Central Pneumatic 3/8 Reversible Air Drill Review

Central Pneumatic 3/8 Reversible Air Drill Review

Reviewed by: Timothy Henderson

Published on: March 6, 2018

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Central Pneumatic 3/8 Review Summary:

The reason why we decided to take a closer look at this model is its price. Falling into the category of reasonably-priced angle drills, this affordable unit offers some pretty interesting features that left us quite surprised. It’s a sturdy, well-made model that’s capable of assisting you with a wide range of drilling operations.

To find out its value for the money, we’ll analyze it in detail and help you determine if it’s worth considering for purchase. If you’re in a market for a cheap angle drill, read on!

Specifications:

• Weight – 2.65lbs
• Dimensions – 9.4″ x 4.7″ x 2″
• Chuck Size – 3/8″
• Max Speed – 1,800 RPM
• Voltage – 12 volts

The Design

Sporting a simple metallic color, this angle drill features a ball-bearing construction and the aluminum alloy housing. As you can already guess, this makes it incredibly lightweight and easy to maneuver with – prolonged working sessions won’t leave you with painful cramps in hands. Reaching tight spaces is easy thanks to the unit’s low-profile angled head, which is similar to the ones on most other models we’ve reviewed so far and works just as advertised.

During our testing period, we’ve concluded that the drill’s housing is quite durable, although not as much as on the more expensive models. It’ll do the trick – just try not to drop it from a height or to use the model for heavy-duty jobs.

Power

The CP 3/8″ uses an air-powered motor that’s capable of achieving the speed of 1,800 RPM. Its air consumption stands at 4 CFM (when used at 90 PSI), which is average for this type of angle drills. The fact that the drill is reversible will allow you to use it for driving screws and bolts, while its paddle switch lets one modulate the speed required for the workpiece at hand.

All of this will be more than enough when it comes to most drilling jobs at home, garage, or in the shop.

Warranty & Accessories

The warranty period for this unit is quite disappointing – the Central Pneumatic covered it with only 90-days of (limited) warranty. However, we were quite pleased to find leather work gloves inside the box – they’re one-size-fits-all and look quite durable.

What Users Say About The Central Pneumatic 3/8

Just like we expected, the thing that the users love the most about this drill is its price. It’s an affordable air-operated angle drill that’s suitable for anyone’s budget – you won’t have to spend hundreds of bucks to get something that works just as advertised.

However, this also brings a couple of disadvantages. A few consumers were displeased with the unit’s air consumption, a (very) short warranty, and its limitations when it comes to drilling through dense materials.