An electric drill is doubt the most commonly owned by homeowner working on their home improvement tasks and is most likely the first power tool purchased by the newbie.
There are two major kinds of electric drill the corded and cordless which comes with their own pros and cons.
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Corded
Corded electric drills have a dangling wire and plug which requires an electrical supply. As a result it can restrict your working range from an electric socket but you can extend your range by using an appropriate extension. When you in the range of a socket, this power tool is simply plug it in and begin drilling thing.
They tend to have more power and have higher speeds as compare to cordless version. With the exception of the smallest drills, they are usually overly bulky to be utilized by simple screwdrivers.
The power rating for corded electric drills is usually used is wattage in the UK and horsepower in the USA. The drill with the higher wattage equals to a more powerful drill. Most household models are in the scale of 500 to 1000 W.
The strength of a single drill is usually revealed by its wattage, a higher wattage drill should is equipped with more sturdy bearings and gearbox. A low wattage drill that is stretched will be operating at maximum power every now and then would be pushing its bearings closer to their limits. While a higher wattage tool will use lesser effort to performance the similar job, with a resulting in reduction of wear and tear. In plain terms, the more you are going to work the drill, the higher the input wattage should be.
Cordless
In the recent years, cordless power tool like the electric drills have achieved immense progress and can offer same performance to the majority of corded drills.
The distinct advantage over the corded version is that they are not restricted by the wire, but it relies on the limited power of the battery pack. Fortunately, majority of models come with replaceable battery packs and include a spare, the electric drill will come back life with a fully charged battery pack.
Voltage is usually used for rating these type of power tool, the higher the voltage, the more power it has. Most household models come in the range of 9.6 to 16 volts battery pack, there also some that come in 32 volts battery packs which are targeted for the professional usage.
It is an obvious advantage to have a minimal of a single replaceable battery pack. Various kinds of battery are utilized on various models; the two general types are Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-Mh), Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd).
To sum it up, we have gone through the two different version of this power tool. Generally corded drills offer higher power and higher maximum drilling speeds than cordless ones. However, cordless drills offer higher flexibility without the hassle of messy wires.
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As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with its breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after its debut, Makita's LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, providing a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V Compact Lithium-Ion for cordless power in a more compact size. Makita now offers 10.8V Ultra-Compact Lithium-Ion and 7.2V Lithium-Ion cordless power tools. These cordless tools deliver pro power and pro speed in an ultra-compact size. The battery charging system for the 10.8V and 7.2V Lithium-Ion batteries is ENERGY STAR rated for its efficient charging process. Makita's growing line of ultra-compact cordless tool solutions includes driver-drills and impact drivers, as well as rechargeable flashlights and several different combo kits.
About Makita
Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-year warranty. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
