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Drills
NEW! Hitachi 12-Volt Kit
We've been telling readers for years about the amazing value offered by Hitachi's 9.6 volt FDS10DVAL drill/driver kit. Click HERE.
NEW! Metabo's New Impressive Line
of Cordless Drills
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." Click HERE.
Craftsman Redi-Drill
When Craftsman showed this unorthodox cordless drill to woodworking magazine editors in 1998, there were actually a couple of chuckles in the room. But if you've ever been on a ladder and need both a 3/16" drill bit and a Phillips bit, you know that carrying two drills isn't convenient. Click HERE.
Bosch Compact Drill/Drivers:
Right Size and Right Price
Bosch has offered reliable cordless drill/drivers for years now, but they've recently added two excellent drills to their line that deserve a place on your bench. Click HERE.
Firestorm Drills:
All the Bells & Whistles Not a Lot of Money
These orange drills are one of the best new tools of 1998 because they're a great deal for the home woodworker on a tight budget. Click HERE.
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. Click HERE.
Porter-Cable Revamps its 12-volt Cordless Drills
for Improved Comfort and Performance
Porter-Cable has redesigned and repackaged its line of cordless drills, and the results are impressive. Click HERE.
Skil Puts the Plug
Back
on Cordless Tools
Targeting those of us who forget to plug in our battery chargers, Skil now offers a cordless drill set that lets you plug the drill in an outlet and go to work if your battery is dead. Click HERE.
Skil Beefs Up
its Home Shop Drills
Officials at Skil announced this summer they were improving the quality and durability of their tools, and these three drill/drivers are the first evidence of that effort. Click HERE.
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