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What is a VSR Drill? (Everything You Need To Know)
VSR drills are essential for drilling holes in wood, concrete, and steel. Knowing the features of a VSR drill, its power source, functionality, and other details are crucial when considering purchasing one.
A VSR drill is a valuable tool when using self-drilling screws and the drill as a screw gun, as well as when starting to drill metal. The trigger regulates the speed of the drill, and it may work in both forward and backward orientations.
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What is a VSR Drill Exactly?
A Variable Speed Reverse drill is abbreviated as VSR. It’s a valuable tool when using self-drilling screws and the drill as a screw gun, as well as when starting to drill metal.
Reversible is useful when you need to remove a screw that you just inserted while utilizing the drill as a screw gun once more.
The trigger regulates the speed of the drill, and it may work in both forward and backward orientations.
Features of a Variable Speed Reverse Drill
Durability and Reliability
The drill has a longer life and enhanced durability because it is constructed with heat-treated and helical-cut steel.
The metal gear exterior also increases reliability, not just durability.
Control and Comfort
The grip section is reinforced with rubber and a two-finger trigger that helps comfort and proper drill control.
Versatility
A VSR drill has a 360-degree side handle that offers great versatility (as well as control).
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Applications of VSR Drills
- Spade Bit Drilling – in wood up to 1 ½ inch
- Self-feed Drilling – in wood up to 2 1/8 inches
- Hole Saw Drilling – in wood up to 3 ½ inches
- Auger Bit Drilling – in wood up to 1 1/8 inches
- Twist Bit Drilling – in steel up to ½ an inch
- Hole Saw Drilling – in steel up to 2 inches
Typical Package Includes
The typical VSR package includes the following items:
- A 360-degree side handle
- A chuck key and a holder
Drill Bit for VSR Drill
Coupling a Variable Speed Reverse Drill with an appropriate drill bit makes the work neat and effortless.
The following options are feasible:
Bosch-Bit-Brad Point Wood Drill Bits, 7pc Set
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Key Features
- These are suitable for soft and hardwood, and it has precision-ground (with CBN grinding process) (1)
- These have a centering tip plus a shoulder cutter
- Color – black
- Tow flutes Size – 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 mm
Bosch Impact Drill 750W, Max Chuck
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Key Features
- Rated power – 750W
- Rated torque – 2.1 Nm
- The drilling diameter in steel, concrete, and wood is 12 mm, 16 mm, and 25 mm, respectively.
- Chuck capacity (min./max) – 1.5 mm to 13 mm.
Source of Power for VSR Drills
Possible power sources for VSR drills include the following: (2)
- Fuel-powered VSR drills
- Corded electric VSR drills
- Battery-powered VSR drills
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References
(1) hardwood – https://www.britannica.com/topic/hardwood
(2) power sources – https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-power-sources
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