How the Power Drill is Used:
The drill is a versatile power tool that drills holes in hard materials such as wood, plastic, metal and masonry. With a variable speed feature, this tool is also often used as a power screwdriver.
How To Use a Power Drill
Variations:
The drill comes in corded and cordless versions. It has available features such as variable speed, reverse and some versions designed for masonry drilling will have a "hammer drill" feature to speed the process.
Drills typically come in chuck sizes accommodating drill bits ranging from 1/4" to 1/2". Another feature of the modern drill is the keyless chuck, which enables you to insert and remove drills without a special "key" tool.
Materials of Construction:
The body of the power drill is made of a high impact plastic. The drill chuck is made of a metal alloy.
Price:
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Cordless Drill
Corded Power Drill
Tool Tips and Advice:
The power drill is a must have in your tool kit and is one of the most versatile tools you can own. You will want to get one with features such as variable speed and reverse and at least a 3/8" chuck.
A 1/2" chuck will give you tremendous flexibility but is not generally needed for most home repair tasks. Also, try to get one with a keyless chuck. You'll never have to worry about keeping track of a little tool to tighten the drill bit into the chuck, it can be easily done by hand.
Thinking Cordless
The cordless drill is a true convenience but just be careful to get one with adequate battery power. One of the most confusing features is the battery voltage on cordless tools. For general consumer tools you'll typically see 12V (12 volt). Don't buy anything less than that like 10V or 8V. There's just not enough power or capacity for drilling at any extended period. For serious home repair enthusiasts and pros, the 18V or 24V battery packs are the pack of choice.<br><br>You'll want a cordless drill kit with 2 battery packs and a charger. Try holding a demo model in the store to see how the balance feels in your hand. The grip, balance and weight of these cordless drills vary considerably.
