Drills

Black & Decker 910 Watt SDS Drill - KR911BK-GB

The SDS drill is a high-end power drill that's super-powerful, designed for drilling tasks that might be beyond a normal corded drill or cordless drill.

Suffice to say, with its potent 910-Watt AC motor, this SDS drill will go through various materials including plastic, wood, metal and masonry. For improved durability and heat dissipation, this Black & Decker drill has a die-cast aluminium gear housing.

There's also a 2-speed mechanical gearbox which delivers high torque in 1st and high speed in 2nd gears. This SDS drill also features a high quality 13mm two-sleeve keyless chuck, an adjustable variable speed dial so you can pre-set speeds for more control, as well as a reversing brush system that delivers full power in both forward and reverse. This system reduces carbon brush wear too.

For added peace of mind, Black & Decker provide a 2-year warranty on this SDS drill.

Useful info:

• SDS drill by Black & Decker
• Model number: KR911BK-GB
• 910W AC motor
• Suitable for plastic, wood, metal and masonry
• Die-cast aluminium gear housing for durability
• Two-speed mechanical gearbox
• 13 mm two-sleeve keyless chuck
• Reversing brush system
• Adjustable variable speed
• Side handle
• Depth stop
• Kitbox included

Bosch Cordless Drill – PSR18 – 18 Volt

The PSR18 is a supremely versatile cordless drill and a valuable part of any home DIY kit.

An 18-volt cordless drill/driver, the PSR18 boasts a 1.2Ah battery and 3-hour charger, as well as a powerlight LED.

There are 10 torque settings plus a drill setting, while the drilling capacities are 20mm in wood, 10mm in steel.

The twin-sleeve keyless chuck of this cordless drill guarantees easy, tool-free bit changes, while the stepless variable speeds go from 0-700rpm.

The PSR18 cordless drill from Bosch is also available in 12-volt and 18-volt options, and each variant comes complete with a carry case.

Useful info:

• Cordless drill from Bosch
• Model no. Bosch PSR18
• 1.2Ah battery and 3 hour charger
• 10 torque settings plus drill setting
• Twin-sleeve "click" keyless chuck
• Drilling capacities: steel 10mm, wood 20mm
• Stepless Bosch electronic speed 0-700rpm
• Powerlight LED
• Run-out brake and lock-on switch
• Soft-grip handle
• Comes with carrying case
• Weight with battery 1-70kg

Ryobi Drill – CDI18011N – 18-volt

Every home needs a good cordless drill for basic DIY tasks, and this model from Ryobi – the CDI18011N – has quality by the bucketload.

This Ryobi drill has a clutch override for quick mode changes from drilling to driving to hammer action. There’s also quick adjustment of 24 torque settings (maximum torque is 37Nm). There’s also a 13mm keyless chuck and a no-load speed range of 0-440rpm/1,600 rpm.

Max drilling capacities of this Ryobi drill are 32mm in wood, 13mm in steel, and 13mm in masonry.

Useful info:

• Drill – CDI18011N – from Ryobi
• 18-volt cordless drill
• Clutch override
• 24 torque settings
• Max torque 37Nm
• 13mm keyless chuck
• No-load speed: 0-440rpm/1,600 rpm
• Max wood drilling capacity: 32mm
• Max steel drilling capacity: 13mm
• Max masonry drilling capacity: 13mm
• Weight: 2.52kg

18-volt cordless hammer drill. Lithium Ion battery. Chuck capacity, 10 mm, torque setting: 24 positions, max torque: 25 mm. Max drilling capacities in wood 25 mm steel 10 mm.