You know your budget, you go to the market and buy a cordless drill at random. That’s something many of us do to meet our woodworking needs, but there are a couple of things we should never ignore while buying a cordless drill. There is a range of cordless drills available on the shelves in different voltages. While a 24-volt cordless drill offer longer battery life, it’s quite heavier when compared with a 12-volt cordless grill. If you have planned of buying a 12-volt cordless grill, you should take into account a few important things.
First, always look for the drill with a higher mAh rating, which will guarantee better battery life per charge. Secondly, check for the basic features like a dual-speed motor, reversible motor and an adjustable clutch to do the drilling as per your requirements. Finally, do check if it’s comfortable to use. While buying a 12-volt cordless drill, always hold it in your hands, over your head and at different angles for some time to check if it’s comfortable to hold it for a good time.
Personally, I believe that a good 12-volt cordless drill, if chosen wisely, can serve a DIY homeowners with a perfect mix of speed and efficiency. Let’s take a look at five of the best budget 12-volt cordless drills in the market for homeowners.
- Black & Decker SS12C 12-Volt cordless drill
Size: 10.7 x 3.6 x 9 inches
Battery Cell Type: NiCAD
Description: The Black & Decker SS12C 12-Volt Cordless Drill/Driver features the SmartSelect Clutch system, which offers amazing results by adjusting the power and speed by itself. Other features include 2-Speeds high or low setting and a powerful torque motor that outputs 130-inch pounds of force. Featuring an easy-to-handle design, the Black & Decker SS12C 12-Volt cordless grill makes the drilling process very easy and interesting.
- Milwaukee 2410-22 M12 12-volt 3/8-inch drill
Size: 7-3/8 inches, 2.5 pounds
Battery Cell Type: Lithium Ion
Description: The Milwaukee 2410-22 M12 12-Volt 3/8-inch drill/driver is a great choice for woodworking, as it boasts 2-speed (0-1,500/0-400) all metal gear box, 3/8-inch chuck, portable tool belt, LED, fuel gauge and 250-inch pounds of torque. Lightweight and featuring an ergonomic design, the Milwaukee 2410-22 could be a great choice as a cordless drill/driver.
- Black & Decker LDX112C 12-volt MAX lithium-ion drill/driver
Size: 10.6 x 2.6 x 8.9 inches
Battery Cell Type: Lithium Ion
Description: The Black & Decker’s LDX112C 12-volt MAX lithium-ion drill/driver delivers a perfect mix of speed and power with its superior lithium battery, lightweight design and the company’s exclusive Smart Charge Technology that promises battery life five times more than the same NiCad models. The 11-position clutch makes wood, metal and plastic drilling an easy task. Other highlights include an LED work light, anti-slip handle and 100 inch-pounds of torque to meet your screw driving needs.
- Dewalt DC742KA 12-Volt 3/8-Inch cordless drill
Size: 4.7 x 14.8 x 13.5 inches, 3.8 pounds
Battery Cell Type: NiCAD
Description: Compact and lightweight, the Dewalt DC742KA 12-Volt 3/8-Inch cordless drill/driver enjoys dual speed reversing motor (0-400/0-1,450 rpm), 3/8-inch keyless chuck, an adjustable slip clutch with 17 settings for drilling into different woods, LED work light and a powerful frameless motor offering 200 unit watts out.
- Bosch PS31-2A 12-Volt Max 3/8-inch drill
Size: 7-inch head length, 2 pounds
Battery Cell Type: Lithium Ion
Description: Lightweight in design, the Bosch PS31-2A 12-Volt Max 3/8-inch drill/driver has 2 Speeds (0-350 RPM and 0-1,300 RPM), 3/8-inch single sleeve chuck, 265 inches/lbs of torque, 20+1 torque settings for superior woodworking, LED light and fuel gauge that helps you manage the battery while drilling.
