They’re not remotely cheap, but if you’re pro, semi-pro, or just want the best tools, you’ll be glad you spent the money. The M18 also features REDLINK overload protection (lest you hit a diamond seam), an on-board fuel gauge, an LED light to illuminate the working area and individual battery cell monitoring. A beefy 20v lithium-ion battery pack ensures the motor can develop 50Nm of torque, which is more than enough to take on most drilling tasks. Thanks to advancements in motor and battery technology, these handy DIY tools are more than powerful enough for everyday tasks around the house and in fact, no pro under the age of 60 will willingly use a corded drill for most tasks nowadays –that's how good the best cordless drills are.

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Some cordless drills also offer the ability to adjust this, thereby offering a variable rate for different tasks, such as screwing or drilling.The new M18 runs off a long-lasting 5Ah battery and is capable of producing a whopping 60Nm (Newton Meters) of unrelenting torque. This is especially important if you're looking for prolonged used and need your cordless drill to be able to tackle tough jobs.

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As we enter into the summer months, we anticipate that many of you will be looking for DIY tools to update your garden and start a fun project with the family. Li-ion batteries are not only lighter than the old nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) packs – a great weight saving on the wrist and forearm – they also hold their charge longer when not in use. There's also a tool for every application, whether it be a combi drill, impact driver or even a cordless laser level, DeWalt have you covered.It loves a good screwing – it has no less than 20 torque settings – and will penetrate any willing material, be it masonry, brick, metal, wood or, if your name's Reno, skull. There's a two-speed gearbox that's suitable for most applications but ultimately this is a powerful drill for making man-sized holes. There's no hammer action, and the LED light is a but feeble, but the drilling performance is still highly impressive, and the simple, keyless chuck is cool too. This will usually determine how much life you'll get from the battery before it starts to fizzle out and you need to recharge it again. Oh, and because the battery is part of Bosch's 18volt 'Power4All' system it can be used on 15 other Bosch-based DIY and garden tools.

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According to DeWalt, the PowerStack system uses ‘pouch’ cells that have an increased surface area so that they run cooler while dissipating heat more efficiently, which means fewer shutdowns when the going’s tough. If you're looking for the best cordless drill to get your DIY on with this Easter and beyond, then look no further. A 240-volt motor develops around 35Nm of torque, which isn't enough for going through robust masonry like a knife through butter, but it'll have a go, and quite enough for plaster walls and wood. Have a go on the Ryobi 18V One+ Cordless Impact Driver and you'll be amazed at the amount of control it offers without the fiddly torque settings or numerous gearing options that are found on rivals.Today's cordless drills pack more punch than ever, due in no small part to the advent of the lithium ion battery. One of the neatest features is the white LED spotlight that sits at the front of the drill and illuminates the work surface for a reduction in DIY slip-ups. Perhaps one of the most tantalising aspects of this drill/driver package is the new PowerStack 5Ah battery system which provides more power by maintaining a higher voltage and current when under load. It's also really useful, when a chisel bit is attached, for breaking up slabs of concrete and suchlike. Just beware: first gear is comparatively quick compared to many other drills so if you’re driving screws you’ll need to be that bit more careful.

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It's also one of the smallest drill drivers on the market (it weighs in at around 2kgs) and that means greater ease of use in confined spaces. This compact and lightweight hammer drill is not only one of the most powerful cordless devices offered by Worx, it also looks rather ace, with chunky rubber grips and a cool contrasting orange and black colour scheme. If you live in a modern home where everything internal is essentially made of plasterboard hanging off a metal and concrete external frame, you will only need a high powered drill when you eventually start hitting the interior metal portions –and to be honest, you probably shouldn't be drilling through those anyway.The latest value range of tools from Wickes doesn't quite match up to the outright power of the offerings from big name brands, such as Bosch and Milwaukee, but they are great for those carrying out light- to medium-duty fastening applications.