DEWALT DC720KA Cordless 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of DEWALT DC720KA Cordless 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver
Customer Review: Quality Product
Summary: 5 Stars
Has the feel and performance of a quality product. Comes with a hard shell case and two batteries. Easy to use. I especially like the light that focuses on the work area when the trigger is pulled.Customer Review: Simply the best, and I'll tell you why.
Summary: 5 Stars
I run a high volume beach set up operation and we use nothing but dewalt 18v's to drill holes for umbrellas. Now, my staff is pretty protective of their equipment, but they truly beat the crap out of these things...5 at a time, day in and day out. Salt air, rain, sand, etc. 365 days a year. I just recently bought my 2nd new drill in as many years, I have some that are pushing three years with the only maintenance being a little spray lube once a week or so. Every last part of this thing is comfortable, well designed, and above all else, reliable. My staff takes them for granted and is almost shocked if one has a problem. My opinion is that the all metal transmission is just the best in the business. I've tried others, good brands that are supposed competitors but they just can't hack it for more than 4-6 months. The batteries and chargers last forever, so once you buy one, if you somehow need a replacement you can buy the bare tool for about $75. There is a reason every professional vendor I see at the resort uses Dewalt as well. Simply the best , I will never use anything else.Customer Review: Sneaky
Summary: 2 Stars
I find it difficult to trust DeWalt because they refuse to disclose the torque of their drills or impact drivers in the in-lb standard of the industry. Even if you call DeWalt, they refuse to provide this information for any model. Every other quality manufacturer - Mikata, Hitachi, Milwaukee, Rigid, Ryobi, Hilte - provides this information for each of their models. I don't know what they are hiding unless their models are underpowered at each price point . Perhaps you are really buying a lower powered Black and Decker.Customer Review: Solid, powerful drill
Summary: 5 Stars
As a matter of full disclosure, I am using this drill as a DIY homeowner on minor projects. This drill was my upgrade into the world of pro-grade power tools from a cheapo 14.4V Black & Decker drill. I upgraded primarily because I was frustrated by having to drill pilot holes for lag screws all the time due to the lack of power. Furthermore, my former so-called variable speed drill only had two speeds, namely 400 or 800 rpm, nothing in between so I was constantly stripping screw heads. After doing some serious research into Makita, Milwaukee, Hitachi, and Dewalt, I chose Dewalt. Why? Because of the power and construction of the tool. Dewalt uses its own measurement of torque (Unit Watts Out) whereas most other companies list max torque in ft-lbs. In my opinion, I best equate UWO to the amplifier rating in audio receivers. In receivers, many companies list their amplifier rating with only one channel driven. Rarely do companies list amplifier rating with all channels driven. UWO, to me, is Dewalt's real world sustained torque rating like all channels driven in an amplifier. So for this drill, although Dewalt lists it at 410 UWO, I think this probably equates to nearly peak torque of at least 450 ft lbs if not more. Also, I really liked the fact that Dewalt uses all-metal gears and it has solid magnet construction in its motor.
For whatever reason, although most companies have wholeheartedly embraced the Lion technology, Dewalt has chose to slowly move into it and, thus, still has a large portion of tools with NiCd batteries. I really debated about the whole NiCd v Lion thing. But really, for my purposes, I doubt I will be using the drill so much that I will use up 2 batteries. I really think having a back-up battery negates the charge time issue. Of course there's the weight issue, but again, for me, a difference in weigh of 6-8 oz is not a game breaker.
The closest drill to the DC720KA was the Hitachi DS18DSAL. Really solidly constructed drill with good power. Unfortunately, from a purely superficial standpoint, the Hitachi looks like a toy with the green molding. So I went with the Dewalt. In terms of real world performance, really happy so far. Was able to drill 2" long - 1/8" dia. screws into studs without a pilot, no problem. This sucker has power. Really like the LED light. The added heft of the NiCd gives the drill really good balance. Trigger felt right and was able to modulate speed very accurately (true variable speed!). I hope this review helps because other reviews just seem to spout off Dewalt sucks or "it's not lithium so it sucks" type comments.
Customer Review: Son-inlaw delighted
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a gift for my son- in law and the last he received. His eyes lit up with delight. He couldn't be more pleased. Top quality tool with excellent reputation, and the price here was most satisfactory.