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Electric Drills are often far less expensive than their cordless twins, and won't run out of power when you need it most. For big drilling jobs that require brute force, an electric drill is still the only way to go.
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Electric Drill Overview
There are specialized electric drills for almost every drilling job imaginable. However, the average homeowner is only familiar with the ubiquitous 3/8" electric drill. Of those who own a 3/8 drill, most will attempt to use it for jobs it wasn't designed for with mixed results.
We've created a list of electric drills and their primary use below. The right drill will make the job faster, easier, and produce superior results.

Drill Features To Consider:
  • Chuck Size - Determines the largest drill bit you will be able to use.
  • Variable Speed - Squeezing the trigger softer or harder changes the RPM of the drill.
  • Fixed Speed - Drill turns at constant RPM regardless of trigger pressure
  • Variable RPM - Fixed speed drill with changeable RPM settings.
  • Hammer - drill with hammering action for better penetration in hard surfaces (masonary etc.).
  • Reversible - drill can be set to rotate both clockwise and counter-clockwise.
  • Amps - higher amp tools often withstand heavy use and internal heat build-up better than low-amp tools.
  • Keyed or keyless chuck - If it's a cheap drill stick with a keyed chuck.
Electric Drills & Primary Application

Drill Type: Application: Comments:
3/8" Pistol Grip Drill Light to Medium Duty Drilling
 The most common drill owned by homeowners and professionals alike.
1/2" Pistol Grip Drill Light to Heavy Duty Drilling
 The 1/2" drill is favored by those in the trades who need more power and use larger drill bits than the average homeowner.
Hammer Drill Masonary & Hard Surfaces Drilling
Light to Heavy Duty Drilling
 The hammer actions speeds the drilling process on hard surfaces. On some models the hammer action can be shut off to that it can be used as a regular drill.
Right Angle Drill Close Quarters Drilling
Light to Heavy Duty Drilling
 A right angle drill is used when space is too limited for a pistol grip drill. Many right angle drills are fixed speed drills with adjustable RPM settings.
Driver Drill Driving Screws and Bolts
Light to Heavy drilling (depending on the drill size) 		Driver drills are often fixed RPM drills with torque settings. The proper torque will help prevent twisting the heads off of screws, or damaging screw heads.


Common Drill Manufacturers
  • Black and Decker
  • Bosch
  • Craftsman
  • Dewalt
  • Festool
  • Hitachi
  • Makita
  • Milwaukee
  • Panasonic
  • Ridgid
  • Ryobi
  • Skil
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