Black & Decker Drill Drivers

Black & Decker CD12CA 12v | Black & Decker CP12KB 12v | Black & Decker CD14CA 14.4v | Black & Decker CP142KB 14.4v | Black & Decker Lithium Ion 14.4v | Black & Decker PS142KB 14.4v | Black & Decker CD18CA 18v

Black & Decker CD14CA 14.4v Cordless Drill Driver

The Black & Decker CD14CA 14.4 Drill Driver makes a perfect addition to any DIY enthusiasts tool box. This drill driver is top quality, and competitively priced and has been designed to provide optimal user comfort with a mid mounted, soft grip handle providing maximum balance & lessend fatigue. It also has variable speed control, with adjustable torque settings, for gentle starting and precise drilling, screwdriving and a keyless chuck for quick bit changing.

Black& Decker CD14CA Specifications:
* 14.4v Motor plus 1.2A/hr battery
* Variable speed control with reverse action - 0 to 750rpm
* Max. drilling capacities (dia.) - wood 25mm, steel 10mm
* 5 torque settings for driving various materials and sizes of screws
* 10mm keyless chuck makes bit changing quick and simple
* Battery re-charge time approx. 3 hours (charger included)
* Reverse switch for added versatility
* Supplied with kit box & 8 screwdriver bits with handy on-board accessory storage cup
* Comes with a 2 year manufacturer warranty

Choosing the right drill

Ace examples of 12v Cordless Drill Drivers include the Black & Decker CP12KB 12v, Bosch GSR12-23 12v, DeWalt DW907K2V 12v, Hitachi 12DVF3 12v, Makita 312DWDE3 12v, and also the Ryobi CHD1201 12v

If 14.4v Cordless Drill Drivers are more ideal, then be sure to review the Black & Decker Lithium Ion 14.4v, Bosch PSR14Li-2 Lithium Ion 14.4v, DeWalt DC731KA 14.4v, the Hitachi DSDL Li-Ion 14.4v,Makita BDF441RFE 14.4v, or the Ryobi CHD-1441 14.4v

To cover your your 18v Cordless Drill Drivers needs, why not view Black & Decker CD18CA 18v, Bosch GSR 18v Drill Driver, DeWalt DC759KB 18v Drill Driver, Hitachi DS18DL 18v Drill Driver, the Makita BDF451RFE 18v Drill Driver or the Ryobi CHD-1801M One+ 18v Drill Driver

For cordless drill drivers, power is measured in battery voltage. Higher voltage means more torque-spinning strength to beat resistance. Over the last decade, top-end voltage has increased from 9.6 to 18V, but the range of models include 6, 7.2, 9.6, 12, 14.4 and 18V. Today's higher-voltage drill drivers have enough power to bore big holes in framing lumber and flooring. That's impressive muscle. But the trade-off for power is weight. A typical 9.6V drill weighs 3 1/2 lbs, while an 18V model weighs up to 10 lbs.

There are a lot of types of drill on the market today, rotary drills, drill drivers, hammer drills, SDS drills manufactured for drilling brick, concrete, masonry, metal and wood. You may pick cordless or electric, when choosing an electric drill there are two voltages, 110 and 240. 110 volt power tools need a power tool transformer and are used mainly on building sites, 240 volt tools for home use might be used with a RCD circuit breaker for safety. Cordless drill drivers give more flexibility due to the fact that you do not have a mains lead to contend with.

An adjustable clutch is what separates electric from cordless drill drivers. Located just behind the chuck, the clutch disengages the drive shaft of the drill, making a clicking sound, when a preset level of resistance is reached. The result is that the motor is still turning, but the screwdriver bit isn't. A clutch provides you control so you don't strip a screw or overdrive it once it's tight. It also helps protect the motor when a lot of resistance is met in driving a screw or tightening a bolt. The number of separate clutch settings varies on the drill; better drill drivers have at least 24 settings. With that a lot of clutch settings, you may really fine-tune the power a drill driver delivers. Settings with the lowest numbers are for small screws, higher numbers are for larger screws. Many clutches also have a drill setting, which allows the motor to drive the bit at full power.

A reversible drill is a must should you plan on using the drill with screwdriver bits. Torque is the term used to describe the rotational force exerted by the drill. Today's higher voltage cordless drill drivers might provide nearly the same amount of torque as a corded model. Yes, bigger is better, but increased power almost always brings increased size and weight. Unless you plan on drilling with large self-feeding or auger drill bits, think about a more compact model with a lower torque. Because there is no industry standard for measuring torque, be aware that you cannot compare the torque ratings of drill drivers from one brand to another.

Lithium-ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-ion batteries) are a type of rechargeable battery in which a lithium ion moves between the anode and cathode. The lithium ion moves from the anode to the cathode during discharge and from the cathode to the anode when charging.

Unlike Ni-Cd batteries, lithium-ion batteries might be charged early and often. However, should they are not used for a long time, they might be brought to a charge level of around 40% - 60%. Li-ion batteries might be kept cool. Ideally they are stored in a refrigerator. Aging might 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 might last a lot of times longer than one stored at 100% charge, particularly at higher temperatures.

For many applications around the house a small set of common twist drill bits might normally serve your needs. You'll also need a drill to turn the drill bits and some tools to measure and mark where you want the hole. This includes a ruler or tape measure, a pencil or scribe and should working with metal, a centre punch and a hammer. The first and most important step is marking where you want the hole. You may also use a scribe on wood or plastic. Sometimes even a pencil might work well. As long as you may see your marks and they don't rub off when working your material it doesn't normally matter. Without a punch mark, the bit would drift around. If it did eventually catch, it would quite likely be in the wrong location.

To drill a satisfactory hole in any material, the correct type of drill bit must be used; it must be used correctly and be sharpened as appropriate. Many jobs around the house require a hole of some kind to be drilled - whether it is putting up a shelf, building a cabinet or hanging a light fitting. For basic requirements, a set of high-speed steel twist drill bits and some masonry drill bits might probably be sufficient for the average handyman. But for more sophisticated jobs/material, others drill bits might be required - perhaps larger, or manufactured for a specific material/purpose. Good quality drill bits can be expensive, so take care of them, keep them in a case or box should possible, rather than allowing them to roll around loose in a toolbox where the cutting edges may be damaged.

Used for cutting large, fixed, diameter holes in wood or plastic a hole saw might usually cut up to a depth of 18mm though deeper versions are available. Best used in a power drill at low speed as the blade saws its way through the material. Sharpening might be undertaken with a fine triangular file - as for an ordinary saw. Like the Hole Saw above, combination saws may cut large holes but they consist of a number of different sized round saw blades, usually ranging from about 25 to 62mm in diameter. Normally the blade are secures by a radial screw in the 'head' with all blades other than the desired sized being removed before the screw is inserted to secure the required diameter blade. Best used in a power drill at low speed as the blade saws it's way through the material. Sharpening might be undertaken with a fine triangular file and 'setter' as for an ordinary saw. Forstner drill bits are used to form holes with a flat bottom, such as for kitchen cupboard hinges. Best used in a power drill held in a drill stand as there's little in the way of a central point. If used freehand, the positioning is difficult to control as there is no central pilot bit. Sharpening of the bit might be undertaken on an oilstone or with a fine file. A Wood Auger bit is ideal when drilling large-diameter, deep holes in wood or thick man-made boards. Generally an Auger bit might only be used in a hand brace. The bit might cut a clean and deep, flat bottomed holes. The single spur cuts and defines the edge of the hole while the chisel-like cutting edge removes the waste within the previously cut circle. The threaded centre bites into the wood and pulls the bit into the timber. This 'pulling' action means that the bit is really unsuitable for use in a power drill.

DIY Safety tips:

Although RCDs are a vital safety aid, they can't guarantee 100% protection. Even with them in your home, isn't it better to make a long term investment in good safety practice by looking after appliances such as hedge cutters, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, drill drivers and sanders. Do not work with electricity in damp or wet conditions. If you MUST, always use an RCD. Always place the cable of a hedge trimmer or mower over your shoulder and keep it behind you at all times.
When fixing or checking electrical appliances or connections, always switch off the power and remove the fuse or circuit breaker (MCB). If you're fixing an electrical appliance, switch off the appliance at the plug and pull out the plug. Wear rubber-soled shoes when working on electrics. Cover electrical switches which are broken. Switch off at the mains and remove the fuse to that line, and keep it with you, so even should the power is switched on accidentally the line might stay dead and not you, while you carry out a job. The tapes are a reminder for you and a warning to others. Call in professional help should you do not know what you are doing.

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.

Do not work with electricity in damp or wet conditions. If you MUST, always use an RCD. Always place the cable of a hedge trimmer or mower over your shoulder and keep it behind you at all times.

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.