Cordless Screwdriver for drilling?!

[daverave7]

Hello,

I'm about to attempt to install some vertical blinds in my new home

However, I don't own a drill. But I do own a Black and Decker KC460LN cordless screw driver. If I get the appropriate drill bit, will this be suitable for drilling small holes into plaster/ brick (I'm not sure what's there... it's a new build home)

Or should I invest in a drill!

Cheers

Dave

 

[rjm2k]

Does it have a chuck which will accept drill bits? My cordless driver doesn't but my drill will accept screwdriver bits.

 

[daverave7]

It says it can drill into wood, plastic and metal and it will use drill bits with a 1/4 inch hexagonal shank. The maximum torque is 3.2 Nm.

 

[wingcoax]

It is possible to obtain a small pin chuck that will fit the hex drive, i had one for my old B&D cordless. They will take up to 1/4 inch.

 

[big-all]

you need something like a 18v hammer drill
a 3.6v may make a big enough hole in a wall after about an hour but probably not

 

[daverave7]

you need something like a 18v hammer drill
a 3.6v may make a big enough hole in a wall after about an hour but probably not

I've just invested in a 18V drill.

 

[noseall]

Most cordless hammer drills can deal with internal (soft) block-work.

However, you would need summat with a bit more punch for sturdier masonry like decent bricks etc.