DEWALT DC520KA 18-Volt NiCd Cordless Drywall/Deck Screwdriver Kit

Works fantastic! No cord to dance around! Always being one to check/read customer reviews, for some years now I have gone with DeWalt 18v tools. Unlike some other brands that have some outstanding cordless tools and some not so good tools in their lines, DeWalt almost always gets good marks. So far, I have not been disappointed in either quality or performance as expected. DeWalt, as usual, has another cordless winner here. Having the same tool Mfg'r also means you can share the batteries and chargers. A couple of battery packs will drive drywall screws all day long.

Owning several DeWalt 18v tools that were supplied with batteries and chargers, I did not need additional batteries; or chargers; or the kit boxes, so I opted to purchase the bare tool from one of Amazon's third party sellers, Max Tools, (DeWalt DC520B) for a substantial savings.

The DC520KA is fast and efficient for driving screws. I have bad shoulders now so it is a bit heavy for overhead...Read more

I originally bought this screwdriver for quick small jobs, which could save me a few extra minutes not having to get extension cords or in areas power has been temporarily turned off...Also, I liked that it was light weight... But I find myself going to it even on large drywall jobs and I recently completed a large redwood deck with it... Screwing into drywall is a no brainer for this gun, but I was concerned how well it would countersink screws into a redwood deck... To my suprise it did it well and very quick... I kept one battery on my charger and just rotated between them... The feel for the balance of this tool may take a use or two before you get comfortable with it, but if you use your middle finger for the trigger (index and thumb for support)you'll have very few issues of the bit sliding off your screws (and yes, I know that is kinda of a "duh" statement, but you'd be suprised how many people I see using their index finger on the trigger)...

I must start by saying I'm a big fan of the DeWalt 18v line. There isn't much they make that I don't have. When I saw this was available, I thought it would be a great addition to the tool bag.

That said, it's just too heavy for all day use. They batteries last, but my arm doesn't. I can't say for sure if it's the weight of the tool or the balance, but either way, it doesn't work well for me for all day use.

It is a good tool for a few screws here or there. The motor is plenty powerful and the depth / clutch works well. I use it when I'm supervising a crew and am needed all over a job site. If I'm working in one location, I go with a traditional high-speed corded gun.