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But buying reputed brands makes a lot of
difference. They are made of quality materials and their batteries have a long
life span.
Battery drills are very convenient to use. They have no annoying wires daggling
from the device. Just push a button and your ready to go. Battery drills vary in
weight depending on their brand and model. They come in different sizes and have
various features.
There are few features that you need to look for when choosing battery drills.
First of all you need to understand your needs. It depends what kind of work you
want to do around your home or work place. If you do some heavy work or in
construction business, you would need a heavy-duty battery drill. But for some
minor work around the house a smaller model will do the job.
One of the main features you should look for in a cordless drill is the battery.
A strong battery will be fit for all your woodworking needs. Batteries are
available in various voltages. Stronger the volt, heavier will be the drills.
The lowest would be the 9.6volt which is good enough for household drilling
work. The stronger ones range from 18 to 24 volts. The 24volt battery is much
heavier than a corded power drill.
Some of the mandatory features in battery drills are reversible motor. This
feature allows you to remove any screws that are drilled in any material such as
metal and wood. This is especially good for removing screws from cabinets or
other furniture as battery drills with reversible motors do this job without
damaging the furniture.
A dual-speed motor is another good feature to look for in battery drills. This
means you can shift speeds from high and low depending on the task you are
doing. An adjustable clutch is also something that you need to look for in
battery drills. They keep you from drilling screws deep into any material.
Some of the additional features such as chucks to hold the bits are quite
helpful in battery drills. Some models have ½ inch chucks that allow you to use
drill bits that are ½ inch in diameter. This is usually a feature that’s
available in larger models. They also come with hammer drills but it’s not
practical for woodworking; but quite useful if you are drilling holes in
masonry.
Many battery drills come with a charger in the pack. These chargers help you
charge the drills instantly when you run out of it while working. They also help
in optimizing the drill’s battery life. However it always helps if you choose a
battery with higher mAh rating. This helps to hold the charge for a long period
of time. If you are doing light woodwork then picking up heavy battery drills
makes no sense. Instead choose a lightweight cordless drill which is easier to
operate and maneuver.
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