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Hitachi DS18DMR 18-Volt Ni-MH 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit | List Price: $417.29
Discount Price: $236.58
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Brand: Hitachi
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - 18-volt Ni-MH 1/2-inch cordless drill/driver kit; 5-position belt hook and integrated work light
- 550 inch-pounds of torque; 22-stage ratcheting slip-clutch for high torque or precision driving
- Lightweight plastic body; durable 2-piece rare-earth magnet motor; carbon brush; non-slip grip
- Includes charger, case, 2 batteries, quick-charger side handle, driver bit
- 7 pounds; 1-year warranty
disappointed [Posted on 2007-11-29]
I had high hopes for this drill. As an avid DIY'er, I need tools I can depend on. Although the Hitachi has a nice grip and fairly good power, the batteries are really weeny. I finally got so disgusted after changing the batteries after only an hour of work that I sent it back. My 12 V Makita, which I ran into the ground, was much more efficient. Wouldn't buy again.
Hitachi DS18DMR [Posted on 2007-12-12]
This drill is excellent. It has plenty of power and the battery lasts a long time. I bought a Bosch with BlueCore 1 year before and the batteries aren't nearly as good. All in all I'm very happy with this drill. Good buy, and thank you Amazon. Robert
Excellent Drill [Posted on 2008-03-02]
I purchased this Hitachi Heavy Duty Drill because I wanted a high quality and powerfull cordless drill. Consumers report highly recommended this drill and they are correct. It really has the power and torque to drive in those 4 inch long wood screws. I would definitely buy it again. It is somewhat heavy (weight) due to its heavy duty rating.
Consumer Reports [Posted on 2008-03-12]
Consumer Reports gave it a best buy. So I bought it. It is pretty reliable. It comes with two batteries. Has adjustable torque and enough power for me.
Two of these drills BROKE on me [Posted on 2008-04-30]
I bought this drill to replace my 14.4v Porter Cable hammerdrill whose batteries finally died. The Hitachi is noticeably heavier and doesn't seem to work that much harder. It has plenty of torque, and the little belt hook/ task light is surprisingly useful. I use cordless drills every day for work (home repairs) and after only four months, the transmission stripped and another(? - forgot which) interior part broke. The repair shop ordered the correct parts (it took four weeks to get from Hitachi!) and the NEXT DAY those same parts broke again! I called Hitachi and demanded a new drill which they sent promptly. The new one hasn't broken yet, but now the torque setting ring is not going into Drill mode - let alone HammerDrill mode - it just stays at Torque setting 22. Also, the batteries don't hold charges any better than expected. Choose another drill! (PS: I recently used a friend's Makita 18v LiIon drill and it was incredibly light weight, although didn't feel as torque-y as the Hitachi, and it's task light wasn't as well designed, but I could heft this thing around all day, AND they said it was totally affordable.)
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