DEWALT D21009 Heavy-Duty 6 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill with All Metal Keyless Chuck

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DEWALT D21009 Heavy-Duty 6 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill with All Metal Keyless Chuck

From the Manufacturer

DeWalt introduces its new corded 3/8-inch drill for the professional. With 6 amps of power, 2,500 rpm, and the highest torque rating in its class, the new D21009 is built to work hard and fast. It features an all-metal 3/8-inch keyless chuck. Its new two-sleeve design allows users to tighten down on bits with up to 15 percent more force. Serrated chuck jaws are used to bite into bits to prevent slippage. For the most extreme of conditions, the D21009 offers an all-metal front sleeve. Designed to withstand harsh metal drilling and fastening applications, the D21009 is best in class for performance and durability. The D21009 also boasts best-in-class ergonomics. The new design offers the optimal mix of weight, balance, comfort, and power. The D21009 was designed with durability in mind. Quality features such as the glass-filled nylon housing and all-ball-bearing construction ensure long, dependable tool life.

Features

• New all-metal chuck offers greater durability
• The 6 amp motor offers the user more power than any unit in its class
• 3/8-inch metal keyless chuck offers greater bit retention
• All-ball-bearing construction provides greater durability and longer tool life
• Contoured textured handle provides better gripping surface and reduces user fatigue
• Built-in two-way level for drilling accurate vertical and horizontal holes
• Glass-filled nylon housing is durable, impact-resistant, and provides lower maintenance cost

Specifications

• Keyless chuck: yes
• Chuck size: 3/8 inch
• Spindle lock: N/A
• No-load speed: 0 to 2,500 rpm
• Amps: 6 amps
• Max. watts out: 480 watts
• Gear reduction: single
• Capacity in wood (spade bit): 1 inch
• Capacity in wood (self-feed): N/A
• Capacity in wood (hole saw): 1-1/8 inches
• Capacity in wood (auger bit): N/A
• Capacity in steel (twist bit): 3/8 inch
• Capacity in steel (hole saw): N/A
• Tool weight: 3.5 lbs.
• Shipping weight: 3.95 lbs.

Warranty
This DeWalt high-performance industrial tool comes with a warranty package that includes:
30-day, no-risk satisfaction guarantee
One-year free service contract
One-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 2.6 x 10 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00006JSPH
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: D21009
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #235,649 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The DeWalt 21009 is not a heavy duty quality drill., July 7, 2004

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Mike "average Joe" (Iowa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT D21009 Heavy-Duty 6 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill with All Metal Keyless Chuck (Tools & Home Improvement)

I thought it was time to upgrade from the 25 year old 3/8" key chuck Skil brand drill, so I wanted a good, basic, no frills keyless chuck drill when I chose the DeWalt 21009. I made a poor choice in two regards: the keyless chuck loosens while drilling, too often, and will also tighten up on it's own other times to the point I had to use an adjustable wrench to unlock it. Frustrating.

But worse than that, this drill didn't make it through even 6 months of very intermittent use before the motor overheated and is now incapable of drilling a hole of any substance before it grinds to a halt.

I had another DeWalt unit- a DW272 drywall screw driver quit holding bits the very same day. I am now a very disappointed DeWalt customer who will not be buying or recommending DeWalt to anyone. Very frustrating and extremely disappointing.

Luckily I kept the Skil drill and put it back in service.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor choice, June 13, 2004

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Tom Vaughn (Tallahassee, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT D21009 Heavy-Duty 6 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill with All Metal Keyless Chuck (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased about a year ago and saved $20. It doesnt work,couldnt get it repaired for less than $40, so I gave it to a friend as a paperweight and am in the process of buying another Brand with a decent warrantee like I should have done to begin with. Any Questions?

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful design: pick another one, July 2, 2005

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Proaudio55110 (White Bear Lake, MN United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DEWALT D21009 Heavy-Duty 6 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill with All Metal Keyless Chuck (Tools & Home Improvement)

Up 'till now, I've always been impressed with DeWalt (price and quality), but this drill . . . is a different story. The chuck on this needs a major redesign; it's almost impossible to get it tight enough. If you're drilling metal, or using round shaft bits, DO NOT BUY THIS DRILL. It works fine as a screw driver (and with other hex shaped bits), however drilling 1/8" pilot holes in 14ga sheet metal: bad idea. The chuck just slips on the drill bit. I'd recommend any other DeWalt drill, as long as it's got a standard keyed chuck.