As stated last week over the next few weeks I will list some of the tools that can be purchased within the cordless kits and give you a brief description and my opinion if they are worth purchasing or not. Obviously some of these tools will be more usable to others, but this blog is for Home Remodeling and the tools most popular for use in this field is my goal.
As I told you last week there are several different battery sizes to choose from, but I will continue to discuss tools using the 18 volt batteries. I choose 18 volt or with craftsman -19.2 volt as I believe they are the best buy for function / usability.
This week on the chopping block is..... The Hammer Drill/Driver.
I have used several and if you want to know what brands I would recommend please check my TOOL TUESDAY post from last week.
Rating *****
This is a great everyday tool used from floor to ceiling for almost all fastening applications. I would say, hands down this is one of my most universal tools. I would definitely recommend a Hammer drill over a regular drill/driver as they have more power and the ability to fasten into concrete, which is guaranteed to be required in Home Remodeling.
Some of the features that most cordless drills have are:
-key less chucks - allows you to tighten drill bits by hand
-grip handle -for drilling into concrete, etc.
-multiple speeds / variable speed - allows you to control the speed of your bit, (I really appreciate Dewalt's 3 speed option because with a good bit 3rd gear just tears into concrete!!
-clutch - this stops drilling / driving when reaching a set range. I've used this to set screws into drywall, luan, etc.
Some of the projects I regularly use my Hammer Drill for:
-Predrilling -Drilling a hole prior to screwing or nailing into wood as to not split the wood.
-Screwing - I've used my drill from fastening framing to screwing in outlets. Obviously a general term and has many different applications which the hammer drill is great for.
-Mixing- I've used my drill multiple times to mix drywall mud / mortar. I wouldn't recommend this as it is very hard on the tool, but if small quantities are used I'm hear to say, it works great!
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