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Love it, best and most used cordless tool I own. Just wish it was 18 volt for longer life.
I beat the snot out of my 14.4 volt driver/drill, but still had two batteries and a couple of chargers, so I bought this "bare-bones." It's much lighter than the old one, and has a lot of oomph. This is a great little driver. Now I need to buy a driver/drill for the drilling, but it'll be nice to have both on hand.
I thought it may use impact during drilling concrete but it doesnt. But it works great for what it is. Havent had it long but it works great. So if you think you have a combo driver, drill, and impact, forget it.
Ergonomic angle is much better. Replaceable brushes. The Makita drove just as hard and I thought much better when it needed to torque. I bought both the Makita 12v and this DeWalt because I already had a set of 14.4 DeWalt tools. The Makita feels better for all day use, is better designed. The LED light on the Makita is great for under counters with little or no light.
The 18 volt DeWalt drill/driver gets heavy, especially when you are putting in drywall screws overhead. I have noticed that Mike Holmes of the Holmes on Homes DIY show uses nothing but this tool. With a few minutes practice anyone can drive any screw, bolt, nut, etc. I have yet to find something it won't drive or drill. Lastly it's impact style of drive makes loosening stuck screws and nuts a little eaiser. Another asset is the size and weight.
like a pro. I have a home repair business and have used this tool for several years. I have not used the 18 volt driver yet, but on the other hand I have never needed more power. With this lighter tool, not so much.
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