Drill Reviews

Are you looking for a new drill?  If so you have come to the right place for drill reviews. Technology is changing on a daily basis and at record speeds.  If you are looking to buy a new drill for your trade or home use, get informed before you buy.  Understand what’s new in the marketplace and how it can affect your purchase.  Find out which drill manufacturer is right for you.  We review the newest drills and report back to you with our in-depth drill reviews.  Want to learn more about different types of drills?   Take a look at our drill buyers guide.  We also have a drill bit buyers guide that might be of interest.  Don’t forget to seek help from real users in the Power Tool Forum.  Chances are if you are looking for a drill, someone in the forum has experience and can provide you with their drill review.  Don’t forget to look at our Power Tool Guide where you can research your next drill by a variety of key features.  Knowing what to look for in a drill and what to expect can save you time and money.  Stay informed, stay up to date and become an expert before you buy with Tools in Action drill reviews.

FESTOOL CSX Drill/Driver- Big Innovation in a Small Package

We just started to get familiar with FESTOOL products.  From what we have tested so fa,r we are very impressed with both the quality...

Porter Cable 20V Max Drill/Driver – A Huge Step Forward

Porter Cable has been around for a long time and they have had their ups and downs just like every other manufacturer.  It wasn't...

Black and Decker Matrix 12V – Review

Man I loved the movie the Matrix, until they ruined it with all the sequels.  Well now Black and Decker has come along with...

Milwaukee M18 Brushless Fuel Hammer Drill – 2604-22

If you haven't heard of the Milwaukee Fuel system, get out from under that rock you have been hiding.  The Fuel system utilizes a...

Bosch 18V Hammer Drill – HDH181-01

  There is nothing like the sound of a hammer drill working hard.  Well okay maybe the sound of a slap shot or a nice...

Milwaukee M18 Brushless Drill/Driver – 2603-22

  Like it, love it, hate it, the brushless is here and it is here to stay.  What is so special about a brushless motor...

Milwaukee M12 Hammer Drill 2411-22

Okay, I was wrong, I admit it.  According to my wife, that wasn't the first time or last time.  Apparently I am wrong a...

DeWALT 20V MAX Hammer Drills DCD985L2 and DCD785C2 – Review

We recently did a review of the DeWALT DCD980L2 and DCD780C2.  Now we have the  20V  hammer drills DCD985L2 and DCD785C2.  They are basically identical to the DCD980L2...

Porter Cable Drill – PCL180CDK-2

  I have been doing a couple of roofing and basement jobs in the past month, so I had some time to play around with...

DeWALT DCD740C1 20V MAX 3/8″ Right Angle Drill/Driver Kit

A right angle drill allows you to get into tight areas.  It is perfect for plumbers, electricians and even auto installers.  DeWALT now has...

Kobalt 18V Drill KT200A – Power on a Budget

Not too long ago we attended the Kobalt Tool Event in NY.  I have to say I have never really used Kobalt power tools...

Milwaukee M18 Hammer Drill – 2602-20

The Milwaukee Hammer Drill 2602-20 not only breaks through rock, but the drill rocks.  Okay that was bad.  However this drill is incredible.  This Milwaukee...

DeWALT 20V MAX Drills DCD980L2 and DCD780C2 – Review

Before we start, remember 20V and 18V are the same in the Lithium Ion tool battery arena.  You do not have to understand it,...

Craftsman 12v Nextec Drill/Driver

Every manufacture has been coming out with their 12V line and Craftsman is no different.  However Craftsman does have something very unique which I...

Milwaukee M18 Right Angle Drill 2615-21 – Review

Don"t you hate when you cant fit your drill in a tight area and the smaller drills just wont cut it. Well Milwaukee has...

Porter Cable 18V Drill – PCL180D

The drill is one of the most widely used power tools around.  So it only makes sense to have a drill you can rely...