How Do You Choose A Cordless Drill?
Power drills have been around seemingly forever and cordless power drills for 25 or 30 years, at least. However, early cordless drills weren’t really much more than power screwdrivers, and if that’s what you think of when someone mentions cordless drills, you’re in for a surprise. In recent years, cordless drills have evolved into powerful tools that even pros use on a regular basis. Here’s how you can choose the cordless drill that’s right for you. Look for power level that suits your applications. Most homeowners would be happy with a 14.4, 18 or at the top end, a 24-volt cordless drill. This should handle almost any drilling or screwing applications a homeowner will run into. Lower powered units (7.2, 9, 12-volt) will work, but the job won’t get done quickly. More powerful units (32-volt) can handle really tough drilling like multiple holes in concrete or masonry. The tradeoff for getting more power is higher cost and more weight. Depending on how you plan to use your cordless drill
