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A few decades ago, keyed drill chucks were the only chucks available. They require the chuck to be opened and closed with the use of a small key. These keys slow down the process of changing drill bits, and can be easily lost. In recent years, manufacturers have introduced keyless chucks that can simply be […]
Continue readingPower drills are incredible tools for driving screws, making it faster and easier to attach screws, bolts, and fasteners of all kinds. Today, more people are referring to these versatile tools as “drill/drivers,” because they are so frequently used for both purposes. Using Screwdriver Bits on a Drill Whether you have a keyed or keyless […]
Continue readingWhile it would be nice to think that a 100Ah battery powered a 1amp motor for 100 hours, or powered a 2 amp motor for 50 hours, it just isn’t that simple. Part of the reason is that a battery only delivers as much power as is necessary at the moment: More work requires more […]
Continue readingWhen shopping for a drill, voltage makes a huge difference in power, performance, and price. But it can be hard to tell how much voltage you need in a drill. Here’s how to determine what kind of voltage you need in a drill. Difference Between Volts and Watts A volt is a unit of electromotive […]
Continue readingWhen you are looking for the most powerful tools, it may seem like higher amps are always better. But the truth is that, when talking about motor efficiency, higher amps isn’t always the solution. Let’s take a closer look at amps to understand when more is better. What are Amps? An ampere is a measure […]
Continue readingNo matter how good your cordless drill is, it seems inevitable that sooner or later there will be battery issues. Either the battery won’t charge, or it won’t hold a charge and runs down too quickly. In that instance, it’s important to figure out whether the issue is with the batteries, or with the charger, […]
Continue readingDrills and drivers are very valuable tools to have in your arsenal. If you are a handyman, plumber, carpenter, woodworker, or anything in between, if you do not have a power drill, chances are you will not get very far in your profession, or even very far into a single project. When it comes to […]
Continue readingSo, the main question is whether or not you can drill through tile. You can drill through wood, plastic, metal, and other materials with ease. However, when it comes to things like ceramic tiles or glass, there is a big difference. Materials such as wood and plastic, even metal, do not shatter into many small […]
Continue readingIf you are a DIY kind of person, or just doing home repairs, you probably have a lot of experience working with various materials. What about tempered glass? Have you ever worked with this material? If you have never worked with it before, but want to, especially if you want to alter, drill, or built […]
Continue readingTo anybody who’s not in-the-know, knowing the difference between 18V and 20V drill can be trivial and a little offputting to be discussing it over the Internet. Of course, anybody who works within the construction and house repair business knows that the differences matter, and it should be fair that it be discussed. Hand drills […]
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