Choose the best drill for your needs
From corded to cordless drills and drill features to drill bits, here's our guide to help you find the best hand drill for your task.
Shop all drillsFrom corded to cordless drills and drill features to drill bits, here's our guide to help you find the best hand drill for your task.
Shop all drillsFrom convenient combi drill to powerful hammer drill and an impact driver, to a SDS drill - learn all about drill types, features, and more to find the perfect one for your needs. Whether you're a professional or looking for a handy tool for your DIY project - stay with us as we bust the jargons and answer all questions to help you choose the ideal tool for your task at hand.
A DIY enthusiast with a new project on mind? Or perhaps you want a trusty drill for your home use. Here's a list of drill types to choose from based on your needs.
When drilling through, it's essential to pick the right power tool that matches the material you are working with. Too hard or thick and your drill won't power through, too delicate and the drill can end up damaging the material.
Choose from three types of drill; corded, cordless with a battery, and cordless without a battery. Read on explore and find the best work suitability for your projects.
A combi drill or an electric screwdriver are the handiest drills for home use. Allowing to screw-unscrew bolts and screws while being lightweight, these are perfect for installing flat-pack furniture, putting up a picture frame etc. A combi driller can also support slightly heavier tasks for home DIY projects.
Whether a brushed or brushless drill will work better you depends on your drilling needs. While a brushed cordless drill is used for heavy-duty, professional tasks, a brushless drill allows a lot more flexibility for simpler, lighter tasks at home or in the garden.
Depending on the size of the battery and intensity of task, a smaller battery-powered drill can last from anywhere between 20 minutes to 1 hour. Meanwhile a drill with a larger battery can last up to 2 hours.
It is advised to only use impact drill for its primary purpose as a fastener. While it can be used as a regular drill if necessary it can cause damage to drill bits and the material because of its low torque and light weight.
When buying a drill for the first time, it is best to consider your drilling needs, the type of tasks you'd be doing with it, and the kind of material you'll be working with. It's best to start with a drill that is multi-purpose, lightweight, and allows speed adjustments.