Drill Site for D.I.Y. Enthusiasts

This a product review for all amateur diy people who know very little about drills.


Sir,
Are you looking for a corded drill or a cordless drill; we also have a Bosch hammer drill and a Bosch drill driver in stock.

These were the questions I was asked when I went into a hardware shop two years ago.
Unfortunately I had no idea what a hammer drill or a drill driver were used for.
The only thing I could work out was the difference between a corded drill and a cordless drill.
There was then the question of what voltage should I go for.
I thought there must be many people like myself who wanted to do some d.i.y. work but were ignorant of the tools that they needed for the jobs in hand.

I, therefore set about investigating the different drills on the market and what each drill could do.

Corded Drills:- these are far more powerful than the cordless drills and of course there is no battery to charge. If you are going to be using the drill very frequently a corded drill would be a good option.

Cordless Drills:- these drills are far more popular with the average diy person. They are far lighter than the corded drills. They are easier to handle and you are not going to get tangled in any cord. It is therefore safer to operate especially if you are up a ladder or in a tight space. The disadvantage over the corded drill is that you need one battery but preferably two. Choosing a drill with two batteries ensures that you are not left midway through a task with a dead battery. An added bonus is that a cordless drill can also be used as an electric screwdriver.

Hammer Drills: I was very impressed with a Bosch hammer drill which I tried out. It is a very powerful drill but unless you are going to do great amounts of masonry or concrete work a hammer drill is not necessary.

Drill Drivers: the main advantage of a drill driver is when you want to drive in screws but you want to ensure that the screw is not overtightened; this is because the drill has an adjustable clutch. If you turn off the clutch then you are just reverting back to a normal drill.

SDS Drills: (Special direct system) these drills should be discounted for the average diy job as they are really heavy duty drills.

Voltage The average newbie, if he was like myself , has no idea what voltage to get in a drill. Now I know that the higher the voltage the more power is generated and a big plus is that the job can be finished a lot quicker than a drill with small voltage. If you are likely to be drilling through hard materials then a high voltage drill is essential.


In conclusion I would opt for a cordless drill with two batteries and a voltage of 24 volts. This drill will be adequate for most jobs around the house. Always try the cordless drill out to ensure that it feels comfortable in your hands.

David Percival is an online product reviewer.
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