DEWALT DC927KL 18-Volt 1/2-inch Lithium Ion 18V Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver with NANO Technology

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DEWALT’s famous NANO-Phosphate Lithium Ion cells deliver 2,000 recharges, trade marking them as an industry leader in power tool durability and cycle life. The combination of this patent NANO Technology and the DEWALT high-efficiency motor delivers 425 unit watts out of power coupled with the runtime of 18 volts, but at the light weight of 5.5 pounds. The DC927KL is designed with a three speed, all metal transmission and offers settings at 0-450 rpm, 0-1,500 rpm, and 0-1,800 rpm. It also allows for speeds at 0-7,650 bpm, 0-25,500 bpm, and 0-30,600 bpm. This ergonomically styled hammerdrill features a unique 1/2 inch, self-tightening chuck with superior gripping torque while you work and 22 clutch settings for increased control. Included with the DC927KL is: one 1 hour charger, two 18 volt batteries with NANO Technology, and one 360 degree side handle, with a heavy duty kit box for storage.

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DEWALT DC927KL 18 Volt 1/2 Inch Lithium Ion 18 volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver with NANO Technology

Product Details

• Item Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13 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: B000X1S0Z8
• Item model number: DC927KL
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,266 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great all around drill, June 26, 2008

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James T (North Dakota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DC927KL 18-Volt 1/2-inch Lithium Ion 18V Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver with NANO Technology (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was a little surprised to see only one review on this drill and a poor score. Breakdowns happen with tools, which is acceptable if the problem is not a pervasive one. I have owned many Dewalt tools and have only had one trigger go bad. With Dewalt's warranty it was quickly repaired.

As for tool performance, I love this drill as it combines driver, drill and hammerdrill functions in one tool. I build decks and use this drill for pilot holes, boring larger holes for carriage bolts, and drilling anchor bolt holes in concrete. While it isn't a perfect tool for these jobs, the versatility makes up for it. The only alternative is buying a dedicated tool for each use such as a dedicated hammerdrill. Because the drill is necessarily heavy to accomodate the hammerdrill function, I use a Dewalt Impact Driver for driving screws, as it is lighter and the impact function makes it so easy.

I have read negative reviews about the new Nano battery's shutdown feature when it reaches a certain discharge level. I happen to like this feature. The battery delivers almost full power right up to the point of shutdown, helping me avoid the temptation to keep driving with a weak battery and using the drill like a screwdriver on those last couple screws, which is hard on the drill. Second, I believe this feature will result in a longer cycle life for the battery, since the number one reason for premature battery failure is inconsistent charging cycles, i.e. charging the battery when it's half drained one time and totally dead the next time. With the Nano, I just run it till it stops, then charge. I know I am cycling it consistently.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars My God! What happened to DeWalt?, May 25, 2010

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Aaron Dahl (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC927KL 18-Volt 1/2-inch Lithium Ion 18V Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver with NANO Technology (Tools & Home Improvement)

This drill replaced a very reliable Ryobi that just wouldn't quit. DeWalt was one of the last hold-outs for the new lithium technology, but I waited until DeWalt finally came into the lithium market, and jumped at this 927KL. I have a shop used primarily for furniture and cabinetry construction, I use my tools pretty heavily, but they are by no means abused or exposed to environmental conditions.

The comfort of this drill is good, the tool is well balanced, and quite a bit lighter than the Ryobi it replaced, and seemed to have good power out of the box. But within only a couple weeks, I began to have problems with this tool. The drill and hammerdrill settings would not engage, leaving me with a very heavy (and expensive) cordless screwdriver. The tool was not working properly. I contacted DeWalt, who promptly replaced the unit with a refurbished tool of the same model. No sooner did I return the first one, that I noticed the second one seemed to have some issue with the motor too. Over the past year now, the drill has developed the opposite issue from the first; it always is engaged in the hammer-drill setting. I now wish I had that stupid Ryobi back. It's just rediculous. I have several friends and other contractors I work with who have since expressed their frustration with the deteriorating quality of DeWalt cordless tools. Perhaps they have cut corners to keep the pricing competitive, but I thought I was surely safe with the DeWalt; wrong!

So now I think I'm going to switch (after 1 1/2 short years) to Milwaukee.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better then expected, June 14, 2009

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E. Rountree "TREE" (Montclair, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC927KL 18-Volt 1/2-inch Lithium Ion 18V Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver with NANO Technology (Tools & Home Improvement)

This tool functions better then expected as drill, hammer drill, and driver. Dewalt has a very good product here.