Things to Consider Before Purchasing A Cordless Drill
Things to Consider Before Purchasing A Cordless Drill
Having a cordless drill in the home is like having food in the refrigerator, a necessity. It has become such a handy tool for both personal and professional use. They have been modified over the years and come in a variety of sizes and a myriad of features.
If you are thinking about purchasing a cordless drill there are a few things that you should bear in mind. With so many reputable brands out there you will be a bit daunted by the task of finding the right one. The first thing that you should do is to check out the capacity of the battery. The higher volt batteries are much better suited to drive longer screws into wood. You get much more torque out of it. So ensure you get the battery that suits your needs. Remember as well that the more powerful the battery is the heavier the drill will be.
Next consider the RPM (revolutions per minute). This is the determining factor for the speed of the drill. Some cordless drills come with variable speeds so you again need to consider the material that you will be working with or to be safe you can get one with variable speeds to ensure that you can get any job done.
The chuck size is also important. The chuck is a specialized clamp which is designed to hold a rotating work piece or tool. Again the size that you require will be dependent on what sort of tasks you have in mind. The standard size is 3/8 which can do simple jobs. If you are the serious handyman then you would need to get a larger chuck to withstand the heavy duty work.
Make sure that you get a second battery when you make your purchase; most of the drills come with one as it enables a person to get the job done without too long a break. Of course make sure that you are comfortable with whatever drill you choose and make sure you h