Choose the right drill for the slab For a few anchor holes in a typical garage floor, a corded SDS-plus rotary hammer is usually the easiest tool to live with. Its hammering action breaks concrete…
What concrete screw anchors require Concrete screw anchors are installed in a predrilled hole, so the drill’s job is to make a hole of the right diameter and depth—not drive the anchor. Check the anchor…
What a joinery drill needs to do For a home workshop, a cordless drill earns its place by making clean pilot holes, driving screws without stripping them, and fitting into the work without wearing out…
Small holes in acrylic are easy to drill with a cordless drill, but acrylic is less forgiving than wood. A dull bit, too much pressure or a hole too close to an edge can leave…
Overhead screw installation is tiring for a simple reason: you’re holding the tool above your shoulders while trying to keep the bit seated and the screw straight. A lighter drill can make the job easier,…
Building a backyard fence is not a demanding job for a cordless drill, but it is demanding on batteries, bits, and fasteners. You may drill pilot holes in dozens of pickets, drive several hundred screws,…
Particleboard is easy to split, strip, and crush if you drive screws with too much speed or torque. For most furniture assembly and cabinet repairs, a compact cordless drill/driver with a clutch is the best…
What this job demands Installing hinges in a solid wood door is a drilling-and-fastening job, not a reason to buy the most powerful drill on the shelf. You need controlled low-speed drilling for pilot holes,…
What boring stud holes demands For ordinary wiring and plumbing runs, a cordless drill is usually the right tool for holes through wood studs. The important choice is not simply maximum voltage or a high…
Hardwood stair treads are not difficult to drill, but they punish the wrong setup. A dull bit can burn the wood, tear out the finish, or leave a hole that will not accept a screw…