Cordless drill

[johnny37]

I have just bought a Worx 24v cordless drill. I wanted something pretty robust as my previous drills did not seem to last long. To my surpise it is pretty heavy. Does the power make it heavier? Would a 18v or 14v be easier to handle? I can take it back but the special half price offer ends on tuesday.

[Clanad]

If you'll notice the difference in the battery size you'll see the reason for most of the extra weight. The drill will be somewhat larger but not significantly. I've used an 18V for years and have found very little that it won't do. I suspect the weight difference between it and a 24v probably wouldn't be all that noticeable though...

However, the battery is the key to whether or not you'll get satisfactory service out of th etool. The key will be the Amp/hour rating of the battery. If it's not up around 3 amp/hour rating the battery won't last, will be difficult to charge and have it hold a charge. The "Specials" we see here in the U.S. are usually as cheap as they are due to the quality of the battery. I have friends in the construction business that would rather have a good 18v with Nickel Metal Hydride batteries that a 24 V with the older Nickel Cadmium ones. The Lithium Ion batteries are found some of the more expensive drills of all sizes and provide longer lasting power and quicker rechargeing...

Check the label on the battery or drill to see what kind of amp/hour rating you have and then make your decision... Best of luck!.

[scotman]

I can only support Clanad's posting. Higher voltages will usually be matched with a (slightly) larger motor but the main weight component will be the battery pack itself. Ease of use also depends on balance.
As in life quality is better than quantity

[johnny37]

Thanks.

The weight is 14v/2.3k, 18v/2.5k, 24v/2.95k.

The rating is 1.7A/h, N-cd. Everything you said to steer clear of, Clanad!!. The spec does list batteries with higher ratings, up to 2.0A/h, but these are obviously not used in the UK version of the tool.

It looked like a bargain but now Im not so sure. As you said, Scotman, quantity is not a gurantee of quality, although it does look and feel a mean piece of kit.

I will have to do some more research, now that I know what to look for.

[scotman]

Let us know what you decide to buy. I may be in the market for something similar soon.

[nonomaybe]

I reckon johnny that 1.7 amps is as good as you'll get if that is a "bargain" priced machine. If you are Morphing into a hardcore user it will be worth paying extra for a higher amperage.I recently bought a dinky Ryobi screwdriver and it has plenty of torque, I'm very pleased with it.