DEWALT DW983K-2 14.4 Volt XRP 1/2-Inch Heavy Duty Adjustable Clutch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
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Manufacturer: DEWALTModel: DW983K-2
Product features:
- 3-speed all metal transmission provides max 1,800 rpm for faster drilling applications
- DeWalt-built high-torque motor delivers 400 in./lbs. of torque
- 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck grips bits more tightly
- Anti-slip comfort grip offers improved ergonomic feel
- Runs on DeWalt 14.4-volt XR battery packs
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of DEWALT DW983K-2 14.4 Volt XRP 1/2-Inch Heavy Duty Adjustable Clutch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
Customer Review: Your Next Best Friend
Summary: 4 Stars
And there I was in a Home Depot in Laplace, Louisiana and what did I see?
The very same Dewalt 14.4V xrp 1/2 cordless, drill/driver on the clearance rack for $149.99 plus 10% sales tax.
"Say it ain't so!" - I thought to myself. Why would this be a clearance item? Perhaps the batteries are not used in enough of the other tools - 18 volt units seem to be the new benchmark. Yet what a lovely price -so I bought one.
I've owned a Dewalt 12v xrp for 4 plus years and it's still going strong. When the 12v unit came out the xrp batteries were not available. I ultimately purchased 2 replacement 12v xrp batteries and have been enormously satisfied.
So recently I have been doing a lot of pre-drilling and screwing and have thought about purchasing another 12v xrp drill/driver; they are still holding their price at $169.00
And then I saw the 14.4 on the clearance rack. Half inch chuck, xrp batteries and case for the same price. Oh yeah!
The 14.4 is a bit heavier than my venerable 12v - not the lead weight of the xrp 18v, but all the features are the same:
3 speed, ratcheting steel chuck and great tough if not precision construction.
Some where between 12v and 18v - the torque of the drill becomes unmanageable with one hand. (when tightening wood screws or when a spade bit stops dead in a hole.) That is what the clutch is designed to alleviate. I have never used a cordless drill in the screw/clutch mode. I achieve my desired results by careful modulation of the trigger. The 14.4 works just about perfectly without wrenching your wrist.
There is the same slight bit wobble present in the 12v xrp but it is more of an irritation than a liability.
All Dewalt cordless drills are not created equal.
My 12v xrp has more torque and longer battery life than a friend's 18v dewalt heavy duty cordless drill/driver (non xrp model.)
Complaints: I am ready to see a nickel metal hydride battery made available for cordless hand tools. Knowing that the battery would have a longer run time - yet a much longer charge time would not deter me because the batteries would not be subject to failure in 2 years. ( the Nickel Cadmium short coming.)
My advice buy a 14.4v xrp cordless drill/driver at your home depot clearance rack or take advantage of the Amazon frequent tool discounts to make the DEWALT DC983KA 14.4-Volt XRP 1/2" Drill/Driver Kit your next best friend.
caslo
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Description of DEWALT DW983K-2 14.4 Volt XRP 1/2-Inch Heavy Duty Adjustable Clutch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
Dewalt built Series 4000 high torque motor delivers 450 in lbs. of maximum torque Exclusive 3 speed all metal transmission features MAX 3rd speed of 0 2000 RPM which is 38% faster than high speed 1/2" ratcheting chuch lock prevents bits from spinnWhen it comes to power and versatility, the DeWalt DW983K-2 14.4-volt cordless drill/driver kit delivers. Powered by DeWalt's exclusive XR battery packs, the DW983K-2 is a solid performer in virtually any environment. All-metal gearing and a metal gear case ensure the tool's ruggedness from top to bottom, while a third, faster speed (up to 1,800 rpm--a full 29 percent faster than comparable drills) allows the DW983K-2 to tackle many high-speed jobs that two-speed drill/drivers can't handle nearly as effectively. The DW983K-2 is easy to operate, with clearly marked controls and a comfort-grip handle designed to reduce fatigue. Couple that with a tighter bit grip and higher torque (up to 400 in./lbs.), and it's easy to see why the DW983K-2 has quickly become such a popular choice with the pros. --Carl Thress
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