Makita Drill Drivers

Makita 6390DWPE3 18v Drill Driver

The Makita 6390DWPE3 18V Drill Driver

Powerful and easy to use 18v Drill Driver. Compact design only 220mm. All-metal gearing for increased transmission reliability. Keyless 13mm chuck and soft-grip handle.

* 18V
* 2-Speed Gearbox
* Forward & Reverse
* 16 Torque Settings
* 3 x 1.3Ah Ni-Cd Batteries
* Electric Brake
* Carry Case

Specifications:
No Load Speed 0-350/0-1200
Capacity In Steel 13 mm
Capacity In Wood 36 mm
No. Torque Settings 16
Electric Brake Yes
Drill Speed 2
No.of Batteries 3
Battery Type Ni-Cd
Charge Time 1 hr
Chuck Type Keyless
Chuck Capacity 13mm
Weight (Incl. Batteries) 2.2 kg

Wonderful examples of 12v Cordless Drill Drivers include the Black & Decker CD12CA 12v, Bosch PSB12VE-2 12v, DeWalt DC740KA 12v, Hitachi 12DVF3 12v, Makita 6270DWPE3 12v, and the Ryobi CHD1202 12v

If 14.4v Cordless Drill Drivers are more your thing, then make sure to peruse the Black & Decker CP142KB 14.4v Drill Driver, Bosch PSR 14.4v Drill Driver, DeWalt DC728KA 14.4v Drill Driver[/LINK], the Hitachi DS14DVF3 14.4v Drill Driver,Makita BDF441RFE 14.4v Drill Driver, or the Ryobi CHD-1441 14.4v Drill Driver

To adapt to your 18v Cordless Drill Drivers longings, go take a look at the Black & Decker CD18CA 18v, Bosch PSR18-2 Li-Ion 18v, DeWalt DC759KB 18v, Hitachi DS18DL 18v, the Makita BDF451RFE 18v or the Ryobi CCD-181M One+ 18v

Power tools have changed the way in which we do our day-to-day DIY activities and cordless drill drivers have become an essential component of all DIY tool kits. Drills have proven to be invaluable for most maintenance and repair tasks around the house and no power tool collection is complete without one.

There are a lot of types of drill available today, rotary drills, drill drivers, hammer drills, SDS drills designed for drilling brick, concrete, masonry, metal and wood. You might chose cordless or electric, when choosing an electric drill there are two voltages, 110 and 240. 110 volt power tools need a power tool transformer and are used mainly on building sites, 240 volt tools for home use might be used with a RCD circuit breaker for safety. Cordless drill drivers give more flexibility due to the fact that you do not have a mains lead to contend with.

The least expensive drill drivers run at a single speed, but most have two fixed speeds: 300 rpm and 800 rpm. A slide switch or trigger lets you select high or low speed. These drill drivers are ideal for most light-duty operations. The low speed is for driving screws, the high speed for drilling holes. For more refined carpentry and repair tasks, chose a drill that has the same two-speed switch and a trigger with variable speed control that lets you vary the speed from 0 rpm to the top of each range. And if you do more hole drilling than screwdriving, look for more speed, 1000 rpm or higher at the top end.

Accessories for drill drivers include drill bits for drilling wood, metal, ceramic, glass, and masonry. In addition to drill bits other accessories include hole saws, screwdriver bits, files, rasps, and sanders.

Depending on the choice of material for the anode, cathode, and electrolyte the voltage, capacity, life, and safety of a lithium ion battery might change dramatically. Lithium ion batteries are not to be confused with lithium batteries, the key difference being that lithium batteries are primary batteries containing metallic lithium while lithium-ion batteries are secondary batteries containing an intercalation anode material. Lithium-ion batteries can be formed into a wide variety of shapes and sizes so as to efficiently fill available space in the tools they power. Li-ion batteries are lighter than other equivalent secondary batteries, often much lighter.

If a Li-ion battery is stored with too low a charge, there is a risk of allowing the charge to drop below the battery's low-voltage threshold, resulting in an unrecoverable dead battery. Once the charge has dropped to this level, recharging it might be hazardous. Some batteries therefore feature an internal safety circuit which will prevent charging in this state, and the battery will be for all practical purposes dead. In circumstances where a second Li-ion battery is available for a given device, it is recommended that the unused battery be discharged to 40% and placed in the refrigerator to prolong its shelf life. While the battery might be used or charged immediately, some Li-ion batteries will provide more energy when brought to room temperature.

Drilling a hole isn't rocket science but it might be quite frustrating if you don't know how to do it. For example, if you try to use a wood auger bit to drill a hole in metal you'll ruin the bit, score the metal and possibly injure yourself in the process. Drilling a hole correctly, however, is something you might easily accomplish with a little practice.

A drill without a drill bit is useless. A drill bit is the piece at the end of the drill that does the actual drilling. Drill bits come in a wide variety of sizes (diameter) and length. First you have to insert the bit into the drill. The end of the drill’s barrel has an opening. Insert the dull end of the drill bit into this hole. Now you have to tighten the drill bit into this hole so the bit is secure and does not come free. This is accomplished in one of two ways. The most traditional way is to use a chuck key. The chuck key is a small piece of petal shaped in a right angle. One piece of the key fits into the tightening collar around the bit. There is a hole there for that purpose. Then you simply turn the key clockwise tightening the collar over the bit. Turn it clockwise to tighten. Turn it counter-clockwise to loosen the collar and free the bit. When you do this make certain the drill is unplugged from its power source. This is a safety precaution. The second way does not include a chuck key. Instead there are usually two tightening collars. The bit is inserted in the outer most collar. Grasp this collar with one hand holding it steady. With a small bit of power provided by squeezing the trigger the loose collar spins freely and tightens the bit into the collar. If you want to tighten the bit the collar must spin clockwise. If you want to loosen the bit the collar must turn counter-clockwise. The direction of the collar’s spin is determined by moving a switch on the drill usually located nearby the trigger. Now your drill is ready to go. You now have the correct bit size and it is securely settled into the drill. You are ready to drill. First make certain the bit is the suitable material for the material you are drilling. Select a bit designed for metal if you are drilling through metal and select a bit designed for wood when drilling through wood. Using the incorrect bit will damage the bit and perhaps not accomplish the task. Using a wood bit on metal often does not penetrate the metal. When you have marked on the material to be drilled where you want the hole mark it with a pencil or marker with a dot or ‘x’. Place the drill bit exactly on the mark, squeeze the drill trigger and give just the slightest push to the drill. Let the drill do the work. Be patient and don’t pressure the drill bit through the hole. Try to keep the drill as perpendicular to the material as possible.

As the name suggests masonry drill bits are designed for drilling into brick, block, stone, quarry tiles or concrete. The cutting tip is often made from tungsten carbide bonded to a spiralled steel shaft. Some masonry drill bits are described as 'durium tipped', this term refers to a highly durable silicon bronze alloy used instead of tungsten as the cutting point. Masonry drill bits are usually used in a power drill; although they might be used with a lot of effort in a hand brace. Most masonry drill bits might be used with a hammer action power drill driver, but always check as the action is quite punishing on the bit and cheaper drill bits have been known to shatter when subjected to the pounding. Always use a slow rotational speed for drilling into harder materials to avoid overheating the tip and frequently withdraw the bit to remove any dust. Long Masonry drill bits (300 to 400mm) are available for drilling through masonry walls and bit sizes range from 4 to 16mm. Use a drill sharpener or grindstone to sharpen the tungsten carbide tip.

DIY Safety tips:

If a fuse blows for no obvious reason or an appliance is not working properly, switch off the appliance at the plug and unplug it before trying to find out why. If the fault can't be found or you are uncertain how to find the fault, get expert advice. The same principles apply to fuse boxes or circuit breakers - always switch off at the mains before you investigate and remember to replace the cover before switching back on.
Wear protective clothing including safety goggles, gloves and dust mask when working with potentially hazardous materials such as glass or spray paint. It is also advisable to wear a mask when working in a dusty environment e.g. sawing wood or MDF.

Don't wait until disaster strikes to find your stop-cocks and gate valves. Opening and closing them four times a year will ensure they easily work when you need them to. Don't let a blown fuse leave you in the dark: keep a repair kit nearby your mains fuse box, with a torch - check the batteries regularly - screwdrivers, spare fuses, bulbs and fuse wire, rubber gloves and insulated pliers, a trimming knife and insulating tape.

Never overload a plug with too a lot of plugs or adaptors. Do not allow cables and flexes to become kinked or frayed. Make sure plugs are undamaged and tightly closed with no loose connections and that cord grips are tightened. Make Sure plugs are correctly fused. Fuses protect cables and flexes from the effects of overheating caused by short circuits and overload.

Be sure you know the correct way to use all the tools. Many have very sharp blades.