DEWALT D21008K Heavy-Duty 6 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill Kit with Keyless Chuck

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Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Keyless chucks can sometimes be a mixed blessing. On the one hand, bit changes are quicker and more convenient, but bit slippage can also be an issue at times. That's not the case with the DeWalt heavy-duty 3/8-inch VSR drill kit with keyless chuck. DeWalt has equipped this tool with a two-sleeve ratcheting chuck that locks shut and holds bits firmly in place. The drill weighs just 3.5 pounds but can power its way through metal, wood and masonry, with bit capacities of 3/8 inches, one inch and 1/2 inch respectively. A 6 amp motor delivers powerful torque and speeds of 0-2,500 rpm, while an advanced brush system automatically stops the tool when the brushes wear out, preventing serious motor damage. The drill is comfortable to hold and comes with a built-in bubble level that lets you know your holes are straight and true. All in all, a very solid performer.--Carl Thress

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DEWALT D21008K Heavy-Duty 6 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill Kit with Keyless Chuck

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 11.8 x 4.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006JSPI
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: D21008K
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #97,523 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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63 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Drill at an Ordinary Price, October 8, 2003

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Jackson Landers (Charlottesville, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT D21008K Heavy-Duty 6 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill Kit with Keyless Chuck (Tools & Home Improvement)

This thing ties with my Bosch jigsaw for favorite tool in my home shop. It's tough, powerful and cheap. If you're looking for a high-quality drill for home projects, this is the one to buy. Forget cordless if you're on a budget; you'll spend more money for something less powerful that constantly runs out of power in the middle of a project. Your house has electricity. Buy an extension cord and put your money into quality rather than batteries.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent drill, powerful & well balanced -- but noisy, March 25, 2005

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Hobbyist - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT D21008K Heavy-Duty 6 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill Kit with Keyless Chuck (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a very nice, well designed drill. I use it mostly for drilling pocket holes with a Kreg jig. It's so much easier to drill pocket holes with this powerful 2500 RPM corded drill, compared to a slow cordless drill. This drill is super powerful, well balanced, and has a very comfortable hand grip. The Jacobs ratcheting chuck works nicely and has a great feel when tightened. The Dewalt case is also very nice with plenty of extra storage space and metal latches. My only complaint, though, is that this drill is very noisy. I wish Dewalt would focus more engineering on lowering noise output.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent new model, October 27, 2002

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mchadm "chadm411" (Lincoln, NE USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT D21008K Heavy-Duty 6 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill Kit with Keyless Chuck (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've used DeWalt Drills before, and they've always seemed solid. This drill keeps that impression going. The Manufacturer Notes for some tools are way too glowing. Read the ones for this drill - they're right on. The keyless chuck is the best I've ever seen, the bits just dont slip, even in soft gummy woods that tend to bind up bits. It's good to see that improvements can still be made, and the price stays the same as the old model.