Hitachi Drill Drivers

Hitachi DS14DVF3 14.4v Drill Driver

Hitachi DS14DVF3 Drill Driver 14.4vcomprising a tool for the hardcore DIY enthusiast or professional user. Complete with 3 x 1.4Ah batteries and a 30 minute charger, you should have no reason for not being able to complete any task.

Drill Driver Features:

* Soft Grip Handle.
* Improved cooling efficiency gives greater overload durability.
* Maximum torque 34Nm giving a 13% increase on previous model.
* Electric brake.
* 22 stage torque adjustable settings.
* Five position belt hook with integral bit holder.
* Chuck capacity: 10mm
* Three 1.4Ah low profile batteries.

Box Contents
# Drill
# Kit box
# 3 x batteries
# 30 minute charger

Fantastic examples of 12v Cordless Drill Drivers include the Black & Decker CD12CA 12v, Bosch PSB12VE-2 12v, DeWalt DC740KA 12v, Hitachi 12DVF3 12v, Makita 6270DWPE3 12v, and including the Ryobi CHD1202 12v

If 14.4v Cordless Drill Drivers are more your thing, then be sure to peruse the Black & Decker CP142KB 14.4v Drill Driver, Bosch PSR14Li-2 Lithium Ion 14.4v Drill Driver, DeWalt DC731KBV 14.4v Drill Driver, the Hitachi DSDL Li-Ion 14.4v Drill Driver,Makita 6280DZ 14.4v Drill Driver, and the Ryobi CHD-1441 14.4v Drill Driver

To adapt to your 18v Cordless Drill Drivers longings, go take a look at the Black & Decker CD18CA 18v, Bosch PSR 18v Drill Driver, DeWalt DC920KB 18v Drill Driver, Hitachi DS18DFL 18v Drill Driver, the Makita 6390DWPE3 18v Drill Driver or the Ryobi CHP-1802M One+ 18v Drill Driver

14.4v Drill Drivers - Safety Tips

More and more companies are producing cordless power tools due to the new technology available. Some of the leading cordless power tool brands are Makita, DeWalt, Hitachi and Bosch. Much of the developments surrounding cordless power drill drivers are to do with the battery packs that cordless power tools need to function. As battery pack, technology has improved over the last few years most manufacturers now offer a wide range of battery packs including Li-Ion, Ni-MH and Ni-Cad packs.

There are many types of drill on the market place today, rotary drills, drill drivers, hammer drills, SDS drills manufactured for drilling brick, concrete, masonry, metal and wood. You might select 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 utilized mainly on building sites, 240 volt tools for home use should be utilized 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.

Before cordless drill drivers arrived, most drills had pistol grips, where the handle is behind the motor like the handle of a gun. But most of today's cordless models are equipped with a T-handle: The handle base flares to prevent hand slippage and accommodate a battery. Because the battery is centered under the weight and bulk of the motor, a T-handle provides better overall balance, particularly in heavier drills. Also, T-handle drills might often get into tighter spaces because your hand is out of the way in the centre of the drill. But for heavy-duty drilling and driving large screws, a pistol grip does let you apply pressure higher up — almost directly behind the bit — allowing you to put more force on the work.

Drilling softwood, hardwood, metal, and masonry all require different drill speeds. Harder materials or larger drill bits have to be worked at lower speed. Conversely, softer materials and smaller drill bits might be utilized at higher speeds. Look for a drill with variable speed. Variable speed allows the user to control the bit speed, indispensable when you plan on working different materials and accessories.

All cordless drill drivers come with a battery charger, with recharge times ranging from 15 minutes to three hours. But faster isn't necessarily better. A contractor might depend on fast recharges, but slower recharging isn't usually a concern at home, especially if you have two batteries. What's more, there are drawbacks to fast charging. A quick recharge might damage a battery by generating excessive heat, unless it's a specially manufactured unit. If you want a speedy recharge, go with a tool from Makita, Hitachi or Panasonic, whose "smart" chargers are equipped with temperature sensors and feedback circuitry that protect batteries. These units provide a charge in as little as nine minutes without battery damage.

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

When drilling deep or large holes, it is best to drill a small pilot hole first. This is very helpful when drilling deep holes because it's sometimes easier to keep the hole straight with a smaller bit. A larger bit may then normally follow the pilot hole. When drilling larger holes, especially in metal, the pilot hole opens an area in the metal to accommodate the tip of the larger bit so the cutting surfaces might more easily reach the uncut metal. Once you've drilled your hole, you'll probably find a burr on the back surface of your material. This might be removed by lightly drilling the back side of the hole with a larger bit. If the material is thin, such as sheet metal, instead of a burr you may find the material is actually distorted leaving a ragged hole. This be stopped by sandwiching the material between two pieces of wood before you drill the hole. As with all tools, exercise caution, wear safety equipment and learn to use the tools properly.

There may be occasions when you have to drill a hole at an angle. In these cases drill carefully. You might draw a pencil line on the material noting the angle and then try to follow that pencil guide as you drill. There are also angle guides you might use. Place these over the spot you want drilled with the guide calibrated at the correct angle. Insert the drill bit into the guide and drill away. If you are drilling completely through the material when the drill bit begins to exit out the other side of the material be careful, especially with wood. The drill bit exiting the wood might splinter the wood around the exit point. If it may show, you might want to sand it smooth. Better yet prevent the splintering by covering the exit point with masking or duct tape. The tape may decrease if not prevent the splintering.

Although not a true 'drill', countersink drill bits are utilized in a power or hand drill to form the conical recess for the heads of countersunk screws. These drill bits tend to be manufactured for use on soft materials such as timber and plastics, not metals. When utilized with a power drill to counter sink an existing hole, the bit tends to 'chatter', leaving a rough surface. Better results may be obtained if the countersink bit is utilized before the hole is drilled, then take care to ensure that the hole is in the centre of the countersunk depression. Countersinks are available with fitted handles so that they might be utilized by hand twisting, often easier than changing the bit in the drill when only a relatively few holes need countersinking. Sharpening might be difficult, but might be undertaken with a fine triangular file. Tile drill bits are those drill bits utilized for drilling ceramic tiles and glass. They have a ground tungsten carbide tip. They might be utilized with a hand drill, but are best utilized in a variable speed power drill on a slow speed. When drilling glass, some form of lubricant (i.e. turpentine or white spirit) should be utilized to keep the tip cool. Ceramic tiles might also be drilled using a masonry bit if it is utilized at slow speed and without hammer action. Sharpening is difficult because of the hard tungsten carbide and curved cutting edge. With care and patience, a blunt edge might be made good using an oilstone. Intended for power drill use only, the centre point locates the bit and the flat steel on either side cuts away the timber.

DIY Safety tips:

Use a voltage tester to check the power to the wires or connections are off before touching them. Check your work thoroughly before restoring power to the circuit. If you are not certain, seek professional advice. Remember the golden rule ... " If you don’t know – ask".
Always use the correct tools for the job. It is worth investing in high quality equipment as this may be safer and may probably do the job faster.

When using a power drill, select a model that has a plastic non-conducting body. Unplug the drill before fitting parts and remove the chuck key before switching it on. Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewellery, which could get caught in the drill.

New appliances have to be supplied with a plug that is fused in accordance with manufacturers' instructions. Always follow manufacturers' recommendations for fuses, or seek expert advice. Check older appliances such as electric blankets and Christmas tree lights. If a fuse blows for no obvious reason or an appliance is not working properly, switch off the appliance at the plug and unplug it before trying to find out why. The same principles apply to fuse boxes or circuit breakers - always switch off at the mains before you investigate and remember to replace the cover before switching back on. If you need to change a mains fuse, check the correct rating for that circuit - the blown fuse might have been incorrect in the first place. Using a thicker fuse wire than the correct rating is dangerous.

Be sure to double check the safety and condition of any working platform. Make sure that it might not move or give way. Never use ladders on top of working platforms.