Guide Note:A cordless drill is a hand-held power tool that uses bits to perform a wide range of jobs. This battery-operated tool is used to drill holes in masonry, wood, metal, ceramic, glass, and plastic. Some cordless drills are used to saw, mix paint, and sand.
Fast Facts:
- Price ranges: $30-$500
- Three handle styles are pistol grip, t-handle, & right-angle
- Measured in volts
- Chuck sizes include 1/4", 3/8", & 1/2" and can be keyed or keyless
- Types of bits include hole saws, sanders, files, rasps, and screwdriver & drilling bits
- Standard drills, angle drills, hammer drills, and impact drills are types of cordless drills
- Uses rechargeable batteries: nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and lithium ion
