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G8597 Cordless Drill Review

This lightweight 18v cordless drill from Grizzly has a comfortable grip and comes with a full complement of driver bits

By Rex Alexander

This light drill has a comfortable molded rubber grip and comes with a full complement of slotted and Phillips hex-shank driver bits. It lacks an electric brake and comes with only one battery. This is the only drill that bogged down in our 32mm hole test, and it drilled only six of the nine holes in the 1-1/4-in. hole-boring test. Its battery combines with five other tools.

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Editor Test Results:

Overall RatingN/A
RunoutN/A
Ergonomics/BalanceGood
Endurance on a Single ChargeFair
TorquePoor
Chuck/Transmission QualityN/A

Manufacturer Specifications:

ManufacturerGrizzly Industrial
Manufacturer's Web Sitewww.grizzly.com
Manufacturer's Phone Number570-546-9663
Weight4 lb. 4 oz.
DimensionsN/A
Chuck TypeThree jaw
Clutch Settings15
Chuck Capacity1/2 in.
Speed0 to 1,000 rpm
Volts18
Recharge TimeN/A
Battery TypeNiCd
AccessoriesN/A

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