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Would recommend for anybody. Used this set to hang drywall in my garage, frame up a treehouse, work on a couple projects for some family members, and other projects with no problems at all. I really love not having to drag extension cords all over job sites. I have always been a fan of DeWalt power tools.especially for their durability and reliability. Will definitely use this set for all projects. The price was the cheapest I've found. I recently started pricing a 4 piece 18 volt set for about 499 bucks.then I saw this 6 piece set for the same price and didn't hesitate a minute to purchase this item. Easily beat Home Depot and other home improvement stores by 50 bucks, plus no shipping or tax.
It cut through every thing with ease without wearing out the battery too quickly. My only concern is that two batteries don't really seem to be enough for this set. The recipricating saw has so much power and so many uses that I don't know where to begin sharing them all. But that has nothing to do with how well the tools work or how long the batteries last so I still rate this set at 5 stars. Thanks to Aamzon, I have 6 very usefull tools for far less then I could have imagined. I always liked DeWalt tools and have been wanting a set of my own. I used to use them when I worked with a landscaper, building decks and such so I knew how they worked. Needless to say that we returned that 4 piece and I got this one from AMAZON and actually saved money.
I was a skeptic of the circular saw, but after building my wife some shelves in the garage out of 2x4's and 3/4" plywood I am a believer. I think it should coms with at least three. The right angle drill was the tool that I was least excited about getting but I am now so glad that I have it. As well priced as DeWalt tools and accessories are on AMAZON, I will have no trouble expanding the amount of batteries that I need for this great collection. The light is quite handy when no one is around to hold a flashlight for you while you try to work on your garbage disposal or are wrenching away under your truck. I used AMAZON's free shipping and still got my tools in only 9 days. Comes in real handy for quick projects all over the house that don't require alot of heavy duty drilling. The problem is that nice things cost money so they were outta my price range for awhile.
Same goes for the cutting tool which I also use as a sharpener for my mower blade and gardening tools. the hammer drill has power enough to punch through quarter inch steel in seconds. My wife had actually bought me the 4 piece (DC4KIT-A) at one of those home improvement stores and payed MORE then we paid for this set. Thanks AMAZON.As for the tools.
I know folks have complained about the 18V batteries not lasting but I've never had that problem. Only complaint is that the portable light is pretty much a waste - would have preferred a jigsaw. You'll wonder how you lived without a right angle drill.
Yes, we smoked some drills and fried some batteries but the tools went down fighting. I don't know how they do it but Amazon always seems to have what I'm looking for at very attractive pricing. Been using the 18V DeWalt tools on the job where we put them through hell.
Anyway, I finally have a kit that has everything I wanted and more. Just wish they weren't so expensive to replace when they do finally die. Been watching the sales at Lowe's & HD hoping to finally get myself a good set of cordless tools for the house.
I have to tell you, this kit at this price on Amazon.well, I couldn't match it anywhere else.
It also went thru the concrete without hesitation.Circular saw is great as well, trimmed deck boards, cut angles on the posts, and portability is so nice when you don't have to worry with cords. When this "Feature" is on the batteries DO NOT charge. Cut off tool is wonderful; I usually had to use the torch but it was always a hassle getting the tank moved around to the job, but I walked my fence row a trimmed 15 tension bars in about 8-9 mins.Only down side was the XRP batteries held up for 2 posts on the rip saw and then it was dead. Tools did an amazing job. I did debate getting the Craftsman or Rigid kit for about half the price. This is an outstanding kit. I had a Dewalt 18v drill and needed a rip saw and circular saw, but at $200 -$250 each it just made sense to get this kit for $599 w/ free shipping. I noticed during a NASCAR race, after a mutli-car wreck, that several teams were using the DeWalt 18v Reciprocating Saw cutting away fenders.
Hammer drill drove about 500-600 deck screws quick and controlled. So the quick 1 hour charge they advertise now takes 2-3 hours (1-2 hours for the "Cool Down" and an hour to charge it). The only thing that I did not like was the Hot/Cold feature on the charger. Overall I am VERY satisfied and will continue to buy DeWalt. The manual says it helps extend the overall battery life, but this needs to be remembered if you only have a couple of batteries. I didn't see anyone using Craftsman, Rigid, or Bosch. I had an older battery that this feature never affected, but the new XRP batteries seemed to always set this off. Plus the rebate for a free tool, which I ordered the jigsaw.
The drill and circular saw did what I expected as far as lifetime. The first project was a double tier floating deck at about 600 sq ft: Rip saw with a 9" blade went thru 6x6 treated posts with little effort. So what sold me on DeWalt. I started using the kit immediately.
Traveling out to client location and installing cabinets and fixtures, this is a must have kit.It is amazing what power these items have.
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