DEWALT DC988KA 18-Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver Kit
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Manufacturer: DEWALTModel: DC988KA
Product features:
- Ideal for drilling in a range of materials, from cement block and stucco to plaster and adobe
- Three-speed transmission and robust motor producing 500-inches-per-pound of torque
- 100-percent metal ratcheting chuck helps reduce bit slipping
- Maximum BPM speed of 34,000 BPM for masonry work
- Comes with two XRP extended run-time batteries, 1-hour charger, double-ended screwdriver bit, 360-degree side handle, and a carrying case
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Description of DEWALT DC988KA 18-Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver Kit
Ideal for drilling in a range of materials, from cement block and stucco to plaster and adobe, the DC988 from DEWALT is a powerful workhorse boasting a 1.2-inch 100 percent metal ratcheting chuck with sturdy carbide jaws, a three-speed transmission, and a robust motor producing 500 in./lbs. of torque. The DC988KA uses a long-lasting XRP extended run-time battery and can store a screwdriver, bit tip holders, and standard-size nut drivers on its body. Additionally, the tool's ratcheting hammer action helps prevent binding, and combines with an ergonomic design to reduce user fatigue. Finally it reaches a maximum BPM speed of 34,000 BPM--perfect for masonry work. The DC988KA comes with two XRP extended run-time batteries, one-hour charger, double-ended screwdriver bit, 360-degree side handle, and a carrying case.Tools and Hardware Reviews of DEWALT DC988KA 18-Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver Kit
Customer Review: The one drill to replace them all
Summary: 5 Stars
Having blown a few corded hammer drills over the last 15 years I finally decided to try a good cordless model to get rid of the irritating cord. Did some research and came upong this drill which seemed to pretty much offer anything you can possibly want in a cordless drill. I have not been dissapointed. I really don't know how I ever got along without this tool.
The balance of the tool is great. It feels really well in your hand. Its a little on the heavy side but pretty average and to be expected from a NiCD 18v drill. The tool balance really makes it feel comfortable anyway regardless of the weight. The keyless chuck saves so much time and grips bits as good as a keyed one. The three speed transmission is very versatile and has as far as I can tell the highest RPM speed (2000rpm)for a cordless drill which is very useful for masonry applications. The middle speed (1450rpm) is great for when high speed and higher torque are needed such as hardwood, holesaws, etc and finally the slowest (450rpm) for maximum torque and driving. Most cordless models only have slow and fast, and fast isn't that fast, pretty frustrating for masonry work. The battery life is very good. The 18v XRP battery should provide enough power to work reasonably continuously while the other is finished charging. I can many times go a full day of extended usage without having to bother recharging.
Finally, the reason I really bought this drill, the masonry performance. Remember this is a hammer drill, NOT a rotary hammer. A rotary hammer is far more powerful but is pretty useless for anything else as they are typically to large, heavy and too violenty powerfull for smaller work. This hammerdrill I have found can easily outperform even many corded hammer drills. Lately I've been using it to drill mainly into insanely hard 40 year old structural concrete columns in a building and driving tapcon screws in. I would normally use a rotary hammer for this but rotary hammers tend to oversize holes so tapcons don't grips as well (or at all). With a good bit the drill powers through pretty effortlessly into the reinforced columns. Softer stuff like brick and blocks, it plows through with no sweat.
I give this tool the full 5 stars. It's by far the most versatile and best performing tool in my box. If you need a cordless drill that can do everything and replace all others, this is the one.
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