One Of The Handiest Power Tools Is A Drill

Even if you're not a handyman, there's one power tool that is so versatile you should consider adding it to your collection.

A rechargeable, cordless drill with the proper attachments can make many of the day-to-day home chores quicker and easier to handle.

Your options can range from under $20 for a low volt drill on up to heavy duty, hammer/drill combos that can cost over $1,000. For work around the house, however, you should look for something in the 12- to 24-volt range, keeping in mind that power and cost will rise with the voltage. The brand name is always the way to go when buying a drill, sure it might cost a little more but you will get a warranty and some piece of mind.

Screwdriver tips or driving bits usually come stock with new drills when you purchase them. This comes in very handy indeed and if you think about where screwdrivers are needed in your house you can see it. The bit reverses to provide for both flat head and Phillips head screws. This will make everything from hanging pictures use a screw and don't worry about mashing your fingers or dinging the wall when you miss the nail with the hammer With a drill you will hand frames without your hammer going into the wall and be able to put up shelving like a pro, quickly and effectively.

For actual drilling you will need to go out and purchase tips and sets but they are pretty cheap and available at many places. Once you have them you can cut holes through timber, hang drywall, make starter holes for larger screw then drive them in with your own drill. Bits are generally designed for masonry, wood or metal, so buy the kit most likely to serve your needs.

If you think drilling and driving screws are the only uses for a drill, however, then you've not explored its full potential.

By attaching a wheel to the end of your drill you can transform it into a wood and metal polishing gun which will better prepare them for being painted. Old paint gets caught in deeper niches and can only be scrapped out with a wire brush and the wheel will get this out. Once again, choose the attachment that best fits your needs as wood will be softer and easier to accidentally damage, while a firmer wheel is unlikely to hurt that wrought iron furniture you want to restore,

Just say you need a little concrete to keep a post in the ground or fix up your letter box that keeps collapsing well the drill has an attachment that mixes cement. Much like a single beater on the cake mixer in your kitchen, the attachment replaces the drill bit and is dipped into a bucket of ready-mix concrete and water, sparing you a lot of hand mixing and speeding the process along.

The variety of attachments available for drills can turn them into the perfect tool around the house, once you explore the possibilities and envision what you'd like to do.

by: Samuel Davis

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