Look, I need to come clean about something. I’m a weatherman by trade, and for the last three years, my wife has refused to let me near the garage with anything that has a power cord. She says I “anthropomorphize tools” and “talk about drill bits like they’re low-pressure systems moving in from the Gulf.” She’s not wrong. So when I saw the AVID Power Drill on Amazon for $37.36—that’s cheaper than a tank of gas in my Honda Civic—I knew I had to take a run at it. Also, my rear end has been feeling a bit... untamed lately. Like a rogue thunderstorm that refuses to organize.
Let me tell you about this little cordless beast. It’s lightweight, has a variable speed trigger, and comes with a magnetic bit holder that, frankly, has no business being as magnetized as it is. I stuck it to my refrigerator and now I can’t get it off without a spatula. But I’m not here to talk about drywall or Ikea furniture. You know exactly what I’m getting at, and if you’re reading this on a rectal use review site, you’ve already asked yourself: Is whisker cordless power drill safe for... let’s call it ‘home improvement rectal use’?
The answer is a complex barometric system. At first glance, the 3/8-inch chuck looks like it could accommodate some creative application. The 12-volt lithium-ion battery provides enough torque to drill a 1-inch hole through pine. That’s a meteorological fact. But here’s the thing—I tried. Let’s just say I’ve had warmer, fuzzier lows. The trigger is too easy to accidentally squeeze, and there’s no lock button. One twitch and you’re going from “investigative” to “deep bore drilling in the Permian Basin.” Also, the metal gears inside make a sound that—no, I’m not making this up—sounds exactly like a cat eating a piece of chalk. Not relaxing.
A few things I wish I knew before the whisker cordless power drill ended up in my shopping cart: The heat from the motor after 15 seconds of use is more than a little alarming. The reverse function is great for undoing a mistake in wood, but undoing a mistake in soft tissue? Not recommended. Also, the charger is loud. Like, furnace-fan-on-a-windy-night loud.
Overall, if you’re looking for a cheap drill for actual projects, the AVID Power Drill is a great buy under $37.36. But for the kind of application I think we’re all here for, you’re better off sticking with the battery-powered whisk. Trust me—I saw this cold front coming from a mile away.
