Drills

Drills are power tools used to make holes in materials, as well as loosening and tightening screws and bolts. The main consideration when selecting a drill is the material you will be working on, as harder materials will require higher power inputs and possibly additional features, such as hammer action.

At RS, we have a vast range of corded and cordless power drills available from a large selection of brands, including industry leaders like Bosch, DeWALT and Makita.

What Types of Drills Are Available?

Whether you need a compact handheld drill for light assembly work or a heavy-duty drilling tool for masonry and concrete, RS Australia stocks a full range of drill machine types to suit every trade and application.

• Drill Drivers: Drill drivers combine two functionalities; the drilling of holes and the driving screws into the hole. Most quality drills are equipped with user-defined speeds and torque settings to adapt to any job in hand. Drill drivers offer a lower torque setting, providing a smooth screwing process.
• Combi Drills: A combi drill is a multi-purpose tool, with most having a keyless chuck to hold any drill bits. It can be used at high speed for drilling applications into a variety of materials such as masonry, woods, metals and plastics, with the added functionality of hammer action. With the correct screw driving bit, you can drive screws in easily.
• Impact Drills and Drivers: Offering similar characteristics to a drill driver however, it provides more torque and power for driving in screws and hex bolts. Impact drill/drivers typically only offer one gear, but great torque making it great if you need to drill through tough, knotty wood or metals.
• Hammer Drills: Hammer drills increase the force applied to the bit when being drilled. Similar in principle to a jackhammer, this action provides a greater force to harder materials such as stone and masonry, driving the drill bit into the material.
• SDS Drills: These are more powerful versions of a hammer drill and use a slotted drive system to increase the force for drilling and chiselling. Designed mainly to be used on hard materials such as concrete, stone and masonry and other heavy-duty applications. You can learn more in our complete guide to SDS drills.
• Angle Drills: Angled drills have the functionality of a combi drill but with a 90 degree bent head. Seen to compliment the combi, angle drills are ideal for those hard to reach areas. The angled head allows for a smaller drill bit, making it easier to drive screws or drill materials in a confined space.
• Magnetic Drills: Magnetic drills (also known as mag drills) are essentially a portable bench drill for drilling metals. The base of the drill uses magnets to lock itself to the material to prevent it moving during drilling. Magnetic drills are most often used with annular cutters for an accurate cut.

Industrial and Trade Applications of Power Drills

Power drills are essential tools across a broad range of trades and industries in Australia, with the right drill type selected to match the material, application, and working environment.

• Construction: Handheld drills and SDS drills are used extensively on Australian construction sites for fixing formwork, drilling into concrete and masonry, and installing anchors and fasteners into structural materials.
• Electrical & Plumbing Trades: Compact drill drivers and combi drills are standard tools for electricians and plumbers across Australia, used for running cable and pipe through timber studs, drilling access holes, and fixing fittings in tight spaces.
• Metal Fabrication: Magnetic drills are widely used in Australian metal fabrication workshops and on-site steel erection projects, providing accurate, stable drilling into structural steel without the need for a fixed bench drill.
• Automotive & Mechanical Repair: Impact drills and drivers are used in Australian automotive workshops for removing and installing high-torque fasteners such as wheel nuts, chassis bolts, and suspension components.
• Furniture & Cabinetmaking: Drill drivers with adjustable torque settings are the tool of choice for Australian furniture makers and cabinetmakers, providing precise control when drilling pilot holes and driving screws into timber and manufactured boards.
• Mining & Heavy Industry: SDS and hammer drills are specified for demanding drilling tasks across Australia's mining and heavy industrial sector, where sustained performance on concrete, stone, and hard aggregate materials is essential.
• Facilities Maintenance: Angle drills and compact hand drill machine options are used by facilities maintenance teams across Australia for servicing equipment and accessing confined spaces where a standard drill would not fit.

Buy Power Drills Online from RS Australia

RS Australia is a trusted supplier of power drills, stocking an extensive range of corded and cordless models from leading brands including Bosch, DeWALT, and Makita, covering drill drivers, combi drills, impact drivers, hammer drills, SDS drills, angle drills, and magnetic drills. The full range can be filtered by power source, chuck size, torque setting, and battery platform, making it straightforward to identify the right drill for your trade or project.

RS Australia also carries complementary products including drill bit sets and other power tools like electric saws and grinders. View our delivery information page to see our delivery options and fees for your order.