A cordless drill is more convenient to use.
A compact drill is a drill that is designed to fit into tight spaces where ordinary drills cannot fit due to their bulk. Compact bits are used by plumbers, electricians, and other contract professionals when working in environments with limited space. This can include settings such as inside cabinets and cupboards, around beams and other supports, etc. Many hardware stores sell compact drill bits along with accessories such as drill bits, spare batteries, charging stations, and carrying cases.
Compact bits can fit in small places.
The design of a compact drill is sleek and slim to fit in as many spaces as possible. Some have heads that can be rotated so the user can change the drilling angle if needed. Other features that may be helpful include flashlights to illuminate the work area and magnetized heads to hold screws in position while the drill is in use. The design can often be operated with one hand, reducing the space required to operate the drill successfully and safely.
Traveling contractors often use compact drills.
Some compact drills are cordless, while others are corded. A corded compact drill generally has more power and wears out more slowly. The downside is that a power supply is required, along with room to run the cable, and this can be a nuisance on some jobsites. Cordless drills are more convenient to use, though the batteries wear out and they are typically not as powerful as their corded counterparts. This can be inconvenient when working with hard materials and short battery life can be an issue unless replacement parts are kept charged and available.
Compact bits can accept a variety of heads, using various mechanisms to lock the heads in place so they remain stable while drilling. They have forward and reverse gears and some allow variable speed. Certain tasks may require more or less speed and this option on a compact drill can be useful for some types of work.
In addition to being convenient for tight work spaces, a compact drill can also be useful for people who want lightweight tool kits for basic construction tasks. These bits take up less space and are less heavy than standard bits and can be stored in a tool box for easy access or carried on a tool belt with relative ease. Immediate access to tools can make job sites more efficient by reducing the time spent retrieving tools from storage for special tasks.