What should you consider when buying a cordless drill?

What should you consider when buying a cordless drill?

Cordless drills are one of the most widely used tools and suitable for most jobs in and around your home. As such, we've compiled a list of the most important things to look out for when choosing a drill, so you can choose the one that best meets your needs.

Voltage

Voltage basically tells you how much power a drill provides. Although some people prefer to buy the most powerful drill, you need to consider what you will be using the drill for. A drill with a high voltage is not really suitable for use around the house because of the time associated, and the amount of power required, to charge the batteries. In general, it is recommended that you pick a drill with 18V or less if it is for home use only. There are also cordless drills available with voltages up to 36V. These drills are best suited for construction jobs.

Torque

The torque actually goes hand in hand with voltage. A drill with high voltage, but not too much torque, is not very effective. In most cases, the rule is: high voltage, high torque. But this is not always the case. In this case, it is recommended to choose the drill that offers the best torque for the voltage you have chosen.

Batteries.

When buying any cordless tool, you need to consider this. You want batteries that charge quickly and hold power for a long period of time. Lithium-ion batteries are usually the best option, however there are also some good nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries.

If you have other cordless power tools, it might be a good idea to make sure the batteries are interchangeable. Usually, this means you should buy all the tools from the same manufacturer, but even this doesn't always guarantee interchangeability. If you plan on doing a lot of jobs with your drill, especially if you are using it on a construction project, it is wise to get two batteries so that one can charge while you use the other.

Buying a cordless drill

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