DEWALT DC725KA 18-Volt Heavy-Duty Cordless Compact Hammer Drill/Driver Review

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(More customer reviews)I own lots of De Walt tools, but I have noticed a serious drop in their ability to produce a durable cordless drill recently. There is no doubt that De Walt have bright ideas, and their products, on paper, are very impressive, and push the boundaries of what you expect a tool can do for you. I realy like their cordless nailers (I have two!) However, this drill has some serious design flaws.

Be aware that the front torque selector, spindle, gearbox and a weighty Jacobs keyless chuck (I do like Jacobs chucks) are held inside the clamshell by...by... a plastic location ring groove in the clamshell body, that ring grips the gearbox, and which measures no more than 1/16th or 2mm in indent depth. Consequently, let your tool heat up, or use it under torquey conditions and guess what? The entire front housing loosens up. On my drill I can get the chuck housing to move an 1/8th or more (depending on how hot the plastic is) in any direction, yet the clamshell is gripped firmly and doesn't move at all! Other than this inadequet plastic groove the frameless motor had location cut outs in its magnet body to try and stabilise the front end, but since the motor is only held in place by the pressure of the screwbolts holding the clamshell shut this feature is limited in what it can achieve. Maybe i've just got a dudd, but i doubt that this drill issufficiently well engineered for the trade/contractor market, which is a shame. Let's hope De Walt realise and redesign this into a really decent bit of kit that can rival the Japanese blue tools that I will be using from now on for cordless drills.

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Product Description:
The heavy-duty DeWalt DC725KA Hammer Drill/Driver is a compact, cordless tool back by the power of a high-performance frame-less motor. With the ability to deliver 420 unit watts of maximum power and dual speed capability, this versatile drill/driver makes it easy to take on tough tasks, while the 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck prevents bit slippage, so you get more precise results. At just 4.9 pounds and 8.7 inches long, it's comfortable to use for a sustained period of time and provides a perfect fit for jobs in tight spaces. Also offering the extended tool life provided by all-metal planetary gears, a built-in LED that makes it easy to see your work surface, and convenient onboard storage that prevents misplaced bits, this tool is built around features users need. Also included in this kit is a one-hour charger, two 18-volt batteries, a screwdriver bit, and a durable kit box for easy transport.

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