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Discussion Thread: Sunday, 23 March 2025 (aussie.zone)

submitted 4 months ago by briongloid@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Yeah the little rotary tool doesn’t have enough power to enlarge the little drilled holes with the grinder bit.

Bunnings has an Ozito drill for $50 but can I justify it… I would have to buy separate drill bits too and not sure if universal

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Ozito is rubbish, but fine for occasional household use. Bits and batteries are where the real money adds up. Boyo has Pro level gear but still covets the variety of bits that came with my now 20yo GMC set.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

Ozito is rubbish

Poor ozito, tryin' its hardest. Not loved, only tolerated.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Ozito is not rubbish. Ozito are rebanded einhells. I've got a rotary hammer drill i've been abusing 15 years straight that is still punching holes in concrete. And their return policy if you do get a dud is generous as hell

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I bought cheapo corded ozito one and was very surprised it worked so well (going through thick metal posts). I think the bit was almost as expensive as the drill heh. I rate them.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Would there be a particular bit or set to buy? If I get one I only need something cheap and basic for general use

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I think the cheap sets (any really) will do the trick but for more dense stuff I usually use/buy the more expensive ones individually as I keep on breaking the cheaper ones lol. It's a graveyard of incomplete sets here :(

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

Thanks, it wouldn’t be anything too heavy here

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 4 months ago

We did 90% of our renos with an aldi bit set. Just get a mid set and update the bits you need as you wear them