Compare Prices - Black & Decker PS142KB 14.4v

Black & Decker PS142KB 14.4v Drill Driver

Compare prices for the Black & Decker PS142KB 14.4v Drill Driver

The Black & Decker Ps142Kb 14.4v Autoselect Cordless Drill Driver is a truly intelligent piece of DIY tool. Just pick the desitred job and the drill will automatically adjust to the right setting. This makes it perfect for drilling into wood, metal or masonry and screw driving applications.

Features:
- 14.4V CORDLESS DRILL WITH AUTOSELECT® TECHNOLOGY
- Variable speed for controlled drilling and screw driving
- Battery level indicator lets you know how much battery charge remains at any time
- Single sleeve, metal, keyless chuck makes bit changing quick and simple
- Easy, quick change of batteries due to new slide pack battery locking system
- One hour charge time
- Single sleeved Chuck
- 11 Clutch positions

Specifications:
Voltage: 14.4v
Battery type: Slide-pack
Capacity: 1.5 Ah x 2
Charge time: 1hr
Chuck Size 10mm

Drill Options

Superb examples of 12v Cordless Drill Drivers include the Black & Decker CP12KB 12v, Bosch PSR 12v, DeWalt DC727KA 12v, Hitachi 12DVF3 12v, Makita 6319DWDE3 12v, and including the Ryobi CHD1201 12v

In the event that 14.4v Cordless Drill Drivers are more your thing, then make sure to take a peek at the Black & Decker CD14CA 14.4v Drill Driver, Bosch PSR 14.4v Drill Driver, DeWalt DC731KBV 14.4v Drill Driver, the Hitachi DSDL Li-Ion 14.4v Drill Driver,Makita BHP442RFE14.4v Drill Driver, and the Ryobi CCD-1441 14.4v Drill Driver

To cover your your 18v Cordless Drill Drivers requirements, compare prices of the
Black & Decker CD18CA 18v, Bosch PSR18-2 Li-Ion 18v Drill Driver, DeWalt DC759KB 18v Drill Driver, Hitachi DS18DFL 18v Drill Driver, the Makita 6390DWPE3 18v Drill Driver or the Ryobi CHP-1802 18v Drill Driver

Drill Safety Tips

In the world of cordless drill drivers, power is measured in battery voltage. Higher voltage means more torque-spinning strength to beat resistance. Over the last decade, top-end voltage has increased from 9.6 to 18V, but the range of models include 6, 7.2, 9.6, 12, 14.4 and 18V. Today's higher-voltage drill drivers have enough power to bore big holes in framing lumber and flooring. That's impressive muscle. But the trade-off for power is weight. A typical 9.6V drill weighs 3 1/2 lbs, while an 18V model weighs up to 10 lbs.

There are a lot of types of drill on the market place today, rotary drills, drill drivers, hammer drills, SDS drills designed for drilling brick, concrete, masonry, metal and wood. You may pick 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 utilized mainly on building sites, 240 volt tools for home use may be utilized 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.

An adjustable clutch is what separates electric from cordless drill drivers. Located just behind the chuck, the clutch disengages the drive shaft of the drill, making a clicking sound, when a preset level of resistance is reached. The result is that the motor is still turning, but the screwdriver bit isn't. A clutch offers you control so you don't strip a screw or overdrive it once it's snug. It also helps protect the motor when a lot of resistance is met in driving a screw or tightening a bolt. The number of separate clutch settings varies on the drill; better drill drivers have at least 24 settings. With that a lot of clutch settings, you may really fine-tune the power a drill driver delivers. Settings with the lowest numbers are for small screws, higher numbers are for larger screws. Many clutches also have a drill setting, which allows the motor to drive the bit at full power.

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.

Depending on the choice of material for the anode, cathode, and electrolyte the voltage, capacity, life, and safety of a lithium ion battery may 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 devices they power. Li-ion batteries are lighter than other equivalent secondary batteries, often much lighter.

Lithium-ion batteries may rupture, ignite, or explode when exposed to high temperature environments, for example in an area that is prone to prolonged direct sunlight. Short-circuiting a Li-ion battery may cause it to ignite or explode, and as such, any attempt to open or modify a Li-ion battery's casing or circuitry is hazardous. Li-ion batteries contain safety devices that protect the cells inside from abuse, and, if damaged, may cause the battery to ignite or explode.

For many applications around the house a small set of common twist bits may normally serve your needs. You'll also need a drill to turn the bits and some tools to measure and mark where you want the hole. This includes a ruler or tape measure, a pencil or scribe and if working with metal, a centre punch and a hammer. The first and most important step is marking where you want the hole. You may also use a scribe on wood or plastic. Sometimes even a pencil may work well. As long as you may see your marks and they don't rub off when working your material it doesn't normally matter. Without a punch mark, the bit would drift around. If it did eventually catch, it would quite likely be in the wrong location.

There may be occasions when you have to drill a hole at an angle. In these cases drill carefully. You may draw a pencil line on the material noting the angle and then try to follow that pencil guide as you drill. There are also angle guides you may use. Place these over the spot you want drilled with the guide calibrated at the correct angle. Insert the drill bit into the guide and drill away. If you are drilling completely through the material when the drill bit begins to exit out the other side of the material be careful, especially with wood. The drill bit exiting the wood may splinter the wood around the exit point. If it may show, you might want to sand it smooth. Better yet stop the splintering by covering the exit point with masking or duct tape. The tape may decrease if not stop the splintering.

Used for cutting large, fixed, diameter holes in wood or plastic a hole saw may usually cut up to a depth of 18mm though deeper versions are available. Best utilized in a power drill at low speed as the blade saws its way through the material. Sharpening may be undertaken with a fine triangular file - as for an ordinary saw. Like the Hole Saw above, combination saws may cut large holes but they consist of a number of different sized round saw blades, usually ranging from about 25 to 62mm in diameter. Normally the blade are secures by a radial screw in the 'head' with all blades other than the desired sized being removed before the screw is inserted to secure the required diameter blade. Best utilized in a power drill at low speed as the blade saws it's way through the material. Sharpening may be undertaken with a fine triangular file and 'setter' as for an ordinary saw. Forstner bits are utilized to form holes with a flat bottom, such as for kitchen cupboard hinges. Best utilized in a power drill held in a drill stand as there's little in the way of a central point. If utilized freehand, the positioning is difficult to control as there is no central pilot bit. Sharpening of the bit may be undertaken on an oilstone or with a fine file. A Wood Auger bit is ideal when drilling large-diameter, deep holes in wood or thick man-made boards. Generally an Auger bit may only be utilized in a hand brace. The bit may cut a clean and deep, flat bottomed holes. The single spur cuts and defines the edge of the hole while the chisel-like cutting edge removes the waste within the previously cut circle. The threaded centre bites into the wood and pulls the bit into the timber. This 'pulling' action means that the bit is really unsuitable for use in a power drill.

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".
Store tools in a safe place, out of the way of children and pets. Keep them in a box or a rack. When using knives, always cut away from you. Use a baton as a guide and run a sharp knife along the edge of it. Always store knives securely.

Keep your head: if any of your tools has a loose head or handle, replace the whole tool or have it repaired by a professional. Keep a tool box tidy for easy access and always use the cover guards which come with tools such as saws, knives and chisel blades. Buy equipment and household appliances which are made to a British or European standard or carry an approved product quality and safety mark. There may be a label on the product.

New appliances have to be supplied with a plug that is fused in accordance with manufacturers' instructions. Always follow manufacturers' recommendations for fuses, or seek expert help. Check older appliances such as electric blankets and Christmas tree lights. 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. 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. If you need to change a mains fuse, check the correct rating for that circuit - the blown fuse might have been incorrect in the first place. Using a thicker fuse wire than the correct rating is hazardous.

Keep children and pets away from the work area. Store all tools and materials out of their reach. Many products are toxic.