When it comes to drill bits, all things aren’t equal. Made from a variety of materials and designed to drill through different surfaces, masonry drill bits need to be among the toughest of the bunch. Reason I ask is that many retailers, even DIY retailers such as Screwfix always have cheap alternative tools for those who cannot afford the real deal. But what the customer gets is a rotten piece of kit. READ NEXT: The best cordless drills to buy The best masonry drill bits you can buy in 2023 1. DeWalt DT6952-QZ masonry drill bit set: Best tungsten masonry drill bit set The purpose of this thread is just to point out how good Lidls version of tools is. The tools feel robust and from experience last for a long time as well as perform excellent.

From experience I have always had a secondary power tool to most of my branded tools for example i have two jigsaws, one a Bosch GST135BCE Jigsaw and have had several cheapers ones as secondary jigsaws. The reason I say several is that they never last, I have returned 3 Power direct jigsaws from screwfix, a few performance power tools from B and Q and a few others from here and there such as drills and grinders from the Netto store. A lot of the cheapo stuff has plastic gearing and other inards so may not hold-up to much wellie, clearly this is a problem to pros but less of an issue for the DIYer. Nothing wrong with some of this cheapo stuff IMO if used in the correct situation (DIY/occasional). now, I don’t ”need” the same brand, replacements, but having the same would keep everything nice and in their place.

Regular masonry drills are available in diameters up to 25 or 30mm, but if you need to make a larger diameter hole – to run plumbing pipes through walls, for example – then you’ll need a masonry core drill bit. These large, hollow, cylinder-shaped bits have diamond-tipped teeth that effectively cut a circle in your masonry. Once you’ve drilled through, you’ll be left with the waste material inside the core bit. The beauty of core bits is that you’re left with a perfect hole, ensuring a snug fit.

I have had a few parkside tools now and they have not let me down apart from one tool which I cant criticise too much as its not really a power tool. This tool was the rotary hobby tool (dremel type). The power of this tool wasnt as I expected but hey who can complain at 10 quid.so, I have a few bits from Lidl parkside tool range, I am happy how they work for me, except human error has resulted is a few issues.

I was thinking of any brand replacement if no parkside regarding the screw bits. Also, I am wanting to upgrade as such the foldable work bench top, to maybe metal… or a good quality top, but not sure where I can get one, that will fit mine, I mean i have made a cheap work surface, but wanting something that will last. Only problem is size. Other than this other tools such as a grinder and an 18v cordless drill have lasted me for ages. The cordless drill driver ive had for 5 years now and its still going good. Likewise I have become curious to find out who actually makes these tools as they are better than similar "cheap" brands I am also needing a replacement for a foldable, portable workbench, where I stored it, there was a leek, and now have no top bit, so I need a replacement. I am happy to have a different brand, as long as it still fits.