Choosing Which Makita Drill to Buy

There are a lot of Makita Cordless Drills to choose from. Looking for the best cordless drill could be overwhelming, but narrowing down your choices can make it much easier for you. Here are some guidelines you can use when choosing your own Makita Cordless Drill so you can get your money’s worth:

The battery - There are different kinds of batteries that these tools use. These are the 14.4V Ni-Cd (Nickel Cadmium), 7.2V Lithium-Ion, 18V LXT Lithium-Ion, 10.8V compact Lithium-Ion, 9.6V Ni-Cd and so on. The voltage of the battery is directly related to the power of the tool. So the higher the voltage of the battery needed, then the greater the power output is. The type of battery also matters. Litium-Ion generally charge faster and run longer than Ni-Cd. Longer battery life will allow you to work a lot more without having to recharge your battery.

The torque - Some of these tools deliver 44 in. lbs., and others deliver 450 in. lbs., depending on the voltage of the battery used. Some also have torque settings or gear selections that you can use according to your needs.

The size and weight - Some weigh 4.2 lbs., and there is the ultra compact design that weighs 1.2 lbs., including the battery. If the tool is lighter, it is going to be less tiring when using it for long periods of time. The size is also a point to bear in mind when thinking of transporting or storing the tool.

When checking a tool, the Watt/ hours ratio can tell you how powerful the drill is. Some of these products have a 54 watt/ hour value while others are only 18.7. Knowing this can also tell you if the tool is energy-efficient.

There are still other things to consider. Some of them include flashlights in the kit, while others use LED to light up the work area. These Makita Cordless Tools also have soft grips which are more comfortable for the user’s hand, and they have speed settings which you can change for different applications. Some even have built in fans to cool down the tool while you are using it. There are drills that have more features than others, for example the fact that they can drill into wood, plastic and metal, can drive screws with clutches and even drill concrete.             

                Those are just some of the features and specifications of the Makita Cordless Drills. And those are some of the guidelines you could use when choosing a product: the battery and its efficiency, the torque, the size and weight, settings, features and comfort. You should choose the drill depending on the kind of work that you do and how often you have to do it. Are you going to use it on wood, on steel, or concrete? Will you be using this in your everyday job? Or is just for repairs around the house that are not going to be a regular occurrence? Will you be using it for a long time period at once? Ask yourself these questions. But no matter what the answer is, the choice is up to you, and you know that you can’t go wrong with a Makita Cordless Drill.