DEWALT DC520KA Heavy Duty 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Drywall/Deck Screwdriver Kit

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The DeWalt DC520KA Heavy Duty 18-volt Ni-Cad Cordless Drywall/Deck Screwdriver features dual speed ranges: 0-900 RPM for decking and 0-2,900 RPM for drywall use. Key features include a depth sensitive "set and forget" nosepiece for consistent fastener depth and a high-performance fan-cooled motor for maximum power and durability. Other features include a 1/4-inch hex drive and a max. torque of 180 inch-pounds. Backed by a manufacturer's 3-year warranty, this cordless drywall/deck screwdriver comes with a one-hour charger, two 18-volt XRP batteries, a magnetic bit tip holder, a drywall nosepiece, and a heavy-duty kit box.

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DEWALT DC520KA Heavy Duty 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Drywall/Deck Screwdriver Kit

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 13.5 x 4.7 inches ; 12.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B0002ZU6Y8
• Item model number: DC520KA
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,230 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great cordless from DeWalt... again!, December 13, 2005

By	HG fan (wyoming) - See all my reviews

Works fantastic! No cord to dance around! Always being one to check/read customer reviews, for some years now I have gone with DeWalt 18v tools. Unlike some other brands that have some outstanding cordless tools and some not so good tools in their lines, DeWalt almost always gets good marks. So far, I have not been disappointed in either quality or performance as expected. DeWalt, as usual, has another cordless winner here. Having the same tool Mfg'r also means you can share the batteries and chargers. A couple of battery packs will drive drywall screws all day long.

Owning several DeWalt 18v tools that were supplied with batteries and chargers, I did not need additional batteries; or chargers; or the kit boxes, so I opted to purchase the bare tool from one of Amazon's third party sellers, Max Tools, (DeWalt DC520B) for a substantial savings.

The DC520KA is fast and efficient for driving screws. I have bad shoulders now so it is a bit heavy for overhead work for me (I use a DeWalt corded model), but certainly managable if you are an average homeowner or a pro and only want to use one drywall gun. The gun is pricey, but thats DeWalt for you and you tend to get what you pay for.

If you're a homeowner that may do some serious drywalling once or twice in your lifetime, this package may be too expensive for your needs and a simple, cheaper corded model may be the way to go if $ is an issue. (See my review of the corded DeWalt DW272 screw gun as a possible option.)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well, bad ergonomics, December 11, 2006

By	Jason Ledyard "jdl75" (Cincinnati, OH United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I must start by saying I'm a big fan of the DeWalt 18v line. There isn't much they make that I don't have. When I saw this was available, I thought it would be a great addition to the tool bag.

That said, it's just too heavy for all day use. They batteries last, but my arm doesn't. I can't say for sure if it's the weight of the tool or the balance, but either way, it doesn't work well for me for all day use.

It is a good tool for a few screws here or there. The motor is plenty powerful and the depth / clutch works well. I use it when I'm supervising a crew and am needed all over a job site. If I'm working in one location, I go with a traditional high-speed corded gun.

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars drwall contractor, August 13, 2005

By	Robert H. Harris - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Everyday use on remidels. holds up great. would not use on large amounts of boards.