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Where Do I Find Cordless Drills For Small Projects?
By Vic Hurlstorm | July 2, 2010
A cordless drill is one of those amazing tools that is a must for any handyman’s toolkit. Not only does this help save energy but also time when it comes to drilling holes or basic fixes around the house. The best part would probably be no cords lying around. You have portability and power all in one device. But there are so many drills on the market. Which one is right for you?
There are three types of cordless drills:
1) Multi-function – Drills that can fix screws and drill holes without messing up the groove of the screw. This reverse drilling feature is a nice-to-have. You will be able to extract screws with minimum effort.
2) Variable speed settings – Different speeds are useful on metal screws. For basic DIY stuff, you dont need higher speeds.
3) Hammer – As the old saying goes, you don’t take a knife to a gun fight. A lightweight drill will not get through concrete. The more powerful models can be used for exactly that. So look for this if you want to do heavy-duty work with the same drill.
Tip: Finding the best cordless drills is easy.
There are two main things you should look for when buying a drill:
Voltage – For cordless drills the power output is measured in Volts. Drills with higher voltage give you more power. Plain and simple. For DIY’ers who need to do stuff around the house, a 12 volt drill would suffice. For most moderate use you will be looking at 18 volt models and 24-36 if you are looking at heavy-duty work.
Tip: Have a look at the panasonic cordless drill early on in your search.
Charger – With lots of power, your batteries drain quickly. Keep an eye out for an additional battery and a charger as part of your purchase. Unlike the older Nickel-Cadmium batteries the newer ones are Lithium-Ion. The newer powerful chargers can get your battery back to full charge within 15-20 minutes. A powerful charger coupled with an extra battery can help you get more done faster.
Tip: Look for cordless drill batteries reviews in the beginning.
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