Expedition SDS Drills

[pwhole]

That's what I like most about the Makitas - the battery-sharing. A handyman mate of mine has several Makita tools I can borrow now, and without having to lug the batteries about (I don't drive), it's even better.

 

[al]

I have a makita 18v DHR202 which I really like and use underground. My only issue with it is that I've yet to find anything decent to carry it in, and usually have to resort to multiple plastic bags and a lot of careful carrying.

Any suggestions?

 

[Huge]

For larger drills (36V) a Pelicase or equivalent is probably best.

For a smaller drill (18V) we pack it in a kids large, insulated lunch bag, with carrymat glued inside for extra padding. There's usually room for bits, bolts etc. inside too. That goes inside a dry bag, then inside another tough, disposible bag (a rubble sack), which is there to keep grit away from the drybag. The whole lot goes inside a tackle bag, lined with more carrymat. This only takes up about half the tackle bag. You could use two drybags if going somewhere very wet. Care is still needed as the drill isn't in a rigid container.

 

[Pitlamp]

Lorry inner tube, with each end secured by double folding and several snoopy loops. Pad any sharp corners. Line tacklebag with a cylinder of thin conveyor belt material, or similar. Stuff assorted plastic bags in, for emergency backup if you do spring a leak. An old towel for padding is good as it soaks up water, mitigating against its entry into the works of the drill. Had drills through long sumps many a time this way. (Remember the old carbide "pigs" that folk used to use - similar idea.)

 

[ah147]

Lorry inner tube, with each end secured by double folding and several snoopy loops. Pad any sharp corners. Line tacklebag with a cylinder of thin conveyor belt material, or similar. Stuff assorted plastic bags in, for emergency backup if you do spring a leak. An old towel for padding is good as it soaks up water, mitigating against its entry into the works of the drill. Had drills through long sumps many a time this way. (Remember the old carbide "pigs" that folk used to use - similar idea.)

Cheers Pitlamp. A very useful post.

 

[al]

Yes, thanks Pitlamp & Huge. Now ... chercher le camion!!

 

[SamT]

My DHR242 packed in a 1400 peli with 3 batteries.  Fits lovely with a bit of space for bolts drill bits hangers etc.

 

[pwhole]

I got to use mine for the first time today - pure pleasure. Very easy drilling, and that was at full stretch.

 

[Pegasus]

So few entries for a prize instigated by this thread 

Currently odds are better than 13:1, just saying...

http://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?topic=20284.0

 

[pwhole]

Just as an aside for anyone else considering buying the 243 model and a Peli 1400 to store it in (probably not many!) - it will only fit inside with the chuck removed. It's a bit longer than the 242, owing to a quick-release collar on the removable chuck. I had a few moments of utter financial panic until I made the obvious connection.

But that's my excuse for not writing up a trip report. I'd hate to enter and then maybe win it

 

[alastairgott]

Could always donate it to your local club...