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You can see in the dark. LEDs are common on many of the tested drills. Most are just above the trigger, but the more useful light, found only on the Skil, is mounted at the drill's base. could take a look at the chart and arrive at a purchase decision. But how the drill feels in your hand is equally important. While weight plays a key role, balance is the better indicator. We examined the fit and feel of the drills as the final stage of testing. We considered the design of the handle and how it fit in our hands. We also evaluated the balance of the drills, as well as the workout our wrists would absorb during a day's use, for a variety of hand sizes. In addition, we judged the additional little features on the drills and the test results to reach our conclusions. As our discussion progressed, we each found ourselves gravitating toward specific drills. Conclusions As a whole, we like the compact drills for fit, feel and balance. That pushed the Makita and Milwaukee to the top of the list. An evaluation of the test results guided us to select Makita as our winner, followed closely by the Milwaukee drill. To determine a Best Value 18v Li-ion drill, we were drawn to batteries. The Ridgid drill took this honor with a "Lifetime Service Agreement" that includes free replacement batteries for the life of the tool. Look to the future and add the cost of replacement batteries to the initial purchase price and it's easy to see the value in the Ridgid. We feel compelled to mention the Skil. This drill has many features and feels good in your hand, but it lacked considerably in the torque test. The drill was unable to fully seat any of the lag screws. While this tool would not be our choice in the workshop, we feel it would be a great option for many homeowners. PW Editor's Note: We also brought the Metabo BSZ18 in for testing. The tool we received was defective and had to be dropped from the test. Metabo was unable to supply us with a replacement in time for press dates. need a hammer drill? the DeWalt tool is a hammer drill. so, you'll notice a hike in price immediately. we chose to include this tool in our test because for one, you can turn off the hammer-drill feature and make this tool operate as a drill only. and two, this drill uses a Nano-lithium battery (a new entry in the Li-ion category). How did it stack up to the others? Clearly this drill drove more screws and drilled more holes than most others. but, it has a 2.4 Ah battery. If compared to the Ryobi drill - the only other 2.4 AH battery - the DeWalt was outshined - but the Ryobi won't power through concrete like the DeWalt. And the additional third speed allows you to match the speed to the task. Our take on this drill is, if you're looking for a hammer drill this is a great choice. But, if you're after a regular ^^ .. IT drill, the price is going to make you J pass on this tool. DeWalt DC927KL 800-433-9258 • dewalt.com LITHIUM-ION DRILLS
* Drill available only as kit which includes drill, flashlight, battery and charger. ** Replacement battery available only as kit which includes battery and charger. 72 ■ Popular Woodworking April 2008 * Drill available only as kit which includes drill, flashlight, battery and charger. ** Replacement battery available only as kit which includes battery and charger. 72 ■ Popular Woodworking April 2008 |
