https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 11:38:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/power-drill-recommendations#post-1611603 Sun, 04 May 2014 10:58:28 +0000 Cole 1611603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh and definitely go in and ask, they are super helpful and can show you the difference between the million choices. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/power-drill-recommendations#post-1611602 Sun, 04 May 2014 10:57:29 +0000 Cole 1611602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love our dewalt one. You don't need eye wear unless you are drilling with a large drill bit (circumference) or maybe an odd material like brick I might throw on some cheap sunglasses. I can't remember if ours came with any bits or not. Our black and Decker electric screw driver came with a few screw driver heads. It will be clearly marked on the box. We bought a basic set that covers most of our needs for maybe $20 and then have purchased special ones as needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/power-drill-recommendations#post-1611433 Sun, 04 May 2014 09:09:02 +0000 Katrocap 1611433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purplepumps: @oliviabolivia: @leialou: Thanks! I was thinking about getting cordless because our outlets are in inconvenient places in the house.</p> <p>@blackbird: I had been planning on buying it online, but maybe going into a Lowe's would be helpful for recommendations. I just hate feeling like I don't know what I'm talking about in-person. I don't mind on HB! :happy: </p> <p>This may be a silly question, but do I need to wear goggles/protective eye wear?</p> <p>ETA: Another silly question - do I need to buy drill bits separately? Or do they usually come with drills? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/power-drill-recommendations#post-1611400 Sun, 04 May 2014 08:46:50 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1611400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely get cordless. You'll inevitably need the drill just far enough from an outlet and then have to go find an extension cord. I'd also recommend getting a hammer drill. They're much more powerful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/power-drill-recommendations#post-1611395 Sun, 04 May 2014 08:42:22 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1611395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the DeWalt cordless drill that we have. DeWalt is a good brand. So is Makita and Bosch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/power-drill-recommendations#post-1611393 Sun, 04 May 2014 08:41:55 +0000 blackbird 1611393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can't go wrong with a black and decker. It's what we use around the house. Lowes is very helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/power-drill-recommendations#post-1611389 Sun, 04 May 2014 08:40:16 +0000 PurplePumps 1611389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're just doing small jobs not really requiring drilling, but just screw/unscrewing, they have cordless screw drivers that would be easy to use: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-AS6NG-Alkaline-Screwdriver/dp/B004HY3APW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1399210647&#038;sr=8-3&#038;keywords=cordless+screwdriver" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-AS6NG-Alkaline-Screwdriver/dp/B004HY3APW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1399210647&#038;sr=8-3&#038;keywords=cordless+screwdriver</a><br /> If you need a bit more, then you could go with a more standard power drill: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-LDX112C-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion/dp/B004443WVW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1399210604&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=battery+power+drill" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-LDX112C-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion/dp/B004443WVW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1399210604&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=battery+power+drill</a> and just keep the setting low, if it's not enough power, it'll kick and catch, then you just know you need to turn it up a bit more.<br /> Personally, I dont like cordless battery power cause I hate dealing with a battery and it losing charge. Definitely have a back up battery charged up on hand, but dont do a corded drill either. Those are scary powerful and alot easier to do damage with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/power-drill-recommendations#post-1611357 Sun, 04 May 2014 07:54:43 +0000 Katrocap 1611357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never used a power drill before, but should bite the bullet and get one so I can actually install and fix things in our house. Any recommendations for basic power drills for a beginner (who is a little scared of using a drill)? </p>