When most people think about cordless drills, they think about 18v or 14.4v drills. Those are the most widely made cordless tools and they will cover most tasks. But there's another class of cordless drivers that perform more demanding tasks. These would be 24 volt and 36 volt cordless drills. These higher voltage drills provide more torque and more run-time.
A good 18 volt cordless driver will drill holes and drive screws into the toughest wood. There are even 18 volt hammer drills. You can make a few holes into cinder block and possibly even small holes into concrete. But if you want to drill larger holes into concrete or drill lots of masonry holes, then you're going to need something more. There's only so much power you can cram into an 18 volt battery. A 24 volt battery will allow both more energy storage and more power to flow at once. A 36 volt battery allows even more.
18 Volt Cordless Drill
For example, the Milwaukee V28 line, which is actually a 28 volt system, provides 600 inch pounds of torque. Hilti 36 volt drills provide even more. This isn't quite the same amount of torque you can get from a corded hammer drill, but it's close. It's enough to do almost any task a hammer drill will do. The Hilti products are very expensive, some over 00. But as with most things, you get what you pay for.
That means there are cheaper drills as well. For example, Black and Decker makes a 24v cordless drill. But a good quality 18 volt driver will perform better than a budget 24 volt drill. However, it will also cost more as well.
So if you're looking for more power and want to pick up a 24V or 36V cordless drill then make sure you check the specifications to make sure it actually has more battery capacity and torque. And also make sure you buy from a quality manufacturer.
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Black & Decker HPD18AK-2 18-Volt High Performance Drill with 10 Accessories Feature
- Supplies 330 in./lbs. of torque
- 100 percent metal chuck with a spindle lock to tighten screw drivers and drill bits in less time
- Zero to 350 RPM in high-torque applications; zero to 1,400 RPM in high-speed applications
- Weighs 9.4 pounds (shipped); 2-year warranty
- Includes two 18-volt batteries, one cup charger, kit box, and 10-piece drill bit set
Black & Decker HPD18AK-2 18-Volt High Performance Drill with 10 Accessories Overview
18V, High Performance Drill With 10 Accessories, Professional Grade High Torque Motor Provides 330 INLB Of Torque, Single Sleeve All Metal Chuck With Spindle Lock For Easier & Faster Tightening Of Screw Driver & Drill Bit Accessories, 2 Spring Loaded Batteries Allow For Easy Installation & Removal Of Batteries, 2 Position Gear Box, For High Torque Driving & High Speed Drilling Control, 32 Position Clutch With Micro-Adjust Torque, For Driving Various Size Screws, 10 Piece Drill Bit Set Provides Bits For The Most Common Applications, Drilling Holes Through Wood, Metal & Plastic, Driving Screws To Fasten A Variety Of Material. Easily Drills Holes From Pilot Size To Large Spade & Auger Bits, High Torque Setting Is Ideal For Driving Large Lag Bolts Into 2x & 4x Material For Building Decks, High Speed Setting Is Ideal For Driving Over 400 2' Screws Into Wood On A Single Charge, Includes, #HPD1800 Drill, Two 18V Batteries, Cup Charger, Kit Box, 10 Piece Drill Bit Set, 2 Year Warranty.Black & Decker HPD18AK-2 18-Volt High Performance Drill with 10 Accessories Specifications
Tackle a variety of projects around the house with this compact, powerful drill from Black & Decker. The HPD18AK-2 supplies 330 in./lbs. of torque for fast results. Powered by two spring-loaded batteries (included) that are a snap to slide in and remove, this handy tool features a 100-percent metal chuck with a spindle lock to tighten screw drivers and drill bits in less time. It also boasts zero to 350 RPM in high torque applications and zero to 1,400 RPM in high-speed applications. And the 32-position clutch ensures both versatility and precision, no matter what renovation, improvement, or woodworking project you take on.Available In Stock. |
