Panasonic EY7450LS2S cordless combi drill

EY7450LS2S, 4.2Ah Li-ion, 18V, 4.70 lbs The tool's beefy four-brush motor puts out power and takes on difficult tasks with much less chance of burning the motor out on jobs users sometimes expect the tool to do.

The variable speed, reversible tool has a two-speed transmission that efficiently converts the motor's power into drilling/driving power. Users will find the 50-430 rpm low speed helpful in deep wood-drilling and -driving jobs, while the 160-1,650 rpm high speed works best in most metal drilling jobs. An electric brake stops chuck spin instantly when the trigger is released. A built-in LED light makes work in dark areas easier and a belt hook keeps the tool close at hand when it's not in use.

The 18-stage clutch lets the user adjust driving force to the job. It adjusts from approximately 8.8 to 61.0 in. lbs. (in 3 in. lbs. increments), so driving force can be matched to driving needs without overdriving or stripping fasteners.

At just 4.7 lbs. including battery, the tool's light weight and ergonomic design helps keep the user's wrist in the neutral position. The light weight and tool design work together to cause less fatigue and improve tool control.