The 18V Cordless Drill Has Found Its Home

At one time the home handyman had no real choice as far as using their drill went, they either found a power source nearby the project, strung a lot of extension cords or drilled those holes by hand.
However anytime there is a demand for a product someone will find a way to engineer it and so the first cordless drills emerged.
While the 9.
5V lacked a lot in power it made up for it in portability and no one was complaining about its relative lack of power at the time.
However slowly bigger and more powerful portable drills were introduced with consumers dashing after the biggest and best and newest.
However once the 18V cordless drill was introduced the need for speed diminished in a lot of craftsman.
Battery packs in cordless drills have a limited life span of only a few years.
While over time one would think that would be a problem because replacements would have to be located and purchased it turned out not to be the case.
Instead the battery problem was solved by consumers upgrading to the next more powerful drill.
However eventually any tool reaches the perfect power and there simply is no real need to upgrade more and this is for many what the 18V cordless did.
Almost any corded drill will produce more power than the 18V cordless will but these drills normally have all the power required for the average job.
Additionally it is nearly impossible to stuff a powered drill into a back pocket and then wander out into the field to use it, however it is just what can be done with a cordless model.
No matter how limited in power it might be in comparison to some of the big boys it is ideal for most home jobs and the price is right too.
The 18v portable drill seems to have struck that almost perfect point where it balances power against price and the consumer comes out the winner.
There is enough power available to do almost any job it is turned to and there are plenty of accessories to make doing the jobs a lot easier.
Some models also come with a very brief charge cycle, as little as one hour of charging and the drill is ready to go.
While portable drills can be very compact some of them can feel almost as heavy and sturdy as a full sized powered drill.
The choice is a personal one that depends on what the handyman likes in a drill.
A craftsman that commonly worked in very tight spaces might choose a compact model, while someone who liked the solid feel might go for a heavier almost full sized model.
There are literally hundreds of brands of cordless drills being marketed today.
Some brands may come with a lot more extras to sweeten the deal they also usually come with a heftier price tag.
Which one is chosen and is regarded as best in any toolbox really depends on the handyman's needs and their budget.
Going to the store and doing a little test drive on new portable drill is often a very good idea if undecided about the brand and the model.
There is nothing like picking up a drill to help a consumer decide which one has the right feel.
Now may be a perfect time to invest in a cordless driver and drill since the prices are down and the technology is well established.