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Bosch GSR144-23 14.4v Drill Driver

Bosch GSR14.4-23 Drill Driver 14.4V: A small and versatile 14.4V Drill Driver for work in tight spaces and overhead. Lightweight but powerful. Includes lock-on switch.

Specifications:
No Load Speed: 0-400/1400rpm
Capacity In Steel: 12 mm
Capacity In Wood: 26 mm
No. Torque Settings: 5 Torque Settings + Drilling
Electric Brake: Yes
Drill Speed: 2-Speed Variable & Reverse
No.of Batteries: 3 x 1.5Ah Ni-Cd Batteries
Charge Time: 2 hr
Chuck Type: 10mm Keyless Chuck
Weight (incl.batteries): 1.6 kg

Typical examples of 12v Cordless Drill Drivers include the Black & Decker CP12KB 12v Drill Driver, Bosch PSR 12v Drill Driver, DeWalt DC727KA 12v Drill Driver, Hitachi 12DVF3 12v Drill Driver, Makita 6319DWDE3 12v Drill Driver, and also the Ryobi CHD1202 12v Drill Driver

In the event that 14.4v Cordless Drill Drivers are more your thing, then be sure to review the Black & Decker Lithium Ion 14.4v Drill Driver, Bosch PSR 14.4v Drill Driver, DeWalt DC731KA 14.4v Drill Driver, the Hitachi DS14DVF3 14.4v Drill Driver,Makita BHP442z 14.4v Drill Driver, or the Ryobi CHD-1441 14.4v Drill Driver

To adapt to your 18v Cordless Drill Drivers needs, go ahead and review the
Black & Decker CD18CA 18v, Bosch PSR18VE-2 18v, DeWalt DC729KA 18v, Hitachi DS18DFL 18v, the Makita BDF452RFE 18v or the Ryobi CHP-1802 18v

Power tools have revolutionised 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.

SDS (Special Direct System) 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 most 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 might 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 may be high on your list of required features.

Consider choosing a drill driver with an adjustable clutch setting. The clutch reacts to the resistance of the screw, which changes as the density of the material changes, allowing you to drill holes of uniform depth. Adjusted properly on identical scrap material, a clutch might keep you from driving a screw too deep, which makes this feature indispensable for beginners. An adjustable clutch might also reduce the possibility of stripping a screw head or snapping a screw off altogether.

A reversible drill is a must should you plan on using the drill with screwdriver bits. Torque is the term used to describe the rotational force exerted by the drill. Today's higher voltage cordless drill drivers may provide nearly the same amount of torque as a corded model. Yes, bigger is better, but increased power almost always brings increased size and weight. Unless you plan on drilling with large self-feeding or auger drill bits, think about a more compact model with a lower torque. Because there is no industry standard for measuring torque, be aware that you cannot compare the torque ratings of drill drivers from one brand to another.

Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries represent the latest breakthrough in batteries. They're smaller and run longer than standard nickel-cadmium (Nicad) batteries. NiMH batteries also pose less of a hazard when it comes to disposal than Nicads because they don't contain any cadmium, which is highly toxic. Makita, Bosch, Hitachi and DeWalt offer NiMH batteries, and other manufacturers may soon produce these power cells too.

Lithium-ion batteries might 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 might cause it to ignite or explode, and as such, any attempt to open or modify a Li-ion battery's casing or circuitry is dangerous. Li-ion batteries contain safety devices that protect the cells inside from abuse, and, should damaged, might cause the battery to ignite or explode.

For most applications around the house a small set of common twist drill bits may normally serve your needs. You'll also need a drill to turn the drill 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 should working with metal, a centre punch and a hammer. The first and most important step is marking where you want the hole. You might also use a scribe on wood or plastic. Sometimes even a pencil may work well. As long as you might 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 might 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 might 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 might 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 should not stop the splintering.

Although not a true 'drill', countersink drill bits are used in a power or hand drill to form the conical recess for the heads of countersunk screws. These drill bits tend to be manufactured for use on soft materials such as timber and plastics, not metals. When used with a power drill to counter sink an existing hole, the bit tends to 'chatter', leaving a rough surface. Better results may be obtained should the countersink bit is used before the hole is drilled, then take care to ensure that the hole is in the centre of the countersunk depression. Countersinks are available with fitted handles so that they might be used by hand twisting, often easier than changing the bit in the drill when only a relatively few holes need countersinking. Sharpening might be difficult, but might be done with a fine triangular file. Tile drill bits are those drill bits used for drilling ceramic tiles and glass. They have a ground tungsten carbide tip. They might be used with a hand drill, but are best used in a variable speed power drill on a slow speed. When drilling glass, some form of lubricant (i.e. turpentine or white spirit) may be used to keep the tip cool. Ceramic tiles might also be drilled using a masonry bit should it is used at slow speed and without hammer action. Sharpening is difficult because of the hard tungsten carbide and curved cutting edge. With care and patience, a blunt edge might be made good using an oilstone. Intended for power drill use only, the centre point locates the bit and the flat steel on either side cuts away the timber.

DIY Safety tips:

Always unplug an appliance before working on it and always use the correct fuse for the circuit or appliance. Fitting a fuse of incorrect rating is dangerous. As an additional precaution, wear rubber soled shoes. This may provide a measure of insulation between you and the ground.
When fixing or checking electrical appliances or connections, always turn off the power and remove the fuse or circuit breaker (MCB). If you're fixing an electrical appliance, turn off the appliance at the plug and pull out the plug. Wear rubber-soled shoes when working on electrics. Cover electrical switches which are broken. Switch off at the mains and remove the fuse to that line, and keep it with you, so even should the power is switched on accidentally the line may stay dead and not you, while you carry out a job. The tapes are a reminder for you and a warning to others. Call in professional help should you do not know what you are doing.

When using a power drill, pick a model that has a plastic non-conducting body. Unplug the drill before fitting parts and remove the chuck key before switching it on. Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewellery, which could get caught in the drill.

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.

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