Brushless motors are showing up more and more in cordless tools these days and that’s a good thing. Watch the video below where I compare top-of-the-line brushed and brushless drills in a tough test boring holes in hard maple logs. After you’ve watched the video, click to learn more about brushed vs. brushless drills.
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