Drill GRAD-M DU-505 is a classic example of a small compact power tool for a home tool kit. This domestic model has a classic layout and is equipped with a 500 W motor.
Speaking of the classic layout, we mean that all the elements of this drill are made according to the classical scheme. The start button with adjustable engine speed and a reverse flag is located on the handles, where the button for fixing the start button is also located on the side. From above, closer to the chuck attachment point, there is a round drilling mode switch.
At the same time, the designers did not reinvent the wheel and try to make this button less protruding beyond the case, but settled on the most reliable option.
By the way, you can see similar switches on almost any hammer drill. Their advantage is that the switch is more massive and the development of the switch plastic over time will not allow problems with switching on the hammer drilling mode.
The body of the electric drill is made of red plastic, except for the additional handle, the insert on the back of the handle and the controls. All of them are dark in color. Moreover, the overlay is made of rubberized, which reduces the slip of the hand, especially in hot weather.
Drill GRAD-M DU-505 is equipped with a reliable key chuck that securely fixes the drill in the clamp. Of course, the speed of changing the drill is less than for a keyless chuck, but if this is critical for you, you can always buy a keyless chuck separately and install it yourself.
In addition to the additional handle, the electric drill comes with a plastic stop, which is fixed in a special element of the handle and is required to ensure a fixed depth of drilling blind holes.
Despite the fact that the drill has all the necessary modes and elements for performing a wide variety of types of drilling, both in soft materials such as wood and hard ones: steel and stone, in our opinion, the engine power is rather weak.
Of course, you can drill several holes quickly enough in the wall, even from concrete, to hang a shelf or cabinet, but here is a significant amount of work, when, for example, dozens of holes need to be made in the same concrete, she will be too tough.
Under heavy load, the engine will heat up very quickly and may fail. In addition, the internal design of the electric drill itself does not imply prolonged drilling with impact - this leads to wear of the drill mechanism, and very quickly.
Also, with the help of this drill, you will be drilling durable metal for a very long time, for example, steel with a thickness of 5 - 10 mm.
The designers, of course, declare that steel and stone can be confidently drilled with this electric drill with a drill up to 13 mm, but in reality this is of course impossible, if only by a “drop per hour”.
If we talk about other advantages of this tool, then it is worth noting its small size. This drill will not take up much space in the closet, which is quite important in a small city apartment. And of course, this drill has a small weight, which will surely please women who, due to certain circumstances, are forced to carry out construction work or part of it without the participation of men.
Technical characteristics of the electric drill GRAD-M DU-505
Drill power: 500 W
Number of speeds: 1
Chuck type: key
Chuck diameter: 13 mm
Reverse: yes
Electronic speed control: yes
Impact drilling function: yes
Number of revolutions: 2800 rpm
Maximum drilling diameter:
- for metal: 13 mm
- for stone: 13 mm
- for wood: 25 mm
Package weight: 2 kg
Drill weight: 1.56 kg
Warranty: 24 months