DEWALT DC988KA 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver Kit
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Manufacturer: DEWALTModel: DC988KA
Product 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
- Hammerdrill mode: 34,000 bpm drills faster holes in masonry applications
- 1/2" ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws prevents bits from slipping
- Superior ergonomics provides optimal balance, comfort, and control
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of DEWALT DC988KA 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver Kit
Customer Review: The one drill to replace them all
Summary: 5 Stars
Having blown a few corded hammer drills over the last 15 years I finally decided to try a good cordless model to get rid of the irritating cord. Did some research and came upong this drill which seemed to pretty much offer anything you can possibly want in a cordless drill. I have not been dissapointed. I really don't know how I ever got along without this tool.
The balance of the tool is great. It feels really well in your hand. Its a little on the heavy side but pretty average and to be expected from a NiCD 18v drill. The tool balance really makes it feel comfortable anyway regardless of the weight. The keyless chuck saves so much time and grips bits as good as a keyed one. The three speed transmission is very versatile and has as far as I can tell the highest RPM speed (2000rpm)for a cordless drill which is very useful for masonry applications. The middle speed (1450rpm) is great for when high speed and higher torque are needed such as hardwood, holesaws, etc and finally the slowest (450rpm) for maximum torque and driving. Most cordless models only have slow and fast, and fast isn't that fast, pretty frustrating for masonry work. The battery life is very good. The 18v XRP battery should provide enough power to work reasonably continuously while the other is finished charging. I can many times go a full day of extended usage without having to bother recharging.
Finally, the reason I really bought this drill, the masonry performance. Remember this is a hammer drill, NOT a rotary hammer. A rotary hammer is far more powerful but is pretty useless for anything else as they are typically to large, heavy and too violenty powerfull for smaller work. This hammerdrill I have found can easily outperform even many corded hammer drills. Lately I've been using it to drill mainly into insanely hard 40 year old structural concrete columns in a building and driving tapcon screws in. I would normally use a rotary hammer for this but rotary hammers tend to oversize holes so tapcons don't grips as well (or at all). With a good bit the drill powers through pretty effortlessly into the reinforced columns. Softer stuff like brick and blocks, it plows through with no sweat.
I give this tool the full 5 stars. It's by far the most versatile and best performing tool in my box. If you need a cordless drill that can do everything and replace all others, this is the one.
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Description of DEWALT DC988KA 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver Kit
18V, XRP 1/2" Heavy Duty Adjustable Clutch, Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver Kit, 3 Speed Variable Speed Reversing, 0-450/0-1,450/0-2,000 RPM, Hammer Mode In Maximum Speed, 0 - 34,000 BPM, 1/2" Ratcheting Chuck Lock, Anti-Slip Comfort Grip, 500 INLB Of Torque, Includes 1 Hour Charger, 2 XR Pack Batteries, 360ree. Side Mid Handle Grip, Double Ended Screwdriver Bit & Carrying Case.Drills
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