Bare-Tool DEWALT DC988B Heavy Duty XRPTM 1/2-inch 18-Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver (Tool Only, No Battery)

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Product Description

Product Description
The DC988VA Features:  DEWALT Built High Torque Motor Delivers 500 in-lbs of maximum torque.  Exclusive 3-speed all metal transmission features a MAX 3rd Speed at 0-2,000 rpm which is 38% faster than high speed.  Hammerdrill mode: 34,000 bpm in MAX 3rd Speed drills faster holes in masonry.  1/2'' ratcheting chuck lock with carbide jaws prevents bits from slipping.  Extended run-time batteries provide more work per charge and maximum number of recharges with NO MEMORY.  Superior ergonomics and balance provide increased comfort and control. Specifications:  Voltage: 18 V  Keyless Chuck  Automatic Spindle Lock  Adjustable Clutch  Chuck Size: 1/2''  Max. Torque: 500 in-lbs  No Load Speed: 0-450/0-1,450/0-2,000 rpm  Blows/Min: 0-34,000 in MAX 3rd Speed bpm  Capacity In Steel: 1/2''  Capacity In Wood: 2''  Capacity In Concrete: 1/4''

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0012S37VS
• Item model number: DC988B
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,459 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great drill, December 21, 2007

By	Joel Otto (Lander, Wyoming) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We have a lot of drills on the job. These always get used first. Great power, 3 speeds, locks when you stop. The way it stops when you release the trigger is great. It makes bit changes a snap. It's the best feature. I am buying this to replace one that has been dropped from 15' repeatedly. The old one still works but it has been patched together a few times.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great drill, March 14, 2006

By	F. Asmussen (Sarasota FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

excellent replacement drill. Didn't need case, charger, batteries. Nice to be able to get what you need without buying it all. Shipped quick, nuf said.

2.0 out of 5 stars DeWalt - not the best tools, January 6, 2009

By	Timothy Mott (Bluefields, Nicaragua) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased two of these drills and the chuck on one of them has already failed in less than six months. DeWalt tools are a second-tier product at this point. Failure rates are simply too high and parts cost are unreasonable. I recently needed to replace a trigger on a DeWalt 18v drill and the cost was $67.00 just for the trigger, which is three times higher than it should be. On the contrary, my Milwaukee and Bosch tools have functioned wonderfully even in the face of heavy constant use. I had to take apart a small Bosch grinder to change out the brushes and the quality was unbelievably obvious compared to a DeWalt grinder I took apart recently.

Update . . . I took the drill back to the US and a DeWalt warranty center repaired it at no charge, but I found out that you cannot just replace the chuck when it fails. You have to replace the entire cone assembly that includes the clutch, speed gears and everything. Moral of the story: Take care of that chuck, keep it lubed because you cannot afford to replace it.