Mac Allister Cordless Combi Drill Review from Screwfix

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Channel Shop Review of the cordless drill the Mac Allister MSCD18-Li-2 from Screwfix Direct. Note there is a cheaper option but this comes with just one battery. This review is only based on this first month of use and so I don't know how things will go long term.

[@mrdavis1444]

A good and straightforward review by someone who uses the drill like most of us would. Looks good for the money. I am getting one! Thanks for posting.

[@davidkelly8299]

Thank you, a very good blog. I bought mine today (2/1/24) for £65.00 from B&Q, but still worth the money, as its a high quality product and a lot cheaper than anything else with all the functions, that you get on the very high end brands. David (me) from Northampton.

[@InTheWorkshop]

Cheers David, remember if you want to nip up your drill bit or undo it put to the centre position and turn the chuck 👍

[@willretro6110]

Excellent review mate someone that actually drills into brick instead of just wood nice explaination of the drill thank you

[@InTheWorkshop]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. Take care David 👍

[@thehistorystory]

Thank you very much. Very helpful review. I will be getting one of these now for sure, along with a set of 32 de Walt bits.

[@clayepiphany6326]

brilliant! Just got one as it was the best in my price bracket, so chuffed with it. Thanks for the review, it reassured me.

[@billyearl677]

Great review, looking for my first drill just for odd-jobs and this seems to fit the ticket! Thanks!

[@InTheWorkshop]

Hi glad you liked the review, just remember if you do purchase one set the button near the trigger to the centre position then tighten the chuck when fitting a drill bit or screwdriver bit. This seems to hold the bits tighter, then put to centre position when undoing the chuck. Take care David 👍

[@alangilbert-voss7379]

Nice comprehensive review, thank you.

[@Musicfan9900]

Great review, thanks for the tip about the chuck!

[@MeasureTwice-CutOnce21]

Thank you for the video! Very helpful doing a full demo. If you have or can do more of these then brilliant 👌

[@itsallrobbish]

Good review, I have always wanted a powered screw driver and didn’t expect a piece of kit this good value to be able to drill, too. I bought it, today, on the off chance that it would be half decent, being from Screwfix, I didn’t research it all, until now, which is unlike me!. The price has come down since you reviewed it, to £44, it seems really precisely and well built. I can’t wait to use it. I’m moving house in the next few weeks and I’m sure it will come in handy.

[@InTheWorkshop]

Thanks Robert, just remember to tighten your drill bits etc in the chuck as I show in the video. Any problems I've heard on these drills are bits coming loose but this does not happen if chucks are tightened and loosened how I show. It will drill brick etc if it is the model number shown having the hammer drill setting. Thanks for watching 👍

[@GamerMatt91]

I bought this as my diy drill the other year, when drilling into 4 by 4 timber the chuck completely come to bit inside. Luckily managed to fix it myself but overall been a good first drill. Impact driver is pritty decent too.

[@jamesdelaney5922]

Great review needed to see it drilling masonry looks good so buying one tomorrow 👍

[@InTheWorkshop]

Use good masonry bits James, I bought Dewalt ones and remember put it to the middle position to lock the chuck then tighten drill bits in. Thanks very much for watching 👍

[@briansworkshop01]

Good honest review and I like the tip with the lock thanks for sharing and remember#stay safe and make. 🍺🍺👍👍

[@InTheWorkshop]

Thanks Brian, don't know how long it will last but fingers crossed. Take care David 👍

[@malcolmjames7388]

Good review Thanks

[@jag6696]

great review

[@eyuptony]

Hi David. The main body is not far off a copy of the older 18volt DC725 DeWalt with the NiCad battery's. I've heard it said, I don't know if this is true though, that the big name brands sell of their older technology to the cheaper company's. It even sounds the same when running and makes the same noise when it brakes. I bet its a wolf in sheep's clothing. I still use three of the older DeWalt's. Rohm power tool chucks are the best in my opinion all the others I have had experience with come loose and are harder to grip to tighten up. Great price but I'd change the chuck for a Rohm immediately. Its so frustrating when the drill bits keep dropping out regularly. Great Review. I'd definitely be giving these a try in the future when the time comes. Tony

[@codybattles1693]

I never used one before as I have the high end makita impact and drill but the cheap tools are light so I might consider

[@samlomer9988]

Nice review mate 👍

[@InTheWorkshop]

Thanks Sam and thank you for watching 👍

[@MrVinnyh]

I purchased this drill from Screwfix sister company B&Q. it lasted 18 months, I found the chuck would work loose, the motor would often stop mid drilling. the only good thing was battery life & coming with two batteries. going back to Ryobi

[@George-iy8dd]

Thank you. Good enough for my very odd jobs around the house. Bought today for £44.99.

[@InTheWorkshop]

Just remember to put switch to center position so you can tighten chuck by hand and all should be fine 🙂

[@George-iy8dd]

@@InTheWorkshop Appreciate that, will do. Thanks

[@mickheathcote4570]

Been driving me mad, keep having bits fall out. Never thought to put the switch in the middle position. thanks for that, great.

[@InTheWorkshop]

Seems to work better this way, switch in the middle holds the chuck from turning so when you tighten the chuck it grabs a bit more. They still on occasion come loose but not half as much, that's what I'm finding on mine anyway 👍 Thanks for watching, take care David

[@kolkav5]

@@InTheWorkshop I tried this with my smaller version of this drill, and it's not locking unfortunately. Some of drills have some system that locks the spinning element when you tighten the bit, that's very useful. Have a nice day

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

Hi David hope your all well. Looks a cracking drill and a bargain price. It looks very much like the Stanley fat max 18 volt. I wouldn't worry about the small bits coming loose I've had it happen on bosch makita Hitachi milwaukee various drills in work. For 49.99 its a bargain if you ask me plus if you do get any issues screwfix are great at exchanging ect. But iam sure it will last fine. keep safe buddy

[@InTheWorkshop]

Hope you and yours are well Dan. The review of the drill is just my experience with it over the last month. I was looking last night for a cheap second drill and noticed some negative feedback on this Mac Allister drill. It was mainly about drill bits coming loose etc, but these could be customers used to Dewalt ones. Anyway only time will tell and like you say Screwfix are good at taking tools back. Take care David 👍

[@duneluke8087]

I use my mine for round the house an 2 polish cars very good for that

[@turd6776]

I had one these for 6 years and she still keeps on going the but it had 3 battery and lasted and it arming what these can do

[@kyle420mcg2]

Just bought one after watching this

[@InTheWorkshop]

Just remember to put to the middle lock position when you tighten the drill bit in by hand

[@mariospacagna2132]

I bought one.. but mine did not come with a bag which is a bit annoying as you need to store it in something

[@googlepixel9pro]

Do you know what the chuck size is? Need to replace mine but not sure if its a standard 1/2 in or 9/16. Cheers

[@InTheWorkshop]

Sorry I do not know

[@sophienicole5858]

We just got ours and the chuck doesn’t move at all to get any drill bits in 3 of us have tried to get it to open but it’s not working

[@InTheWorkshop]

Not good 😕 you will need a replacement. Hope you get sorted Sophie 👍

[@sahinahmod8384]

Hi I brought this today however I did not receive any hex/screw for this . Can u please tell me the size I need

[@InTheWorkshop]

It would depend on the job your doing. I would get a small set of driver bits so you have what you need.

[@jdoyle2010]

Anyone know the difference between the MSCD18-LI-2 and the MSHD18-LI-2? Thanks

[@InTheWorkshop]

Sorry James I only know that the one I have in the review is MSCD18-LI-2

[@kylebryant3883]

I would guess the MSCD is their combi drill and MSHD is their hammer drill. But without having a look I don't know .

[@allangentrolizo2124]

Excellent review my friend. I need to buy extra battery for this one .Where can I order it?

[@InTheWorkshop]

Thanks very much, I think I searched online at the time and found some on Ebay.

[@lexocs]

Be aware, I tried to buy a replacement charger for this as mine went missing. Cannot get a replacement from B&Q and Screwfix (Titan are same rebranded as part of kingfisher group) however they only keep the newer style solo batteries and they don't charge or fit in charger properly. Now have an almost perfect hardly used drill that needs scrapped. Well done B&Q

[@lexocs]

Have looked on eBay but only one there has 2 batteries and a charger at a £37 top bid. No need for extra batteries, would be better buying a new drill tbh

[@alexalan9017]

had one for 5 years i wouldnt have anyother

[@lexocs]

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