DEWALT DW953K-2 12.0-Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Kit (2 Batteries)

I bought this kit about four years ago when it was the best Cordless DeWalt drill you could get. I am not a contractor and don't use it every day "on the job", but have put it to the test several times. I have used it in the construction of a six-stall barn, numerous household tasks, and the construction of a small shed. In all cases, this drill has never failed to perform at or beyond expectations.

I was disappointed to see the release of the 14.4 Volt and then the 18 Volt series of drills shortly after my purchase of this 12 Volt drill, but that doesn't detract from the performance of this drill. Given the fact that the battery life is good and it comes with two batteries, I have been able to work continuously until my arms were tired - the drill was still working. I have abused this drill by dropping it in the dirt, using it in the rain, and forgeting it outside overnight, and it keeps working. The recharger works quickly, the batteries last a long...Read more

I helped build a deck and my brother used a 12 Volt Makita and the Dewalt beat it hands down. I had to charge my battery half as often. Also the two speed setting made it easier to switch from drill to screw driver.

This 12V DeWalt is quite disappointing. It comes with smaller, lower-capacity batteries, cheap switch, and has a lower speed than the true DeWalt tools. Obviously intended for the occasional user, it makes me wonder what else they scrimped on.

Save your money for a real DeWalt, which can be identified by the black soft grip handle, or buy Porter-Cable or Makita.