Drill Buying Guide

Types of Drills

Corded Drills Corded drills are often lighter (no battery pack) and require a power source to plug the drill into. Corded drills are often used by professionals because they provide more power and are typically more durable than cordless drills.	Cordless Drills Click Here to see Cordless Drills Cordless drills offer mobility but are typically heavier and have a battery pack life you must consider.
Impact Drivers Click Here to see Impact Drivers Used for heavy-duty tasks, impact drivers apply more torque than a common drill.	Rotary Hammers Click Here to see Rotary Hammers Provides a pounding action along with rotation that is useful for stone, masonry, and concrete.
Impact Wrenches Heavy-duty, high-torque tool for automotive repair, equipment maintenance, and construction.	Right Angle Drills Chuck mounted at a 90-degree angle—perfect for tight, hard-to-reach spaces.

Drill Features

Brushless Motors, Built-in Lights, Built-in Levels, Side Handle are great add-on's for a better drilling experience. Brushless motors are lighter and quieter, while offering higher efficiency and allowing the drill/driver to have a better runtime with more power, greater durability, and less maintenance. Built-in lights and levels provide you with a bright area for drilling and driving and/or a precise and level first time drill. The side handle attachment will allow you to have maximum control and stability when drilling/driving.

Important Things to Consider when Buying a Drill

Type of Work

Heavy-duty

• • • • For heavy-duty uses, a drill powered by an 18-volt battery will be your best bet.
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General use

• • • For general uses around your home, one powered by a 12-volt battery will be enough to get almost all jobs completed.

Light duty

• • • For light-duty uses of a drill, a drill with a 12-volt battery will typically be enough power for any light-duty job. If you know you may need more power for certain jobs that aren't light-duty, a drill with an 18-volt battery will be enough to get any job done around the house or where needed. 

Attributes of a drill

Chuck Size

• • • Most cordless drills come with a ½” chuck but there are some that come with a 3/8” chuck. Typically, the larger the chuck size, the more powerful the drill.

Speed

• • • A variable-speed drill with an adjustable clutch gives your the ability to use different drill bits for different drilling needs. When drilling softer materials, higher speeds and lower torque work the best. Harder materials require lower speeds and higher torque from your power drill. 

Efficiency

• • • Efficiency is important when taking on a drilling job. Drills can come with a keyed chuck (a key is required for tightening/loosening the chuck) or keyless chuck. If you are going to be changing your drill/driver bit a lot, a keyless chuck makes the job much easier and faster.

Type of Battery

• • • • 18v: Click Here to see M18 Batteries