- Is the TNKR CD-12-B strong enough for home projects?
- Yes for furniture, shelves, drywall anchors and pilot holes. It struggles with large hole saws, long lag bolts or repeated deck work, where an 18-volt drill is the better tool.
- Does it have an impact mode?
- Yes. It combines drilling, screwdriving and light impact driving in one tool. The impact is meant for stubborn screws, not for drilling into concrete or brick.
- What size bits does the chuck take?
- The 3/8-inch keyless chuck accepts bits with shanks up to 3/8 inch, which covers most drill and driver bits. It will not hold 1/2-inch shank bits.
- How does it compare with an 18-volt drill?
- It is smaller and lighter and easier to use overhead, but it has less torque and runtime. If you mostly assemble furniture and hang things, 12 volts is enough; for heavy building work, go 18-volt.
- What comes in the box?
- Bundles differ by seller. Check whether your kit includes one or two batteries, a charger and a case before buying, since bare-tool listings include only the drill.
- Is brushless worth it here?
- Brushless motors run cooler, last longer and make better use of a small battery. On a 12-volt tool that efficiency matters, and it is the main reason to pick this over a cheaper brushed drill.
- Where is the 12-Volt 3/8-In Keyless Brushless Cordless Drill TNKR-CD-12-B cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $79.99, as of our latest check.
- Is the 12-Volt 3/8-In Keyless Brushless Cordless Drill TNKR-CD-12-B at its lowest price?
- The lowest price we've seen is $49.99 at Lowe's on November 8, against $79.99 now.