DEWALT DW988KC-2 18 Volt XRP 1/2-Inch Drill/Driver/Hammerdrill and Reciprocating Saw Combo Kit

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Solid performance and serious convenience--that more or less sums up DeWalt's cordless combo kit. With two XRP extended run-time batteries and a one-hour fast charger, you've got the foundation for high-performance, long-lasting equipment, and DeWalt doesn't stop there. The heavy-duty, 18-volt, 1/2-inch drill/driver/hammer drill will do up to 2,000 rpm and 34,000 beats per minute, and can produce 450 inch-pounds of maximum sustained torque. The carbide-tipped chuck jaws have excellent bit grip. There's also an automatic spindle lock, as well as an antislip comfort grip. We were especially impressed with the balance of this hammer drill--its T-handle design distributes weight evenly so it's easy to hold, even over long periods of time, and the grips seem to work for people of all different hand sizes. The heavy-duty, 18-volt reciprocating saw offers a keyless blade clamp for quick blade changes, a pivoting shoe with an open top for maximum visibility, and a variable-speed trigger for blade control. The saw also has an electric brake. It's an accurate tool, and the grips--especially the front one--provide excellent user control. This reciprocating saw makes up to 2,800 spm, and has a 7/8-inch stroke length. It weighs only 6.5 pounds, and because it's cordless, there simply isn't a better option for working in tight spaces or above your head. The kit also includes a tough plastic case that will hold both tools and the charger. --Jonathon Tudor

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DEWALT DW988KC-2 18 Volt XRP 1/2-Inch Drill/Driver/Hammerdrill and Reciprocating Saw Combo Kit

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 16 x 5.8 inches ; 22.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 22.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005O02B
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW988KC-2
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #103,627 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Heavy Power, October 9, 2001

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"logein" (Newark, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW988KC-2 18 Volt XRP 1/2-Inch Drill/Driver/Hammerdrill and Reciprocating Saw Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is an excellent combo with more power than most people will need for the job. The drill is the heart of the deal with the drill alone retailing for only $100 less than this kit. It has 450 inch-pounds of torque, which is enough to ripe the head off an unsuspecting dry-wall screw (this is great! nice power). The chuck and grip are well designed. If these tools have a draw back it would be the price (a bit on the high side) and weight (there are not light...which feels good, but what about the end of the day?), but ultimately these tools are comfortable, powerful, and really loveable.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars High quality and heavy duty, April 29, 2003

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john s bergamini (Norway) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW988KC-2 18 Volt XRP 1/2-Inch Drill/Driver/Hammerdrill and Reciprocating Saw Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

Nice functionality on drill and hammer function.
Lots of torque and battery life is remarkable.
I am right-handed and have large hands which means that I have to use care to fully depress "forward" button when changing from "reverse" to "forward" (it is a little awkwardly positioned). I did have difficulty engaging the hammer function one time, which sorted itself out after switching from "forward" to "reverse" and back again...

The saw is a dream with regards to weight, balance and power.
It does however, as everyone says, use up the batteries quite quickly (more than 4 long diagonal cuts of a 2x10 will kill a battery). But remember, it isn't expected to compete with a normal AC power tool...

I would recommend that Dewalt sell this kit with one of the normal heavy duty 18V batteries and one of the extra heavy duty batteries to make the kit even better.