Electric drill BORT BSM-500-P is a small low-power tool for home use. We are talking about home use, because due to the low power, it is simply deadly for the tool to perform significant amounts of drilling (except for soft materials such as plastic or wood or artificial materials based on it).
Not only will you drill each hole in the same steel plate or concrete for a very long time, but the engine will heat up mercilessly. After a couple of holes, it will be necessary to wait for the drill to cool down.
At the same time, for small household chores such as hanging shelves, assembling furniture (a drill can be used as a screwdriver, although some skill is needed, because the drill has an inertial motor effect and the bit will not stop immediately), drilling holes for dowels, etc. ..
This tool will also be convenient when working in the country, especially when working on a stepladder or stairs. Due to the light weight of the tool, the hands will not get tired quickly, the electric drill weighs only 1.7 kg, and small dimensions are also a plus for this tool.
The drill engine has a fairly good engine speed that can be adjusted. The maximum speed in this case is about 3000 rpm.
If the drill gets stuck when drilling metal materials, you can always free it by switching the drill to reverse mode.
This electric drill is completed with a classic key cartridge in a metal case. This chuck holds the drill perfectly and it does not slip. In this case, the chuck is designed for a drill up to 13 mm in diameter.
In general, the described tool is, so to speak, average in a cheap price category for home use. In general, the choice is always yours, maybe you will like another drill with more significant characteristics, or a cheaper option.
Externally, the drill is compact and its body is made of blue plastic. All control buttons are made in orange and are clearly visible. Classic pistol grip. The start button has a special adjusting wheel with which you can adjust the engine speed. Above the start button there is a checkbox that enables the reverse function. On the left side of the handle you will also see a speed lock button, which is quite convenient when you need to drill for a long time and at the same speed.
The switch to the hammer drilling mode is a bit inconvenient. You can turn it on by pressing the button located on the right side of the case, but turning it off if the drilling depth regulator is installed is problematic. The regulator closes the button. By the way, the regulator is made of plastic, which does not distinguish it with high strength.
The electric drill is powered from a household network of 220 V. There is a special mount for a cartridge key on the cord under the handle.
Technical characteristics of the BORT BSM-500-P electric drill
Electric drill power: 500 W
Engine speed: 3000 rpm
Number of speeds: 1
Chuck type: key
Chuck diameter: 13 mm
Maximum drilling diameter:
- for metal: 10 mm
- for stone: 13 mm
- for wood: 25 mm
Electronic number adjustment revolutions: yes
Hammer drilling function: yes
Drill weight: 1.7 kg
Warranty: 24 months