What accessories do you need for your drill?

When you purchase drill bits, pay attention to the drill type. You can't drill in wood with a stone drill bit after all, and a metal drill bit won't even make a dent in concrete. Every material has their own drill bit that mostly differs from other drill bits at its tip. The length of the drill bit and the drill chuck (quick-release or an SDS version) are also important.

You can tighten the screws with a screwdriver, but a drill with a bit works a lot faster. You can also use the bits to drive screws without pre-drilling in soft wood, and use them to build furniture. The most common bits are Philips and Pozidriv bits. Want to be sure you have the right bit for every job? Choose an extensive bit set. You can use a magnetic bit holder to quickly switch bits.

With a chisel and a hammer, you can demolish a small wall just fine. However, you can do this much faster with a combi hammer or demolition hammer that has a chisel bit on it. Thanks to the SDS drill chuck, the chisel firmly placed into the machine. Chisels come in many different shapes: chisel points or flat chisels for demolition work and hollow chisels or gouge chisels to create channels for cables, for example.

Extra batteries and chargers are indispensable for your cordless drill. With this, you can replace the battery when it's completely empty or get some extra power. An extra battery is an especially good idea when you work in a place without a socket. Having to pause your project due to an empty battery right when you're really starting to get into it kind of sucks, after all.

An extension cable is indispensable for machines that work on a power grid. most drills have a 1.5 to 3m long power cord. The chance that your job is exactly within that distance between you and the socket are very slim. An extension cord is an easy solution to this problem.