Ion Hammerdrill

Posted on 17th September 2007 by admin in Power Tools

Ion Hammerdrill

Review on DEWALT DCD970KL 18V XRP Drill

DEWALT DCD970KL Heavy Duty 18V XRP Lithium Ion 1/2-Inch Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver Kit

The DEWALT 18-volt 1/2-inch XRP LiIon hammerdrill/drill/driver – DCD970KL XRP features Nano Phosphate Li-Ion extended run-time batteries that provide superior ergonomics, long run-time & battery life. The patented 3-speed all-metal transmission matches the tool to task for fastest application speed and improved run time. A heavy-duty 1/2-inch self-tightening chuck tightens throughout operation providing superior bit gripping strength. An LED worklight provides increased visibility in confined spaces. High power, high efficiency motor delivers 450 unit watts out of max power for superior performance in all drilling and fastening applications. Includes: 1 hour charger, (2) 18-volt XRP™ batteries, 360° side handle, and heavy-duty kit box.

DEWALT DCD970KL Features

DEWALT 18V XRP Li-Ion Batteries offer long battery life & durability: 2,000 recharges
Patented 3-speed all-metal transmission matches the tool to task for fastest application speed and improved run time
Heavy-duty 1/2-Inch self-tightening chuck tightens throughout operation providing superior bit gripping strength
LED worklight provides increased visibility in confined spaces
High power, high efficiency motor delivers 450 unit watts out of max power for superior performance in all drilling and fastening applications

DEWALT DCD970KL Specifications

Part Number: DCD970KL
Color: None
Material: Plastic and Metal
Power Source: cordless-electric
Voltage: 18
Item Package Quantity: 1
Batteries Included?: Yes
Battery Cell Type: Lithium Ion

Item Dimensions

Weight: 6 Pounds

The DEWALT DCD950 and the DEWALT DCD970 are the EXACT same drill except the clutch ring, which is black on the 950 and silver on the 970. The difference is the batteries that are included 950 has the XRPs and 970 has the new NANO’s(lithium-ion). OK, back to the comparison
Pros of the DCD970/950 VS. the DCD925
1. Much Better balance
2. More power in both low and mid-range(Dewalt says the DC925 has 480 unit watts vs the DCD970′s 450, but the DCD970 is more powerful
3. WAY smoother speed selector (moves back and forth, not in an semi-ellipse like the 925)
4. L.E.D light on front
5. Shorter in length
6. Drill/screw/hammerdrill, various clutch settings are no longer on the same ring, clutch now has its own ring.

Cons of the DCD970
1. Due to pressure from a group of so called “tool users” who ONLY seem to care about aesthetics, Dewalt changed the base to the new nano style, which means if you actually use the drill it only has space for one bit on the front and WILL Not hold a screw guide or short nutsetters very well, whereas the old style base could fit a screw guide for TEK screws on one side and a 1/4″ and 5/16″ short nutsetters for tapcons on the other side.

However, overall the DCD970/950 is a excellent drill and deserves 4.75 stars, if Dewalt would change the base it would be a 5 star item, but that will never happen thanks to people who care more about how a tool looks rather than how well it works.

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