DEWALT DCD710S2 12-Volt Max 3/8-Inch Drill Driver Kit

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 3.5 x 9.5 inches ; 4.8 pounds
Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B0043XX87W
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Item model number: DCD710S2

Price : $136.49

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
The DEWALT 12-Volt Max 3/8-Inch Drill Driver offers convenient design features like shadow-free LED lighting and a belt clip. The 3/8-inch chuck accepts bits up to 1 inch. At 7-1/2 inches long and 2.4 pounds, the driver is easy to maneuver in smaller spaces. The driver comes with two lithium-ion battery packs, each offering 1.1 Ah, and includes multiple torque settings, variable speeds, and a reverse option.

12-Volt Max 3/8-Inch Drill Driver KitAt a Glance:

Compact 7-1/2-inch body fits into tight places
Radially mounted LED eliminates work area shadows
15-position clutch with two-speed gearbox for precise control
Two quick-charging lithium-ion battery packs and belt clip for ease of use
Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service contract

Even weight distribution means the drill driver is easy to lift and handle. .Compact Design and Built-In LEDsAt 7-1/2 inches long, the DEWALT 3/8-Inch Drill Driver is designed to fit into small spaces where traditional drill/drivers don't. As a result, you get straight penetration and avoid damaging bits from angled driving attempts. The length of the DEWALT means you can apply maximum leverage, enabling you to get the most from this drill driver's 189-unit-watt output.

Additionally, the DEWALT's single LED--mounted radially around the barrel--will light your target area for better visibility.Lightweight Body with User-Friendly FeaturesWith its 2.4 pounds distributed evenly between its ergonomic body and compact battery pack, the DEWALT is easy to lift and handle. The 15-position clutch works in conjunction with a two-speed gearbox so you get precisely the amount of torque and delivery best suited to your application. The DEWALT features a built-in belt clip for additional ease of use.
Quick-Charging, Long-Lasting Battery PacksThis drill driver kit comes with two 12-volt max lithium-ion battery packs, each with 1.1 Ah. The recharge time of these battery packs is between 30 minutes and 1 hour.
Warranty InformationThis DEWALT tool comes with a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.
What's in the BoxDriver, two lithium-ion battery packs, bag, charger, and belt clip.

The 15-position clutch with two-speed gearbox gives you precise control.
This kit's compact, lightweight design fits into tight areas. The two-speed transmission provides optimal speed and torque control, and LED light provides visibility in dark areas, and a belt hook is included for portability. The product specifications include a voltage of 10.8 volts nominal and 12 volts of max power, two speed settings, a 1,500 max RPM, 15 clutch settings, a 3/8-inch chuck size, a one sleeve chuck type, a weight of 2.4 pounds, and a length of 7-1/2 inches. This DEWALT high-performance industrial tool comes with a warranty package that includes a 3 year limited warranty, a 1 year free service contract, and a 90 day money back guarantee.

Technical Details

Maximum initial voltage on batteries (measured without a workload) is 12 volts, under a workload nominal voltage is 10.8
Compact, lightweight design fits into tight areas
Two-speed transmission for optimal speed and torque control
LED light provides visibility in dark areas
Belt hook included for portability

DEWALT DCD710S2 12-Volt Max 3/8-Inch Drill Driver Kit

Customer Reviews

Pros:
- compact, short, lightweight = a joy to use
- slim handle is great for smaller hands (e.g. women, kids)
- one-handed chuck uses all types of bits
- good high end speed for drilling
- well balanced
- stands upright; belt hook
- excellent battery life between uses
- relatively inexpensive for additional battery packs (30 USD)
- powerful enough for 98% of my drilling/driving needs
Cons:
- LED lighting isn't as good as the hex chuck version of this drill
- the one handed chuck adds length as compared to the hex chuck version of this drill
- not cheap (but worth the price I think)
Dewalt was little late in releasing their compact driver drills (Bosch has had one for years), but they really set themselves apart for the rest with this one.
I think this category of drill is perfect for most homeowners. Bosch, Porter-Cable, Makita, Milwaukee, Dewalt, and others all make ultra compact 12V lithium ion driver/drills. They are all a vast improvement over previous options because:
1) Lightweight: e.g. drilling over you head to hang pictures
2) Lithium Ion Batteries: don't lose as much charge between uses
3) Compact: can fit your drill in tight places
All manufacturers except Dewalt put the battery in the handle which makes for a beefy handle and an off balance drill. Dewalt puts the battery at the bottom which balances the drill and allows it to have a more ergonomic grip. My wife tried some of the other drills with the battery in the handle and found them awkward to hold because of the size of the grip. She loves this one.
The combination of a lightweight drill with a slim grip makes this the perfect drill for many women. Even my kids can use it. My wife hates my Porter Cable 14.4 volt NiCad because it is so darn heavy that she has to use two hands and almost throws out her back doing it. Now my doesn't have to ask me to do the drilling because she can do it herself comfortably.
Dewalt is a great choice for drill to have around the house that every one can use.
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I have used Ryobi 14v and then 18v battery drills for years and presently have five various models of the 18v units. I'm a GC and the Ryobi drills have proven themselves to be a good value, strong, but large and heavy, with about a two year life span under heavy use. I recently had to install a set of exterior shop built screens on the second story of a Brooklyn Brownstone. As luck would have it, lightweight driver drills were recently reviewed in Fine Home Building magazine and the Dewalt received a very favorable review. As is typical, the reviewer based his opinion of the tools under test on the repetition of holes drilled and screws driven. While I was impressed by the review, with a shelf full of Ryobi's I wasn't moved to rush out and buy a new drill. While the reviewer's criteria was valid I would like to toss out another one.
Installing the screens was a two day project due to the difficulty of access to the facade where they were to be installed. On day one I used one of my trusty old Ryobi 18v heavy weights. While not bad when standing on the shop floor, it was a definitely a hand full while hanging off of a ladder thirty feet in the air. That did it for me so at the end of the day off to the local big box to pick up a Dewalt DCD710S2. Fast forward to day two for an entirely different experience. Set up with a quick change bit receiver the DCD710S2 comfortably took its place hanging on my belt with the handy built in belt clip. Talk about a different experience. The short barrel of this drill meant that I could stay closer to the wall keeping my center of gravity over the ladder, a much more comfortable and safer stance. As I expected pre-drilling and driving the three inch screws was practically effortless for this lightweight and surprisingly powerful tool. While the screw count and hole size weren't important, the location of the installation was. This is where the Dewalt DCD710S2 really shines. It's a surprisingly powerful tool in a very comfortable to use package. I have yet to test battery life but I expect it to be reasonably good. I will update my review if I find it to be otherwise.
This is a great tool in general but it really shines in tough access jobs where tool weight is a liability. I'm looking forward to using the drill in a more comfortable setting and can easily see it becoming my "go to" tool for driving screws and drilling reasonably sized holes. I also have a Dewalt 18v XRP to handle tougher drilling requirements, which will be covered in another review. These two tools have put me solidly in the Dewalt battery powered driver/drill camp. I highly recommend the Dewalt DCD710S2.
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