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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.

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From 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.

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Things to consider when picking a drill

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Choose drill by 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.

  • Hanging pictures/mirrors: Drill driver
  • Putting up TV wall brackets: Hammer drill
  • Putting up curtain poles: Corded impact drill
  • Putting up shelves: Hammer drill or corded impact drill
  • Putting together furniture: Electric screwdriver, Drill driver, SDS drill
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Find the drill to match your material

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.

  • Metal/wood/tile/glass/plastic: Drill driver, Hammer drill or corded impact drill
  • Brick: Hammer drill, Corded impact drill, SDS drill
  • Concrete: SDS drill
  • Tile: Drill driver, hammer drill, corded impact drill, SDS drill (tile only)

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Corded and cordless drills

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Which one is best for you?

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.

  • Corded drills plug in at the mains and can often provide more power and torque than cordless options. This makes them better for longer or more heavy duty tasks.
  • The main benefit of a cordless drills is that you can take them anywhere. Ideal for everyday DIY, they have a rechargeable battery. If you have two rechargeable batteries, you can simply swap them over when one runs out.
  • Power for cordless drills is measured in volts and power for corded drills is measured in watts. The higher the number of volts or watts, the more power a drill has.

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Frequently asked questions

What drill is best for home use?

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.

What is better, brushed or brushless cordless drills?

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.

How long do battery-powered drills last?

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.

Can an impact drill be used as a regular drill?

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.

How do I choose a drill for beginners?

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.

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