DEWALT DW235G Heavy-Duty 7.8 Amp 1/2-Inch Drill

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This is a very good drill which I bought to replace another 1/2-inch drill which kept overheating after a short period of use preventing me from finishing jobs. The rpm on this drill is somewhat slower but it definitely provides plenty of needed power. Not sure how it would work out in the workplace on an everyday basis but for my occasional needs it works just fine.
I bought this drill about a year ago in anticipation of a yearly construction project I do for a student group. During this project, my drill got banged up, had paint poured on it, and was abused and dropped from scaffolding, without ever quitting. Its major job was the (seemingly endless) drilling of 1" holes using old, blunt, overused spade bits. Despite the poor condition of the bits attached, my drill never slowed down, and the handle let me power through studs. Where others were getting wrist pain with their cordless drills, and having to change batteries, or re-tighten their keyless chucks, i just kept going. The chuck is SOLID, and lets you really clamp down on bits, and the metal housing for the drill's gearbox makes this thing practically indestructible. I even used this thing to drive several 3" deck screws and it wasnt that hard to maneuver, (though I dont think i'd want to be working overhead with this drill unless i was really in a pinch)as a side note: my dad actually has this same exact drill, but with a keyless chuck, and though the keyless chuck is also made of metal and well designed, i've found that the keyed chuck simply provides better performance, and is worth the hassle of carrying a key around
I have used one of these for five or six years now. It is very strong and very tuff; I can not tell you how often this thing has bounced off a concrete floor and it still works like a champ.Cordless drills are great, I use two of them constantly, but sometimes you just want a solid corded drill and this one fits the bill, strong but not too heavy or bulky; in fact I think that it is lighter than my 18v cordless.I use it primarily for drilling pocket holes for building cabinets and such, when the batteries would have already drained on the cordless drills this one is still going strong.
I found that it was necessary to keep retightening the chuck if the operation involved any amount of vibration, like using a hole saw in plywood. I have a DeWalt drill with a keyless chuck and it stays tight in the same circumstances.For some reason DeWalt includes a cheap plastic storage case with some drills but not with others. The cases are made of very flimsy material with crude fasteners. Buying one for a drill that comes only with its cardboard box involves spending nearly $40. Milwaukee and Makita provide sturdy plastic cases with their drills so I don't know why DeWalt does not do the same.
Did not come with a standard DeWalt carry case.Old style chuck. This must be an older model soon to be discontinued model.To bad Amazon's description was more detailed.
The DeWalt DW235G Heavy Duty 7.8 Amp 1/2-inch drill comes with helical-cut steel construction and heat-treated gears for increased durability and long gear life. A metal gear housing is included for jobsite durability and increased reliability, as is a 2-finger trigger for increased comfort. Also featured is a 360-degree side handle for greater control and versatility. This drill is capable of a no-load speed of 0-to-850 RPM and a maximum output of 600 watts. Weighing in at 4.2 pounds, this drill comes backed by a 3-year manufacturer's warranty. This drill comes with a chuck key with holder and a 360-degree side handle.





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