DEWALT DW927K-2 12 Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Kit

by DEWALT

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

DEWALT DW927K-2 12 Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Kit

From the Manufacturer

DeWalt has redesigned its compact line of drill/drivers to produce more torque and provide increased durability. Weighing just 3.9 pounds, the DW927K-2 12-volt drill/driver delivers 300 in./lbs. of maximum torque, thanks to the DeWalt-built Series 3000 high-performance motor. The DW927 has an 18-position adjustable clutch for driving screws without overdriving them. The dual-range 0 to 450 / 0 to 1,400 rpm VSR feature provides flexibility for both large and small applications. Other features include a 3/8-inch ratcheting chuck that provides increased gripping strength and all-metal planetary gears for increased durability. The kit includes the drill/driver, one-hour charger, two compact batteries, double-ended screwdriver bit, and heavy-duty kit box.

Features

• Compact size and lightweight, weighs only 3.9 lbs.
• DeWalt-built Series 3000 high-performance motor delivers 300 in./lbs. of maximum torque
• 3/8-inch keyless ratcheting chuck for increased gripping strength
• All-metal planetary gears for increased speed and durability
• Dual-range 0 to 400 / 0 to 1,400 rpm for a wide range of applications

Specifications

• Voltage: 12 volts
• Keyless chuck: yes
• Automatic spindle lock: N/A
• Adjustable clutch: yes
• Chuck size: 3/8 inch
• Max. torque: 300 in./lbs.
• No-load speed: 0 to 400 / 0 to 1,400 rpm
• Capacity in steel: 3/8 inch
• Capacity in wood: 1 inch
• Spindle thread: 1/2 inch-20
• Tool weight: 3.9 lbs.
• Shipping weight: 9.9 lbs.

Includes

• 1-hour charger
• 2 12-volt compact batteries
• Double-ended screwdriver bit
• Heavy-duty kit box

Warranty
This DeWalt high-performance industrial tool comes with a warranty package that includes:
30-day, no-risk satisfaction guarantee
One-year free service contract
One-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 13.5 x 4.7 inches ; 9.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000649EI
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW927K-2
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #247,314 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

71 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice torque, mediocre quality, poor batteries, August 1, 2002

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Kelvin (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW927K-2 12 Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this newly redesigned drill at a home improvement store, based on its torque rating and light weight. However, I returned it due to the following reasons:

- The chuck does not spin true
- Poor battery performance, only 1.3Ah
- Outdated charging technology
- No performance specifications to be found on the manual

I like to reseach into all the specs to compare capabilities of a tool, and I was baffled by the fact that there was no mention of the battery rating on the battery itself, the instruction manual or Dewalt's webpage on the tool. Since the amp-hour rating is an indicator of the tool's 'fuel tank', it's omission is suspicious to me, especially when all other tool manufacturers (Bosch, Makita, PC..) readily identifies it on their battery packs. I finally found the battery rating in Dewalt's press announcement webpage for these new drills, they are all rated at 1.3Ah, which is the lowest possible rating especially with new 3.0Ah NiMh batteries in the marketplace.

I was also leary of Dewalt's charger / charing technology. Temperature is one of the most important factor in the life span of batteries, and almost all battery packs I have came across has at least three terminals: positive(+), negative(-) and temperature(T) so that the charger will halt / delay the charging cycle when the battery becomes too hot. There are only two terminals on the Dewalt battery and charger, which means that the battery life in the long run will be much less (could be why the stores stock so many Dewalt replacement packs!).

On the positive side the tool seems to have lots of torque and the ratcheing chuck is nice (although it spins slightly off center). Overall I think Dewalt has done a good job advertising but the quality is not there, charging technology is outdated and the battery is Black and Decker.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Bang for the buck anywhere, July 3, 2004

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Stephen Matthews (Fayetteville, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DW927K-2 12 Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this drill (actually i think an older version of the same one) used in 2001 and have abused it in every way possible since then. In my job installing car stereo's we go through an average of 2-3 batteries per day and have tried every brand out, but the DeWalt drills have taken far more abuse than any of them.

Mine i have even been running 14.4v batteries in for years and the motor has taken it fine, no smell's, funny sounds or anything else. I have dropped it from 10+ ft with no issues on numerous times. Ive even taken to throwing it on the concrete just to show people how it just will not break. Simply amazes me.

People complain about the battery life as compared to some other drills. This makes no sense to me since ive been a long time fan of Makita, have owned Makita, Black and decker firestorm, porter cable and milwaukee drills and none of them have the battery life of the DeWalt. A fellow installer has been kicking himself because his makita 12v light will run for about 15 mins on a fresh battery while mine will run for 2+hours.

Now in my full time job as a maintenance man at a hospital we have swapped over exclusively to DeWalt drills, replacing porter cable, craftsman and bosch drills.

I am sold on these drills and the abuse that they take and now own 3 of them, one made in 1997, one in 2000, and the other in 2001 and all 3 of them are still alive and kicking, running off of the original batteries no less with no batteries having died yet.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Drill, October 28, 2002

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Ron Barras (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW927K-2 12 Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am very pleased with the performance, features and quality of this tool. It is light and compact, with plenty of torque. I took it out of the case, charged it up and went right to work. I have used this drill on a daily basis without any problems.

The 1.3ah battery is the same type battery used by Porter Cable in their compact, lighter 12v drills...

I hand build custom clocks, small furniture and case goods. This is a good drill that fits into tight spaces and has plenty of power. I have enjoyed using this drill and am very pleased with it.