Hitachi DB10DL 10.8-Volt Lithium-Ion Micro Driver Drill
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Hitachi DB10DL 10.8-Volt Lithium-Ion Micro Driver Drill
Customer Review: Very pleased on the quality of this product.
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this item, after going to the "Orange" and "Blue" brick and mortar stores, looking to replace my aging Panasonic 9.6V impact driver. I looked at all the other Lithium-Ion based ones in the same voltage class, disliking the Bosch and Milwaukee due to grip size (width), the Skill for lack of an extra battery, the new 12V Ryobi (no clutch), and wasn't going to wait for the upcoming Makita. One other factor I looked at in buying a new drill/driver, was the other tools available/upcoming and a heavy sway for me was their new Saw based on the 10.8V system. It doesn't sound like much, but my job as a computer tech/network engineer, I only need a lighter duty reciprocating saw to cut holes in floor tiles and to cut down telco racks.
So far it has been quite useful in reconfiguring server cabinets, putting a car stereo in my Jeep, and for drilling 1/2" lag bolt holes in some stairs. It isn't a power house, but wasn't purchased to be one. I was actually surprised by the quality of the product and have to say that the 1/4" hex adapter has very little slop and what minor drilling I have used it with, was very little "walk" with the bit I used to for the stairs mentioned above. The length of run time with the Li-Ion packs has been a real bonus. Where removing and reinstalling the myriad amount of screws and bolt to install server gear, I used only 1 charged pack for almost the whole day. The LED ring is pretty useful as well. Working under the dash of my Jeep, I didn't have to balance a flashlight on my chest or worry about ripping a headlamp off my head. The hard case is really nice, yet I find that most situations, I drop the drill, with an attached battery, and a Picquic bit pack, into my notebook case and have a go-to tool available wherever I am working.
My only non-issue really is the 21 torque settings, superfluous in practice, since I have only used 4 (3, 9, 15, and drill) and can't foresee using anymore.
I hope their flashlight and impact driver become available soon (am about to pull the trigger on the saw) and I will have my "whole" set.
Customer Review: Very pleased with purchase
Summary: 5 Stars
I recieved this drill almost a year ago as a birthday gift from my girlfriend and absolutely love it. At first I did have my reservations because of my experience with other 10v tools, and didn't think I would use it since I already had a 18v set. Boy was I wrong. It is the perfect sized tool to have readily available for odd jobs around the house. I use to dread building Ikea, and other furniture my girlfriend would buy but now with this gem, I burn through them no problem. I now look foward to her bringing home a box that says "assembly required." Since it is so much smaller and lighter than my 18v driver, I find that I chose it first as the 18v is just a little overkill for the smaller jobs. I packs just enough punch to get most of the odd ball jobs around the house done. I install car stereos as a hobby and this has proven to be killer in this department too. Since it is smaller I find it easier to use in those tighter spots. I built two Ikea dressers, put up curtains, put up four sets of blinds, hung pictures, hung a couple wall sconces as well as other wall decor, built a crib, built 8 side chairs, and still had juice left in the battery. I'm sorry to read in other reviews that some have run into problems with the batteries. I haven't had any problems so far and always get a good amount of use before they die out. Yes, I will admit that this drill does have limitations but if you're needing that great "odd job" drill, this is a great pick.Customer Review: great for light duty power tool
Summary: 5 Stars
I own the complete micro 10.8 volt line they are great tools for light duty jobs that they were design for. The small size and ergonomics makes it great for light duty work in electrical, HVAC, Cabinetry trades and are grate for home use as well. But they should not be compared against the power and torque that your normal 12v, 14v and 18v cordless power tools will provide.Customer Review: lack of power
Summary: 2 Stars
Although I have bought Hitachi tools in the past I have never bought their cordless products. I found the balance and compactness of the product impressive. The power for the product and torque was not. It should have been listed as pounds of torque which I would estimate to be less then 100. This is not enough to drive 3 inch screws.. Even 2 1/2 drywall screws were a problem..The battery does seem to hold a charge extremely well...But time will tell. I own a Makita 9 volt niCa also for 20 years.. It has twice the power and only 9 volts...the 10.8 li-ion is great for light to medium projects only! It also would be nice if the product description would say that it only takes 1/4 inch shanks and is not adjustableCustomer Review: powerful and rugged
Summary: 5 Stars
Great little screwdriver. Does everything a good electric screwdriver should. Light, very powerful, and well built. The built in light is the best of all the similar products I've used, nice even light.
Several people have already said not to buy this expecting it to be a drill. Very true. It's not a drill, and I don't know why drill is even in the name. Don't judge it by the standards of a drill. Of course it doesn't have a Jacob's chuck. Of course it isn't as powerful as an 18v cordless drill. It's a screwdriver, plain and simple. Don't buy it expecting to take lug nuts off your car tires or drill holes in anything more robust than drywall or plywood. That's what hammer drills and impact tools are for.
I occasionally do installation of distributed sound systems (in churches and such) and hanging speakers in drywall ceilings is the biggest pain you can possibly imagine. This little guy is light enough to hold over my head while screwing speaker mounts into place, but tough enough to drive long lag screws into wood studs or metal brackets.
Also worth saying that, in the course of said speaker installation, it took a fall off the top of an 8' ladder onto a cement floor with barely a scratch. It's a lot more durable than you would think.
And as a last little note, I can't believe how fast the batteries charge. I regularly go from dead battery to full charge in under an hour!