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)?
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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: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-AS6NG-Alkaline-Screwdriver/dp/B004HY3APW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1399210647&sr=8-3&keywords=cordless+screwdriver
If you need a bit more, then you could go with a more standard power drill: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-LDX112C-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion/dp/B004443WVW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399210604&sr=8-1&keywords=battery+power+drill 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.
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. -
Can't go wrong with a black and decker. It's what we use around the house. Lowes is very helpful!
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I love the DeWalt cordless drill that we have. DeWalt is a good brand. So is Makita and Bosch.
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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.
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@purplepumps: @oliviabolivia: @leialou: Thanks! I was thinking about getting cordless because our outlets are in inconvenient places in the house.
@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!
This may be a silly question, but do I need to wear goggles/protective eye wear?
ETA: Another silly question - do I need to buy drill bits separately? Or do they usually come with drills?
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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.
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Oh and definitely go in and ask, they are super helpful and can show you the difference between the million choices.
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