The right cordless drill for your needs
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Written by Atila on August 21, 2008 – 11:49 pm
If you want to purchase a codless drill, it all depends on what you intend to use it for when you plan to purchase it. When you will search for drills, you will find battery ranges from 2.4 to 36 V. and price ranges from $50to $1000. Or maybe more. With such a variety of sizes and price ranges on the market, which is the right one for you?
Size Matters: Basically, bigger isn’t always better. For general purposes, I recommend 9.6 volt to 14.4 volt cordless drills. An 18 volt or higher drill will feel quite heavy and awkward.
Especially with prolonged project uses. A larger cordless drill will weigh 3 to 5 lbs more than a 9.6 or 12 volt drill. Higher voltage cordless drills provide more power, but are also more expensive.
Batteries: Nicad cells: named for the combination of nickel and cadmium components. These batteries deliver a constant charging rate and can be recharged rather quickly.
Nicad batteries often can be recharged up to 1000 times before they need to be replaced. It is important that you don’t throw your used battery in the trash. They contain toxic metals. You should take them to a battery recycling center.
NiMH batteries for a Cordless drill cost more than the Nicad batteries.
I fount at blackanddecker.co.uk an awesome drill, you can see it in the picture. These are some specs:
- 12V CORDLESS DRILL WITH AUTOSELECT® TECHNOLOGY - Select the application and the drill will automatically adjust to the correct setting
- AUTOSELECT® - For drilling into wood, metal or masonry and screw driving applications
- Variable speed for controlled drilling and screw driving
- Battery level indicator lets you know how much battery charge remains at any time
- Single sleeve, metal, keyless chuck makes bit changing quick and simple
- Easy, quick change of batteries due to new slide pack battery locking system
- Anti-slip soft grip for more comfort
- Forward/reverse switch for added versatility
- 1.5Ahr battery for a longer run time per charge
- Hammer action for drilling into masonry and concrete
I have never used a cordless drill but If I should to, then I’d use a drill like this. I like it, the style of design is unique and it has great power.
Considering all these options will help you decide the right cordless drill for your needs.
