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Honest, hands-on reviews from real projects in our shop. Some links on this page are affiliate links — if you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. That never changes our verdict; we only recommend gear we'd actually reach for ourselves. Full disclosure.

DeWalt 20V Max XR Drill

9.4

All-day balance and torque with batteries that don't quit. Our go-to for nearly every build.

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Makita XFD11 Drill

9.1

Best balance of weight and power. A workhorse if you're already on Makita batteries.

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Ryobi ONE+ HP Drill

8.6

Punches well above its price. The best beginner choice on the market right now.

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Festool Domino DF 500

9.7

Expensive — but it changes what's possible. Mortise-and-tenon joinery in seconds.

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