Feedback on PowerTool
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That's very polite and restrained, JB. But how about shoite?
Well you wouldn't need any asterisks then, would you?
Why is the trigger part detachable? cant think of any time I wanted to use a cordless drill without actually being able to switch it on. If that's the bit that contains the battery then is it a good idea to make and break the switch connections every time you put it on charge? And a drill isn't about a 'user experience' it's about getting the job done first, and being comfortable and convenient second. Your pictures don't show us where and how the spirit level attachment is used. And the bit at the front will stop it going into a holster. In my experience, any tool that has bits that slot on and off end up with bits lost. If it's that important it should be on the drill full time, the user should not have to stop and unclip every 2 seconds.
I would suggest you look at existing modern drills and first understand why they are designed as they are and then try and match that first before looking for improvement.
I would suggest you look at existing modern drills and first understand why they are designed as they are and then try and match that first before looking for improvement.
In a nutshell, you've put aesthetics before function.
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What market sector are you aiming at? Most of us commenting are either trade or experienced diyers who would typically buy robust quality (expensive) gear withthout any frills. I see the market as:
Low end occasional diy e.g. Powerbase (basically junk)
Mid range diy e.g. Black & Decker
Top end diy e.g. Ryobi, Green Bosch
See here for examples: http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/diy/power-tools/drills
General Professional and Trade e.g. Makita, Blue Bosch, Dewalt. See here and ignore the cheap stuff - http://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/18v...dynSessConf=1428754008564432296&sortBy=-price
Single trade top end innovators e.g. Festool See here: http://www.axminster.co.uk/power-tools/drills-drivers-screwdrivers/filter/festool/
And a final category (which I would place your drill in) is marketing driven gagets that look fancy but are used once and put in the cupboard. A good example is the Black and Decker Alligator saw which is a reciprocating saw that looks a bit different and isn't as good as a regular one: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...46199167|rnd:868852150406989563|dvc:c|adp:1o1
Low end occasional diy e.g. Powerbase (basically junk)
Mid range diy e.g. Black & Decker
Top end diy e.g. Ryobi, Green Bosch
See here for examples: http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/diy/power-tools/drills
General Professional and Trade e.g. Makita, Blue Bosch, Dewalt. See here and ignore the cheap stuff - http://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/18v...dynSessConf=1428754008564432296&sortBy=-price
Single trade top end innovators e.g. Festool See here: http://www.axminster.co.uk/power-tools/drills-drivers-screwdrivers/filter/festool/
And a final category (which I would place your drill in) is marketing driven gagets that look fancy but are used once and put in the cupboard. A good example is the Black and Decker Alligator saw which is a reciprocating saw that looks a bit different and isn't as good as a regular one: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...46199167|rnd:868852150406989563|dvc:c|adp:1o1
Something you might want to have a go at which I haven't seen anyone tackle and would be useful is adjustability on the ergonomics side of things. If you're using a drill all day, it is important that it is comfortable in the hand. Some people have big hands, some small. All the cordless drills I've used have been a compromise one size fits all.
So how about changable grips for different sized hands and an adjustable trigger that you can move forwards and backwards to suit finger length.
So how about changable grips for different sized hands and an adjustable trigger that you can move forwards and backwards to suit finger length.
