Panasonic EY6432NQKW 15.6-Volt NiMH 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

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Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Impressively compact, lightweight, and comfortable to use, Panasonic's 15.6-volt drill/driver fits into tight spaces where other bulkier drills won't. The 3 amp NiMH batteries deliver impressive run time per charge, which is a big plus, especially if you need a tool for continuous use. What about power? This Panasonic packs up to 390 inch-pounds of torque--as much (if not more) than anyone needs in a cordless tool. The motor's electronic speed control allows full torque at any speed, so you can apply full torque while still maintaining control. The tool's dual speed ranges are 65 to 450 and 200 to 1,450 rpm. The 1/2-inch chuck takes bigger bits. The first thing you notice about this tool, however, is how compact it is (the chassis measures only 8-1/2 inches) and how comfortable it feels in your hand. The soft pad grip provides extra cushion and the tool's balance is superb, two important features if you wield a cordless day in and day out. The tool lacks an onboard bit holder, but that's about all it lacks. This drill is a smart buy for plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and even woodworkers--in short, anyone who wants a small, compact drill that packs a lot of torque and is built to last. The package includes a 45-minute universal charger and a hard-plastic carrying case. --Jon Groebner

From the Manufacturer

Raw power: 390in/lb of torque. The 3 amp nickel metal hydride battery technology produces 50-percent more run time per charge and is the highest capacity battery on the market today. New features include a laser-welded, fan-cooled motor and lightweight, 1/2-inch keyless chuck. A rubberized grip has been added to reduce operator fatique and improve comfort. Panasonic's unique, full torque speed control gives you full power at any rpm within the speed range. Dual speed range 65-450/200-1450 with electronic brake and 18-stage clutch provide precision fastening. Kit includes two 3Ah NiMH batteries, Hyperformance drill, high impact plastic carrying case, and 45-minute universal charger (7.2- to 15.6-volt, NiMH or NiCd).

Product Details

Product Manual [319kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B00009KDGY
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: EY6432NQKW
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,816 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best I've ever owned, November 16, 2003

By	Donald Frambach (Ventura, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a weekend warrior but use my Panasonic cordless drill nearly every week. I've had if for more than a year. It works very well. Battery life is excellent, I will ALWAYS try to buy NiMH batteries in the future. They are far superior to NiCd batteries. (Battery life is such that I rarely have to change batteries on a weekend project. There is no "memory effect" on the batteries so I don't worry about fully discharging a battery before recharging it.) The drill itself works great. The one hand keyless chuck is very easy to use. The clutch works well. Two speeds, fast for drilling, slower for driving screws are appropriate. Size/weight/power/controls are perfect for me. (I'm an average size guy.) If I had it to do over, I would have purchased the Drill/Driver combination with the circular saw. Saw is not available w/o batteries & charger like other brands. If it were, I'd buy it in a second! Are you listening Panasonic/Amazon?

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Weight matters, October 29, 2005

By	Todd R. Solomon (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I waffled between this unit, with it's 3.0 amp-hour NiMH batteries, and the model with 3.5 amp-hour units. It turns out that this drill is about 1/2 pound lighter than the other, a smart trade-off because you're only losing 15% of run-time. The weight difference is seen in the user's manual, not on Amazon's erroneous description.

Buying anything heavier than this drill would be a big mistake for me. At work, we have a Porter-Cable 19.2 drill that is an absolute beast. We need all the torque we can get at work, because we regularly use it to drill through steel. But you get fatigued immediately with this clumsy, bulky drill. As a woodworker, I sometimes use my drill-driver for hours on end- and having a light drill is absolutely mandatory. At 15.6 volts and with it's two-speed gearbox, this Panasonic has more than enough torque.

This drill is also very compact- more so than my cheapie Black and Decker 12 volt drill. That helps me get into tight corners.

The chuck is high quality and easy to use.

I added a Bosch Clic-change quick-release chuck and driver set for rapid changing between my countersinking drills and my drivers.

Paired together, this is quite an effective, powerful, lightweight and efficient drilling system.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Balance, power, long legs, and a helluva price, May 21, 2003

By	Jim Duignan (Redwood City, CA United States) - See all my reviews

I don't understand why Panasonic doesn't push these tools. They're the best you can buy. After seven years of overloading it, I finally burnt up the 12V I had at work and bought this...
The tool: This just feels right in your hand, it doesn't tug your wrist. The chuck is much better than my old one as it ratchets in both directions. The chuck on my old tool would loosen up when I was breaking and extracting a bunch of sheet metal screws. I never ate a clutch, unlike the DeWalts our construction division bought. We'll see how this one holds up with the extra power (I've only had it for a few months). When I get into sheet metal on our equipment, I appreciate a light tool, I'm getting old. This tool weighs more than a 12V, but I can do the repetitious work without fatigue. With the higher voltage tools I need 2 hands after a while. I have a 12V at home that I DID buy from Amazon (model EY6407NQKW) xlnt.
I'm a heavy equipment mechanic/power generation technician and fully expect my 15.6 to last to my retirement in 4 yrs.
jd