Power Drills | 5 Most Popular Power Drill Brands!



Posted: Monday, March 01, 2010

by Greg Wells

We can picture the situation perfectly: You've just moved into your new house, you've unpacked all the boxes and hauled in the heavy furniture and there are just a few things left before your home is in perfect order.

So what's left on your to-do list?

We're not pretending to know how you've organized your move but, if you fall into the majority of new homeowners, you're probably procrastinating when it comes to the more comprehensive tasks – like hanging blinds and curtains.

Coming from someone who just recently moved into a new place, it's a good idea to trust me when I say you're going to need a power drill and you're going to need a good one. My wife and I spent countless hours researching the top brands in power drills and below you can view our findings. After finishing our investigation, it was very clear that any one of the 5 following brands would provide us with a reputable, easy-to-use product for years to come.

Here are the 5 most popular (and reputable) brands of power drills (in no particular order):

1.    Makita
2.    Coleman
3.    Dewalt
4.    Stanley
5.    Hitachi

Some of the more popular brands will charge more for their products but, we assure you, the small amount of extra money up front is worth it in the end. Would you rather spend $30 more dollars now or end up spending $30 less on your initial drill, only to end up spending 100 more on a new product months after your purchase (because chances are it will break or it won't perform the way you had hoped it would)?

Save money when purchasing your power drill by opting for a 3/8 inch chuck instead of a 1/2 inch chuck. Unless you plan to do extensive renovations, there's really no need for a 1/2 inch chuck.

It's important to do a lot of researching before purchasing any product, but especially a power drill. You need to find a model/style that fits comfortably in your hands and performs at a level that is sufficient for the tasks you plan to complete. If you're struggling to find the tool with the features and accessories you're looking for you can always ask an employee at your local hardware store to help you find the perfect model to suit your needs.

We hope our tips have helped you choose the perfect power drill for you. Happy shopping!

Greg Wells is an expert on Power Tools, specifically Power Drills. He offers tutorials on power tool safety and, when he's not teaching, he shares his expertise with the readers of eBuilders.com.

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