Durable Power Tools

[...] 24V Cordless Drill: What to Know Before You Buy Buying a 24V cordless drill represents a significant expense.  True, it isn’t as expensive as a fast automobile or a new [...]

[...] Wickes.  While it performs admirably and has lasted over ten years, I still hanker after a cordless drill. Improvements in battery technology mean that the old slowing effects you used to get as a [...]

[...] What is SDS Plus, SDS Top or SDS Max? The simplest answer to this question is that they are all types of chuck [...]

[...] Drill After discovering how good Makita power tools really are I admit that my aging corded SDS Plus hammer drill might have competition.  I freely admit a bias for cordless power tools and my [...]

[...] most commonly, power tools are powered by electricity, both from cables and from batteries.  Air tools were once only used in garages, but in recent times air tools are frequently used in the [...]

[...] Makita Power Tools – Air Tools, Air Compressor In England, air tools are still very much confined to automotive uses.  The idea of an air powered power tool is just [...]

[...] What is SDS Plus, SDS Top or SDS Max? The simplest answer to this question is that they are all types of chuck system used on modern [...]

[...] can of course buy cheaper models than this, but sometimes you get what you pay for and buying a power tool is no exception. If you are buying a 24v cordless drill then most likely you are looking for [...]

[...] energy sources have been exploited to provide further leaps forward in productivity. Types of Power Tool Perhaps most commonly, power tools are powered by electricity, both from cables and from [...]

[...] ="small"] This Makita air compressor is a great product to base a small compressed air power tool set around.  The compressor is exceptionally quiet in use and has rubber feet to lessen [...]

[...] Benefits of Power Tools We All Use Tools An identifying feature of a human being is tool use.  We have been tool users [...]

[...] demolition etc. The SDS system is an extremely durable, powerful and versatile development for power tools.  It has become almost the defacto standard for light industrial power tools and for good [...]

[...] ). Length 16 1/8″ Inch. Net Weight 7.0lbs (with battery). Final Considerations – Spare Battery, SDS Plus Accessories If you are like me you will want a spare battery or two to go with your [...]

[...] part of the price.  The reason that two batteries are an absolute must is that with a spare battery you can continue to work using one while the other is on charge.  This saves amazing [...]

[...] bits, or indeed each other, SDS Plus and SDS Max are not interchangeable for example. An SDS Plus drill can be fitted with a special adaptor to use normal rotary bits, though this will normally be [...]

[...] output will easily enable me to quickly chase walls and strip plaster if I need it, as this SDS Plus drill also has a non-rotary, hammer only setting. Here are the manufacturers details. Product [...]

[...] fast chargers often take two hours to reach full capacity.  Although the whole concept of cordless power tools is one of mobility it is still a drag to carry a 7lb or so drill around if it needs a [...]

[...] corded SDS Plus hammer drill might have competition.  I freely admit a bias for cordless power tools and my current SDS Plus drill is corded.  It is a Kress (German) and came from a UK [...]

[...] is the part of the drill that is used to hold the drill bit and in this case the drill uses SDS drill bits. It is important to note that SDS bits are not interchangeable with other conventional [...]