DEWALT DW120K 7 Amp 1/2-Inch Joist and Stud Drill

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This effective 7-amp, variable speed joist and stud angle drill offers a right angle application. Equipped with three speed ranges of 400/900 rpm for right angle and 600 rpm for straight drilling, the DW120K offers flexibility for your drilling needs. Built to last, this heavy duty drill features die-cast metal housing for its gears and a five position side handle for increased adaptability. Also included is 360 degree right angle attachment so you can maneuver your drill into tight spaces. Along with this drill, the DW120K comes with an Allen wrench, chuck key with holder, a rugged kit box.

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DEWALT DW120K Heavy Duty 7 Amp 1/2-Inch Joist and Stud Drill

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 11 x 4.5 inches ; 15 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002233J
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW120K
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,945 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tough Drill DW120K, May 10, 2011

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R. S. Jones "BrokenPersonality" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DW120K 7 Amp 1/2-Inch Joist and Stud Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Long Haul review:
It is now 2011 and I have owned this drill since 1998. It has given me great service. As a residential electrician and contractor is has made me quite a bit of money. The drill has cut well over an estimated 25,000 holes in 2x10 joists and 2x4 studs. It has performed beyond its design and ratings by powering 3- 1/2" self-feed bits through doubled 2x10 southern yellow pine. Mine has reverse and the mechanical variable speeds. The die cast angle housing and collar is superior to Milwaukee's version in that it won't come loose and twist on you. It's quite a little monster workhorse.
I can't give it 5 stars because it has some drawbacks. Trigger variable speed would be nice because starting a 4 inch hole saw can become a bit brutal and hairy if you don't hold the drill so it will torque away from you shoud the bit become jammed. It's all or none, in or out. Secondly, due to its design I cant get it into as close of quarters as I like, but I see that there is now a Dewalt available with a design that is closer.
Mine has only been service once, by me, for a cord changeout. Parts seem to be readily available from Dewalt. I expect the trigger to go sometime (no matter what brand, if you use it a lot the trigger is usually the first to go behind the cord.) Trigger is $35.00 online. Comforting to know I can get service parts.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Power!, September 22, 2010

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Tron H (Martinsville, Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW120K 7 Amp 1/2-Inch Joist and Stud Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

Very nice drill. Lots of power. 360 degree rotating right-angle head is super! Used it to drill out rivets in a ball joint with a 1/2" Cobalt bit. Only thing I could find that would fit under my car. Only problem with this drill is that its variable speed by switching the head from low speed to high speed (mechanical not electronic variable), the trigger is on/off only. It'll also come in handy when I need to drill thru studs, joists, or floors.