The majority of property owners make use of a cordless drill at some time or other. Cordless drills can carry out very demanding tasks these days because of the improvement in the battery technology. It can be difficult to choose between all the different models that are currently available because they have similar features. There are certain features that all the best cordless drills have and we are going to take a look at them in this article.

By far the most important component of a cordless drill is the battery. The performance of the battery goes a long way to determining how good a drill is. Batteries have become smaller while their power and lifetimes have increased. Even 18-volt batteries are small and lightweight. This is one of the major advances of recent years and you should always look for a drill that has the smallest and lightest battery possible. You will also want to make sure that the drill comes with a second battery. This means that you can use the spare while the other battery is being charged. If you look for a charging time of 30 to 40 minutes, you will can work all day interchanging batteries as needed.

The second thing to look for is a good mixture of torque and power. The torque is a measure of the turning power of the drill and reflects its ability to drill holes and drive screws into tough materials. High power usually comes in tandem with high speed. Make sure you get a drill with at least two speed ranges. This is important so that you can match the drill speed to the job at hand. This will give much smoother operation and much more precise end results.

Another point on the list is the ergonomic design of the cordless drill. This relates to how easy it is to hold and operate. This is usually governed by the size and weight of the drill. A large and heavy drill can be very tiring and also difficult to maneuver in tight spaces. The best drills have good balance too in order that the weight is uniformly distributed.

Additional functions that come in handy are a LED light and a belt clip. The light will help you when you need to work in tight and dark spaces. The belt clip will allow you to keep the drill close by without having to put it down. There's lots of good brands and DeWalt cordless drills are presently getting good reviews.