Anyone working on a major or minor construction project that requires the use of screws could use a good cordless drill. With so many types of cordless drills and so many name brands, picking the right drill for the right price can be a daunting task. When beginning the search for the perfect drill it is critical to know what kind of a drill is needed.

First, pick the voltage rating. Cordless drills typically range from twelve volts to eighteen volts. The higher voltage rating provides more turning power. If doing a project that requires long screws in hard wood, then an eighteen volt will be needed.

Now you need to decide if a hammer drill is necessary. A hammer drill is for drilling into concrete or equally hard substances. Often hammer drills come with a detachable handle for greater control and holding capability. Next, decide if a cordless drill with a keyless chuck is necessary. A keyless chuck offers users the ability to hand tighten the drill without the need for a chuck key. Finally, look for any other options that are desired. Many new drills offer battery meters for constant monitoring of power, lightweight design, and variable speed controls.

Once you have an idea what options are needed in a cordless drill, now it is time to select a name brand. Reading online reviews and shopping at local hardware stores can lead to a good deal. It would be rare that you will find a better deal than those offered by Black and Decker. A Black and Decker cordless drill features every drill option on the market from a company that has been a leader of power tool construction for many years.

For instance, the Black and Decker eighteen volt cordless drill offers a 3/8s chuck capacity, keyless chuck, variable speed, forward and reverse switching, and a torque rating of 200. The average price for the drill, protective case, and even an extra battery comes out to be less than one hundred dollars. Other drills with similar specifications and options can price up to as much as three hundred dollars.

Another nice feature is the Black and Decker signature black and orange color. The color scheme makes finding your cordless drill a snap. Even the ladies like the Black and Decker drills due to the light weight and form fitting handles. The superb eighteen volt cordless is one of the toughest drills available and weighs in at a slight 4.4 pounds. In addition to the light weight and sleek design, all of the options are easy to use and easy to figure out.

The CD18SFRK 18 volt cordless drill  has a slot for holding a bit that you are not currently using, which most drills have this feature, however, this drill offers multiple additional slots to hold additional bits at the top of the drill. This is a very useful feature because it enables you to keep multiple bits such as a Phillips, flat head, square head and drill bits on the drill it self. Just imagine not having to spend the time to go and search in your garage and then your basement for the square head bit the one time of the month that you actually need it. This feature is invaluable and I can’t believe that other drills have not added this feature, but they have not.

With their newest models, Black and Decker is also offering an accessory pack complete with over thirty accessories. Couple all of these options with standard batteries lasting up to five hours under normal usage, the Black and Decker cordless drill offers so much more than the competition at a cheaper price. Find these drills at major retailers, online, or at your local hardware stores. Black and Decker cordless drills are easy to find and easy to fix. You may even be able to get a great deal on a refurbished one.