is it a variable speed drill? or is it an on/off trigger?
279819
It is not a variable speed drill. Although if you pull the trigger slightly, it does start slow, but does not have much play.
279820
I'm not sure. It is variable on the "P208B". I don't the "B" maybe something changed, or not ?. Also, torque and speed can be variable.
1634108
It has variable speed but bear in mind that the speed is controlled by the trigger. The closer you pull the trigger to the drill body, the faster the chuck will turn. However, If by "true", you mean is there a dial where you can set the exact speed ie. 300 rpm or 350 rpm then the answer is no. This feature is more likely found on rotary tools like Dremels, some drill presses and milling machines. I am not aware of any variable speed hand drills that have scales which would enable you to dial in exact speeds. If exact speed is a necessity, then you might want to research rotary tools, bench tools which have a dial that can be set or tools that have a digital display that tells you how fast the chuck is turning. Additionally, I don't know what materials you plan to drill. This drill's range is 0-550 rpm which may or may not be suitable for your intended purpose. I recommend that you study the numerous drill speed and feed guides available on the web to determine if this drill has the best speed range for your project or whether you need a drill with a higher rpm range. It may also be helpful to do a search of materials, material thicknesses, hole sizes, suggested bit lubricants and drill types to see what tradespeople and manufacturers recommended. You can easily ruin costly materials by drilling them at the wrong speed or quickly dull expensive drill bits by using the wrong bit for the material, exerting too much pressure on the bit or not using lubricant. Talk to people who have drilled the same or similar materials. Ask to see if they have any scrap that you can use for test purposes. There is no single drill suitable for all types of drilling. Br prepared to experiment before finally figuring out what works best for you.
544520
Variable speed trigger. Increases as your squeeze it. there is switch on top of it for low or high torque.
2161018
No, and I don't think you would want to do that any way. This is a powerful drill and if it catches you want to be able to let up on that trigger so it does not twist your arm. This drill is variable speed but that does not mean it will run slow. I would guess it runs between 60% and 100% speed. A lot of variable speeds allow you to go down to a point where it is barely rotating. This one does not. If you had it in a locked position and it caught on something it would really be a hazzard.
352956
Yes this drill has a keyless chuck. Meaning you don't have to use a key to switch between bits. Just insert bit into the three jaws of the chuck and hold the outside of the chuck and press on the trigger. Depending on which direction you have the drill, the chuck will tighten or lossen when you pull the trigger.
1568055
Yes, variable trigger with 2 speed gear setting. I love this drill and have used heavily with no issues. My brother has purchased Bosch drills and they are nice but these in my opinion are better. He also bought a new Dewalt one and it doesn't have a variable trigger and does not compare in quality.
373583
Depends on the hand drill. Why would you want to run it constantly? It does have an on/off switch.
1768647
yes it is variable speed. there is a rotary control switch at the end of the handle above the power cord
150183
1/32,3/64,5/64,1/8not a great selection, but the drill is cheap enough to buy a good set of bits as well. Works fine, but no variable speed, just on or off. Hope that helped.
187886
Electrical contractor - It has a simple trigger that energizes the motor and turns the blade, and doesn't have any way to control speed accurately (note the amount of energy the battery has effects the speed of the blade). I use it in the field to cut conduit and it is the best solution I have found. I would recommend this for anyone needing portable cutting of light gauge metals - it works well.
373584
Yes, once turned on it runs constantly until you turn off. I believe it is quieter than a hand drill.
555669
no it has a variable speed trigger the more you pull the trigger the faster it get.
2245969
It does have a light that engages when you slightly depress the trigger. But it's not aimed very well, so it is of limited use. Still, it's probably better than nothing. BTW, the drill has performed very well and the batteries keep their charge a long time.
60266
One speed. Don't let that deter you from this tool. After two years of using it I've found no need yet to have variable speed. I use it to cut screws, grind welds and with an added disk, sand wood VERY aggressively.
2083009
Yes this is a variable-speed drill. I think some people wished there were more control at low speeds, but it works as other variable speed drills in my experience.
1801274
there is a selector switch on the top rear of the drill that gives you the 3 speeds. there is another selector switch above the trigger that gives you either drill or torque with a selector switch range from 1- 22
1308915
It's only on or off , no variable controls . It's worked as well as the mikita and dewalt grinders I've owned for about 35% of the price I typically paid .