauer :) Really for the price I guess we should be comparing with Bosch green level equipment rather than the "pro" category and from that perspective it's a really good option. 2 year warranty too. Important to note that the cheap "pro" tools are probably worse than the Erbauer - plastic chucks etc (the usual stuff always on offer at £100) but to step up to the real mid-range pro gear it's probably 50%+ cost. Totally agree with you regarding weight too on the drill driver, I rarely use hammer on my combi just use the SDS instead. A lighter weight tool makes all the difference and unlike the pro's we don't need 5/6ah batteries to lug around all day!

[@CragMid]

I did research recently and all the chargers I have are out of date from Makita, Erbauer and my Makita combi pack! Decided to go with this and as a diy’er buy a battery and a number of tools at a fraction of the price and share it around. Saved me a fortune!

[@clooperman3745]

@@CharlieDIYte Think yourself lucky, Hilti wanted nearly £900 for two 36 volt batteries and that was for Nicads!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eckodan8115]

Best tools have bought a bundle from them ,everyday use . I would recommend to anyone.

[@CharlieDIYte]

I agree. My only criticism from using them over the last year is a micro second lag between pulling the trigger and the power kicking in. But I'm very pleased with them, and the fast charger is great too. Tempted to buy the SDS too!