Is it part of a motor cycle? Is it a hair dryer? Is it a long view of a spacecraft?

No, it’s Skil’s 3/8-inch drill/driver with a high performance motor that delivers 300 inch-pounds of torque at variable speeds of 0-400/1,250 rpm for controlled starts and quick drilling.

This is a 11 lb. driller / fastener for the home handyman or professional who has no time for dickering around.

A slide on battery pack ensures easy power change, and a power gauge indicator shows how much power remains. An on-tool bit index allows handy bit storage and quick access.

The Skil Cordless X-Drive drill also Features a 3/8″ single sleeve keyless chuck for quick bit changes, and a 25-position clutch to match the tool speed to almost any application.

Go here to get your Skil Cordless X-Drive Drill (2 batteries, charger and case included) for a no-nonsense $104.99.

All the major power tool manufacturers want to capture the loyalty market for the heavy-duty battery-powered drill kit and this is Hitachi’s bid. They have made it lightweight and compact for maximum maneuverability and built in fan-cooled, rare-earth magnet motor for overload protection during continuous operation.

The Hitachi Cordless Drill Kit, 18 Volt features 2-speed transmission for more control with HXP Li-ion batteries (it comes with two) that are interchangeable with the Hitachi 18-volt DMR Series tools. It has a keyless all-metal chuck with a ratcheting lock mechanism and externally accessible carbon brushes for easy placement.

Those who are into precision screw driving will appreciate the 22-stage slip-clutch. The Hitachi Cordless Drill Kit, 18 Volt comes equipped with Hitachi’s 5-position belt hook with an integrated LED work light. As you would expect from a heavy-duty tool from Hitachi, the drill is ergonomically advanced with a non-slip elastomer grip for more control, comfort and to absorb vibration.

Other specs are:
* 0-200/400/800/1,600 RPM
* 570 in-lbs torque
* 4.9 lbs. tool weight
* 12.0 lbs unit weight

Get your Hitachi Cordless Drill Kit, 18 Volt with cross-compatible charger and case here for $329.99.

If you need to do occasional drilling round the house or workplace, and nothing too heavy duty, then this inexpensive drill is just the thing.

It’s good enough, with its sturdy plastic housing, variable 2-speed trigger, adjustable clutch and forward/reverse button. Is comes with a 1.2Ah NiCd battery, 12V 3hr LED charger, 2 onboard double ended bits and a blow molded case. It is equipped with a 3/8″ keyless chuck and features 24 torque positions with 110 in/lbs max. torque. It weighs about 5.8 lbs., so its not totally lightweight.

Get your bargain-basement cordless drill here for only $45.99 while stocks last.

Compared to Skil’s Cordless X-Drive Drill (18V) this 12V version is really small and modest. Let’s call it Skill Drill Lite.

Mind you, it’s probably adequate for most home applications and it’s about half the price of the 18V heavy-duty monster.

This drill driver is for the slightly dim: it has an LED forward and reverse indicator that indicates drilling direction (!) and a bit size indicator that accurately matches the drill bit to the screw size. Like its more powerful brother, the 12V version has a 3/8″ keyless check that allows fast and easy bit changing. Also the screw control matches the screw driving power to the particular job.

Also features variable speed and reversing with electronial brake that allows you to control your drilling speed. It seems to be drill driver for the very unsure, this one.

Here are some more specs:
* Double Ended Bit
* No Load RPM 0-700
* Weight: 6½ lbs

To order your Skil 12V Cordless Drill Driver go here. It costs $56.99 with battery and charger included.

What do drill bit sharpeners do? These are capable of sharpening the drill bits you commonly use on your machine. For most workers who use this machine, it becomes really easy to use a drill once you’ve had the drill bit sharpened. But how do you choose the best drill bit for your drill machine?

Most professionals use the Drill Doctor DD350X Electric Drill Bit Sharpener to do all the work of sharpening the drill bits in a single swipe. Some drill bit sharpeners can sharpen a whole range of drill bit points as well as other devices too. But it’s always best to use a specific machine for your needs. Once you’ve been working as a professional you’ll be surprised at how many drill bits you’ve accumulated and all of them have become blunt with time. But with the Drill Doctor DD350X Drill Bit Sharpener you can sharpen these old drill bits in a fraction of a minute with no efforts at all. It uses a diamond sharpening kit to get the masonry and wood working bits in top condition for future use. And it’s easily available with a carry case and a 3-year warranty. Drill Doctor DD350X Drill Bit Sharpener is one of the best in the market and you can easily order it online with a hefty discount.

Available for $75.25, the Drill Doctor DD350X Drill Bit Sharpener can be bought here.

Typical home improvement nibblers involve a simple attachment to a hand held drill device. You may get a quality cut on an aluminum can, but this is usually inappropriate for a quality nibbling job on metal. A hand held drill typically runs at half the power than most devices designed for work on various metals.

Get your metal work job done with the Bosch 1529B 18 Gauge Nibbler. It runs at 3.2 Amps, 2,500 SPM. Compare that with the power you merely get with a handheld drill using a nibbler attachment of 1.5 Amps of power.

This Bosch 1529B is designed to eject chips downward to keep the operator in safety. It gives you a 3-position choice orientation of forward, left and right. There is no need for adjustment to cut different thicknesses of metal.

The Bosch 1529B cuts flat stock, corrugated, trapezoidal, or full stock. Cuts most 0.8” aluminum, achieves a cutting radius of 1-9/16”, and cuts mild steel 18 ga. It is a nice light weight hand held item that weighs 3.9 lbs and is 11-1/4” long.

Priced at $330.64, you get a Nibbler from the Bosch company with worldwide reputation in manufacturing of power tools. Click here to purchase the Bosch 1529B 18 Gauge Nibbler

Try drilling when the space between your target surface and a wall, cabinet or other protruding space is only a few inches away. You could use a wrench and with enough strength, manually get it in there. Or you can be smart and use a well designed tool for this kind of challenge.

Now you can drill into those tight spaces with a Ridgid 12 Volt Right-Angle Impact Drill. It is a cordless tool, and while the criticism of such devices is that they don’t punch enough power, test that against its 700 in./lb. torque.

Feel free to be rough with it in those tough close quarter spaces. It’s mar resistant head cover helps prevent from accidental damage. Slip into those tight spaces with its compact right angle head.

Other convenient features include a variable speed paddle switch and a forward/reverse selector. Running at 12 V, the Ridgid Impact Driver Kit charges in 30 minutes and runs at 0-2,200 rotations per minute.

You can buy the Ridgid 12 Volt Right-Angle Impact Driver Kit for approximately $169 here.

One criticism with portable drills is that they don’t carry as much punch and power as your typical plug-in drill. When having a battery instead of a continuous stream of electricity in your plug-in allows you continuous power to do your demanding job. Not so, with the 18 V Lithium-Ion Hammer Drill. It gives you a torque of 610 in. lb. with a single carbide locking sleeve to hold bits tighter and more securely.

Customers who use this tool love it over its rival, Makita. They say it is light weight and yet gives enough power to do its job. In fact, it has a dual speed gearbox for masonry and concrete work. It isn’t just a drill, but also a hammer that you can convert using an easy hammer mode switch.

The lithium-ion battery charges in just 45 minutes. The Ridgid portable drill holds conveniently in your hand weighing only 5 lbs with the battery.

It costs around $250 but can be got for much lower on sales and discounts. You can purchase the product here.