staff@slashgear.com (Mark LoProto)
2024-04-16 11:08:46
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Simplicity can often be key in the realm of tools. When you approach a DIY project, do you want to be fiddling with a complex power tool or would you prefer to just get right to work? Some may consider it a con, but cheaper tools that aren’t overly complicated can be more convenient than more expensive tools that are like puzzles to use.
Take the Black+Decker 8V Max Cordless Drill/Driver. It’s a very simple, keyless chuck design with only one setting and a built-in rechargeable battery. It’s as uncomplicated as you can get, and for $30, it’s not a bad value for getting things done around the house. Compare that to Craftsman’s 20V Cordless Drill/Driver, which features a detachable battery, a dual-speed gearbox, and multiple clutch settings for light applications and heavy-duty jobs. At $80, the Craftsman is overkill if you’re only working around the house. The clutch setting, which is represented by the dial of numbers near the front, is something you’ll likely never touch if you’re merely drilling screws into drywall, screwing handles onto your furniture or cabinets, or working on arts and crafts projects.
If you don’t need it, why pay for it?