Right-Angle Drills

About Right-Angle Drills

Right-angle drills orient the motor perpendicular to the chuck, letting you work in wall cavities, between studs, under cabinets, and anywhere a standard drill cannot reach. Plumbers, electricians, and framers rely on them daily; serious DIYers reach for them whenever a standard drill physically cannot fit. The compact head and 90-degree offset define the tool, and the spec range here reflects a genuine spectrum: from a 2-pound Milwaukee 2505-22 running at 12 volts and 1,600 RPM to the 60-volt DEWALT DCD470X1 at 15 amps built for pulling spade bits through structural lumber without stalling. Prices in this group run from $109.97 for the Milwaukee 2415-20 to $684.00 for the Makita XAD03PT kit. Battery voltage is the main dividing line: 10.8V to 12V models (the Milwaukee 2505-22, Milwaukee 2415-20, and Maki DA332DZ) trade some power for a dramatically smaller and lighter package that fits even tighter clearances. Standard 18V models from Milwaukee and RYOBI cover most residential and light-commercial tasks. At the top are two high-voltage cordless options and one pneumatic entry, the Ingersoll 7807R, which delivers 1,800 RPM on shop air at $134.99. To narrow the choice, start with clearance: measure the actual space you work in most often. If you are drilling through 1.5-inch softwood studs, a lightweight 12V model will often serve better than an 18V drill with a longer body. If you are drilling large-diameter holes through structural LVL beams all day, voltage and amperage matter more than pocket dimensions. Battery platform compatibility is worth checking before you commit: staying with a brand you already own cuts the cost of extra chargers and packs.