Dewalt Electric
I also spoke with Harry Sawyers, a Wirecutter editor formerly with This Old House and Popular Mechanics. Harry has written about tools since 2005, including putting together a 12-volt drill test for Gizmodo. The DeWalt is the most comfortable drill we’ve ever held, and it’s loaded with convenience features.
As on most drills, a sliding tab releases the battery, but on the DeWalt 12-volt, you need to press the tab in toward the drill. Other models, such as the 20-volt DeWalt DCD791D2, have the tab sliding away from the tool, making it easier to just grab, unlatch, and pull off. This is truly a minor point, though, and once we got used to the tab on the 12-volt, we had no issues. What’s most significant about the DeWalt 12-volt is the ergonomics. The handle appears to be designed with every contour of the hand in mind.
Milwaukee’s current slogan is “Nothing but HEAVY DUTY,” which speaks volumes about how they view their products and brand. The Milwaukee Electric Tool Company was founded in 1924 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Since the beginning, they differentiated themselves through innovation and top quality. Their first product was the hand shooter, which was the first of its kind, one-handed capacity drill. Milwaukee 18V and DeWalt’s 20V drills have the same power, but Milwaukee has a higher maximum speed of 1,800 RPM compared to DeWalt, which goes up to 1,500 RPM.
The Hitachi DS18DSAL 18-Volt Compact Pro Lithium Ion Drill/Driver doesn’t come close to matching the DeWalt 20-volt’s power or endurance. It’s sold only in a kit with a cordless work light, but the light has an incandescent bulb and isn’t very bright. The DeWalt DCD701F2 kit comes with two batteries and a small duffel-style carrying case. You won’t find a ton of additional room in the bag, but it’s enough for you to keep some drill and driver bits or a couple of other small tools. Even with the drill inside, the bag is compact, and you can easily stuff it in a closet or on a basement shelf. With the battery designed to slide into the base of the handle, DeWalt also had room to place the LED down below the grip.
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This drill comes with a 3 year warranty which is why a lot of people have confidence in it. This period of time not only signifies how confident the manufacturer is but also allows customers to get compensation for any issues that may arise within the stated period of time. A standing drill press is a step up from the hand-held drill in terms of power and precision. Thanks to finely tuned adjustment gauges, you can reach almost any angle, drill any size, depth or position of hole, over and over again. And, don’t forget the essentials by picking up some extra drill bits. L&M Fleet Supply has plenty of options for whatever type of improvements you’re making to your house.
Even the slightest details—such as the little depression where the forefinger knuckle rubs against the drill body—are accounted for. The handle tapers nicely, allowing the pinky finger to find purchase, and the trigger and forward/reverse control are well positioned for quick use. In general, 12-volt drills are little, but the DeWalt DCD701F2, with its brushless motor, is downright tiny. From tip to tail, the DeWalt 12-volt is less than 6 inches long; it was the shortest drill we looked at. The truth is that the Bosch GSR12V-300B22 is almost a half pound lighter.
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It’s the lightest drill we tested, coming in at an even 2 pounds in our measurements (although the overall design makes it feel about the same as the DeWalt 12-volt, which is 7 ounces heavier). It performed well, but it typically costs more than the DeWalt, and given the excellent performance of the brushed motor version, we don’t think this drill and its so-so ergonomics are worth the investment. In our tests, the Bosch PS31-2A drilled five fewer holes than the DeWalt DCD701F2, lasting for 25 holes, but it sunk more screws.
As far as tools go, Bosch first entered this business sector in 1932 with their invention of the hammer drill. This was the first electric drill that could strike and rotate at the same time. Today, DeWalt has over 200 hand tools and 800 accessories available for their consumers.