I've worked in construction and Hollywood film production for the last twenty years. I've used and abused every brand of power tool there is. If you want the best cordless tools currently available on Earth, buy this DeWalt 20v kit.
These are not tools for the weak, timid, or poor. These are powerful, top-dollar, high-quality professional pieces. If you have any doubt about your need for these tools or your ability to handle them, then please buy something lesser, which is to say, most anything else.
You can hurt yourself in a hurry with these tools. The torque from either drill or impact is substantial; when you hit the trigger, the tool jumps, hard. When you let off the trigger, it stops _right now_ and bucks again. You smell ozone and see sparks. This is good. This is power.
These are the first cordless tools I've ever owned that have not left me wishing for more power. Actually, I've had to learn respect for these little monsters. The word "weak" will never enter your mind when these are around, and you can easily break things and cause all sorts of damage if you're not careful; snap bolts, drive screws right through your workpiece... Much like a powerful car, these reward skill and punish error. You could probably break your wrist with the drill and a big wood bit, if you tried. But I like power and I don't mind danger. If you feel differently, maybe get something tamer.
The chucks are great. The drill's keyless chuck is strong, positive, industrial, precise. I like how the shaft locks up so you can change bits without hitting the trigger, if you want.
The impact driver chuck is excellent, requiring no fiddling to insert, and never jamming up on release like some other impacts I've dealt with. I guess DeWalt has a new impact with a different pushbutton chuckless setup; might check that out someday, but this one rocks for now.
The battery life is so good, it's unbelievable. The charger is very quick and has a large LED to let you know what's up. Speaking of LED's, the impact has three and the drill has one, all very bright and helpful.
I guess some guys don't like the bag. I'm happier with a bag than a hard case any day, but that's personal preference. Anyway, the bag looks built to last and holds the two guns, batteries, and charger comfortably with room for a bit more.
The only drawback to these tools is price. They are more expensive than some others, but you get what you pay for in this case at least. For me, the awesome performance plus the anticipated longevity make these tools a great value. Plus, when you show up at a job everyone will be envious and asking to fondle or borrow them. Fondle yes, borrow, no!
I don't know how they did it, but the box showed up almost before I got done ordering it. Beyond fast shipping.
Highly and unconditionally recommended.
| Included Components | battery |
|---|---|
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Manufacturer | DEWALT |
| Part Number | DCK290L2 |
| Item Weight | 11.77 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 8.31 x 10 x 15 inches |
| Item model number | DCK290L2 |
| Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Yellow, Black |
| Style | Combo kit |
| Material | Steel |
| Power Source | electric-powered |
| Maximum Power | 300 Watts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 7 |
| Speed | 3200 RPM |
| Special Features | compact |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Warranty Description | 3 year limited warranty/90 day money back guarantee/1 year free service contract |
