Nothing Could Be Fein-er

At $250, this is probably the most expensive 12-volt drill on the market today. But if you want a drill that will always be there when you need it, a drill that has enough guts and German engineering to tackle almost anything, the Fein ABS12-2EUQ is the cordless drill for you.

Perhaps the most shocking feature of the drill is the fact that you can attach the battery on the bottom of the handle or the rear of the drill. This feature gets you into tight places. Plus there are 14 torque settings with two speeds, a 1/2" keyless chuck and a one-hour charger. The only thing that takes some getting used to is the way the battery attaches to the drill. Unlike most cordless drills on the market today, the Fein's battery slides in on two tracks and clicks into place. The fit is tight, and that's a good thing. And one more thing: Don't be afraid that 12 volts isn't enough (remember: the voltage is like the gas tank on a car; it has little to do with the raw torque of the drill). For home woodworkers, 18 volts is almost always overkill. For $249.95, the ABS12-2EUQ includes the drill, metal case, two batteries, charger and screwdriver bit.

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