DeWalt Drill Set Review
A great way to save money when purchasing tools is to purchase tools as a set. Not only does this mean that you will be able to share batteries and other accessories, it means that you will be able to complete a much wider range of jobs! The DeWalt Drill Set is a great option as it comes with a SDS hammer drill and a combi drill so that you can complete pretty much any jobs around the home.
Dewalt Drill Set Review
This DeWalt drill set is a bundle by DeWalt made to save you money by getting both items in one handy set. DeWalt is renowned for its quality tools. Its products can be seen as more of a premium compared to your bargain basement tools. Whilst they don’t sit at the same price point as tools from manufacturers such as Festool they are still a little pricey. However, for good reason, they are quality tools backed by a quality warranty. If you want to invest in more tools at the same time without breaking the bank, this set could be a good deal for you. It contains the hammer drill, combi drill, battery charger and 2×4.0 Ah batteries.
- 18 Volt XR Lithium Ion 2-Speed Compact Combi Drill and SDS+ Hammer Drill
- Compact, lightweight design
- Bright white LED with delay feature improves visibility and provides flashlight functionality
- Revolutions per minute is 5000. It is a cordless connection
- included components: 1 x DCK206M2T power source type: Battery-powered
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Overview
The DeWalt drill set is a great bit of kit for the DIY enthusiast who wants good dependable tools or for the tradesman who wants to refresh or add to his existing DeWalt collection. In the set you will find, the 2-speed DCD785 compact combi drill and the DCH253 SDS+ hammer drill. They come with the following accessories; 2 x 4.0 Ah batteries (known for their extended running time) and the multi-voltage battery charger. The kit box is also provided to carry and store your tools in.
There is a drill for most applications included in this set. If you are after something for drilling wood, masonry and metal then the combi drill is the ideal first choice, it has a great deal of power and gets the job done simply and quickly. If, however you are drilling the toughest of surfaces, thick brick work, or tough brickwork such as Accrington brick the SDS really comes into its own.
The power and lockable bits in the SDS drill make for a drill ready to take on any task. Both tools have the bright white LED work light with a delayed feature to help improve visibility while you line up holes and fastenings in low light situations. This is something that we feel DeWalt does well over some other manufacturers such as Makita. There is nothing more annoying than a light that goes out as you are trying to line up where you are drilling or fastening. If you aren’t a fan of bulky tools then this set could be ideal for you. The whole Dewalt drill set weighs in at around 6kg.
Features
Both drills come with variable speed settings, a speed sensitive trigger and adjustable torque settings. Performance-wise with this DeWalt drill set, the drills achieve around 2000rpm thanks to the powerful 18 volt powerful batteries included. Lithium ION has done wonders for the power and continued throughput of drills and power tools in general. With the old style of batteries there was a clear loss of power towards the end of its charge. Lithium ION has done away with this for maximum power delivery.
This DeWalt drill set features two 4.0 Ah batteries, this not only gives you plenty of power and run time but also the option of a spare battery. You can either keep one charged to get you through the job without pausing to charge your battery. Or allocated one to each of the drills. If you are doing the latter we would recommend that you consider purchasing an additional battery to help you continue to work when one runs out.
DCD785 Compact Combi Drill Features:
- Compact and lightweight design
- 14 torque settings
- 13mm single sleeve keyless chunk
- Steel belt hook
- Magnetic bits holder
- Bright white LED with delay feature
- Ergonomic trigger design for control
- Two speed all metal transmission
SDS+ Hammer Drill features:
- Bright white LED with delay feature
- Rotation stop mode
- Drill masonry, anchors, concrete and brick from 4mm to 24mm
- Less vibration
As with most drills there is a lack of dust extraction. We always recommend that when using power tools adequate safety precautions are taken. With something that generates as much dust as a drill, especially a SDS drill, we would recommend a dust mask and safety glasses. There is also a significant amount of noise produced from an SDS drill and so a set of ear defenders wouldn’t go a miss.
We like how this DeWalt drill set features things that not only help with drilling and fastening accurately and with ease but also make the drills more comfortable for the user of the drills. For example, the anti-vibration technology that DeWalt have included, there is a lot of vibration that comes from a drill when it is drilling through a tough surface, especially with something as powerful as an SDS drill. The drills also feature rubber grips to reduce the wear on your hands and allow you to maintain a secure grip when handling the drills.
One feature that this DeWalt drill set has that we love, is the magnetic bit holder. I know this is such a simple and in a way a non-feature, but the simplicity is what makes it. It really comes into its own if you are working at height and need different size bits or a few fastenings with you. Instead of rummaging around in pockets to find bits and fastenings they are magnetized to the side of your drill.
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Positives and Negatives
Positives:
- Affordable combo with accessories for your drilling needs
- Powerful 18 volt lithium batteries
- Batteries included
- Torque settings
- 2 speed all-metal transmission
Negatives:
- Noisy operation
- Quite expensive but worth an investment
- No dust collection facility
Conclusion
This DeWalt drill set is a great bit of kit, containing the combi drill, SDS drill, two 4.0 Ah batteries, a charger and case. It’s a great product for the DIY enthusiast who wants a great drill that won’t let him down. The tradesman who knows and loves DeWalt would also find this a great investment.
As highlighted above, these tools have some great features such as adjustable speed and torque, magnetic bit holders, delayed work lights, etc. This is a complete package that is ready to use out of the box!
- 18 Volt XR Lithium Ion 2-Speed Compact Combi Drill and SDS+ Hammer Drill
- Compact, lightweight design
- Bright white LED with delay feature improves visibility and provides flashlight functionality
- Revolutions per minute is 5000. It is a cordless connection
- included components: 1 x DCK206M2T power source type: Battery-powered
Last update on 2024-04-27 / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API / As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
The DeWalt Collection
Here are Tools Review, we love DeWalt and all the products that they have to offer. It may be that the full set isn’t right for you, but that instead you are looking for just the combi drill or the hammer drill. If that is the case then these reviews will hopefully help!
We have also reviewed the 32 piece DeWalt bit set, which could prove invaluable when you are working with your tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the DeWalt battery last?
The battery length obviously depends on the work that you are completing and the tool that you are using. We found that for most jobs and tools it will last for between an hour and an hour and a half. The actual life of a DeWalt battery is between 4 and 6 years.
How long is the DeWalt warranty?
The DeWalt warranty for most tools is three years. This is worth checking though as some tools have slightly less than this and quite often the battery will have a completely different warranty.
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