Panasonic EYC150GQKW 18-Volt NiMH Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit

by Panasonic

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

For general construction, finishing carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing, there isn’t a more versatile kit than this 18-Volt Reciprocating Saw/Drill Combination from Panasonic. Fast and powerful, both tool motors and gear technologies were designed for extended driving and cutting applications. Both models feature an electric brake, and are powered by 2 (included) 3.5 Ah Ni-MH batteries, which charge in just 65 minutes each with the included charger. The 1/2" drill/driver features 442 inch-pounds of torque, and 15 stage positions, along with two speed ranges of 0-2,700 rpm on low, and 240-1500 on high. The reciprocating saw operates at speeds from 0-2,700 strokes per minute and sports a safety switch lock lever. Your purchase comes with a sturdy molded plastic carrying case.

FEATURES

• Ergonomically balanced tool body
• Reversible Drill & Driver
• Electric Brake on both models
• Safety Switch Lock Lever on Reciprocating saw
• Molded plastic Carrying Case

SPECIFICATIONS

• Reciprocating Saw Length: 19-5/16"
• Drill & Driver Length: 9-13/16"
• Reciprocating Saw weight: 8.5lbs.
• Drill & Driver weight: 5.7lbs.
• Drill & Driver Max. Torque: 442 inch-lbs.
• Battery: 2 of 3.5Ah Ni-MH
• Recharge time: 65 minute (using EY0110B charger)
• Reciprocating Saw speed: 0-2,700 Strokes per minute
• Drill & Driver speeds Low: 70-430 rpm High: 240-1500 rpm
• Drill & Driver Clutch: 15 stage plus drill position
• Chuck: 1/2"
• Acceptable Battery Packs: Panasonic 18V

Product Description

This Panasonic 18V cordless kit features a powerful drill/driver, coupled with a muscular reciprocating saw that can buzz through 35 2 x 10s on a single charge.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 26 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.
• ASIN: B0000DYV3P
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: EYC150GQKW
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #85,846 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I got spoofed too. Felt somewhat let down by amazon, July 27, 2005

By	akr (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic EYC150GQKW 18-Volt NiMH Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Hardware)

I also got the same price mistake cancellation email. Great product, bad service from amazon this time around. Still feeling bad.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Combo Kit, July 12, 2007

By	Robert Reszegi - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Panasonic EYC150GQKW 18-Volt NiMH Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Hardware)

This is an excellent kit , with an excellent drill and saw. The tools a a bit heavy ,but that's the price for heavy duty equipment. Holds charge well during hard work. Recharging is well under the spec. 1 hour. Love the set and would buy again in a beat. To make it better Amazon had a great price.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best drill/recip. saw, April 15, 2006

By	Andrew Kim "Multix" (Chicago, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Panasonic EYC150GQKW 18-Volt NiMH Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Hardware)

Quick summary:
Drill:
Pro: Plenty of power,
long extended run time

Con: Heavier than other 18V professional Drills,
Direction switch too close to index finger,

Reciprocating Saw:
Pro: Quick blade change
Again, battery gives it long run time.
Con: Lacks the power of corded saw, as with other cordless tools.
The blade guard at times slips with vibration.

More details:
I got tired of cheap drills running out of charge driving long screws. So, time for a new dril. The modern cordless drills are "disposable", in that when the batteries die, its better to replace the drill, since the cost of replacing the batteries equal the the cost of whole combo set. Given that I decided to get the best drill/saw combo, I decided to get the best set with the best battery available. Milwaukee seems to have problem with their batteries, I have had problems with Home Depot home brand tools. The DeWalt units are OK but battery run time is limited. And the comfort of tool is to me less than Panasonic. I have not used Bosch, so can't compare run time against Bosch. Again, from the battery perspective, Panasonic has the best batteries. Panasonic have their own research and manaufacturing facilities for batteries.

However, if you want cordless jig saw, Panasonic does not have that option. So, if you must have the Jig saw, you must choose DeWalt or Bosch. Panasonic tools are limited to Drill/Circ. Saw/Recip. Saw.

I had chance to get Panasonic drill/saw combo with three batteries for the price of three Panasonic batteries. So, my purchase was made as "disposable" purchase with three batteries.

Very good tool overall,.... reason for not giving a 5 star is that there is no perfect tool.