DEWALT DC727KA Heavy-Duty 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 3/8-Inch Drill/Driver Kit

by DEWALT

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

What a super compact size—it looks like a toy and drills like a beast. At just about 3-1/2 pounds, it's like a feather to hoist overhead, but there is absolutely no sacrifice in torque, delivering 350 inch-pounds. We like the speed range choices, from 0 to 400 rpm in low gear and 0 to 1,400 rpm on high. The keyless chuck operates smoothly, and you get a flawlessly secure bit grip every time with the ratcheting mechanism. The grip is comfortable, and the whole tool feels supremely balanced for all-day comfort. It would be perfect for cabinet installers and HVAC ductwork because of its compact size, but we also think it's a great choice for the homeowner, especially those with smaller hands. DeWalt construction is rugged and durable, so you'll have this little worker around for years and years.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

From the Manufacturer

DEWALT DC727KA Heavy Duty 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 3/8-Inch Drill/Driver Kit

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 13.5 x 4.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002Q8TGO
• Item model number: DC727KA
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #97,093 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great drill, March 24, 2006

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L. Humphrey (Pima, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC727KA Heavy-Duty 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 3/8-Inch Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have the earlier version of this drill and when the batteries went kaput, I found I could buy a new drill with two batteries and a charger for about the same price of just replacing the batteries(what a gimmick!) for my old drill. This DC727KA is lighter than the old one, gets into tighter places and the chuck works great! I have a Grizzly drill that's similar, also 12V, but I've had trouble with the chuck staying tight ever since it was new. I guess that's the difference between paying $69 and $119. I've used the drill quite a bit for both screwing and drilling and it can't be beat. I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase. I just can't figure out a good use for the heavy duty plastic case it came in. What ever happened to the great metal ones?

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful tool for every homeowner, November 17, 2006

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Zemin Hu "deepblue750" (GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC727KA Heavy-Duty 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 3/8-Inch Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

When my wife asked me to replace old blinds with new wood blinds, I was scared. I am dumb at any type of house works. I used to hire contractors to do all our house work. So I bought this drill for the job because of its reputation. I used it to remove all old blinds, some of the screws were realy stuck, I could never remove them by hand if there was not this tool. During the work, I even dropped the drill from 8 feet ladder, I thought I broke it, but it kept working. Thanks to the drill I finished the job with no problem. It is powerfull tool, I tried to unscrew the DeWalt drilled screw by hand, it was hard.
One complaint, somebody here said it's light. Well after holding this tool for one hour, I felt it's kind heavy.
I also like the keyless chuck part, it's easy for me to switch between driller and screwdriver bit.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More expensive than most but worth it., April 23, 2007

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Buck (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DC727KA Heavy-Duty 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 3/8-Inch Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

You all know that old adage of "getting what you pay for", I'd say it was probably said by someone dealing with cordless drills. I had to replace a trusted old Craftsman 9.6V that had the batteries finally give up the ghost. Faced with the prospect of just replacing the batteries I just looked at getting a new drill. I had a bunch of Home Depot gift cards laying about so I started pricing and reading reviews. I work in a General Contracting office and I put the question to all the Project Managers and subs "what brand of drill do you prefer?" The answer came back overwhelmingly DeWalt. I looked at the different models and prices and decided that the 12 volt was probably enough for me. The first order of business for the new drill was replacing my sectional garage door. I picked up a socket adapter and went to work. With a friends help I removed the old door and put up the new door in under an hour. I had to remove and put back nearly 100 screws and I had to drill seven new holes in the door frame for brackets and handles and such. It handled it all with out a hiccup.
I am greatly pleased with this drill and it's performance and quality. I'd recommend it to anyone.