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15 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
Could not be happier
This drill is exactly what I was looking for, small, relatively light, and has lots of power. The light onthe front is a great feature and the one handed chuck is great. It also uses my 18v XBR batteries as well...a nice feature if you are going to take it out somewhere.
Published on March 10, 2008 by Rusty Elam
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49 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
A bit overrated....
I'm a contractor and our company specializes in erecting condos so we are more than familiar with our power tools. When I first started my job I invested in this DeWalt drill since EVERYONE has one. After using it for a while I feel that it is not all that it is hopped up to be, the battery life sucks and I had to replace the battery after a couple months because it...
Published 18 months ago by Construction Jim
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49 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
A bit overrated...., March 7, 2009
This review is from: DEWALT DC720KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver (Tools & Hardware)
I'm a contractor and our company specializes in erecting condos so we are more than familiar with our power tools. When I first started my job I invested in this DeWalt drill since EVERYONE has one. After using it for a while I feel that it is not all that it is hopped up to be, the battery life sucks and I had to replace the battery after a couple months because it stopped holding its charge. After trying out others I would recommend Makita for the price and performance, also do stay away from Ryobi that brand of power tools is a joke (I would get it for my learning teen but not for professional use).
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15 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
Could not be happier, March 10, 2008
This review is from: DEWALT DC720KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver (Tools & Hardware)
This drill is exactly what I was looking for, small, relatively light, and has lots of power. The light onthe front is a great feature and the one handed chuck is great. It also uses my 18v XBR batteries as well...a nice feature if you are going to take it out somewhere.
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10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
Great Little Powerhouse Drill, July 4, 2008
This review is from: DEWALT DC720KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver (Tools & Hardware)
While I'm not a tradesman, I do a lot os DIY rojects and the old cordless was dying, so I baought this unit. It came with two batteries, which meant aI didn't have to buy the second right away. It's more versatile than the old one, especially because it's a ½-inch drill, so I can use the larger bits I couldn't on the old unit. The other advantage with this drill is the size: I can get at things in tighter quarters (like in shelf spaces) to drill and drive screws. Just couldn't do that with the bigger or corded drills.
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Great Buy, August 29, 2010
This review is from: DEWALT DC720KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver (Tools & Hardware)
DEWALT DC720KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver
Excellent purchase. Price was great and and is performing very well. Exceeding expectations.
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Solid, powerful drill, August 15, 2010
This review is from: DEWALT DC720KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver (Tools & Hardware)
As a matter of full disclosure, I am using this drill as a DIY homeowner on minor projects. This drill was my upgrade into the world of pro-grade power tools from a cheapo 14.4V Black & Decker drill. I upgraded primarily because I was frustrated by having to drill pilot holes for lag screws all the time due to the lack of power. Furthermore, my former so-called variable speed drill only had two speeds, namely 400 or 800 rpm, nothing in between so I was constantly stripping screw heads. After doing some serious research into Makita, Milwaukee, Hitachi, and Dewalt, I chose Dewalt. Why? Because of the power and construction of the tool. Dewalt uses its own measurement of torque (Unit Watts Out) whereas most other companies list max torque in ft-lbs. In my opinion, I best equate UWO to the amplifier rating in audio receivers. In receivers, many companies list their amplifier rating with only one channel driven. Rarely do companies list amplifier rating with all channels driven. UWO, to me, is Dewalt's real world sustained torque rating like all channels driven in an amplifier. So for this drill, although Dewalt lists it at 410 UWO, I think this probably equates to nearly peak torque of at least 450 ft lbs if not more. Also, I really liked the fact that Dewalt uses all-metal gears and it has solid magnet construction in its motor.
For whatever reason, although most companies have wholeheartedly embraced the Lion technology, Dewalt has chose to slowly move into it and, thus, still has a large portion of tools with NiCd batteries. I really debated about the whole NiCd v Lion thing. But really, for my purposes, I doubt I will be using the drill so much that I will use up 2 batteries. I really think having a back-up battery negates the charge time issue. Of course there's the weight issue, but again, for me, a difference in weigh of 6-8 oz is not a game breaker.
The closest drill to the DC720KA was the Hitachi DS18DSAL. Really solidly constructed drill with good power. Unfortunately, from a purely superficial standpoint, the Hitachi looks like a toy with the green molding. So I went with the Dewalt. In terms of real world performance, really happy so far. Was able to drill 2" long - 1/8" dia. screws into studs without a pilot, no problem. This sucker has power. Really like the LED light. The added heft of the NiCd gives the drill really good balance. Trigger felt right and was able to modulate speed very accurately (true variable speed!). I hope this review helps because other reviews just seem to spout off Dewalt sucks or "it's not lithium so it sucks" type comments.
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Work Horse Drill, July 21, 2010
This review is from: DEWALT DC720KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver (Tools & Hardware)
Excellent price, includes 2 batteries, so when one is charging you have the other ready to use.
Doing home renovations this summer has been the perfect tool for any job we needed it for.
Worth every penny and then some.
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11 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
Wow- Powerful!, August 18, 2008
This review is from: DEWALT DC720KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver (Tools & Hardware)
The first time I pulled the trigger on this thing, it blew my hair back! It's powerful. Sheesh. But for the money, I expected something good, that would be very versatile for home use. I'm very pleased with it. It's not too heavy, easy for a woman to use.
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9 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
Very pleased, May 31, 2008
This review is from: DEWALT DC720KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver (Tools & Hardware)
Exactly what i was looking for. Good power. comfortable grip. I love the light feature. What a nice idea. You press the trigger and you have instant light where you need it! The battery last a long time. Very pleased.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Could improved, August 16, 2010
This review is from: DEWALT DC720KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver (Tools & Hardware)
The battery needs to be more powerful for serious work but it is okay for hanging pictures or some real short jobs before having to recharge it again. Also when you tighten the drill bits you hear an audible clip when it's secure. My suggestion is that before you buy it, check it out. If you want to do light work around the house, get a cheaper brand. If you want a heavy duty sturdy cordless drill - you will be disappointed. I usually check the reviews before I buy a product and I was surprised to buy this dewalt drill only to find out that it's weak, with poor battery life and rather expensive for what it can do. From the very few runs with it, the drill pilot started getting worn out. What I did like about it was that it was light and easy to handle.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Great Drill, April 27, 2009
This review is from: DEWALT DC720KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver (Tools & Hardware)
This is the best drill that I have ever owend. I have only used it a little bit since the purchase but bought this and am very happy with it. This is a very powerful drill. It even screwed right into 2x4 without pilot holes. Charge seems to hold for a long time. Make sure you charge as soon as you get it. I put the battery on the drill just to check for charge and it seemed to have one so I didn't charge right away. Well charge from factory was minimal so had to stop project to charge the the batteries, good thing is the battery charged in about an hour.
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