Best Power Drill Drivers
20V, Max, Lithium-Ion Brushless Compact Drill Driver, Compact Lightweight Design, High Performance Motor Delivers 340W Out of Power, with 75% more runtime with Lithium Ion batteries, High Speed Transmission Delivers 2 Speeds, with No Load speed of 0-50 & 1,750 Rpm, 1/2" Single Sleeve Ratcheting Chuck, Includes: Two 20V Max Compact Lithium-Ion Battery Packs, Compact Charger & Contractor Bag. ERGONOMIC DESIGN: Compact (7.52 in.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The tool is a great brushless driver, but as a drill the plastic chuck is a little iffy--my first couple holes were tight against a metal edge and the chuck got chewed up right away."
"After using the drill in December, I topped off the batteries."
"My projects, however, called for variable speed and having 2 rechargeable batteries is perfect for switching out when one gets drained."
"The fabric bag this comes in is also much more compact than the big plastic case my earlier model came in."
"Battery life has been outstanding and charges fast, coming with the second battery has been a huge value and time saver since I always just run the thing dead rather than plug it in every night."
"The one thing that I wish it had is a battery indicator light."
"As have not used it much for drilling, It is a good robust drill for the do-it-yourselfer."
"The drill I have always wanted but was to "cheap" to buy it since I only use a drill once every other month."
The DEWALT DCD771C2 20-Volt Max Lithium Ion compact drill driver has a lightweight design with a high performance motor that delivers 300 unit watts of power. High performance motor delivers 300 unit watts out (UWO) of power ability completing a wide range of applications.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"At time of purchase, I paid $99 for the drill, two batteries, charger, and bag. This drill was used for drilling the pocket hols with the Kreg drill. I swapped batteries and the charge was complete long before the second battery ran out of juice."
"It's extremely small and lightweight, probably half of the weight I'm used to holding with normal NiCad battery drills. However after getting used to the lighter weight of the battery, it feels balanced and stable, with a good fit for my larger hands. If I'm lining up a bit or a screw in a circumstance that requires light, it's not easy to do if the drill is spinning. But I guess with this product they had to cut corners somewhere, and if I can still firmly grip a bit, I don't care what the chuck is made out of. While this makes sense, as UWO supposedly takes into account both speed and torque, it's confusing. According to this article on ProToolReviews (http://www.protoolreviews.com/buying-guides/max-watts-out/13109/), in/lbs can be approximately calculated with the following formula: Speed (RPM) x Torque (inch pounds) / 560 = Max Watts Out (estimated)."
"I will say, the first on I received the chuck would pull completely out of the drill very easily, but thanks to Amazon that was taken care of effortlessly. But for me, these have never ran out in less time then it takes to recharge the spare, however the most I have used it for were building shelves, a bed frame, and an entry way bench. I was using it to put a lot of screws in and pilot holes, but not doing things like mixing mud or paint."
DEWALT’s DC970K-2 18-volt drill-driver kit packs a big punch in a small package, with a powerful high-performance motor tucked away inside a compact design that improves user comfort, especially when working in tight spaces over long run times. Ideal for drilling and fastening with a variety of materials such as wood, metal, and plastic for applications like framing, cabinet installation, and HVAC work, the DC970K-2 kit is a great foundation for any professional contractor or DIYer’s power-tool collection. Highlights Lightweight yet powerful cordless drill-driver is compact to fit into tight spaces Ideal for drilling and fastening applications in a variety of materials Motor delivers 380 unit watts out and 0-450/0-1,500 RPM 1/2-inch single-sleeve keyless ratcheting chuck for tighter bit grip Backed by a 90-day money-back guarantee, a one-year free service contract, and a three-year limited warranty. Compact size fits into the tightest conditions.1/2-inch single sleeve key-less ratcheting chuck for tighter bit grip.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Well after Three Bargain Drills with Frills I'M Done...No More....I hardly ever use a Drill but Now when I Do I'll be Using my ( DEWALT 18Volt ) :-) This is a Real Drill POWERFUL & LONG LASTING BATTERIES feels strong YES Finally I have a MAN'S DRILL."
"I saw this setup go on sale just before Christmas and since it came with 2 batteries it was a no-brainer as the 2 battery pack by themselves are $99."
"Holds a charge forever with light periodic usage."
"In 40 years of marriage I cannot recall a time short of some illness that he is not working with tools, either building all of the furniture in our house of building the altar furniture in our church. DEWALT is absolutely one of the best tools you can buy whether you are a beginning handiman/woman or a very experienced craftsman."
"It has as much torque as my much more expensive Bosch 24V though lacks a bit with top speed for drilling small holes. I just came back onto Amazon to look for a cheaper cordless driver so that I can keep one loaded with a drill bit and the other with a screw bit but since purchasing my Dewalt, the price has dropped $10 so it makes sense to purchase another of the same and have 4 compatible batteries and an extra charger."
"To start with, I am not a carpenter, and I do not use this drill professionally or every day."
"The battery will charge super fast, an example is over my 30 min lunch break I charged it enough to keep full power working the rest of the day."
"The Dewalt drill I had before it lasted about twenty years."
Best Power Core Drills
Top gear is for smaller drill bits 1"-2". This unit is designed to be an easy portable type drill for easy hand drilling. Level on side of the drill for precision drilling.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Built my own stand,( to cheap to pay the 200 bucks for stock stand) bolted the drill and bit to it and drilled four holes."
"Haven't used yet, but noticed the speed change lever is very difficult to rotate to change the drill speed."
"Upon connecting the water hose the water was leaking profusely so I changed the water hose connection and installed a stronger and longer hose."
"Anything that gets five stars needs no sale pitch!"
"Solid, came with everything!"
"Drill was as good as hoped for."
"that's great tool i really recommended."
Best Power Right Angle Drills
Drill features an ergonomic handle design, LED light and bit storage. Compact design 6.9" long and 3.3 lbs.Impact driver features an ergonomic handle, LED light and bit storage.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"From my limited experience and in today's market of mediocrity to average quality stuff (for above average to outrageous prices) luck of the draw seems to play the biggest role in whether or not I get a good average priced item or a Monday or Friday produced item............. With that said, lets get on with this review:-). So, I do own a couple corded Porter-Cable items and for the years that I have owned them and the use they've been subjected to, they have ALL held up quite fine. Now understand these corded items have certainly not been put thru the grind of a contractor style life, but they have been used to help me produce and complete what I consider to be average and slightly above average DiYer type jobs. Battery Life: So far OUTSTANDING, both usage time as well as standby time (I've had these items for about 5 months now) - and recharging is quite quick as well. Nothing to do backflips over, but suitable and functional. Oddly enough though, when I look at the large combo pack they sell, they only provide larger tote bags too to accommodate everything......I would have liked to seen something more formed and rugged like a molded plastic case - but this was certainly not a deal breaker for me. Ruggedness: Although I certainly have not dropped them from a ladder or roof (Thank GOD!!)."
"I did grow up assembling furniture for my dad with Makita drills. I had a 9.6 Makita drill kit for at least 12 years that finally died when I tried using it recently. As I was about to buy the Makita brushless drill combo when my brother-in-law gifted these to me. This may be considered tacky, but I ordered a $20 Makita case for these drills just because my old drill was always in a carrying case and this company seems to not make their own. It seems the drill in this kit is competent but on the lower end of the drill spectrum and lower than the newer model based on the numbers and my torque calculations."
"I have been using this drill to start a gas liquid transfer pump we have at my job. The actual size of the drills too, this Porter Cable is much smaller than my black and yellow one. I am not using the carry bag that came with it, I prefer hard cases, especially in my work truck. Overall though, I'm extremely satisfied with the build and price of this drill and, I am considering purchasing a second one for home as a backup."
Best Power Demolition Drills & Hammers
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Unbeliveable. Tried it on my 14ga but voltage drop was severe and strained tool. Sorry for long review but these were answers I looked for before buying. Becareful when using it is very easy especially after you tire to rest tool against leg blocking air cool intake heating motor up fast. Anyway for you Union guys that will bark at me for getting this (I have spent thousands over the years buying american when possible) this hammer does what the $900 hammers do."
"This is equal in performance with any similar demo hammer that is electrically powered. Make no mistake however, this is NOT a 90 lb pneumatic breaker/jackhammer with a 4" chisel tip. All you need to do is aim the point, and pull the trigger, letting the tool do the work. The tool itself is not that noisy, but the tip impacting the concrete generated a sharp noise that was loud enough to clearly hear 50 yards away. I found the bull point much more efficient at splitting the concrete than the flat chisel. Even though this tool is almost 35 lbs, you can guide it to roughly shape concrete into a radius, especially with the flat chisel tip. You will not be able to continuously use this on a 15 amp circuit with a 200 foot lamp cord. You may get away with very light, intermittent use on a 15 amp circuit with at least a 12 gauge extension cord, but eventually the circuit will overheat, and trip the breaker."
"This hammer with attachments can’t be beat. We have more to go, and I am so glad I spent the money on purchasing this hammer, instead of renting one."
"If I were to rent a jack hammer at $35-$60 per day, this will pay for itself after doing a few more fence posts."
"i've used higher end brands before and they tend to have a nicer finish and less sharp edges and overall nicer looking."
Best Power Screw Guns
The DEWALT DCF620B 20V MAX XR Li-Ion Brushless Drywall ScrewGun Baretool features a DEWALT brushless motor that delivers superior performance and maximum run time. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Have used this drill for my fixer up, which is roughly 2800 sqft."
"Awesome and fast."
"This makes rocking fun..."
"Works great except that I keep bumping the forward reverse switch."
"Battery last a lot longer than I thought it would."
"my husband loves this, and says it was well worth it for the price."