DEWALT DW988KC-2 18 Volt XRP 1/2-Inch Drill/Driver/Hammerdrill and Reciprocating Saw Combo Kit

List Price: $718.00

Features:

• DeWalt-built motor on the Drill/driver/hammerdrill delivers 450 in./lbs. of torque
• Drill/driver/hammerdrill features 3-speed all metal transmission
• The 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws keeps a tighter grip on bits
• Reciprocating saw delivers 0-2,800 spm with a 7/8-inch stroke length for fast cutting
• Lever action keyless blade clamp makes changing blades quick and easy

Accessories:
DeWalt DW908 18-Volt NiCad Pivoting Head Cordless Flashlight, No Battery	DeWalt DW919 18-Volt Flexible Floodlight, No Battery	Bucket Boss 01056 Bucket Boss 56 Pocket Bucket Tool Organizer	Milwaukee 49-22-0130 Contractor's Kit 7 Bit 1-Inch to 2-9/16-Inch Selfeed Drill Bit Assortment with 5-1/2-Inch Extension and Plastic Carrying Case

Customer Reviews:

Heavy Power [Posted on 2001-10-09]
This is an excellent combo with more power than most people will need for the job. The drill is the heart of the deal with the drill alone retailing for only $100 less than this kit. It has 450 inch-pounds of torque, which is enough to ripe the head off an unsuspecting dry-wall screw (this is great! nice power). The chuck and grip are well designed. If these tools have a draw back it would be the price (a bit on the high side) and weight (there are not light...which feels good, but what about the end of the day?), but ultimately these tools are comfortable, powerful, and really loveable.

High quality and heavy duty [Posted on 2003-04-29]
Nice functionality on drill and hammer function.
Lots of torque and battery life is remarkable.
I am right-handed and have large hands which means that I have to use care to fully depress "forward" button when changing from "reverse" to "forward" (it is a little awkwardly positioned). I did have difficulty engaging the hammer function one time, which sorted itself out after switching from "forward" to "reverse" and back again...

The saw is a dream with regards to weight, balance and power.
It does however, as everyone says, use up the batteries quite quickly (more than 4 long diagonal cuts of a 2x10 will kill a battery). But remember, it isn't expected to compete with a normal AC power tool...

I would recommend that Dewalt sell this kit with one of the normal heavy duty 18V batteries and one of the extra heavy duty batteries to make the kit even better.

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