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DeWalt DW965K 12v Drill Driver

If you need to drill holes or drive screws in confined spaces, the DeWalt DW965K-2 12v Drill Driver is just the ticket. The distance of this superb 3/8-inch 12-volt right angle drill from top to chuck tip is only 4 inches. The three-position rubber padded switch allows the user to adjust their hand for optimised responsiveness and comfortable use. The DW965K offers a no-load speed of 0 to 400 / 0 to 1,200 rpm with a maximum torque of 180 in./lbs. The kit includes the tool, two DW9072 batteries, a charger, and kit box.

Product Description:
12V, Heavy Duty 3/8" 10MM Right Angle Drill & Driver Kit, 180 Inch LB Maximum Torque, Multi-Grip Rubber Trigger.

Specifications:

- Dual speed gearbox with reverse mode.
- Multiple grip soft touch switch.
- High perfomance fan cooled motor.
- Keyless chuck with electronic brake.
- Power Output 190 Watts
- No. Load Speed 0-400/0-1200 rpm.
- No. Speeds: 2: Variable and reversing
- Max. Torque 20Nm.
- Maximum Drilling Capacities.
- Wood 25 mm
- Metal 10 mm
- Weight. 2.0Kg.

Choose that Perfect Drill!

Perfect examples of 12v Cordless Drill Drivers include the Black & Decker CD12CA 12v Drill Driver, Bosch PSR 12v Drill Driver, DeWalt DC727KA 12v Drill Driver, Hitachi 12DVF3 12v Drill Driver, Makita 312DWDE3 12v Drill Driver, and also the Ryobi CHD1202 12v Drill Driver

In the event that 14.4v Cordless Drill Drivers are more suitable, then be sure to peruse the Black & Decker Lithium Ion 14.4v Drill Driver, Bosch PSR14Li-2 Lithium Ion 14.4v Drill Driver, DeWalt DC757KA 14.4v Drill Driver, the Hitachi DSDL Li-Ion 14.4v Drill Driver,Makita BDF442RFE 14.4v Drill Driver, and the Ryobi CHD-1441 14.4v Drill Driver

For coverage of your 18v Cordless Drill Drivers desires, why not view
Black & Decker CD18CA 18v, Bosch PSR18-2 Li-Ion 18v Drill Driver, DeWalt DC759KB 18v Drill Driver, Hitachi DS18DMR 18v Drill Driver, the Makita 6390DWPE3 18v Drill Driver or the Ryobi CHP-1802 18v Drill Driver

DIY: DIS - SAFE!

The initial aspect you may look at when selecting a cordless drill driver may be the battery pack as the more volts your cordless drill driver has the more torque you will get. This essentially means that the motor will spin faster creating more power. The only drawback with this is that the more volts your drill has the heavier it will be.

An SDS (Special Direct System) drill uses a unique type of chuck that does not require any tightening. The special SDS drill bits simply slot into place and are held until released. Hammer action is available on SDS type drills, however it is achieved using a slightly different method over the more traditional Hammer Drill. The SDS drill bit moves within the chuck itself rather than the more conventional method of having the whole chuck move. This is due to the way the SDS drill bit is held within the chuck. The SDS drill bit has short grooves running along the length of its body that the chuck clips into. These grooves allow the bit to move in and out and when pressure is applied to the end of the bit within the chuck the bit is forced out slightly creating the hammer action. Some SDS Drills have rotary stop which is able to switch off the rotary action and leave just hammer action allowing the drill to be used as a breaker or demolition hammer with a suitable chisel bit. 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 will prevent 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 may be high on your list of required features.

Any tool may feel like an extension of your hand. The tool may feel great while standing in the store aisle but try to imagine what it will feel like after a few hours of use. While in the store make sure all controls are convenient, and check to see if the forward/reverse and high/low speed switches in particular are easy to use.

Drilling softwood, hardwood, metal, and masonry all require different drill speeds. Harder materials or larger drill bits have to be worked at lower speed. Conversely, softer materials and smaller drill bits may be used at higher speeds. Look for a drill with variable speed. Variable speed allows the user to control the bit speed, indispensable when you plan on working different materials and accessories.

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 speedy recharge may damage a battery by generating excessive heat, unless it's a specially designed 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.

Unlike Ni-Cd batteries, lithium-ion batteries may be charged early and often. However, should they are not used for a long time, they may be brought to a charge level of around 40% - 60%. Li-ion batteries may be kept cool. Ideally they are stored in a refrigerator. Aging will take its toll much faster at high temperatures. The high temperatures found in cars cause lithium-ion batteries to degrade rapidly. Storing a Li-ion battery at the correct temperature and charge makes all the difference in maintaining its storage capacity. It is significantly beneficial to avoid storing a lithium-ion battery at full charge. A Li-ion battery stored at 40% charge will last a lot of times longer than one stored at 100% charge, particularly at higher temperatures.

When drilling deep or large holes, it is best to drill a small pilot hole first. This is very helpful when drilling deep holes because it's sometimes easier to keep the hole straight with a smaller bit. A larger bit will then normally follow the pilot hole. When drilling larger holes, especially in metal, the pilot hole opens an area in the metal to accommodate the tip of the larger bit so the cutting surfaces may more easily reach the uncut metal. Once you've drilled your hole, you'll probably find a burr on the back surface of your material. This may be removed by lightly drilling the back side of the hole with a larger bit. If the material is thin, such as sheet metal, instead of a burr you may find the material is actually distorted leaving a ragged hole. This be stopped by sandwiching the material between two pieces of wood before you drill the hole. As with all tools, exercise caution, wear safety equipment and learn to use the tools properly.

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 appropriate material for the material you are drilling. Select a bit designed for metal should you are drilling through metal and select a bit designed for wood when drilling through wood. Using the incorrect bit will 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 pressure the drill bit through the hole. Try to keep the drill as perpendicular to the material as possible.

Learning how to sharpen drill bits is cost effective, it better to keep a bit sharp by occasional sharpening rather than waiting until it becomes really blunt. A sharp bit cuts better with less effort whether used in a power or hand drill. A sharp bit will also give a cleaner hole.

DIY Safety tips:

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. If the fault can't be found or you are uncertain how to find the fault, get expert advice. 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.
Always use the correct tools for the job. It is worth investing in high quality equipment as this will be safer and will probably do the job faster.

Take extra care when removing artex or textured paint from walls as these materials may contain asbestos. Safety precautions must be followed when handling and disposing of asbestos. Contact your local environmental health department for advice.

Never overload a plug with too a lot of plugs or adaptors. Do not allow cables and flexes to become kinked or frayed. Make sure plugs are undamaged and tightly closed with no loose connections and that cord grips are tightened. Ensure plugs are correctly fused. Fuses protect cables and flexes from the effects of overheating caused by short circuits and overload.

Be sure to double check the safety and condition of any working platform. Make sure that it may not move or give way. Never use ladders on top of working platforms.

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