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This is such a disappointment. Now it's half a thousand dollars more. I wanted to buy this literary within the next few days. I researched this set for my birthday and it was $729 just a few days ago. You kidding me.
I would wait until the price is in the 700's before even considering it. Either wait until you can get the deal or by from another place. This same product was previously listed at $720. One dealer put them on at a lower price, then removed them to jack the price up a couple hundred dollars. The tools are great. but the current price of over $1100 is a rip off. This is way over priced.Edited: The prices really flux on this thing.
I do know the difference between a hammer and a saw, but that is about it. He is a general contractor and is always running around fixing things, many of them for me.
Anyway, he was happy, had no complaints and when he finally got me to tell him how much I paid, he was quite impressed.for what ever that is worth. Now this is impressive as he is not a man to suffer in silence and is brutally honest.
Anyway, he was delighted with them, uses them almost on a daily bases and has no complaints what so ever. He is a rather bright fellow, and other than the fact that he had the poor taste and was stupid enough in marrying my sister, he is an okay guy.
This review probably will not be of much help for most of you guys out there because I know absolutely zip about tools and such. The reason I am doing this review is that I bought this set for my brother-in-law as a birthday present.
If he had a complaint about them, I am sure he would tell me.
The drills have enough torque to snap screws. They are very sturdy, perform as well as any of our corded tools, batteries last more than long enough for any and all jobs we put them to. I expect these to last me a lifetime as they will get much less use than in a job site setting. Each tool in this set is just as I expected them to be. I have been using all these tools for over 2 years at work along with 20 other people. I bought the set because I know how they perform at work.
Very impressive tool.Cut off tool (angle grinder): I was leery about this due to some other reviews and have only used it as a test. It ground into the steel as well as any of my grinders. I have 3 different 18v platform tools and all 3 require a different battery. I put on a 4 ½" 60 grit cloth disk and sharpened my ax with it. I would prefer the larger bag with a shoulder strap and may purchase it later. Everything but the dual pod charger came directly from Amazon, which I normally prefer because they use UPS and the tracking is impeccable but the charger came USPS and was the first to arrive (with accurate tracking).
Now back to the important stuff. The battery makes it feel a bit large but a workable trade off to get rid of the cord.Flashlight: Whatever.it's a light. Now if Dewalt would have included the hanging Florescent light.that's a handy little light to compliment a jobsite.I would recommend this kit for all the reasons I've mentioned.but mostly because of Dewalt's numerous tools (and quality) under one platform. I hear the shop vac is handy too. That would be 14 tools under one battery platform. I now have doubles and triples of some tools, but now I can throw one bag over my shoulder with one charger and head to a jobsite. Impact Driver: This was the deciding factor for this kit. No other manufacture offers the variety of tools that Dewalt offers.
Has the feel of quality.Jig Saw: Sweet as butter and the reason I upgraded from the 6 tool kit; it was the single most wanted tool that I needed. I upgrade to the 9 tool kit for the Jig Saw, which was less expensive than buying the 6 piece and adding the Jig Saw. I plan to add a few more Dewalt tools; Drywall screw gun, fluorescent light(s) and maybe even the angle drill. Does not replace my corded Dewalt angle grinders but performs very well.even under loads. My home shop is loaded with air and high end air tools, so I don't see any immediate use for it.I would rather see Dewalt exchange this out of their kits for a drywall gun or even the angle drill.anyone want to trade.Cut out tool (rotozip): never used the cordless version before but this tool will be very handy. Reciprocating Saw (Sawsall): Nearly as good as a corded version with good balance in your hand and great power for being cordless.can't argue the convenience of not dealing with cords. I am the type of shopper that if it costs over $50 I do serious research, price comparing and contemplating before I commit to the purchase.buy it once and buy it right is my philosophy.
The safety switch takes some getting use to because it's too close to the trigger; a little cramped for big hands but I'll learn to work with it. Circular Saw: Great base, good feel (balanced), smooth operation, easy adjustments and cuts through 2X stock with ease. It's even leaps ahead of Dewalt's (standard) heavy duty drill. I also have a Ryobi 18v Jig Saw, which is a good tool, but again the quality is not comparable.Impact wrench: Seems to be ok but a bonus tool for the kit.
It has been a huge step for me to trust on line shopping (especially $1000 order) and although there are certain things I probably will never buy on line Amazon has been flawless for me and I will always use them.especially when they beat everyone else's prices. Does not replace a quality circular saw or miter saw but extremely capable and handy, especially for work in precarious situations like working on roofs or places where cords are a pain. I have made many small purchases with Amazon, but this was my second high dollar purchase and Amazon has earned my trust. I believe with a metal cutting blade it will cut sheet metal with ease (have not used it for that yet).
Handier than most because you can more precisely point it at something but definitely not a factor in buying Dewalt tools.a $15 light that requires and $80 battery to operate. Oh yeah, the tool bags are pretty good too (I was surprised). Good quality and feel to it. Very fair price for the quality I actually made a multi item purchase when I ordered this Dewalt kit; mostly Dewalt accessories (bits and blades), two extra batteries, dual pod charger and a CLC Carpenter Bag. If I ever get into repeat work that requires one I can get it later.but the ability to drive 2 1/2" screws like butter makes this tool arguably the most used and valuable tool in the kit.
Craftsman, Ryobi and Husky all have the same feel and quality; not for the heavy user but suitable for the average user; Ryobi has a nice line up of tools but with less quality.Review per tool:XRP Hammer Drill: Wow, the most solid cordless drill I have ever used, durable and powerful. What drove me to Dewalt was of course professional grade/quality, previous experience with the tools but mostly the variety of tools offered under one platform. The times I've needed an angle drill I've found a way to get by without it. I'll give my review on each tool at the end but first a plug for Amazon.Amazon is on the way to ruling the shopping world. Dewalt's XRP platform is top notch.all of the tools feel and operate better than any other brand of tool I have used (which is all).
Dewalt offers another 9 tool kit but with an angle drill instead of this. I suppose I may find a use for it someday (bolting a wall down), or changing a flat tire if I happen to have it with me. Makita is the opposite with sleek light tools; I personally feel the overall quality with Makita is a little less and again missing many tools. Dewalt tools speak for themselves and the tools I received are no exception but as a buying review, a buyer can't go wrong with Dewalt, Makita or Milwaukee. Milwaukee is the closest but I find their tools larger and more bulky and missing many important tools in their line-up.
Dewalt's Jig Saw is as good as any I have used hands down.
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