Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW953K-2R 12-Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Kit

by DEWALT

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW953K-2R 12-Volt 3/8-inch Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Kit

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.1 x 13.8 x 4.6 inches ; 9.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005AUYE
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW953K-2R
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #744,911 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Factory-Reconditioned DeWalt DW953K-2R 12-Volt 3/8", October 31, 2001

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cjd_pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW953K-2R 12-Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

The drill, batteries, charger, and case are in very good condition, all are clean and new looking. The sloppy R in a circle brand (about 1/4" dia.) that identifies the drill as reconditioned is the only thing that mars the appearance. Dewalt could have found a less haphazard way to mark the drill as reconditioned. Also, there are three other defects that I've noticed. First, the speed switch is hard to move and generally takes two hands to slide. Second, there is an annoying amount of back and forth play in the shaft (i.e. the chuck moves longitudinally in relation to the drill housing). Third, all the numbering is worn off from the clutch collar. I checked a new model at a local store and these defects I've mentioned weren't present. Buying a reconditioned drill, in this case, saves you about $25. I really don't think that it is worth the savings to have a substandard product. That being said, though, the drill motor, batteries, and charger function well. However, I'm going to send it back and exchange it for a new model.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good deal on great drill, January 14, 2002

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Jeffrey C. Haines "jchaines3" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW953K-2R 12-Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I use this drill extensively at work, and it's great. It has been dropped, rained on, buried in dust, used at full power through 3 batteries non-stop, and generally abused on a daily basis. It just keeps going with no problems. The drill I got from Amazon was in blemish-free, like-new condition with the exception of the 'R' branded on the top to denote a reconditioned tool. The keyless chuck seems to have been updated from the one I've used, since it 'clicks' when tightening, much like a torque wrench. You can find the same thing as this for 90 bucks more at Home Depot (and that's without the extra battery), so this is a good deal.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars About reconditioned tools, March 3, 2002

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Peter Legault Omaha NE (Omaha, Nebraska United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW953K-2R 12-Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have just purchased this Dewalt dw953k drill from mazon.com.
I have not yet received it but would like to mention my experience with dewalt Recon tools. These tools are new from the factory and have not been in use in the field. Dewalt and other manufacturers test and inspect all there tools at the end of the manufacturing process. If by chance they find any abnormality in the operation or generaly missing parts they are rejected and sent back into assembly for correction of the fault.
At this point they mark them with the R and repackage them for sale. Very rarely are these tools ever known to have been used by anyone other than factory quality control personel.
I have two other Dewalt recon tools a DW974 12volt cordless drill 7 years old and a DW628 3-1/2 HP router 6years old. Both are still in great operating condition and used everyday.
Peter Legault