Amazon.com Product Review
The DEWALT 12-Volt Max 3/8-Inch Drill Driver offers convenient design features like shadow-free LED lighting and a belt clip. The 3/8-inch chuck accepts bits up to 1 inch. At 7-1/2 inches long and 2.4 pounds, the driver is easy to maneuver in smaller spaces. The driver comes with two lithium-ion battery packs, each offering 1.1 Ah, and includes multiple torque settings, variable speeds, and a reverse option.
 | 12-Volt Max 3/8-Inch
Drill Driver Kit
At a Glance:- Compact 7-1/2-inch body fits into tight places
- Radially mounted LED eliminates work area shadows
- 15-position clutch with two-speed gearbox for precise control
- Two quick-charging lithium-ion battery packs and belt clip for ease of use
- Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service contract
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Even weight distribution means the drill driver is easy to lift and handle.
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Compact Design and Built-In LEDsAt 7-1/2 inches long, the DEWALT 3/8-Inch Drill Driver is designed to fit into small spaces where traditional drill/drivers don't. As a result, you get straight penetration and avoid damaging bits from angled driving attempts. The length of the DEWALT means you can apply maximum leverage, enabling you to get the most from this drill driver's 189-unit-watt output.
Additionally, the DEWALT's single LED--mounted radially around the barrel--will light your target area for better visibility.
Lightweight Body with User-Friendly FeaturesWith its 2.4 pounds distributed evenly between its ergonomic body and compact battery pack, the DEWALT is easy to lift and handle. The 15-position clutch works in conjunction with a two-speed gearbox so you get precisely the amount of torque and delivery best suited to your application. The DEWALT features a built-in belt clip for additional ease of use.
Quick-Charging, Long-Lasting Battery PacksThis drill driver kit comes with two 12-volt max lithium-ion battery packs, each with 1.1 Ah. The recharge time of these battery packs is between 30 minutes and 1 hour.
Warranty InformationThis DEWALT tool comes with a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.
What's in the BoxDriver, two lithium-ion battery packs, bag, charger, and belt clip.
The 15-position clutch with two-speed gearbox gives you precise control. |
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(41 customer reviews) 83 of 84 people found the following review helpful
The perfect compact drill for women...and men,
January 5, 2011 J. Cullen "researcher" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: DEWALT DCD710S2 12-Volt Max 3/8-Inch Drill Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)
Pros:
- compact, short, lightweight = a joy to use
- slim handle is great for smaller hands (e.g. women, kids)
- one-handed chuck uses all types of bits
- good high end speed for drilling
- well balanced
- stands upright; belt hook
- excellent battery life between uses
- relatively inexpensive for additional battery packs (30 USD)
- powerful enough for 98% of my drilling/driving needs
Cons:
- LED lighting isn't as good as the hex chuck version of this drill
- the one handed chuck adds length as compared to the hex chuck version of this drill
- not cheap (but worth the price I think)
Dewalt was little late in releasing their compact driver drills (Bosch has had one for years), but they really set themselves apart for the rest with this one.
I think this category of drill is perfect for most homeowners. Bosch, Porter-Cable, Makita, Milwaukee, Dewalt, and others all make...Read more
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Dewalt 3/8 inch drill DCD710S2,
December 16, 2010 Loves Books (Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: DEWALT DCD710S2 12-Volt Max 3/8-Inch Drill Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)
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I have a bigger drill that's great for construction work but just too big and heavy for a lot of uses around the house. I was looking around for a smaller drill and ended up with this one and haven't regretted it. The drill feels good in your hands... fairly light, a nice rubber grip, and is balanced well.
The drill is reversible and variable speed. While it doesn't turn as fast as my bigger drill, it's more than fast enough and the speed range is probably better suited for around the house use. It has a very bright LED that shines on the drilling area. It's a small thing, but very usefull.
This drill uses lithium ion batteries. These are lightweight, put out a lot of power, recharge fast, and keep their charge longer than other types.
THe drill comes with 2 batteries, the charger, and a cloth carrying bag. A plastic case would have been nice but you can't have everything. Other than that, I'm very happy with this drill and haven't picked up my...Read more
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Mighty Mite,
May 14, 2011 Wayne J. Valzania "HouseWhispererCT" (Washington, CT) - See all my reviews
This review is from: DEWALT DCD710S2 12-Volt Max 3/8-Inch Drill Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)
I have used Ryobi 14v and then 18v battery drills for years and presently have five various models of the 18v units. I'm a GC and the Ryobi drills have proven themselves to be a good value, strong, but large and heavy, with about a two year life span under heavy use. I recently had to install a set of exterior shop built screens on the second story of a Brooklyn Brownstone. As luck would have it, lightweight driver drills were recently reviewed in Fine Home Building magazine and the Dewalt received a very favorable review. As is typical, the reviewer based his opinion of the tools under test on the repetition of holes drilled and screws driven. While I was impressed by the review, with a shelf full of Ryobi's I wasn't moved to rush out and buy a new drill. While the reviewer's criteria was valid I would like to toss out another one.
Installing the screens was a two day project due to the difficulty of access to the facade where they were to be installed. On day one I used...Read more
