We work with a lot of power tools on the job site and the most handy of all the tools is our cordless drills. We use that thing probably 5 hours a day on certain jobs and the one thing we always look for is durability and reliability. That one brand we use is a DeWalt.
I know there are a lot of people who claim that Panasonic or Makita are the best and I'm not going to dispute that, I just know that some people like Fords and others like Chevy's. It comes down to who and what the owner of that particular piece of equipment likes. And the "like" is from experience. My experience is with DeWalt's but that doesn't mean they are the best to you, it just means we have had great experiences with DeWalt. We've dropped them off the top of a roof and they still work.
Now, for homeowners sake, here are my tips for purchasing a cordless drill.
1. I wouldn't spend an arm or a leg for a drill that will only be used once or twice a month for maybe 2 hours.
2. Brand doesn't make a difference if the company has a warranty.
3. Batteries are your problem, they wear out over time and if you can't find a replacement or even if you do find a replacement it might not be worth the price because you can get a new one for a few dollars more.
4. If you consider cordless drills as disposable then you'll find yourself shopping for price instead of features.
5. If you are doing heavy duty work, consider a corded drill because they have more power.
6. Watch the ad's of your hardware store's they always have a promo cordless drill on sale.
Last year I watched and waited and was able to pick up a Ryobi for $39.99. 18V battery and the charge time is around 2 hours. Perfect for me here at home. No I will not take it to the construction site and if I have a heavy duty job waiting for me at home, I always pull out the corded drills.
Motto of story: if you want to pay the price for a lithium ion cordless drill go ahead. They are lighter drills and much easier on the body if you use them a long period of time during the day.
If you just need a drill to do simple drilling or screwing then go the cheap route and watch the ad's because you can find a promo drill that will be a lot cheaper and last just about as long. If they don't work out, take it back to the store and get a refund.
Now, if you are working in construction, then spend the time to find a drill with power, torque and dependability.
You can get a complete review of the top line cordless drills on the market by visiting: Cordless Drills Guide.
If you enjoyed this review of cordless drills you might also want to read up on a new drill that our company is considering: Best Cordless Drills.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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