For everyday around the house jobs, reviews say the Craftsman 11542 is an excellent value. It weighs over a pound more than the Panasonic drill above, and its 19.2-volt NiCad batteries arent as environmentally friendly as the NiMH batteries used by Panasonic. Still, reviewers like the twenty four position clutch that helps prevent over driving screws. It comes in a kit that includes a case, a light, two bits and two NiCad batteries with a charger.
Cordless Drills that use lithium-ion batteries keep their charge much longer between uses and are lighter in weight. The downside is that they are more expensive. The lithium-powered pro-level Makita LXT is recommended in more reviews than any other. It provides more power than the Panasonic and Sears drills above, but still weighs just 4.8 pounds. Three speeds provide extra control. Performance is very good in tests, and owner satisfaction for this drill is exceptional.