Cordless drills are certainly a time saver of the highest order. But nothing can be more frustrating than having a drill that doesn't meet up to your expectations every time. There can be various reasons for this. How many times have you almost finished a job, only to have the battery on your drill die on you? Or what if you need power tools with more power than usual to finish up a job or loosen a stubborn bolt?
Choosing the right drill for the job means that you may need to have two or more cordless drills available on your workbench. That's why it's important to consider six different aspects of the power tools you're looking to buy the next time you head to your local DIY store, or even online.
1. The Battery: All power drill batteries are listed in amp hours (Ah) on the base of the battery. Obviously, the higher the Ah rating on the battery, the longer you can expect to go between recharges.
2. Drilling Power: As with battery power, the overall capability of your drill is important. Like the battery, the higher the voltage, the more torque you can expect from your drill. Drills up to 24v can be easily found throughout the UK. If you do a lot of heavy duty drilling, that's probably the drill you're looking for. However, for more "around-the-house" tasks, an 18v cordless drill may do the trick just fine.
3. Weight: The weight of a drill can be deceptive. It doesn't seem like much when you use it the first time, but after repeatedly lifting it over and over during the course of a day, even the lightest drill can seem heavy. Remember to test the weight of every drill you're thinking of buying. Try lifting it above your head 100 times, as you might with a workout weight. The trick is to find a drill that won't tire you out before you're finished.
4. Durability: If you're just using your drill to put holes in drywall, a lower-power drill is all you need. However, if you're putting permanent mounts into brick walls, you will obviously want to look at higher-power drills and tools. Multiple speed drills are especially handy to have for the heavy duty assignments.
5. Speed: The faster that drill or screwdriver bit goes around, the faster you get the job done. RPM is a very important contingent for finding good drills. Try looking for one that gives you the option of anywhere from 500-1,200 rpm.
6. Feel: Believe it or not, all power drills are not created equal. You want to be sure that when you use the drill, the handle feels comfortable in your hand. If the drill tends to move a lot or shake too much when you use it, it's probably not a very good drill. Consider finding a new one that does everything you need it to.
Use these guidelines to help you select your next cordless drill and you could be getting new jobs accomplished in almost no time at all.
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