Hitachi DS18DVB 18-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

I wasn't sure what to expect after reading a few of the other reviews that said the drills were refurbs, but mine arrived brand spanking new (no R's anywhere!) and I must say that I'm very impressed with the quality of the product! It feels very good in my hand - the drill is quite meaty, the grip is rubberized and it's nicely balanced. The motor and transmission are very precise and smooth. The motor is fan cooled and it has a brake for when you release the trigger. The trigger allows for fully variable rotational speed, so you really have a lot of control. The forward/reverse/neutral switch is right where it should be and is easily toggled with your fingers. It's easy to adjust the torque setting to fit your needs as it has 22 settings between 9in/lbs up to 52in/lbs and then a fixed drill position at either 96in/lbs on high to 400in/lbs on low. The drill has a small LED light which you can shine directly on the contact point and it can double as a belt hook. The kit comes...Read more

I used the drill to complete installation of drywall on the ceiling of my garage. I was pleased with the operation of the drill. The only negative comment is that the drill is marked with an "R" on all the components indicating it is refurbished. When I purchased the drill, nothing in the description of the item indicated it was a refurbished. I believe this was very deceptive.

I am very pleased with the performance of the drill. It has smooth consistent power in either setting; high speed or low speed. It is much easier to handle than expected considering it is an 18 volt drill, which is much heavier than lower voltage cordless drills.

The separate light that came with the drill was an added bonus and is quite nice too!