Small bit cordless drill - UPDATE

[scsmith42]

Ernie, I am also in the market for a new drill and the Festool CXS is my favorite right now. With its brushless motor, lithium batteries and great engineering, I think it will outlive many others. And it will accept drill bits down to 1/32

I have the predecessor to this drill, and I absolutely love it! Ernie, do yourself a favor and check one out. They are a true joy to use, and the 90 degree adapter really comes in handy.

[KenOfCary]

Ernie, I am also in the market for a new drill and the Festool CXS is my favorite right now. With its brushless motor, lithium batteries and great engineering, I think it will outlive many others. And it will accept drill bits down to 1/32

I have the CXS and love it. With the interchangeable chucks, it fits all my needs and is very light to carry around. It's small size gets into places I couldn't before. I was able to use it to screw down the top of a cabinet inside a 4" tall drawer cavity using the right-angle chuck. The batteries last as long as I've ever needed and it comes with 2 and the charger is very quick. Did I mention I love the thing.

Not as much power as my 18volt DeWalt but it has enough power for almost all of my needs. Very fine engineering. Little things like a removable belt holder, magnetic bit holding grooves on the front to keep spare bits handy. Can quickly switch from Phillips to square drive without searching for the bit.

- Ken.

[pviser]

I agree that the above-named Dremel accessories will do the trick. I also keep a hand drill handy, such as when I recently needed a few pilot holes for my mailbox repair. The hand drill gives me a bonus: using a tool my Dad used many decades ago.