Makita Drill Drivers

Makita DA312DWDE 12v Drill Driver

The Makita Cordless Angle Drill DA312DWDE is an excellent 12v Drill Driver custom designed for use in places where space is at a minimum and angles require a bit of ingenuity.

Product Features
Weight (kg): 1.4
Brand: Makita
Keyless/Keyed Chuck: Keyless
No. of Drill Speeds: 1
Power (Volts): 12
Product Type: Cordless Drills & Drivers
Corded/Cordless: Cordless
Drill Depth - Metal (mm): 10
Drill Depth - Wood (mm): 12
Specific Product Type: Angle Drills

Additional Information:

* 2 x 12v Ni-Mh batteries
* 10mm chuck
* Forward & reverse
* Variable speed
* Carry case

Wonderful examples of 12v Cordless Drill Drivers include the Black & Decker CD12CA 12v, Bosch PSB12VE-2 12v, DeWalt DC772KLV 12v, Hitachi 12DVF3 12v, Makita 6270DWPE3 12v, plus the Ryobi CHD1202 12v

In the event that 14.4v Cordless Drill Drivers are more suitable, then make sure to look at the Black & Decker Lithium Ion 14.4v, Bosch PSR14Li-2 Lithium Ion 14.4v, DeWalt DC731KA 14.4v, the Hitachi DS14DVF3 14.4v,Makita BHP442z 14.4v, and the Ryobi CHD-1441 14.4v

For coverage of your 18v Cordless Drill Drivers needs, compare prices of the Black & Decker CD18CA 18v, Bosch PSR18-2 Li-Ion 18v Drill Driver, DeWalt DC729KA 18v Drill Driver, Hitachi DS18DMR 18v Drill Driver, the Makita 6390DWPE3 18v Drill Driver or the Ryobi CCD-181M One+ 18v Drill Driver

How to be safe - DIY

A further vital thing to think about is the amount of voltage a cordless drill driver has as the higher the voltage the more speed and torque the drill may have. The speed and torque of a cordless drill driver may help to determine how easy and quick the drill is to use. Over the years the amount of voltage that these power tools have has increased and manufacturers such as Bosch and Hitachi now produce a range of cordless drill drivers including 12v, 14.4v and 18v. What needs to be considered here is that the more voltage the drill has the larger the battery may be thus affecting how heavy the drill may be.

SDS Drills come in two standard sizes and they are SDS Plus (10mm) and SDS-Max (18mm). These sizes relate the size of the shank. SDS Plus is the many common and can withstand a hammer of up to 4Kg, and SDS Max for hammers over 5Kg. SDS Plus grips the drill bit in two places whereas SDS Max grip in three places. With the SDS drill you can use a chuck adaptor that when used enables the use of standard drill bits for rotary drilling. It is wise to avoid SDS Drills that do not have a safety clutch. If the drill bit jams and is unable to turn a safety clutch may stop the drill body from spinning. This spinning may cause severe damage to the wrist and arm with the possibility of the drill being yanked from your hand, jumping out of the hole and coming into contact with a part of the body. A safety clutch could be high on your list of required features.

Drills come in three distinct handle styles. The many popular cordless models have the T-handle style where the handle is placed near the middle. The T-handle style distributes the weight for better balance and less wrist strain. Some people still prefer the more traditional pistol-grip style. The third style is the right-angle version, made for use where space is limited.

Factors such as temperature, the material being drilled, whether the drilling is nonstop or intermittent, and the whether the battery is at full charge or not may affect a cordless drill driver's battery charge. The standard time required to charge a battery pack may vary from one hour to overnight, depending on the type of tool and charger. Recharge when the drop in performance and power is noticeable. Don't wait until the tool quits working to recharge the battery.

All cordless drill drivers come with a battery charger, with recharge times ranging from 15 minutes to three hours. But faster isn't necessarily better. A contractor might depend on fast recharges, but slower recharging isn't usually a concern at home, especially should you have two batteries. What's more, there are drawbacks to fast charging. A quick recharge may damage a battery by generating excessive heat, unless it's a specially made unit. If you want a speedy recharge, go with a tool from Makita, Hitachi or Panasonic, whose "smart" chargers are equipped with temperature sensors and feedback circuitry that protect batteries. These units provide a charge in as little as nine minutes without battery damage.

Check out drill drivers in DIY centres noting their weight and balance. Try out vertical and horizontal drilling positions to see how comfortable you feel. Contoured grips and rubber cushioning on some models make them very comfortable, even when you're applying direct palm pressure. While you're at it, see how easy it is to change clutch settings and operate the keyless chuck.

An electric or portable (battery powered) drill can be a scary thing. But they aren’t hard to use. The most common drill drivers come in a pistol shape, making them easy to hold and use. The drill has a trigger you squeeze in order to make the drill bit rotate. Sometimes there is also a safety button located on the pistol handle that has to be pressed at the same time you squeeze the trigger in order to make the drill bit rotate. The battery pack is usually inserted into a docking station on the bottom of the pistol handle. Between uses the battery pack is charged in another docking station which is connected to an electrical outlet.

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 many 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 near 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 made for metal should you are drilling through metal and select a bit made for wood when drilling through wood. Using the incorrect bit may 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 strain the drill bit through the hole. Try to keep the drill as perpendicular to the material as possible.

Also known as a wood or dowel bit, a spur point bit has a central point and two raised spurs that help keep the bit drilling straight. The bit cuts timber very fast when used in a power drill and leaves a clean sided hole. They are ideal for drilling holes for dowels as the sides of the holes are clean and parallel. Sizes range from 3 to 10mm. Spur point bits could only be used for drilling wood or some plastics. Sharpen the point and spurs with a fine file or edge of a fine grindstone; the angle between the point and spurs could be 90°.

DIY Safety tips:

Use a voltage tester to check the power to the wires or connections are off before touching them. Check your work thoroughly before restoring power to the circuit. If you are not certain, seek professional help. Remember the golden rule ... " If you don’t know – ask".
Always use the correct tools for the job. It is worth investing in high quality equipment as this may be safer and may probably do the job faster.

Don't wait until disaster strikes to find your stop-cocks and gate valves. Opening and closing them four times a year may ensure they easily work when you need them to. Don't let a blown fuse leave you in the dark: keep a repair kit near 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.

Do not work with electricity in damp or wet conditions. If you MUST, always use an RCD. Always place the cable of a hedge trimmer or mower over your shoulder and keep it behind you at all times.

Wear safety goggles whenever there may be a danger of flying debris - for example when using power tools.

Makita BHP442z 14.4v Drill Driver

Makita have hit the right notes with yet another great product: this time its the Makita BHP442Z 14.4v Cordless Drill Driver - a compact and sturdy drill capable of offering everything the budding DIY enthusiast or serious DIY professional could ask for.

Features:
- Two mechanical gears
- Forward / Reverse rotation
- Variable speed trigger
- Electronic brake
- Job light

Specifications:
Max. in steel - 13mm
Max. in wood - 32mm
Max. in masonry - 13mm
Torque settings - 16
Max torque S /H - 30 /44Nm
Blows per minute - Hi: 0 to 21000bpm, Lo: 0 to 6000bpm
No load speed - Hi: 1400rpm, Lo: 0 to 400rpm
Net weight - 1.7kg