Customer Reviews

Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT D21008KR Heavy-Duty 6 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill Kit with Keyless Chuck

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I have about every tool known to man. I bought this drill mainly because I was curious about the quility. The drill I got looked like new, and I am completely satisfied. I can't say that about the 14.4v cordless from DeWalt. It is a junk--came with a charger that did not a work, a wobley chuck, and a gearbox that was trashed. One of the batteries also lasted only 8 months. My advise: If you are buying a reconditioned tool, buy a corded one, and not a cordless.

I have a lot of experience with 3/8" drills. I have burned up and worn out several light duty consumer models. I have a 40 year old Milwaukee 3.5 amp 1200 RPM 3/8" drill that I have horribly abused for years and haven't managed to kill it yet. It is the most overbuilt tool I have ever used. It is the standard that I use to judge other drills. I bought the DeWalt drill to get the convenience of the keyless chuck and 2500 RPM capabilities on a powerful 3/8" drill. This is a great tool. It is quiet yet powerful. The variable speed control is the best I have used, it is very linear making it easy to hold the desired RPM when drilling. The built in bubble level is a useful feature. The keyless chuck is smooth and easy to use. The click action seems to secure the drill bit with a lot less effort than the keyless chucks on my cordless drills. Changing drill bits is very quick and easy, its the best system I have used. The storage case is generously sized so you don't have to spend all day trying to get the cord in the box. I like it a lot. The only thing that I can think of that might be improved is the plastic finish on the drill. It seems to have a very dull flat finish that attracts dirt and hangs onto it. It was a little smudged when it arrived and it hasn't improved any with use. I have a couple of DeWalt circular saws with yellow plastic motor housings and handles and they seem to have a glossier finish and don't seem to get as dirty and they are a lot easier to wipe clean. But that is a very minor issue, after all it is a tool, it is meant to do work and in the process it will get a little dirty looking. I don't have enough experience with the DeWalt to claim it is equal to the Milwaukee but it seems to perform as well, changing the bits is much easier than my old Jacobs style chuck, and its sale price was less than 1/3 of what a new Milwaukee would cost me. In my opinion this drill is a winner. I don't think you can find a better 3/8" drill for twice the price.

Nice drill, can not tell the difference between this refurbished one or a brand new drill. Very good deal and the keyless chuck was the deciding factor for me to get a new drill.

As a woodworking hobbyist I do a lot of pocket hole and dowel joinery, so I can never have enough drills in the shop. At $45 per copy, this deal seemed like a no-brainer, so I bought 2. Though these are factory-reconditioned units and don't retain the full factory warranty, even owner/user-paid repairs are usually pretty cheap.

The step drills used in the Kreg® system require a high speed drill with plenty of power and torque. Cordless tools just won't cut it over the long haul; the D21008K fills the bill nicely. This is a clutchless tool and therefore not really suited to driving wood screws, but hey, I've got other drills to do that. What these units offer is the power and speed to drill holes in hard woods without burning up expensive bits. I've even used them with forstner bits to drill 3/4-inch and larger flat-bottomed holes for doweling.

If you, like I do, have clutched cordless tools to drive your wood screws and a need to drill clean, accurate holes in hard woods or metals, the D21008K should be in your shop, too. It isn't a "do-everything" tool, but at this price, even a one-trick pony is a bargain.

I have used this drill motor for years now in my construction business. Powerful and lasts a long time. It does not lug down. I have 11 in the field now.

Buying reconditioned or refurbished tools is sometimes risky. However, DeWalt has a great reputation with contractors. Given this and the other positive reviews, I ordered one. Mine had no marks or other indications of use or handling. After several months use, I am very pleased with this drill's performance. It has a nice feel in the hand and it has plenty of torque. I find it takes a bit of practice to get the chuck tightened enough to avoid spinning the bit when drilling into metal. With a good twist (past the recommended six clicks), the bit is held tightly and does not spin.

I bought this Reconditioned DeWalt D21008 last year and it still works as good as the day I got it. Aside from the "R" branded on the drill it is hard to tell this recon drill from a new one. The 3/8" ratcheting chuck grips bits well and the 6 amp motor has more than enough power for most drilling jobs. The only improvement would be a 1/2" chuck instead of 3/8", but for the price I can deal with the 3/8" chuck. I would recommend this drill based on both quality and value.

I bought this drill last April, and used it few times, and then it stopped working last week. I was a bit surprise it broke so soon. Took it to the DeWalt service center for repair. After it was examined, I was asked where I bought. I told them it was from Amazon. And then I was told they have found inside parts that were broken and cheap, and not genuine DeWalt parts. They suspected someone just simply rebuilt the drill with cheap parts. Anyway, they fixed the drill for me. So be warned.

I've had a B & D cordless rechargeable drill for about 10 years now that I've loved, but it's getting tired. I thought I'd give this one a try and so far it's been awesome. It has great power. The only thing I'm missing on this drill is a lower speed when I'm trying to back off some. It never said that was an option, however, so I never really expected it. It just would be a nice feature to have.
This is a truly great drill with lots of power and doesn't seem like it's reconditioned.

I purchased this drill reconditioned at Amazon when it was on sale. It arrived in perfect working order with only minor scuffing. The keyless chuck is great - even my wife commented that it was worth buying just for that. The cord is robust and the plug at the end is good as well. The drill has plenty of power and I've used it for both rapid drilling into soft wood and slow drilling into metal, it never hiccuped. The built in mini-spirit level is a nifty feature although obviously more for general guidance than for assuring a perfectly level hole. Overall this is a great drill for the money and I would buy it again!