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Tuesday, November 03, 2015

Drafting Table Quarterback: Power Drill Teardown

Core77: In this installment of the Drafting Table Quarterback, we have a side-by-side comparison of two products near and dear to any design student, homeowner or design professional: Two 18v cordless power drills. We picked these Ryobi P271 and the Makita XPH012 not because they are the most popular or highest rated. We selected two entry level products, not made by the same parent company.

1 comment:

Daniel S said...

To some extent, this article is pointless. While I appreciate an in depth look at the inner workings of the drills, this article doesn’t really tell me anything that would help me make a decision about buying one or the other. There is nothing that tells how the drill actually operates and functions. How long will the charge on the batteries last? What are the drills capable of? How do the drills deal with being dropped? Do both drills have a ½” chuck? Any of these questions would offer more insight into making a decision than this article. Personally, I would go with DeWalt or Milwaukee tools, but they aren’t exactly entry level. I have found that for the cost, I get a lot of the tools. They are built well, they hold up to a lot of abuse, and have a great battery life. While they may have been expensive, they are quality tools that will last.