DEWALT DW505K 7.8 Amp 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill

by DEWALT

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The DeWalt DW505K 7.8-amp 1/2-inch hammer drill comes with a 7.8-amp motor for high-performance and overload protection. A high/low speed setting is included for high-speed drilling or high torque applications and for precise hole placement on work surface. A dual mode (hammerdrill and drill) is included for working wood, steel, and masonry applications. Designed for less user fatigue, this hammerdrill comes with a lightweight design and a two-finger trigger for increased comfort. Other features include a 360-degree side handle with a depth rod for greater control and increased depth accuracy. Measuring 13 inches long and weighing 4.8 pounds, the DW505K comes with a 360-degree side handle, a depth rod, a chuck key with older, and a heavy-duty kit box.

From the Manufacturer

DEWALT DW505K 7.8 amp 1/2-inch Hammer drill

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.1 x 4.8 inches ; 9.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B00004RHBB
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW505K
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,151 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes you win, sometime you lose!, April 12, 2000

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Dan Steele (North Pole, Alaska United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW505K 7.8 Amp 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this particular model of Hammer Drill based upon the fact that I owned several other tools of the Dewalt Line. All of the Dewalt tools that I previously owned are of high quality, durable, and more than adequately get the job done. This hammer drill, though, I found to be an exception to the rule! While using it to drill holes in a concrete footing to install anchor bolts, I noticed that it was generating a tremendous amount of heat. It did not take more than a couple of minutes of use to determine that it would soon overheat if I did not use it in short time intervals. I was not applying any excessive pressure on the tool, either, and was allowing the weight of the tool itself and firm gripping pressure to be the determining factor in the depth and speed of drilling. A friend of mine had the same model and had the same result. Anyone know what an electrical motor smells like, when it is on the verge of burning up? The thing still works, and I have used it as needed for the past couple of years, but I think the "wanna-be" owner of a good hammer drill is better off looking at another brand.

Handy Dan

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Drill - When Used Properly, June 20, 2002

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Josh Shipton (Spring Valley, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DW505K 7.8 Amp 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have had my 505 for about 3 years now and have not had any problems with mine. Most people don't use hammer drills properly and that's why this one has had a bad rep on Amazon.com. Hammer drills are more for smaller holes in concrete and brick and the occasional large hole. The largest hole I think I have ever drilled with mine is 5/16" and the drill will drill these all day long. If you want to drill larger holes in masonry,or want a drill that will do whatever you ask of it, get a rotary hammer. They are designed for more abuse and have a larger capacity.

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dewalt should go back to the drawing board with this one!, May 22, 2001

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"sammy0598" (Dunellen,NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW505K 7.8 Amp 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

As a professional home remodeler, I have owned just about every brand of tool out there. The majority of my power tools are Makita and my nail guns are Senco. I own and love the Dewalt 12" compound miter saw and when looking for a 1/2" corded hammer-drill I bought the Dewalt. BIG MISTAKE ! The first one I bought smoked itself after about 15 minutes of moderate use. I brought it back to the dealer and Dewalt replaced it under warranty. I used the replacement drill about three or four times drilling 1/2" anchor bolt holes with no problem. Yesterday, I switched the drill from hammer to straight drilling and the twist lever located near the chuck fell out of the drill along with the pins! The engineers at Dewalt need to take a serious look at this drill's design and quality control. If you are buying a new hammer-drill, this IS NOT the one to buy! I have since bought the Milwaukie 1/2" hammer-drill kit and I am very happy with the quality and construction.