There’s something about the wall of power tools at your local home improvement store that makes it overwhelming. There are so many options. So many brands claim longer run time and more torque.
You don’t necessarily need or want to be locked into an ecosystem for the rest of your life; you just want a drill that will work. That’s where the Worx cordless drill comes into play. It may not be the most popular brand on the shelf, but it gives an average homeowner reliable performance without costing a lot.
Review of the Worx Cordless Drill
Why Worx Drills Appeal to Average Homeowners
When you think about it, that’s what makes a Worx drill appealing, it’s all about value, not so much raw performance numbers. It’s not like you’re going to buy this thing and hang drywall as your job. For tightening that loose bolt, hanging up some pictures, or putting together a book shelf, the difference between a $50 consumer tool and a couple-hundred-dollar pro model often doesn’t matter.
Does the Worx have enough power for infrequent use, but at an affordable price point? That way, if you need new batteries down the road, you won’t regret it too much when you do. Accessibility is built into Worx tools.
That’s what they strive for: making power tools accessible to those who aren’t contractors. They have lighter, easier interfaces and battery that use common cells between products. So if you’re already using a Worx blower or trimmer, adding this drill makes sense.
The Benefits of Cross-Compatible Battery Systems
For someone getting started with tools, having some cross compatibility like this helps as you build up a small collection of tools. You do not need special charger for each one. And a single battery pack powering everything make your routine much simpler.
Ergonomics and Build Quality Design
When you take a Worx cordless drill out of the box, your first impression is that it’s small. They’re also pretty lightweight, all-in-all. When you hold them, grip on the handle feels comfortable and keeps strain down when using for long periods.
Why? A big, bulky drill will become hard to hold in hard-to-reach places. And while it’s balanced well enough (weight distributed near the chuck), there’s no mistaking them as “pro-level” drills such as those made by DeWalt and Milwaukee.
But that’s by design, as these drills are meant for light duty.
Battery Performance and Charging Details
It’s all about the battery The battery system powers this tool. Worx uses this system throughout their line.
It is a twenty volt system. The good thing is that they make removable batteries so if more than one tool needs a charge, there is no problem. They take around two hours or so to recharge completely.
Battery life is adequate for most home projects. When the battery is low it loses power, but you can keep another charged just in case with bigger jobs. A light indicates how much battery is left on the battery pack.
Torque Control and Variable Speed Trigger
Plan accordingly. You control what the tool does by adjusting torque settings. With most Worx drills there are different levels of clutch so you can choose how much juice you want to put behind the drill bit depending off the material.
Want to drive some screws into drywall? Dial it down. Want to drill a hole into wood?
Turn it up. The variable speed trigger give you nice control. This is vital if you’re trying to be precise.
Overdriving screws is one of the biggest mistakes people make. It can really mess things up by stripping the screw holes or damaging whatever surface you’re working on. Forward and reverse switch flips easily and are solid even with greasy/gunky hands.
Keyless Chuck and Bit Set Features
Most of these drills has a keyless chuck, so changing bits is as easy as using your own two hands, much faster than previous models that used a hex key. The chuck has a solid enough grip on bits in normal conditions. But if you’re really hammering away at something tough (like masonry), make sure the bit is locked down tight.
You’ll notice that this drill’s chuck could come loose slightly under heavy torque, though it shouldn’t of happen much in regular use. It holds bits well for typical woodworking/metalworking projects. Bonus: the bit set comes along with the drill, giving you many different sizes before having to buy more.
Durability and Practical Features Like LED Lights
The durability is always something to watch out for when using any tool and even though Worx makes their tools for consumers and not industrial abuse, they build them well. While the plastic shell will certainly stand up to being dropped from waist height, don’t expect it to be indestructible either. Take care of this one just like you would any other tool.
The drill is quiet and efficient. Something I really liked about it was how nice it is to use in confined spaces. The LED light on the nose of the drill lights up some pretty dark places you might be working in.
It sounds small but makes a difference. This shows me again that Worx has thought about what a homeowner wants. All-in-all, if you’re looking for an all-around workhorse at a reasonable cost, this Worx cordless drill delivers.
It’s comfortable, powerful enough, and affordable. Sure, it won’t beat some heavy duty competitors for brute force, but it certainly doesn’t need to for most jobs. At a decent price point, if you want to upgrade your toolkit and don’t want to spend a ton of money on the drill itself, this one should be on your short list.
This thing will do what it says it’ll do…and that’s worth something in the power-tool realm.