There are many different types of cordless drills which are available, each of these have different features and functions. You need to check that the drill is comfortable when you hold it. Try using a number of different drills and choose one that suits you the best. There are a number of different types of grips available, you can only find out which one is best by trying them all out. Visit a home hardware store so that you can hold and feel all of the drills. Find an easy to use drill which has accessible controls.

Features of Cordless Drills

Choose a drill which has variable speeds. You may require these speed settings so that you can select lower speeds. Softer materials should be drilled with higher speeds. If you choose a drill with an automatic clutch then the speed will change depending on the material being drilled automatically. This is fantastic for beginners.

You need to think about the power of the drill. There are many different voltages of drills, including 2 to 24 volts. You need to think about what you intend to be drilling with the drill so that you can work out the voltage requirements. You should always buy a slightly higher powered drill than you think you will need so that you can be sure you have enough.

Another important thing to think about is the battery. Battery life of the drills varies depending on the drill that you buy. I would suggest buying a drill that has two batteries so that you can use one while charging the other. The battery should be charged as soon as you notice its losing power.

Manufacturers of Cordless Drills

Popular drills for woodworking are Makita drills. This was one of the first companies to pioneer the idea of cordless drills and always continues to improve their technology and models. There are many different models which are available which make them very versatile. All of the batteries use latest technology, and most drills come with two batteries.

The Makita drill is compact and has very good power controls. It's very comfortable to hold and use and offers several advanced features such as variable speed, and shift lock drive system. This drill is supplied with two powerful batteries.

Another popular drill manufacturer is Ridgid, these drills are popular because they have very good power. They normally come with long life batteries and a charger which can charge both batteries at the same time. These are heavy duty tools.

Ridgid also produce a 3/8 which is 14.4 volts. This is a very powerful drill, however it is also very heavy, at 5 pounds it may be too heavy for some people. There are some great features like reverse, 24 position clutch and variable speeds.