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DEWALT DC987KA 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Drill/Driver Kit | List Price: $533.43
Discount Price: $159.00
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Brand: DeWalt
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - DeWalt built high torque motor provides 500 in./lbs. of maximum torque
- Exclusive 3-speed transmission features a maximum 3rd speed at 2,000 rpm
- XRP extended run-time batteries provide long run-time and battery life
- 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws prevents bits from slipping
- Superior ergonomics provides optimal balance, comfort, and control
Super drill [Posted on 2006-05-05]
I have the older version of this drill, and I have had it for about 5 years. I am a homeowner that sometimes gets involved in heavy duty construction. I have used this drill to drill concrete, landscape timbers, metal, and every type of wood out there. I used it to remodel my rental property and it worked great with drywall. It is heavy as stated in the other reviews but you expect weight to come with any heavy duty tool. The first thing I had to do to it when I bought it was take some sandpaper to the seam on the back of the handle. That sucker cuts right into you. This was easily repaired in about a minute so I consider this to be nothing more than a nuisance. I have dropped it several times including from the top of a ladder but it has survived with nothing more than cosmetic damage. I had a 26 ft camper and I even used this drill to raise and lower the jacks and crank the slide out. I once nearly broke my wrist while doing this. The drill has so much torque that it twisted my arm around when the slide hit its stop. I finally had to replace the battery packs this week. I guess I cannot complain about this since they lasted so long. The stores charge outrageous prices for the batteries so I bought mine through a popular online auction site for about half the price. I would recommend this drill to anyone except for those who want a lightweight drill. It really is bulletproof. Is it any wonder you see so many contractors using it?
Good Solid Drill/Driver [Posted on 2006-07-03]
This is a good drill/driver. Heavy duty, nicely balanced. Chuck is easy to grab with serrations for easy tightening and loosening.
Dewalt has always been a good product in my book.
Excellent Drill [Posted on 2006-07-18]
I purchased this drill about 4 months ago just in time for some heavy construction in my house. This drill has a very solid feel and it's comfortable in your hand - even after hours and hours of driving drywall screws. Like many other comments, I have yet to it a hole that it won't drill... it's so powerful. With a masonary bit and the drill in "hammer" mode, I was able to drill through plaster, cinder block and stucco as if it were balsa wood.
My only complaint is that for some unknown reason it can be very difficult to shift. It's as if it gets jammed in its current position. It seems that if I reverse the direction back and forth, squeeze the trigger a few times, it will eventually work. It's annoying but not enough to make me give this anything less than 5 stars. I did not have the problem with the non-sanded handle that some did.
This is a top notch drill just like everything else I have owned from Dewalt. I do recommend that you buy this as part of a combo package, the prices are considerably less per tool when purchased as a package deal.
Another Chinese Black and Decker Product [Posted on 2006-08-29]
This thing is just a yellow Black and Decker drill from China. It's amazing how people line up to pay extra for the yellow paint and then excuse major faults like the sloppy battery connection and poorly designed chuck that locks up. I fell for the marketing hype myself and smoked the drill in less than a year. I'm a heavy user homeowner. Since I smoked the DeWalt, I learned that it is owned by Black and Decker. I learned that the difference between the products is the marketing budget and Nascar sponsorship. I then smoked two Milwaukees. Now I am looking at a Panasonic to replace my third Milwaukee. The Milwaukee is better than the DeWalt by far, but it's still not up to my expectations. The Panasonic for the same money used NiMH batteries and has 3.5 amp hour batteries. No battery memory and much more power. Plus the Panasonic is built in Japan.
"Heads Up" [Posted on 2007-11-30]
Watch the price. I paid around $160 on Amazon, but I've seen the Amazon price soar to $249. Wait for your best deal.
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