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Ryobi CHD1442 14.4v Drill Driver

The Ryobi CHD1442 14.4v Drill Driver, like it's brother the Ryobie CHD1441 14.4v is a great and versatile drill driver encompassing all the features you may be looking for in a home DIY tool.

Features:
- Fast changing 24 torque settings
- On board bit storage for added convenience
- Magnetic screw tray
- 10mm keyless chuck for quick and easy bit changes
- 2 gear ranges for high and low speed drilling applications
- Forward /Reverse Switch
- Variable speed trigger
- Gripzone overmould technologyfor improved comfort with a good grip

Specifications:
Keyless chuck- 10 mm
No load speed- 0 to 350rpm, 0 to1250rpm

Max drilling capacities:
Wood- 20 mm
Steel- 10 mm
Torque settings- 24
Max Torque- 27Nm
Weight- 2.2 kg

Wonderful examples of 12v Cordless Drill Drivers include the Black & Decker CD12CA 12v, Bosch PSR 12v, DeWalt DC772KLV 12v, Hitachi 12DVF3 12v, Makita 6319DWDE3 12v, and the Ryobi CHD1201 12v

In Case 14.4v Cordless Drill Drivers are more suitable, then be sure to peruse the Black & Decker CP142KB 14.4v Drill Driver, Bosch PSR 14.4v Drill Driver, DeWalt DC757KA 14.4v Drill Driver, the Hitachi DSDL Li-Ion 14.4v Drill Driver,Makita 6280DZ 14.4v Drill Driver, and the Ryobi CCD-1441 14.4v Drill Driver

To adapt to your 18v Cordless Drill Drivers desires, compare prices of the
Black & Decker CD18CA 18v, Bosch GSR 18v, DeWalt DC759KB 18v, Hitachi DS18DL 18v, the Makita BDF452z 18v or the Ryobi CHP-1802M One+ 18v

Drill Driver DIY - Safety Tips

Power tools have changed the way in which we carry out our everyday DIY work 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.

Electric rotary drill drivers are made mainly for drilling metal and wood. This type of drill is normally small and compact. Motor sizes range from around 500 watts. The lower wattage motors are ok for drilling small holes or minimal use, the more powerful motored machines might cope with larger size holes and more frequent use. The chuck size is another thing to check, the smaller drill drivers have a chuck which might only accept drill bits up to 10mm diameter the larger chuck size is 13mm.

Before cordless drill drivers arrived, most drills had pistol grips, where the handle is behind the motor like the handle of a gun. But most of today's cordless models are equipped with a T-handle: The handle base flares to stop hand slippage and accommodate a battery. Because the battery is centered under the weight and bulk of the motor, a T-handle provides better overall balance, particularly in heavier drills. Also, T-handle drills might often get into tighter spaces because your hand is out of the way in the centre of the drill. But for heavy-duty drilling and driving large screws, a pistol grip does let you apply pressure higher up — almost directly behind the bit — allowing you to put more strain on the work.

Cordless drill drivers are measured in volts. Drills are available in everything from around 2 volts (for a cordless screwdriver) to the newest 24-volt tools. Higher voltage means heavier weight so consider buying a tool that might meet 80-90% of your needs. Twelve to 14.4 volt models are the most popular, and they might usually meet most homeowner's work needs. Corded drills are measured in amps. Generally, a higher amperage motor means more power.

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

Check out drill drivers in DIY centres noting their weight and balance. Try out vertical and horizontal drilling positions to see how comfortable you feel. Contoured grips and rubber cushioning on some models make them very comfortable, even when you're applying direct palm pressure. While you're at it, see how easy it is to change clutch settings and operate the keyless chuck.

Drilling a hole isn't rocket science but it might be quite frustrating should you don't know how to do it. For example, should you try to use a wood auger bit to drill a hole in metal you'll ruin the bit, score the metal and possibly injure yourself in the process. Drilling a hole correctly, however, is something you might easily accomplish with a little practice.

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 most 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 made for metal should you are drilling through metal and select a bit made for wood when drilling through wood. Using the incorrect bit might 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 strain the drill bit through the hole. Try to keep the drill as perpendicular to the material as possible.

As the name suggests masonry bits are made for drilling into brick, block, stone, quarry tiles or concrete. The cutting tip is often made from tungsten carbide bonded to a spiralled steel shaft. Some masonry drill bits are described as 'durium tipped', this term refers to a highly durable silicon bronze alloy used instead of tungsten as the cutting point. Masonry bits are usually used in a power drill; although they might be used with a lot of effort in a hand brace. Most masonry bits might be used with a hammer action power drill driver, but always check as the action is quite punishing on the bit and cheaper bits have been known to shatter when subjected to the pounding. Always use a slow rotational speed for drilling into harder materials to avoid overheating the tip and frequently withdraw the bit to remove any dust. Long Masonry bits (300 to 400mm) are available for drilling through masonry walls and bit sizes range from 4 to 16mm. Use a drill sharpener or grindstone to sharpen the tungsten carbide tip.

DIY Safety tips:

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 dangerous. Switch off the power and remove the fuse for the relevant circuit before carrying out any work, or inspecting, either it, or the appliances connected to it. Never inspect, or carry out work on, any part of the system with the power on. Make sure that power cannot be inadvertently restored by someone else.
Wear protective clothing including safety goggles, gloves and dust mask when working with potentially hazardous materials such as glass or spray paint. It is also advisable to wear a mask when working in a dusty environment e.g. sawing wood or MDF.

Always keep a chemical fire extinguisher in the house. Never use water to put out a fire in an electrical appliance. Gas and electrical work is best left to a registered professional.

Take extra care with old paint. Some old paint could give off harmful dust and pose a poisoning hazard should ingested by small children. You must not burn off old paint or rub it down with dry sandpaper or a power sander; you should clean up properly, using a high efficiency industrial vacuum cleaner with heavy duty filters. Have a basic First Aid kit accessible.

Only wash with proprietary skin cleaners. Do not use solvents or other chemicals. Do not eat, smoke or drink while handling materials and wash before meals and snacks. Never dispose of chemicals into the drains. Dispose of rubbish carefully. Lay oily rags out flat outside to dry to avoid the possibility of spontaneous combustion.

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