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Choose the drilling machine that suits you

Do-it-yourselfers are divided into different categories, but in our experience there are actually only two types: people who sometimes take up tools because something needs to be hung or repaired, and handymen who enjoy their hobby. For the first type, tools are just tools, while the serious do-it-yourselfer delves deeper into the range and will go for professional quality rather than for a low price.

For both categories, we list a number of points here to help you choose a suitable drill.

The best drill for the occasional handyman

For this group, a light machine for drilling and screwing is usually sufficient. A cordless screwdriver, or a simple model on mains power, like this Makita.

Things to pay attention to when purchasing are the power, the torque and for cordless tools the capacity. A power rating of 450 – 600 Watts is sufficient for most jobs, and a 1.5 Ah battery (Amps per hour) has enough capacity to complete those jobs in one go. The torque, expressed in Newton meters (Nm), is decisive for the power of the machine: the higher the torque, the heavier the work it can handle. You will not need more than 54 Nm.

hA solid cordless drill for ‘every now and then’ use is the Bosch PSR Universal. Bosch is indeed a brand that emphatically implements the separation between hobbyists and professionals in its range.

And yes, for half the price there is also a wide choice of drills, but Klium is not active on this hobby market. In our assortment you will find only tools of professional quality level.

Tip: If you do not use your drill very often, you probably will not make any special demands on the accessories. The purchase of a complete set – machine, drills and accessories in a case – can then be an attractive option financially.

The best drill for the serious do-it-yourselfer

Between this group of customers and professionals, we see little difference at Klium. They both orient themselves extensively before making a purchase, inquire about things like service and warranty and have a clear wish list. The most expensive, most specialized machines will not be interesting for this group, but the wide range of professional all-round drills is the range from which they make their choice. Drills in this category not only have sufficient power and torque for heavy jobs, but are also made to keep on performing day after day. For example, nowadays they all have a carbon brushless motor, which has a positive effect on both durability and performance. With the increasingly powerful battery technology, the differences in power and weight between cordless drills and machines on mains power are becoming ever smaller. As a result, professionals are increasingly opting for cordless.

A good professional ‘entry model’ is DeWalt cordless drill and for the heavier work, you can think of this 950 Watt Milwaukee machine, images from both of them are show below.

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