The Highly-Rated Harbor Freight Drill Kit That Can Help Make Home Projects Easier

A cordless drill/driver is, without doubt, one of the tools every homeowner should have. Even those who do very little DIY will occasionally need to drill holes or drive screws. If that's you, you probably want to spend as little as possible, and Harbor Freight is known for budget-friendly tool prices. The Warrior 18V Cordless ⅜-inch Drill Kit could well be what you need. It is designed to make basic home projects easier, it is highly rated by thousands of satisfied owners, and it costs just $29.99, including a battery and charger.

The price is hard to beat, and the specification is competitive. Although pro-grade drills usually have a ½-inch chuck (to accept larger drill bits), the ⅜-inch version on the Warrior is perfectly good for most DIY projects. There's a 20-position clutch to adjust the driving force for screwing, plus forward and reverse, and a maximum torque of 200 inch-pounds (in-lbs). An LED light is fitted to help when you're working in dark corners.

Harbor Freight's Warrior 18V cordless drill has over 3700 reviews with an average of 4.6 stars. Even more impressive is that 96 percent of owners would recommend it. Let's see why buyers make it so highly rated.

Most owners find the drill delivers the performance they need at a good price. They were pleased that the battery and charger were included, which isn't always the case with competitors, and several were surprised at how long the battery lasted. The type of buyer that the Warrior cordless drill would suit best was summed up by one customer who said, "Good for individual home use without spending a lot of money for a tool used once in a while."

The Warrior 18V drill kit is well worth a place on any list of Harbor Freight tools every DIYer should know about, but it won't be for everybody. This drill is fine for making medium-sized holes in wood and drywall, but it won't drill into masonry or concrete. To be fair, no ordinary drill/driver will; you need one with a hammer action. At $44.99, Harbor Freight's Bauer Corded Hammer Drill is an affordable option for that kind of work.

Frequent users looking for higher performance and better durability might want to look at Harbor Freight's Bauer or Hercules brands, or perhaps alternatives from other manufacturers. That said, if you're looking for a drill from some of the best power tool brands, you are going to pay considerably more. You'll want to assess your needs carefully and check specifications before making your choice.