Customer Reviews

Hitachi 728704 Quick Change 71-Piece Drilling and Driving Set

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I bought this set for taking with me when I don't want to bring my entire set of tools with me. It works great, has most the common sizes and bits that I use the most, and comes in a sturdy compact case that I can leave in my truck or throw in a drawer in the garage. The dill bits have stayed sharp through a decent amount of use. The drivers seem to be made out of quality metal as they have not worn at all. The quick change system is also way better than Craftsman or Dewalt, as the mechanism does not accidentally release. I would recommend this set to anyone, and for the low price, it is hard to beat.

Real nice set. lots of different bits and attachments. The drill bits break if you drop them. 4 stars due to quick change drill bit. would be nice if they made it so you could replace bits easily.

Drill bits broke like matchsticks, didn't get more than 2 uses from them, so don't buy this for them. The extra drive bits are always nice to have, so if you're buying this for them, you'll be pleased.

You get what you pay for.

Hitachi 728704

Uhm well...The nut setters seem to work well and they have magnets. The case seems sturdy. The driver bits seem to be a different story however. I burned through all #2 square drives in lass than a 1# box of screws. Normally I would expect at least 1# if not 5#s (or more) of service from one bit. There is a reason they give you a lot of them. The case is useful however as you can replace the bits with higher quality ones. I haven't tried the drill bits yet.

Overall an OK set I suppose if you get it at a very good price and don't use it much. I expected more from Hatachi tools.

One interesting note: How often do you see a product come with disposable plastic cover screwed on to the case with a half dozen screws?

Please, do not expect this set to be quick change 1/4" drill bits...the only hex shank quick change are the nut drivers..the drilling bits are old style round shank, the kind that slips in your drill chuck..BEWARE..not as advertised..it is a nice little set, that comes in a cheap goofy looking case..this is not the first time i have ordered, and received, an item from Amazon, that is not as described..JJ..

I bought this set for my husband, along with the drill. Amazon was suggesting that the two worked together,
so I thought the set with additional options would be nice to add to the gift.

NOPE!!!!!!!!

Because of the configuration, you cannot insert the majority of the bits into this drill.

Don't buy this set to use in conjunction with the drill they say it works with.

IT DOES NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just received this 71 piece drill/driver set by Hitachi and none of the drill bits are quick change. Do not be deceived by the picture clearly showing otherwise.

http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-728704-71-Piece-Drilling-Driving/product-reviews/B000LEJGM8/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

I recently purchased this with an 18v Hitachi drill on here. When it came, I was excited. The case design is very cool. But then I began using the drill bits...They flex like crazy and arent sharp at all. They can't go through thin sheet metal and slip in wood. I broke off both allen head driver bits immediately, the torx have held up well though. I have a $40 dewalt kit that is 80x nicer than this. Don't buy this kit. I'm surprised Hitachi even put their name on this because every other tool I've used by them was very nice.

I usually never write reviews but I hope no one else buys these also thinking they are 1/4 hex shank bits. The image and description are not the same as to what I received. I did receive a 71 piece set but they were not 1/4 hex shank and therefore would not work with my driver which has a 1/4 hex chuck. Retuned it for a refund and gonna find a different set.

Update** 2/6/11: I saw this EXACT set at my local Costco for $19.99

The idea for this package is great. And most of the pieces work well. However, the drill bits are the most brittle things I have worked with. They survived wood but not metal or fiber glass. Wear protective glasses these things shatter.