DEWALT DCD775KL 1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Compact Lithium-Ion Hammer-Drill Kit

I was fortunate to catch this gem when it was on the Amazon Deal of the Day ... for an amazing $ 134 ($ 159 - $ 25 marketing to spend $ 100on Dewalt tools) that the price is unusual for a 18-volt hammer drill, complete W / 2 batteries, charger and a carrying case. I did not think twice when I saw the shop and I have not regretted my purchase.

Now, on the drill itself. The importance of this compact drill and battery weighs about the same if not less than my full size DCD970 Dewalt hammer drill without battery! The compact size makes it ideal to get into smaller spaces without compromising approach.

Edit / selection tool for two-speed "transmission" is very easy / easy. My DCD970 has a 3-speed gearbox and top gear is noticeably faster, but the gear lever to change speeds tend to catch and it takes a lot of fun and energy trying to change speeds. The DCD775 the gear selector is a big improvement, sooo much easier to select another gear. And no one has DCD970 is the switch does not become bad over time, occurred the same way when it was new.

LED light drilling is also an added plus to illuminate areas not well lit. By no means is it a substitute for an ordinary flashlight / shop light, but it comes in handy.

The lithium batteries are awesome! No delay or pull, drill held at 100% until the battery is almost completely emptied ... Unlike NiCd batteries that show signs of a weak battery by gradually losing power. Not the case with this battery, it is full throttle until it reaches its full of useful links and then turns off to protect the battery to fully discharge (very bad for long battery life).

30-minute charger! Cool! With my old wireless 18V B & D drill, if my battery dies I will have to wait for hours (6 hours light) for a full charge and even with that it does not last more than 1-2 hours of constant use. DEWALT lithium batteries easily last twice as long and live up to demands for a 30-minute charge. I am a believer!

Possible improvements:
- It would have been nice if the drill came with a bit holder
- The block to the bit holder (in front of the drill battery) popped out every time I took a piece out. I had to bend the locking flange and use a screwdriver to push it all the way to ensure this. So far so good ...

All in all, I love this exercise and I'm super glad I bought it. I'm a fan of DeWalt, but if you're not, but are in the market for a new cordless drill, I recommend this exercise, or any reputable fire drill with a lithium battery.