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Tool Comparison Test #1 11/03 CRAFTSMAN 11453 14.4-volt, 3/8-inch chuck cordless power drill/driver |
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| OUR FINDINGS:
The drill bit holders work great—they keep the bits pointed forward, protect hands from injury. Nice vertical bubble-level on back of drill body. Wrist strap may be useful on the job. Storage case excellent and well organized—corner compartment with snap-closed lid has drill bit storage clips inside. Drill has very quick brake, causes slight kick. Overall a solid tool that feels great in the hand. * Drill battery lost power slowly and steadily. |
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| Retail price: | About $89.99 |
| Specifications: | 275 in./lb torque, 24-position adjustable clutch, up to 1,400 RPM |
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Weight of driver with battery:
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4-1/4 lbs. |
| Battery attachment/ removal: | Easy and secure-feeling. Battery pops onto bottom, 2-button press to release. |
| Screw head visibility maintained at close proximity to wood? | Not so much. Large, bluntly-tapered chuck obscures screw head a little when nearing level of surface. |
| Variable speed trigger? | Yes. Speed 2 even starts at extremely slow speed. |
| Warranty: | Full one-year warranty |
| Languages offered in manual: | English/ Spanish |
| Number of 2-1/2-inch deck screws driven through doubled 2x4s on fully charged battery: | 166 |
| Well balanced at vertical? Horizontal? | Yes—well-balanced and feels good at both angles. |
| Stiffness of trigger: | Springy—needs full depression to achieve top speed. Hands may feel tired after extended use. |
| Relative noise level of tool while operating: | Average |
| Components included:
Drill, 2 batteries, 2 driver bits (each in its own nook in drill's stock). One-hour charger, battery charge information card and detailed instructions manual. Wrist strap on drill handle. —Gabriel Vandervort |