There is a wide range of power drills available on the market, so it is possible to pick up an excellent piece of equipment at a very reasonable price. Power drills will vary in size and power, but the three main types of power drill are:
Mains-operated drill
Cordless drill
SDS hammer drill
Mains-operated drill
Designed to carry out basic drilling operations, the standard mains operated drill will be fitted with a keyed chuck to allow you to change drill bits and a locking switch for continuous drilling without keeping the trigger depressed. These drills come with electric motors that vary in power output, but generally for DIY purposes a drill with a 550-watt to 900-watt motor will suffice. However, think about the type of work you will be carrying out before deciding on the power of the drill you buy. If you intend using your drill for work on tough materials such as masonry, you will need a more powerful model.
The standard mains-operated drill can be heavy to use particularly if the job entails drilling for a long period of time, so the introduction of the lightweight power drill has been most welcome. This variation of the standard mains-operated drill can be fitted with quite powerful motors but they have much lighter bodies, making them easier to use. These lightweight drills often have a keyless chuck so drill bits can be changed much quicker.
Cordless drill
This story is from the May/June 2022 edition of The Home Handyman.
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