Power Drill How to Buy a Power Drill

You know you want to buy a power drill but before you go get one you need to know about the different types of drills and their uses. There are many types so it is important to know what kind of job you will doing in order to select the right drill for each type of job you may be performing.

There is the standard electric hand drill. They can be used for masonry work drywall work woodwork and metalwork. Some of the other types of drills include close-quarter drills hammer drills drill-screwdriver drills D-handle drills right angle drills and drywall drills.

Decide if you will need a 1/4 3/8 or 1/2 chuck for the drill. The chuck is the part of the drill that holds the bit. Most household drill has a 3/8 inch chuck. The smaller ?-inch chuck is used to drill or bore small holes. The 1/2-inch chuck is not commonly used for sanding or grinding as it is slower.

Select a drill that has a reverse feature. This feature is very handy for using the drill as a power screwdriver as well as removing the screw from the hole if necessary.

Select a drill that has variable speeds so you can control the speed. This is also important when using circle cutters flexible shafts sanding tools and buffing pads.

Select a drill with a longer cord that is about 8 feet long. This allows for longer distances from the outlet to the area you will be using the drill. This also helps to avoid having to use an extension cord where it could be tripped on or have the drill come unplugged slowing down the drilling process.

When you select the drill and the chuck size remember to consider the accessories you will be purchasing and using. Thinking about this beforehand will save you time and money.