DEWALT DC4CPKA 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit

by DEWALT

Product Description

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This is an entire toolbox in one well-priced package: just about everything you need for practically any job. We love these combo kits because you just can’t beat the price. A powerful DeWalt drill/driver, trim saw, recip saw, hardworking pivot light, one-hour charger and two batteries with a rugged case, and for roughly half what you’d pay if you bought the tools individually. Here’s what we think about what’s in the box:

You need power, but you don’t want to hoist a ton. Here’s the answer. DeWalt’s revamped 18-volt compact drill/driver delivers on both counts, with a 1/2-inch chuck that grips beefy bits, an 18-position adjustable clutch, and a high-performance motor for the torque you need, packaged in a truly lightweight, comfortable drill. The variable speed has a high and low range for any application, and the reverse switch is right above the curved trigger for easy access. We especially like the light weight, even more so because it doesn’t cost in the power department. The 18-volt trim saw is lightweight, compact and maneuvers grandly even in the tightest workspace. Don’t dismiss it just because it’s a 5-3/8-inch blade; it cuts a 2x4 in one pass and even offers up to a 50-degree bevel. The rip fence is sturdy for a nice, accurate cut, and blade changes are fast and easy because of the spindle lock. It’s got a no-load speed of 3,500 rpm, and even at 45 degrees, you’re getting a 1-1/8-inch depth of cut.

The reciprocating saw is just a blast, especially if you’re used to dragging a corded model around, into basements and up ladders. It’s plenty powerful, too, whether you’re cutting into wood or metal. We like the keyless clamp for quick, simple blade changes and the electric brake for the time it saves.

The flashlight’s wide-angle beam lights up your workspace, whether you’re up in the rafters or in the crawlspace. The head pivots a full 90 degrees, and the Xenon bulb illuminates with strong, bright white light. It’s got a decent enough run time of about three hours on a charged battery, and the bulb will last about 110 hours.

In all, this is a fantastic buy for the contractor or the ambitious do-it-yourselfer.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Amazon.com Product Description

DEWALT's Heavy-Duty 18V Cordless Compact Drill/Driver/Trim Saw/Reciprocating Saw/Pivot Light Combo Kit provides the basic tools necessary for lightweight building and repair jobs or for the beginner craftsperson. This all-in-one kit includes a powerful, cordless 1/2-inch compact drill/driver that offers 450 in./lbs. of torque; an aggressive, cordless trim saw with a 5 3/8-inch carbide-tipped blade and rip fence; a quick-change, cordless reciprocating saw with keyless blade clamp; and a versatile flashlight with convenient pivoting head. All of these heavy-duty, cordless machines can be powered with the provided 18-volt rechargeable batteries and come in a handy, heavy-duty kit box that keeps everything organized and ready to go.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 16 x 8.9 inches ; 33.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 27.6 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: B0002ZU6WA
• Item model number: DC4KA
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,419 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DeWalt DC4CPKA Combo Kit, February 20, 2006

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Kim A. Luttrell (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC4CPKA 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

What a great purchase. I have been wanting this kit for a long time and finally found a great price on Amazon. Since purchasing this kit, I have built birdhouses, toy boxes for the grandkids, and set of Adirondack chairs for my patio. Great tools at a great price. I ordered them on a Wednesday and received them on Saturday.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars batteries don't last long, August 10, 2007

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Andy (Miami Beach, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DC4CPKA 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've begun to see that the cordless tools are initially great however the need to buy more batteries allows the company to make more money off of you. I bought a Dewalt 18 volt 4-pack kit with hammerdrill, light, reciprocating saw, and circular saw. I used the kit (mostly the drill)about 10 times before I began to notice that the batteries didn't hold their charge for very long. Finally after about 15 charges, the batteries were completely dead. A friend of mine bought the same 4-pack kit about a year after I got mine. He had the same experience. His batteries lasted about 15-20 charges and then completely died. These batteries are $90 a piece. Dewalt gave me the run around that it could be the charger or that I was doing something wrong. My father who is an electrical engineer has the same kit as well...and guess what....the same thing happened to his batteries. This indicates a serious problem with their quality control. the tools worked great for the limited amount of time we got out of them, but you shouldn't have to go through that. Buy Rigid and register the tools online and you have lifetime battery warranty! Dewalt couldn't have been more unhelpful. Really bad customer service and i'll buy the rigid brand next time or Milwaukee. You just can't beat the Ridgid warranty! Save your money everyone.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unhandy man still delighted, July 5, 2006

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William Neil Platt "Bill" (Appleton, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DC4CPKA 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have wanted a combo cordless bundle for a long time and although it is more than I need it is rugged and I plan on it lasting for a long time. The drill has plenty of power to drive a 2" screw into a solid block of pine with no flinching. The variable tourque settings save many a stripped head on the driven screw! The circular saw zips through a 2x4 with no hesitation with angle and depth options not always available. The flash light has a broad - bright beam and the recip saw is good to go.