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How to choose a cordless drill

What the numbers on a drill box mean, and which ones matter for projects around the house.

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Start with the job

Hanging shelves and assembling furniture call for a compact drill and a decent bit set. Building a deck or framing a wall calls for something larger.

Numbers worth comparing

  • Battery voltage: higher usually means more power and more weight.
  • What is in the kit: a second battery saves waiting for a charge.
  • Weight: you hold it overhead more often than you expect.
  • Warranty length on both the tool and the battery.

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