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We thought we'd seen every innovation possible in cordless drills (barring new battery technology), but then we tested Metabo's "impulse" function. Flip a switch on the back of the drill and the motor pulses in either forward or reverse. The pulsing breaks loose stubborn screws and starts screws or holes without letting the bit "walk." We tested the BST 12 Plus, center-handled 12-volt drill/driver and were impressed by this German tool. Selling for about $215, the BST 12 Plus features two 2-amp-hour batteries, a two-speed gearbox (0-450/0-1,600rpm), a 1/2" single-sleeve keyless chuck, variable speed control with an electronic brake, 20 torque settings and a whopping 466 inch/lbs. of torque. In all, the tool is balanced and a joy to use. One quirk of the drill is that the forward/reverse switch works the opposite from what you are used to. Left-handers will, as a result, love this drill. The German-made line of new Metabo cordless drills also includes 15.6- and 18-volt drills and two hammer drills, priced from $185 to $290. PW
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